This is my latest crochet experiment, a yellow bucket hat. I think I'll try my next hat with some nice, warm merino wool yarn or a 100% cotton yarn and see how it turns out. I used Red Heart Super Saver gold colored yarn with an "I" crochet hook. The trickiest part of this pattern is that you have to keep track of the rows and the number of stitches carefully. I think I lost track of where I was at several points (I couldn't make this in one sitting, it was a stop and go project) and had to start the row over, and at another point, I missed a stitch--hopefully it's not too visible! It was a good learning experience, nevertheless. Maybe the next one will turn out better.
Small amount WW yarn (Baby or Sport weight will make a smaller hat)
size "I" crochet hook
Size: Will fit average female head
Gauge is not important for this project.
(note: ch 2 in round 1 do not count as dc, do not slip stitch into it)
Ch 3
Rnd 1: 10 dc in 3rd ch from hook, join with sl st to first dc. (10dc)
Rnd 2: ch 2, 2 dc in same st as join, 2 dc in each dc around, join with sl st to first dc. (20dc)
Rnd 3: ch 2, 1 dc in same st as join, 2 dc in next st, (1 dc in next st, 2 dc in next st) around, join with sl st to first dc. (30dc)
Rnd 4: ch 2, 1 dc in same st as join, 1 dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, (1 dc in next 2 st, 2 dc in next st) around, join with sl st to first dc. (40dc)
Rnd 5: ch 2, 1 dc in same st as join, 1 dc in next 2 st, 2 dc in next st, (1 dc in next 3 st, 2 dc in next st) around, join with sl st to first dc. (50dc)
Rnd 6: ch 2, 1 dc in same st as join, 1 dc in next 3 st, 2 dc in next st, (1 dc in next 4 st, 2 dc in next st) around, join with sl st to first dc. (60dc)
Rnd 7: *Working in Back Loop Only* ch 2, 1 dc in same st as join, 1 dc in each st around, join with sl st to first dc. (60dc)
Rnd 8-11: ch 2, 1 dc in same st as join, 1 dc in each st around, join with sl st to first dc. (60dc)
Rnd 12: *Working in Front Loop Only* ch 2, 1 dc in same st as join, 1 dc in next 4 st, 2 dc in next st, (1 dc in next 5 st, 2 dc in next st) around, join with sl st to first dc. (70dc)
Rnd 13: ch 2, 1 dc in same st as join, 1 dc in next 5 st, 2 dc in next st, (1 dc in next 6 st, 2 dc in next st) around, join with sl st to first dc. (80dc)
Rnd 14: ch 2, 1 dc in same st as join, 1 dc in next 6 st, 2 dc in next st, (1 dc in next 7 st, 2 dc in next st) around, join with sl st to first dc. (90dc)
Rnd 15: ch 2, 1 dc in same st as join, 1 dc in next 7 st, 2 dc in next st, (1 dc in next 8 st, 2 dc in next st) around, join with sl st to first dc. (100dc)
Finish off, weave in ends.
(Basic bucket hat crochet pattern is copyright Angel's Crochet and is courtesy of angelscrochet.com)
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You're becoming a professional! Brandi used to do a lot with crocheting--purses and such. I recently made a beanie with one of those circle things, but that's about the extent of it. Oh and leper bandages years ago. Mine were totally uneven, but Ginger's were perfect! Keep up the good work!
ReplyDeleteHey Amber,
ReplyDeleteNa, I'm not a pro by any means! I still mess up and get lost quite a bit! But I love practicing and seeing what comes out and what doesn't. I don't have the time to do complicated projects, but it's ok. Eventually, I'd like to learn how to make a sweater or a shrug or something wearable! I've made purses before, too (that's fun!). I've never used one of those circle things--I've wanted to pick one up, but I've resisted the temptation for whatever reason. I guess I was just hoping I'd learn how to do it with just the crochet hook and minimize the gadgets around here.