Pumpkin Patch Hat Crochet Pattern Tutorial | Baby to Adult Sizes, by MJ's Off The Hook Designs on YouTube. 30 min 34 s.
- Video length
- 30 min 34 s
- Time to do it
- 3 to 5 hours
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Steps
- 9
What you need
Steps
Check your gauge first. Work a small swatch in front post double crochet with the 5 mm hook until 9 stitches and 8 rows measure 2 inches. Switch hook size if you are off.
Pick your size from 3-6 months, 6-12 months, toddler, child, adult or large adult. Note the yarn amounts for your size before you start.
Start at the crown with the 5 mm hook and your main colour. Work the starting ring and increase rounds to shape the top of the hat.
Place a stitch marker at the start of each round so you can track where the round begins and ends.
Continue the textured body in front post double crochet, repeating the stitch pattern until the hat reaches the depth for your size.
Switch to the 4.5 mm hook for the brim. Work the ribbed brim and join each round as you go so the fold sits flat.
Fold the brim up and check the fit on the wearer. Adjust the number of brim rounds if it feels tight or loose.
Make the optional stem in the contrast colour and sew it to the top of the hat with the yarn needle.
Add the leaf and curly vine if you want them, then weave in all loose ends on the inside of the hat.
Tips and common mistakes
Always match the gauge before starting, or the finished hat will come out too small or too large.
Keep your front post stitches loose enough to work into on the next round, or the texture will pull tight.
Try the hat on before you finish the brim so you can add or remove rounds.
Skip the stem and vine for a plain textured fall beanie that works up faster.
Questions
Can I make this hat without the pumpkin stem?
Yes. The stem, leaf and vine are optional. Leave them off and you have a simple textured fall beanie.
What yarn should I use?
The pattern uses DK weight #3 acrylic, about 273 yds per 100 g. Any DK weight yarn that meets the gauge will work.
Do I need to know front post double crochet?
It helps to practise the stitch first. The pattern is rated beginner, but the front post texture is the main new skill.
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