My Variation on:
Created By: Teresa Richardson
http://crochet-mania.blogspot.com/2008/01/hat.html
Chain 4, join
Round 1: Ch 2, 11 HDC in loop (12HDC) DO NOT JOIN. Work all HDC in-between HDC stitches from this point on in a continual round. Have contrasting color marker handy to mark first stitch of your work.
Round 2: 2 HDC increase in-between each previous HDC, continue around. (24 HDC)
Round 3: 1 HDC in-between each HDC, continue around. (24 HDC)
Round 4: 1 HDC in next HDC, 2 HDC increase in-between next stitch, continue around. (36 HDC)
Round 5: 1 HDC in-between each of the next 2 HDC, 2 HDC increase in-between next stitch, continue around. (48 HDC)
Round 6. & 7: 1 HDC in-between each HDC, continue around. (48 HDC)
Round 8: 6 HDC in-between each of the next 6 HDC, 2 HDC in-between the next stitch, continue around. (54 HDC)
Round 9: .HDC in-between each stitch to desired length.
I didn't do the brim but added a scallop edging
I added
Round 10 & 11- SC around
Round 12 - *Skip 2 stitches, 5 DC into next stitch, skip next 2 stitches, single crochet into next stitch, repeat from * to end and finish
Written by Teresa Richardson
http://crochet-mania.blogspot.com/2009/10/little-darling-toddler-youth-crochet.html
Skill Level - Easy
Abbreviations
HDC - Half Double Crochet
CH - Chain
SL ST - Slip Stitch
MC - Magic Circle
SH - Shell
Definition
( total stitches ) - This is the amount of stitches you will have on each round.
Shell for this pattern will be: 2 HDC, CH 1, 2 HDC
Materials
Size G/4.25 mm crochet hook
4 ply yarn
Tapestry Needle
Caron 4-ply yarn
This cap will fit an approximate 18 inch head. Since it is made with a G hook, you can make the cap larger with a size H, I/5.5mm or J hook.
Work a magic circle MC. Chain 3 and join as an alternative to the magic circle.
Round 1: Chain 1, Work 12 HDC through the magic loop or chain. Do not join and work in a continual round. (12 HDC total) You may want to get a yarn marker to mark the first stitch of each round.
Round 2: Work 2 HDC in the top of the first stitch. Work 2 HDC in each stitch around. (24 HDC total)
Round 3: Work 1 HDC in each stitch around. (24 HDC total)
Round 4: *Work 1 HDC in the next stitch, work 2 HDC in the next stitch. Continue around from * for a total of 36 HDC. (36 HDC total)
Round 5: *Work 1 HDC in each of the next 2 stitches, work 2 HDC in the next stitch. Continue around from * for a total of 48HDC. (48 HDC total)
Round 6: Work 1 HDC in each stitch around. (48 HDC total) Skip 1 stitch and slip stitch in the next to even off the round.
Round 7: Chain 1, pull up, Work 2 HDC, Ch 1, 2 HDC in the same stitch. *Skip 2 stitches. Work a shell in the next stitch. Continue around from *, join with the beginning shell.
Round 8-15: Slip stitch over to the chain 1 of the next shell. Chain 1, pull up, Work 2 HDC, Ch 1, 2 HDC in the chain 1 space of the previous shell. * Work a shell in the center chain of of the next shell. Continue around from *, join with the beginning shell. (16 Shells total)
I added about 5 rounds of single crochet
And the Scallop edging
Round 12 - *Skip 2 stitches, 5 DC into next stitch, skip next 2 stitches, single crochet into next stitch, repeat from * to end and finish
Crochet Flower Clip
directions from The Idea Room Blog
To make the crochet flower, simply crochet your favorite flower pattern with the yarn and color of your choice. Simply use your favorite crochet flower pattern (the actual pattern I used was from a copyrighted pattern I had purchased, so I can't share it) or use the following pattern:
Rnd 1: Ch 5, join into a ring w/sl st in 1st ch.
Rnd 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), work 9dc in ring, join to top of ch w/sl st -- 10 sts.
Rnd 3: **Ch 2, work 3dc in next st, ch 2 sl st in next st** five times. Fasten off.
Or use these patterns here or here.
I used a size F hook and 4 ply worsted weight yarn. My finished flowers measured 1 and 1/2 inches in size. Then I finished the flowers off by glueing the flowers onto the clip and then adding a button for the finishing touches. For a smaller or larger flower, change hook sizes.
