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Tuesday, September 16, 2014
Erma’s Inspiration Basic Double Crochet Beanie for all sizes
Size
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Height in inches
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Circumference in inches
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Newborn (0-3 months)
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5.5-6
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12-15
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3-6 months
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6.5-7
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14-17
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6-12 Months
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6.5-7.5
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16-19
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Toddler
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8
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18-20
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Child
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8.5
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19-20.5
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Teen/Adult Female
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9-10
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21.5-22.5
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Teen/Adult Male
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10
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23-24
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Supplies
H-Hook
Worsted Weight Yarn
Abbreviations
DC- double crochet
SC- Single Crochet
CH-chain
SL ST- Slipstitch
STS- stitches
1. Begin by making a magic circle. Chain 3, 10 DC in ring. Pull magic ring tight SL ST into top of CH 3 (10 STS)
a. There are tutorials on YouTube for a magic ring if you are unfamiliar or you can:
CH 4. SL ST into 1st CH. CH3, DC 10 in ring, SLST into top of CH 3
Here's a tutorial for the Magic Circle using Double Crochet, this tutorial is a little
better BUT she is using single crochet
better BUT she is using single crochet
2. CH3, 2 DC in each DC. SL ST into top of CH 3 (20 STS)
3. CH 3. [2 DC in next DC, DC in next DC] repeat to end. SL ST into top of CH 3 (30 STS)
4. CH 3. [2 DC in next DC, DC in next 2 DC] repeat to end. SL ST into top of CH 3 (40 STS) For Newborn size skip to #9
5. CH 3. [2 DC in next DC, DC in next 3 DC] repeat to end. SL ST into top of CH 3 (50 STS) For 6-12 month skip to step #9
****FOR 3-6 MONTH SIZE ONLY CH 3 [2 DC in next SC, DC in next 9DC] repeat to end. SL ST into top of CH 3. (55 STS) skip to step #9****
6. CH 3. [2 DC in next DC, DC in next 4 DC] repeat to end. SL ST into top of CH 3 (60 STS) for Toddler size skip to step #9
****FOR CHILD SIZE ONLY CH 3. [2 DC in next DC, DC in next 11 DC] repeat to end. SL ST into top of CH 3 (65 STS) skip to step #9****
7. CH 3. [2 DC in next DC, DC in next 5 DC] repeat to end. SL ST into top of CH 3 (70 STS) for Teen/Adult Female size skip to step #9
8. CH 3. [2 DC in next DC, DC in next 13 DC] repeat to end. SL ST into top of CH 3 (75 STS) (Only for Teen/Adult Male)
9. CH3, DC in each DC around. SL ST into top of CH 3. Repeat until the proper number of rows is achieved.
a. For Newborn- repeat 6 times for a total of 10 rows
b. For 3-6 months-repeat for a total of 11 rows
c. For 6-12 months- repeat 7 times for a total of 12 rows
d. For Toddlers- repeat 7 times for a total of 13 rows
e. For Children- repeat 7 times for a total of 14 rows
f. For Teen/Adult Females- repeat 8 times for a total of 15 rows
g. For Teen/Adult Males- repeat 8 times for a total of 16 rows
*always measure to make sure your hat falls into the proper size range. See Size chart at the top of pattern
10. CH 1. SC in each DC around. SLST into CH1. Tie off and weave in ends.
Optional: Change colors during row changes for stripes. Embellish with appliques.
Here are some examples of hats I've created using this pattern with embellishments:
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