OK, so I fibbed a little. Tuesday, when I released the “last” Chameleon Hat – Holiday Joy, I told you it had been difficult choosing between an elegant, traditional style and a more fun, whimsical one, but that I had chosen elegance. Here comes the lie…in the spirit of holiday giving, I chose both!
Introducing Flurries!
Flurries appeals to the child in all of us, full of wonder and surprise! The holly and berries give this hat a decidedly holiday feel, but change up the colors and you have a fun New Years Top Hat too! I used Red Heart Yarn that I bought at Michael’s. You can get 50% Off Any One Regular Price Purchase and Free Shipping on $50+ at Michaels.com
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**Please note that everyone crochets differently. These differences combined with differences in hook/yarn choice could result in substantial variations in the finished project sizing. To achieve best results, check gauge and adjust hook as necessary. As an additional checkpoint, please note that I provide diameter measurements at the end of the increases for each size. If your dimensions differ greatly, the finished hat will not meet sizing as noted. Adjust your sizing choice based on that measurement.**
Crown – All Sizes – Hook US H (5.00 mm)
Rnd 1: With Color 1, make a Magic Circle, ch1, work 8 hdc in center, join. Pull tail tightly to close loop. (8)
Rnd 2: Ch1, 2hdc in each st around, join. (16)
Rnd 3: Ch1, hdc in same st, 2hdc in next st, [hdc in next st, 2hdc in next st] around, join. (24)
Rnd 4: Ch1, hdc in same st, hdc in next st, 2hdc in next st, [hdc in next 2 sts , 2hdc in next st] around, join. (32)
Rnd 5: Ch1, hdc in same st, hdc in next 2 sts, 2hdc in next st, [hdc in next 3 sts , 2hdc in next st] around, join. (40)
Rnd 6: Ch1, hdc in same st, hdc in next 3 sts, 2hdc in next st, [hdc in next 4 sts , 2hdc in next st] around, join. Your circle should be approximately 4 ¼” in diameter. (48)
Continue with instructions for desired size
Newborn–3 months/Approximately 12 -14”
Rnd 7: Ch1, working in back loops ONLY, sc in same st and each st around, join. (48)
Rnd 8 and 9: Working in both loops, ch1, hdc in same st and each st around, join. (48)
6-12 months/Approximately 15-16”
Rnd 7: Ch1, hdc in same st, hdc in next 4 sts, 2hdc in next st, [hdc in next 5 sts , 2hdc in next st] around, join. Your circle should be approximately 5” in diameter. (56)
Rnd 8: Ch1, starting in joining st, [sc next 13, 2sc in next], repeat around, join. (60)
Rnd 9: Ch1, working in back loops ONLY, sc in same st and each st around, join. (60 )
Rnds 10 to 12: Working in both loops, ch1, hdc in same st and each st around, join. (60)
12-18 months/Approximately 17-18”
Rnd 7: Ch1, hdc in same st, hdc in next 4 sts, 2hdc in next st, [hdc in next 5 sts , 2hdc in next st] around, join. (56)
Rnd 8: Ch1, hdc in same st, hdc in next 5 sts, 2hdc in next st, [hdc in next 6 sts , 2hdc in next st] around, join. Your circle should be approximately 5 ½” in diameter. (64)
Rnd 9: Ch1, [sc next 31 sts, 2sc in next], repeat to end, join. (66)
Rnd 10: Ch1, working in back loops ONLY, sc in same st and each st around, join. (66)
Rnds 11 to 14: Working in both loops, ch1, hdc in same st and each st around, join. (66)
Toddler /Approximately 19-20”
