Basic Adult Beanie pattern

 Basic Adult Beanie
©2012 Sandra Petit, http://www.crochetcabana.com

This pattern is for personal or charity use. You may freely share for charity purposes.

Materials: G hook, Patons Classic Wool Chestnut Brown, Black, or Deep Olive

Abbreviations:
ch—chain
dc—double crochet
sc—single crochet
sl st—slip stitch
st—stitch

Gauge: 12 dc and 7 rounds = 3” (Since a hat is curved, you may find it hard to measure this)

Size: Adult Large

Note: To give this hat a more closed stitching, it is important to use the smaller hook and the (ch 1, dc in same stitch) join. The ch-1 takes up that little space that sometimes remains when you use a ch-3 for the chain up to height.

Instructions:

Use the adjustable ring or ch 4 and join with a slip stitch.

Round 1: ch 2 or 3 (whatever you need to bring up to height) (counts as your first dc here and throughout), work 11 more dc in ring, join with a sl st to top of beg ch-3, If you used the adjustable ring, pull on your loose strand to close the center hole (12 dc)

Round 2: ch 1, 2 dc in same stitch, 2 dc in ea stitch around, join with a slip stitch to first dc (24 dc)
12 + 12 = 24. Increase in every stitch

Round 3: ch 1, dc in same stitch, 2 dc in next st, (dc in next st, 2 dc in next st) around, join with a sl st to first dc, (36 dc) 
24 + 12 = 36. Increase in every other stitch

Round 4: ch 1, dc in same stitch, dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, (dc in ea of next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st) around (11 times), join with a sl st to first dc  (48 dc)
6 + 12 = 48. Increase in every third stitch

If you want a flatter top to your hat, skip Rounds 5, 7, and 9 and add 4 more dc rounds after round 18. 

Round 5: ch 1, dc in same stitch, dc in each stitch around, join with a slip stitch to first dc (48)

Round 6: ch 1, dc in same stitch, dc in each of next 2 stitches, 2 dc in next st, (dc in each of next 3 stitches, 2 dc in next st) around, join with a sl st to first dc (60 dc)
48 + 12 = 60, increase in every fourth stitch

Round 7: ch 1, dc in same stitch, dc in each stitch around, join with a slip stitch to first dc (60)

Round 8: ch 1, dc in same stitch, dc in each of next 3 stitches, 2 dc in next st, (dc in each of next 4 stitches, 2 dc in next st) around, join with a sl st to first dc (72 dc)
60 + 12 = 72, increase in every fifth stitch

Round 9: ch 1, dc in same stitch, dc in each stitch around, join with a slip stitch to first dc (72)

Round 10: ch 1, dc in same stitch, dc in each of next 4 stitches, 2 dc in next st, (dc in each of next 5 stitches, 2 dc in next st) around, join with a sl st to first dc (84 dc)
72 + 12 = 84, increase in every sixth stitch

Measure circumference of hat. You can do this by going around the inside of the hat with a piece of yarn, cut it and measure it, or use a flexible measuring tape to measure it. However you do it, the circumference should be between 22” and 24” for a man's hat.

Round 11—18: ch 1, dc in same stitch, dc in each stitch around, join with a slip stitch to first dc (84 dc)

Measure from top of hat to bottom rim. If it is 8”, start to work single crochet rounds. If not, do at least one more round of dc for a man’s hat. If the circumference was closer to 24” you might want to do more.

Finished hat can be between 8 and 10” in height. Heads come in all sizes.

Round 19-22: ch 1, sc in same stitch, sc in each stitch around, join with a slip stitch to first sc. (84 sc)

Finish off. Sew in tails.

Special note: Please, when joining yarn, do NOT knot and cut at the knot or leave just an inch of yarn. Please cut yarn several inches from the end and weave/sew the tails in securely. Thanks!

hat patterns

I'm working on hat patterns featuring a flatter top, and two with more gradual slopes, all just plain basic beanie type hats made with Patons Classic Wool yarn and a G hook. These are the ones I'll be using myself for the troop hats. The G hook and the special join method make it a closer weave, which I've heard is better for them.

I'll be posting those maybe today, but certainly within the next few days if I can't finish the hats today.

Thanks to those who offered to help.

Happy crocheting!
Sandie

hats for troops

A local friend has asked me for help in accumulating 150 hats to be included in care packages to be sent to troops serving in Afghanistan for Christmas. I will be personally delivering the hats I receive and make to Donna. We will be putting the packages together November 23.

If anyone would like to help with this effort, holler out to me at crochetcabana@gmail.com and I'll send you the address.

