Endless Possibilities Hat
The Endless Possibilities Hat is my latest in “options” type crochet. I love taking a basic pattern and making small changes to give it a new look.
The base of the hat is simple and perfectly adaptable for men and women. This hat originates at the crown and is worked the same up to the band, then that’s where thinks start to look a bit different! One band is worked by crossing single crochet stitches to get a chunky, stacked look; the other is done with slip stitches in the third loop for a knit look. I’ve also played around with adding different types of pompoms – faux fur, yarn (If you like pompoms, I use this tutorial to make mine), looped yarn – and I even added ties and tassels to one! Another fun change (which I did not show) is to work more repeats of the “Sides” for a slouchy look. It’s amazing to me that by making these small changes, the entire look of the hat changes.
I originally designed this hat for my son with some leftover yarn that had long color changes in shades of grey, but I liked it so much I decided to try it in other yarns and was happiest with Red Heart Soft, especially the red one with a pretty thread of sparkle throughout!
To keep the hat basic and easy, most of it is worked in single crochet, but for a bit of interest, there is a little twist by alternately working them in back and front loops. I worked the hat in a basic worsted weight yarn, but really you could take this stitch combo and apply it to almost any yarn. If you want to give it a try, use my Basic Beanie Hat instructions as a guideline for sizing.
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Endless Possibilities Hat
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Instructions
Materials:
- Made with worsted weight yarn such as Red Heart Soft, one or two colors as desired; 150 – 230 yards depending upon size
- Hook US H/5.00 mm
- Yarn needle for weaving ends
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Gauge: 15 sts x 14 Rows in pattern = 4” ; Pattern = sc alternating in BLO, then FLO
Abbreviations (US Terms):
BLO – back loop only
ch – chain
FLO – front loop only
sc – single crochet
sl st(s) – slip stitch(es)
st(s) – stitch(es)
Notes:
- Beginning ch 1 of round does not count as a stitch.
- Number in ( ) at end of round indicates the number of stitches in that round.
- Maintain Sequence: The entire hat up to the Band is worked in single crochet which is worked in a sequence of working 1 stitch in the FLO and 1 stitch in the BLO. When making increases, make two stitches in the same stitch working one in the FLO and one BLO.
- The hat is worked in a spiral (except for the Band) without joining rounds. You may find it helpful to mark the first stitch of each round to keep count.
- Weave ends as you work.
Crown:
Round 1: Ch3, join with sl st to first ch to form a circle, ch1, 12sc in center of circle. (12)
Round 2: [sc in FLO of next st, sc in BLO of same st], repeat between [ ] to end. (24)
Be sure to maintain the FLO, BLO sequence for the entire hat up to the band.
Round 3: Sc in each st to end. (24)
Round 4: [Sc in next st, 2sc in next st], repeat between [ ] to end. (36)
Round 5: Sc in each st to end. (36)
Round 6: [Sc in next 2 sts, 2sc in next st], repeat between [ ] to end. (48)
Gauge Check: Diameter at this point = 3.75”
For Newborn size skip to “Sides”; other sizes continue with next round.
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Round 7: Sc in each st to end. (48)
Round 8: [Sc in next 3 sts, 2sc in next st], repeat between [ ] to end. (60)
Gauge Check: Diameter at this point = 4.50”
For 3-9 Months size skip to “Sides”; other sizes continue with next round.
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Round 9: Sc in each st to end. (60)
Round 10: [Sc in next 9 sts, 2sc in next st], repeat between [ ] to end. (66)
Gauge Check: Diameter at this point = 5.50”
For 9 – 24 Months size skip to “Sides”; other sizes continue with next round.
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Round 11: Sc in each st to end. (66)
Round 12: [Sc in next 10 sts, 2sc in next st], repeat between [ ] to end. (72)
Gauge Check: Diameter at this point = 6.50”
For Child size skip to “Sides”; other sizes continue with next round.
