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Last week I published the free crochet pattern : My Handsome Prince Newborn Baby Hat and I had a request for the design in an adult (women’s) size.
There will be a second women’s version available early next week using worsted weight cotton yarn – so if you are looking for a hat using a heavier weight yarn – stop by next week to access the new version of the pattern.
Or click here: Hope – in cottonfor the worsted weight cotton yarn pattern in Adult Woman Size (please see the note in this post regarding using worsted weight yarn too!)
Notes: The hat is worked in a spiral. No slip stitch to join, no chain 2 to start.
AdultMedium Size
R1: 8 hdc in magic ring [8] R2: 2 hdc in each st around [16] R3: (1 hdc in the first st, 2 hdc in the next st) 8 times [24] R4: (1 hdc in each of the next 2 sts, 2 hdc in the next st) 8 times [32] R5: (1 hdc in each of the next 3 sts, 2 hdc in the next st) 8 times [40] R6: (1 hdc in each of the next 4 sts, 2 hdc in the next st) 8 times [48] R7: (1 hdc in each of the next 5 sts, 2 hdc in the next st) 8 times [56] R8: (1 hdc in each of the next 6 sts, 2 hdc in the next st) 8 times [64] R9: (1 hdc in each of the next 7 sts, 2 hdc in the next st) 8 times [72] R10: (1 hdc in each of the next 8 sts, 2 hdc in the next st) 8 times [80] R11: (1 hdc in each of the next 19 sts, 2 hdc in the next st) 1 time, 1 hdc in each remaining st [81] R12: (skip the next st, 2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in the next st) 27 times [81] R13: (2 hdc in the next st space, 1 hdc in the next st, skip the next st) 27 times [81] R14 – 28: repeat R13 [81] R29: 1 hdc in each st around [81] R30: (1 fphdc in the next st, 1 bphdc in the next st) around, finish off with an invisible join and weave in ends [81]
because everyone needs to have hope.
For the Italian Translation please see the following PDF attachment. I would like to thank Barbara for her overwhelming generosity in providing this translation for our readers!
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Hi Tammy, The hat is worked in a spiral. No slip stitch to join, no chain 2 to start. You will want a stitch marker to mark your place. You can if you prefer though tightly join with a slip stitch then ch 2 (replacing the first hdc) for each round. Hope this helps! Rhondda
I have a question, when starting a new round, do I slip stitch to the beginning stitch of the previous round, and start the round without any chain stitch? I am just a bit confused. Thank you for your time.
Hi Shayla, this is the light weight yarn version of the pattern. Best wishes, Rhondda
Looking for light weight yarn pattern please
Hi Karen, It should start to shape itself into a ‘hat’ after about Rnd 12/13. If you haven’t added any extra stitches accidentally and you are getting 4 stitches per inch it should start to cup into it’s final hat shape at this point. Let me know how it goes – it could be the gauge is slightly different for the yarn and hook you are using for the pattern.
Best wishes, Rhondda
Hi,
Thank you for the pattern. I love the hat. However, mine seems to be just one big circle so far. I’m on row 13 now. Does it draw in after that row or have I messed up? I am a knitter with a side of crochet so it’s probably me. Thank you again.
Hi Tammy, The hat is worked in a spiral. No slip stitch to join, no chain 2 to start. You will want a stitch marker to mark your place. You can if you prefer though tightly join with a slip stitch then ch 2 (replacing the first hdc) for each round. Hope this helps! Rhondda
I have a question, when starting a new round, do I slip stitch to the beginning stitch of the previous round, and start the round without any chain stitch? I am just a bit confused. Thank you for your time.
Hi Shayla, this is the light weight yarn version of the pattern. Best wishes, Rhondda
Looking for light weight yarn pattern please
Hi Karen, It should start to shape itself into a ‘hat’ after about Rnd 12/13. If you haven’t added any extra stitches accidentally and you are getting 4 stitches per inch it should start to cup into it’s final hat shape at this point. Let me know how it goes – it could be the gauge is slightly different for the yarn and hook you are using for the pattern.
Best wishes, Rhondda
Hi,
Thank you for the pattern. I love the hat. However, mine seems to be just one big circle so far. I’m on row 13 now. Does it draw in after that row or have I messed up? I am a knitter with a side of crochet so it’s probably me. Thank you again.
Karen