Here are the details:
Colors: Tans and browns - Dark brown, greens, or black -- dark colors (solid-no stripes) (I bought Patons Classic Wool Deep Olive, Black, and Chestnut Brown)

Yarn: 100% wool is needed because it is more flame retardant.
I personally am going to be getting some Patons Wool as I've worked with it before and found the colors and texture good, but any brand is fine as long as it's 100% wool and in these colors.

Size: gear towards men, about 7 1/2" to 10" in height and 22-24" circumference.

Special note: Please, when joining yarn, do NOT knot and cut at the knot or leave just an inch of yarn. Please cut yarn several inches from the end and weave/sew the tails in securely. Thanks!

If you work in a spiral, please make sure that your last round is even with the previous round. Thanks!

Both knitted and crocheted hats are welcome. No lacy patterns, please. Simple is best though single crochet or double crochet is fine. If you can't knit or crochet but would like to purchase a knitted or crochet hat to send, that is also fine.

You might try the hat on a man to see how it fits. It will likely be worn under a helmet. Single crochet hats are fine as well. Knitted hats are fine.

I will provide a thank you card for each soldier who receives a hat, a sticker with washing instructions, and a card with a line on which to write the first name and state of the volunteer who is donating the hat.

This is just an opportunity to thank a few soldiers for their service. Of course, there is no obligation to participate. I'm just throwing it out there for those who would like to help.

I've worked on this project before a couple of times and the soldiers are always happy to receive their packages. Donna and her group provides other supplies as well, not just hats. The packages are well stuffed.

Thanks!

Happy crocheting!
Sandie

On my hook

I have a lot of trouble with my knees and feet so I thought I'd make a rug to go by my bedside as a cushion for when I get out of bed. I had four skeins of Northland Chunky Delights in a delightful variegated yarn called Blueberry Patch (although the label actually says Blbry Ptch which is ... not actual words).

Sadly, even though I had four skeins, it was not enough. I used every bit of it and ran out with just a few stitches left on a row so I finished the row with some other yarn I had lying around, because I wanted that row to give me some length. I know that would drive some of you crazy! It bothers me, but the plan is to get more of the Northland and finish it at some point. Here is the rug. The off-color is at the top left. I didn't sew in the tails since I am hoping to fix that bit later. The yarn was purchased in a sale somewhere - I want to say maybe Herrschner, but not sure. If I can't get more of it, I'll at least have a better idea of how much it takes to get a decent size rug.

I remembered reading somewhere that puffy paint on the back would keep it from sliding all over the place - because one thing I don't need is to step out of bed and land on my face. I happened to have some but not enough to cover the whole thing. I don't really find that it does much, but then I haven't fallen yet so maybe it is helping.

I was thinking today that maybe it is glue I needed to put on the bottom. I will have to research that but what's done is done now.

In other news I finished another scarf - again, I had four skeins of Sundance Colorwaves Gemstone (really pretty) and I thought that should be plenty for a scarf. The skeins were 1.75 ounces. I did finish the scarf but it is 7" x 55". Not as long as I'd have liked. The yarn is not very soft but not rough. It has an interesting feel to it, not unpleasant (to me).

I also finished a hat with some camo yarn that was found yesterday. I find it a bit large, but then I usually use an H hook for hats and I used an I this time. Since heads come in different sizes, I am sure it will fit someone. My head is small, so I may be judging it too harshly. :-) I think I have enough yarn to make another hat as well. This is Red Heart Super Saver Desert Camo. Doesn't look much like the desert to me, but that's what the label says.

I was going through some e-mails today and ran across this McAfee testing site. It tests web sites to see if they are safe. I am happy to report that Crochet Cabana was found safe.

Happy crocheting!
Sandie

H&N Club

Just to keep you updated, I did receive a new Hook & Needle Club project. However, I have absolutely no interest in crocheting it so I'm going to skip this one and return it.

It is a poncho called Steppin' Out Poncho, very open weave, decorative piece. The yarn is Caron Simply Soft, which is not my favorite yarn to begin with, but a lot of people do love it. I waffled between keeping it and returning it. I haven't opened the package. Of course I can always use the yarn, but I would never pay this price for 2 skeins of SS yarn so I finally decided to return it.

In other news, I made a hat to go with the scarf which will be going out to Sandy at the Bridge. It's a Jacob's Ladder hat I found at Suzie's place. As she says, the top does look a little odd, but it fits fine.

I am making squares now with some leftover pink yarns and also intend to make a scarf and hat set for Visiting Nurses.

Happy crocheting!
Sandie