Rnd 7: Ch1, hdc in same st, hdc in next 4 sts, 2hdc in next st, [hdc in next 5 sts, 2hdc in next st] around, join. (56)
Rnd 8: Ch1, hdc in same st, hdc in next 5 sts, 2hdc in next st, [hdc in next 6 sts, 2hdc in next st] around, join. (64)
Rnd 9: Ch1, hdc in same st, hdc in next 6 sts, 2hdc in next st, [hdc in next 7 sts, 2hdc in next st] around, join. Your circle should be approximately 6” in diameter. (72)
Rnd 10: Ch1, sc in each st around, join. (72)
Rnd 11: Ch1, working in back loops ONLY, sc in same st and each st around, join. (72)
Rnds 12 to 15: Working in both loops, ch1, hdc in same st and each st around, join. (72)
Kids/Approximately 19-20”
Rnd 7: Ch1, hdc in same st, hdc in next 4 sts, 2hdc in next st, [hdc in next 5 sts , 2hdc in next st] around, join. (56)
Rnd 8: Ch1, hdc in same st, hdc in next 5 sts, 2hdc in next st, [hdc in next 6 sts, 2hdc in next st] around, join. (64)
Rnd 9: Ch1, hdc in same st, hdc in next 6 sts, 2hdc in next st, [hdc in next 7 sts, 2hdc in next st] around, join. Your circle should be approximately 6” in diameter. (72)
Rnd 10: Ch1, sc in each st around, join. (72)
Rnd 11: Ch1, working in back loops ONLY, sc in same st and each st around, join. (72)
Rnds 12 to 16: Working in both loops, ch1, hdc in same st and each st around, join. (72)
Adult/Approximately 22-23”
Rnd 7: Ch1, hdc in same st, hdc in next 4 sts, 2hdc in next st, [hdc in next 5 sts , 2hdc in next st] around, join. (56)
Rnd 8: Ch1, hdc in same st, hdc in next 5 sts, 2hdc in next st, [hdc in next 6 sts , 2hdc in next st] around, join. (64)
Rnd 9: Ch1, hdc in same st, hdc in next 6 sts, 2hdc in next st, [hdc in next 7 sts , 2hdc in next st] around, join. Your circle should be approximately 6” in diameter. (72)
Rnd 10: Ch1, hdc in same st, hdc in next 7 sts, 2hdc in next st, [hdc in next 8 sts , 2hdc in next st] around, join. Your circle should be approximately 6 3/4″ in diameter. (80)
Rnd 11: Ch1, [sc next 38 sts, 2sc in next 2 sts], repeat around, join. (84)
Rnd 12: Ch1, working in back loops ONLY, sc in same st and each st around, join. (84)
Rnds 13 to 18: Working in both loops, ch1, hdc in same st and each st around, join. (84)
Band & Brim – All Sizes– Hook US H (5.00 mm)
Rnd 1: Join Color 2, ch1, sc in each st around, join. (48, 60, 66, 72, 72, 84)
Rnd 2: Ch1, starting in same st, [sc, skip 2, Shell in next st, skip 2] repeat around, join. (8, 10, 11, 12, 12, 14 Shells)
Rnds 3 & 4: Ch3 (counts as dc), [sc in center of next Shell, Shell in next sc] repeat around, ending with 4 dc in beg st, join to top of beg ch3, sl st into next sc.
Rnd 5: Ch3 (counts as dc), [hdc in next st, sc next 3 sts, hdc next st, dc in next st] around to end (last repeat ends with hdc), join.
Rnd 6: Join Color 1, ch1, sc in same st and each st around, join.
Rnd 7: Ch1, sc in same st and each st around, join. (48, 60, 66, 72, 72, 84)
Rnd 8: Ch1, [sc in next 5 sts, 2sc in next st] to end, join. Note: The last repeat may not be exact, just work as many stitches as you can, then join.
Rnd 9: Ch1, sc in each st around, join.
Repeat Rounds 8 & 9 for your size:
- Newborn – 3 months: 1 time
- 6 – 12 months: 1 time
- 12 – 18 months: 3 times
- Toddler: 3 times
- Kids: 4 times
- Adult: 5 times
Next Rnd: Working in Back Loop Only, sl st in each st around to end, join.
Last Rnd: Ch, working around sl st of previous Round work Crab St around to end, join. Fasten off.