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Round 13: Sc in each st to end. (72)
Round 14: [Sc in next 11 sts, 2sc in next st], repeat between [ ] to end. (78)
Gauge Check: Diameter at this point = 7.50”
For Adult Small size skip to “Sides”; other sizes continue with next round.
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Round 15: Sc in each st to end. (78)
Round 16: [Sc in next 12 sts, 2sc in next st], repeat between [ ] to end. (84)
Gauge Check: Diameter at this point = 8.50”
Sides (all sizes):
Round 1: Keeping in FLO, BLO sequence, skip next st (leave it unworked), sc in each st to end. (You will have 1 less stitch than you did in the last round)
Round 2: Keeping in FLO, BLO sequence, sc in each st to end.
Repeat Round 2, until hat measurement from Crown is (for slouchy add 2 – 3” to the measurement below):
- Newborn: 4.0”
- 3 – 9 Months: 4.5”
- 9 – 24 Months: 5.5”
- Child: 6.5”
- Adult Small: 7.0”
- Adult Large: 7.5”
Sl st in next st. If changing color for Band, fasten off here, otherwise continue without fastening off.
Skip to desired band style
Band #1: Crossed Single Crochet
Round 1: Ch1, 2sc in first st, sc in each st to end, join with sl st to first st of round. (You will have the same stitch count that you had at the end of the last Crown round.)
Rounds 2 to 4: Ch1, sc in next st, working over last sc made, sc in same st as ch1, [skip next st, sc in next st, working over last sc made, sc in skipped st], repeat between [ ] to end, join with sl st to last first st of round. The crossed stitches will be stacked on top of each other and form a column.
Last Round: Working loosely, sl st in BLO of each st to end, join with sl st to first st in round. Fasten off.
Band #2: Slip Stitch
Round 1: Ch1, 2hdc in first st, hdc in each st to end, join with sl st to first st of round. (You will have the same stitch count that you had at the end of the last Crown round.)
Rounds 2 to 3: Ch1, working in the third loop of the stitch, hdc in each st to end, join to first st of round.
Last Round: Ch1, working in the third loop of the stitch, sc in each st to end, join to first st of round. Fasten off. To see what the third loop looks like, check out this video tutorial on Moogly: http://bit.ly/1PRjR0n
Options:
Add Hanging Ties At Sides:
Join yarn at one side, chain a strand as long as you like, working along chs made sl st in each ch back to hat, join to hat. Fasten off.
Find the opposite side of hat, repeat as for first side.
Add Pompom:
Make your own Pompom: http://bit.ly/PomPomLarge
Add Loopy Pompom:
Ch180, *skip 14 chs, sl st into the next ch*, repeat between * to end. Fasten off.
Add Tassels:
Make your own yarn tassel:
https://pattern-paradise.com/2017/11/19/yarn-tassel/
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I’m loving this pattern so far. Just one question, when working on the sides do you always start with a flo even though you end the previous row with a flo?
I hope my question makes sense.
I’m not sure what you mean. The pattern has an even number of stitches for each round, so if you begin with a FLO, you will end with a BLO. Please check your stitch count.
I wish all hat patterns were written this way! I have a bit of trouble with gauge (usually have to go up a hook size,) and having the periodic gauge check was extremely helpful/reassuring. I have made two of these hats now. The only bit of trouble I had was with the band (the crossed single crochet one) because I can’t tell if I should make the slip stitch at the end into first stitch of the row or the stitch made into the ch1 space. I don’t have any trouble with the rest of the band rows, just the first two stitches because I tend to get them a little twisted in the process of doing the first cross over stitch, which makes it more difficult for me to see which one to slip stitch into. But it’s also teaching me a new skill, since this is the first time I have worked stitches across one another like that!
Thanks the pattern!!
Thanks for your nice comments. Yes, the crossed stitches can be a little tricky at first, but I think they are so worth it with the fun texture!
I am trying to make the Winter Indulgence wrap and would like to know if I make the wrap longer and wider if it will mess up the placement of colors from the suggested yarn Red Heart It’s A Wrap.
Well I wouldn’t call it messing up, but the color placement/breaks will be different.