Designer’s email: sedie@yarnobsession.com

This pattern came to me because of a photo I saw of my cousin wearing a similar hat. I thought I could design something like that quite easily, so I picked up an old pattern for a beret I had and altered it to fit the description I wanted. I then selected some recycled yarn from my stash and started to crochet. I worked it up in about two days because I was so anxious to see the final product. So far, it’s gotten great reviews!

This pattern is a: Crochet Pattern

Skill Level: Easy

Credits:

Hat model is Laurielle Noel, sister to the designer and great sport!
Photographer is Sedie Maruska

Materials:

Yarn:

Worsted Weight yarn color of your choosing (this demo was made from 50% wool, 50% acrylic blend recycled yarn). Approximately 250yds.

Crochet Hooks:

US #H hook; 5.00mm

Notions and Accessories:

Crochet stitch marker or small safety pin

Size:

Will vary depending on artisan’s preferences

Pattern:

Ch. 4 join in ring with sl st

Row 1: 6 sc in center of ring
Row 2: 2 sc in each st. (12 sc) place marker at the end of round to mark off beginning
Row 3: * 2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next st, repeat from * around row (18 sc)
Row 4: *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 2 st, repeat from * around
Row 5: *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 3 st, repeat from * around
Row 6: *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 4 st, repeat from * around, move marker up
Continue in this pattern until there are 22 st between 2 sc (or the diameter measures 10 inches). Work even for 4 rows. Begin decreasing by skipping every 12th st. to 6inches (or desired head size). Work 6 rows even.

chain one after last st and turn
next row: sc in next 28 st., ch 1 turn
next row: sc in next 28 st., ch 1 turn
next row: skip first st, sc across, ch 1 turn
next row: skip first st, sc across, ch 1 turn
next row: sc in next 26 st., ch 1 turn
next row: skip first st, sc across, ch 1 turn
next row: skip first st, sc across, ch 1 turn
next row: repeat previous row until 18 st remain, ch 1
next row: skip first 2 st, sc across, ch 1 turn (16 st)
next row: skip first 2 st, sc across, turn (14 st)
next row: sc across brim, and around edge of hat, back around top of brim ending at brim hat corner. sl st in corner st. Bind off and weave in end of yarn.

Meet the Designer:

Sedie has been crocheting since 2001 and knitting since 2003. She got her inspiration when she met her then fiancé’s grandmother who not only knit and crocheted but quilted, beaded and painted. Since beginning her yarn journey she has become addicted to the process and projects she pursues. Most recently she’s started recycling yarn and finding new life and projects for the yarn she salvages. Sedie is originally from NYC, but currently resides in CA. She is married to a wonderful guy, and just gave birth to their first child in September of 2006. If you want to find her she can be reached at http://yarnobsession.blogspot.com or http://sedruola.etsy.com.