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Sunday 31 March 2013

Colourful Loopy Cap...

By: Patons

This free crochet hat pattern from Patons matches an equally loopy kids' poncho to make a cute set. This crochet hat pattern is for the beginner level crocheter and is fun to make!
Loopy Crochet Cap

MATERIALS:
Patons® Melody (100g/3.5oz) (Ombre)
Sizes 2/4 (6/8 Teen/Adult) 1 (1-1) ball
Crochet Hook: size 10 mm (U.S. N or 15) or size needed to obtain tension.

MEASUREMENT:
To fit head circumference
2/4 yrs 16-18 ins [40.5-45.5 cm]
6/8" 18½-20" [47-51"]
Teen/Adult 21¾" [55"]

TENSION:

6½ sc and 7 rows = 4 ins [10 cm].

ABBREVIATIONS

Ch = Chain.
Hdc = Half double crochet.
Rep = Repeat.
Rnd = Round.
RS = Right side.
Sc = Single crochet.
Sl st = Slip stitch.
St(s) = Stitch(es).

INSTRUCTIONS:
The instructions are written for smallest size. If changes are necessary for larger sizes the instructions will be written thus ( ).
Ch 3. Join with sl st to form a ring.
1st rnd: (RS). Ch 1. 7 sc in ring. Join with sl st to first sc.
2nd rnd: Ch 1. 2 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc. 14 sc.
3rd rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in first sc. 2 sc in next sc. *1 sc in next sc. 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * around. Join with sl st to first sc. 21 sc.
4th rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc.
5th rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in each of first 2 sc. 2 sc in next sc. *1 sc in each of next 2 sc. 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * around. Join with sl st to first sc. 28 sc.

Size 6/8 only: 6th rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc.
7th rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in each of first 6 sc. 2 sc in next sc. *1 sc in each of next 6 sc. 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * around. Join with sl st to first sc. 32 sc.

Size Teen/Adult only: 6th rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc.
7th rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in each of first 3 sc. 2 sc in next sc. *1 sc in each of next 3 sc. 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * around. Join with sl st to first sc. 35 sc.
8th rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc.

All Sizes: Note: Ch 2 does not count as stitch.
Next rnd: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first hdc.
Next rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in each hdc around. Join with sl st to first sc.
Rep last 2 rnds 1 (1-2) time(s) more.
Next rnd: Ch 1. Working from left to right instead of from right to left as usual, work 1 reverse sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first reverse sc.
Fasten off.