Holly – Hook US C(2.75 mm):
Work two strands of floss together
Rnd 1: With floss, ch8, sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc next st, dc in next 2, hdc next 2, sc last ch, ch2, sc in same ch, working along other side of beg ch, hdc next 2, dc in next 2, hdc in next, sc last ch, ch2. DO NOT JOIN.
Rnd 2: Working in 1st sc from previous round, Picot, sl st, Picot, sl st 2, Picot, sl st, Picot in ch2 space; Picot, sl st, Picot, sl st 2, Picot, sl st, sl st next st, ch3 to form stem. Fasten off.
Sew beads in place on band. If desired add pearls for the berries. CAUTION: BEADS AND PEARLS MAY POSE A CHOKING RISK. DO NOT LEAVE CHILDREN UNATTENDED.
Hat will benefit from blocking. Lay flat on top and shape into top hat, wet block and let dry.
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where is the instruction for the “shell” stitch?
In the abbreviations section, next to materials “5dc in the same stitch”
how do you make magic circle
The Flurries Hat triggers memories of Frosty the Snowman cartoon and storybook as a kid. Wonderful memories.
That was always one of my favorites!
I forgot to mention this just as an FYI. I could not let me Pin the Holiday Joy Hat from the entries box. No matter how I tweaked the description, I got a “possibly leads to inappropriate content” message. I had to pin it from Pattern Paradise page.
Thanks you for letting me know. Glad you were able to do it from the page 🙂
I love them all but will have to say Flurries stole my heart! You have beautiful patterns and such creative designs!
Thank you so much!
This hat reminds me of watching the Frostie the Snowman movie with my siblings as a wee one…such great memories.
I love both of these darling hats! I also was unable to pin due to it saying it was a bad link but I was able to do all the others. Thank you for the chances!
Love this pattern, thanks so much. I am having a little trouble with the red band though. I did the single crochet in red and have 66 stitches, then next row I skip 2 shell all the way around but I end up with way more than 12 shells which is what is in () so I am not sure what I am doing wrong 🙁
Hi there,
I think you are forgetting the sc in between shells. The sequence is sc, skip 2, shell, skip 2 then repeat. Let me know if you still have trouble!
My comment never posted yesterday. I think this looks like Frosty’s hat too. I love it!!!
Nevermind, duh i was looking down instead of up sorry….Still love the the Flurries hat, though!!!
Thank you so much! I love it~ Happy Holiday to you and yours!
I love this I agree with Sandra L above!!!!
I couldn’t pin this. Pinterest said it wouldn’t link it because it might be a bad link ?
I’m sorry you were having trouble. I’ve had it looked at and was assured there is nothing wrong with the link. Perhaps try again?
Wow, every time you put up a new Chameleon hat, I am just blown away!! Then to try to narrow it down to a favorite, I just don’t know if I can do that!! I adore Snowmen, so of course I fell in love with Flurries, but with your Holiday Joy, well it has my name on it!! Then don’t get me started on your scarecrow/ Patches….May flowers, Valentines, fishing, aviators ( hubby connection there) I could never choose a favorite!! Suffice it to say I love them all!! 🙂 Thank you so much for sharing them with us!!
Aww, that’s so sweet Joy…so make them all! LOL
Frosty, of course; but it’s really truly a Christmas hat – you know, like people used to wear in Victorian England, carolers, elegance, tradition.
All in a very cute little hat!
Thanks!
This is so cute thank you!
Thank you for the free pattern Adorable what more can I say
totally magical 🙂 Love the top hat and appreciate the free pattern!
Cute!!!
Each new hat you come out with I say,” This is my favorite one !” Then you come out with a new pattern and BAM , I have a ” New Favorite”. LOL You make this so hard!
Aww that’s sweet!
I like the flurries hat looks like frosty’s hat.
Thank you so much for this precious pattern! I enjoy following your site due to all of the fun items you have designed.
Thank you so much that is so sweet!
Amazing!! Thanks for sharing the pattern!! Love ya’
I love this Flurries pattern! It’s my favorite–well for today anyway haha! 🙂
This reminds me so much of the movie Frosty the Snowman when he puts the magical hat on .
Exactly me too!
Thanks!