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Winter Haven Hat
The Winter Haven Hat is my design for the Hat Of The Month Club hosted by Oombawka Design and The Stitchin’ Mommy. Be sure to check out Rhondda’s Lacy V Stitch Slouch Hat HERE and Amy’s Sadie Beanie HERE or click the graphic below for more information on this CAL including the schedule!
I made my Winter Haven Hat sample with Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice. I used a #4 medium weight worsted, but you could really use almost any yarn you like, just be sure to adjust the hook size to the recommended one for your yarn plus one size larger.
Winter Haven Hat
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For the Winter Haven Hat I chose a combination of stitches to provide lots of texture for solid colors, but I think it lends itself nicely to multi color versions too! This stitch pattern is an easy version of a crossed stitch variation combined with slip stitches. Watch the design and texture pop!
I provided directions for 4 sizes and guidance for further adjustments. The hat is worked in rows from band to crown and then seamed at the end. Counting and gauge are important to achieve a good fit.
Size: Toddler, Child, Adult Small, Adult Medium/Large
Follow instructions in pattern for adjustments.
Materials:
- Medium Worsted Weight (#4) yarn, approximately 170 (200, 230, 250) yards based on size.
- Hook Clover Amour I/5.50 mm
- Fur pom-pom (optional)
- Tapestry needle for weaving ends
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Gauge: 18 sts x 16 Rows = 4” in pattern
Please take the time to test gauge. See instructions for gauge swatch
Abbreviations (US Terms):
BLO: back loop only
ch: chain
hdc: half double crochet
sc: single crochet
sl st: slip stitch
st(s): stitch(es)
Notes:
- Pattern written in US Standard terms.
- Do not work slip stitches too tightly.
- Ch1 at beginning of row DOES NOT count as a stitch.
To Make Gauge Swatch:
The hat is worked from side to side in rows and then seamed. Because of this and to maintain pattern repeat, you can’t simply add a few rows to adjust for length and or width, therefore, gauge is very important. Please take the time to test gauge.
Instructions are provided for 4 sizes, to modify the height, add/reduce the beginning chain by increments of 2; to modify the circumference around the head add/reduce rows in increments of 4 (the pattern is a repeat of 4 rows).
Winter Haven Hat Instructions — Show it some love on Ravelry
Row 1: Ch 25 working along back bump of chain, hdc in 3rd ch from hook (skipped sts count as hdc), [skip next ch, hdc in next ch, working in front of st just made, hdc in skipped ch], repeat between [ ] until there are 2 sts left, hdc in last two sts.
Row 2: Ch1, turn, sl st in first two sts, [skip next st, hdc in next st, working in front of st just made, hdc in skipped st], repeat between [ ] until there are 2 sts left, working in BLO, sl st in last 2 sts.
Rows 3 & 4: These rows are worked in BLO. Ch1, turn, sl st in each st to end.
Rows 5 & 6: Repeat Row 2
Rows 7 & 8: These rows are worked in BLO. Ch1, turn, sl st in each st to end.
Repeat Rows 5 to 8 until the piece measures more than 4”. Count stitches and rows in 4” square and compare to gauge. Adjust hook as needed to meet gauge.
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Size: Toddler (Fits 16″ – 18″)
Hat: Circumference = 16”/Height = 7.5″
34 stitches in each row throughout.
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Size: Child (Fits 18″ – 20″)
Hat: Circumference = 18″/Height = 8.5″
38 stitches in each row throughout.
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Size: Adult Small (Fits 20″ – 22″)
Hat: Circumference = 20″/Height = 9.5″
42 stitches in each row throughout.
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Size: Adult Large (Fits 22″ – 24″)
Hat Circumference = 22″/Height = 9.5″
42 stitches in each row throughout.
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Pattern is written in smallest size with changes for bigger sizes in ( )
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Row 1 (Right Side Row): Ch 35, (39, 43, 43) working along back bump of chain, hdc in 3rd ch from hook (skipped chs count as hdc), hdc in next 7 chs, [skip next ch, hdc in next ch, working in front of st just made, hdc in skipped ch], repeat between [ ] until there are 5 sts left, sc in next st, sl st in last 4 sts, ch5 (these chs will form a loop that is unworked and used to cinch the crown closed at the end – they do not factor into the stitch count).
Row 2: Turn, skip ch5, sl st in first 4 sts, sc in next st, [skip next st, hdc in next st, working in front of st just made, hdc in skipped st], repeat between [ ] until there are 9 sts left, working in BLO, sl st in last 9 sts.
Rows 3 & 4: These rows are worked in BLO. Ch1, turn, sl st in each st to end.
Row 5: This row is worked in BLO. Ch1, turn, hdc in first 9 sts, [skip next st, hdc in next st, working in front of st just made, hdc in skipped st], repeat between [ ] until there are 5 sts left, sc in next st, sl st in last 4 sts, ch5.
Row 6: Turn, skip ch 5, sl st in first 4 sts, sc in next st, [skip next st, hdc in next st, working in front of st just made, hdc in skipped st], repeat between [ ] until there are 9 sts left, working in BLO, sl st in last 9 sts.
Rows 7 & 8: These rows are worked in BLO. Ch1, turn, sl st in each st to end.
Repeat Rows 5 to 8: 14, (16, 18, 20) times. Do not fasten off after last repeat.
Join
With right sides together, fold hat in half and match stitches at ends. Working through front loop of side closest to you and back loop of side furthest away from you, sl st seam closed (do not work too tightly). Fasten off.
Closing Crown
Thread a tapestry needle with a strand of yarn about 24”, tie ends together so that you are working with a double strand of yarn. Turn hat inside out, from the inside of the hat, work needle through each ch5 loop at the top of the hat and pull tightly. Tie a secured knot to close off the opening and weave in ends securely.
If desired sew a fur or yarn pom-pom on the outside at the crown.
You can add a pompom if you like too! I have an easy tutorial that can help you.
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