April 19, 2015

FREE Crochet Pattern – Holiday Joy becomes Summer Joy!

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Summer Joy Sunhat

The very popular Holiday Joy crochet pattern has gotten a makeover for summer! The updated pattern has been tailored to be a little smaller and I added a beautiful flower to remind us of spring and summer gardens.

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I made this one in acrylic worsted weight yarn but I think it would look fabulous in cotton too (you may have to go down a size). If you want a big, floppy beach brim, just add a few more rows and while I provide the option of a crab stitch finish, I actually like this one with just a plain edge. The whole point is to make it your own and have fun!

Size	Finished Width	Finished Length*
0 – 3 months	12 – 14”	4.5”
6-12 months	15 – 16″	5.25″
12-18 months	17 – 18”	6″
Toddler	19 – 20″	6”
Kids	19 – 20″	6.75”
Adult	22 – 23”	8”

*Finished length is measured from crown.

Materials:

Worsted weight yarn, such as Red Heart Soft, in 2 colors, approximately 100 to 300 yards (depending on size). A few yards of a contrasting color if you are making the flower
Hook H/5.00 mm
Yarn Needle

Gauge:
Hook US H/5.00mm
8 hdc x 5 rows = 2″

Abbreviations (US Crochet Terms):
beg – beginning
ch – chain
dc – double crochet
hdc – half double crochet
sc – single crochet
Rnd – Round
sl st – slip stitch
st(s) – stitches

Special Stitches:
Shell – 5dc in same stitch
Crab Stitch (Crab St) – working backwards, sc in each stitch (from left to right)

Fasten off at each color change
Weave ends as you work
Ch1 at beginning of round does NOT count as a stitch
Join each round with a slip stitch to the beginning stitch.
Start each round in same stitch as join
Numbers at end of round in ( ) indicate number of stitches in that round
Work instructions in [ ] as designated
When a number precedes a stitch, you will complete that number of stitches in the next stitch, example: 3hdc means make 3 half double crochets in the next stitch.

Crown – All Sizes

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

0–3 months/Approximately 12 -14”; 4 1/2″ Long

Rounds 7 – 8: Ch1, hdc in each st around, join. (48 )