Monday, March 11, 2013

Free Crochet Hat Pattern - The Perfect V-Stitch Hat



Ahhhhh, I'm in love with my new  v-stitch hat!  This is so quick and easy it's sure to be my new go-to project for everything from baby showers to last minute holiday gifts. I love the texture and the fit and the ribbing and the soft yarn that I used . . . just everything about it. And I'm very excited to share it here on the blog for free, YAY!  As always, feel free to ask questions or point out the problem spots.  I try to answer every question as soon as possible.



Yarn: Largest size calls for less than one skein of Classic Elite Fresco in Sangria. Okay, can I just say this yarn is UH-MAZING! It's so soft and warm and scrumptious, I just want to snuggle with it (cuz snuggling's my favorite (yes, I love Elf! but I digress . . .)).  It's a 3 ply sportweight blend of wool, alpaca and angora.  Any sportweight yarn will work though.

Hook: G (4.25 mm)

Gauge: 5.5 V-stitch clusters and 9.75 rows is a 4 inch square.

Notes: This hat is very stretchy because of the flexible ribbing and because the v-stitch is so loose and airy.  This hat will stretch to fit those larger heads (like mine : ) and be a bit slouchy on smaller heads, although the ribbing will keep it snug.

Infant Size (about 15 inches around):
Hat
Rd 1: Ch 2, (dc, ch1, dc) 5 times in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to first dc of round to join. (5 ch 1 sp).
Rd 2: Ch 1, (dc, ch1, dc, ch1, dc) in each ch1 sp around, sl st in first ch 1 sp. (10 ch 1 sp)
Rd 3: Ch1, [(dc, ch1, dc) in next ch 1 sp, (dc, ch1, dc, ch1, dc) in next ch 1 sp] 5 times, sl st in first ch 1 sp. (15 ch 1 sp).
Rd 4: Ch 1, [[(dc, ch1, dc) in each of next 2 ch 1 sp, (dc, ch1, dc, ch1, dc) in next ch 1 sp] 5 times, sl st in first ch 1 sp. (20 ch 1 sp).
Rds 5-10: Ch 1, (dc, ch 1, dc) in each ch 1 sp around, sl st in first ch 1 sp. (20 ch 1 sp).
Rd 11: Ch 1, 1 hdc in each dc and in each ch 1 sp around, sl st in first hdc of round. (60 hdc)
Do not fasten.
Ribbing
Row 1: Ch 7, turn, 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 5 st. (6 sc), 1 sl st in next 2 hdc on last row of hat. 
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sk over the 2 sl st you just made and work 1 sc in blo in each sc across. (6 sc)
Row 3: Ch 1, turn, 1 sc in blo of each sc across, 1 sl in next 2 hdc on last round of hat. (6 sc)
Repeat last 2 rows around the edge of the hat.
Fasten off and weave in your ends.
Here's a quick video I created to demonstrate this technique.




Kids Size (about 18 inches around):

Hat
Follow Rounds 1-4 for infant size
Rd 5: Ch 1, [[(dc, ch1, dc) in each of next 3 ch 1 sp, (dc, ch1, dc, ch1, dc) in next ch 1 sp] 5 times, sl st in first ch 1 sp. (25 ch 1 sp).
Rds 6-13: Ch 1, (dc, ch 1, dc) in each ch 1 sp around, sl st in first ch 1 sp. (25 ch 1 sp)
Rd 14: Ch 1, 1 hdc in each dc and in each ch 1 sp around, sl st in first hdc. (75 hdc)
Ribbing
Follow instructions for ribbing for infant size except Ch 9 instead of 7.  Stich counts will be 8 instead of 6.
Adult Size (about 21 inches around):
Hat
Follow Rounds 1-5 for kids size
Rd 6: Ch 1, [[(dc, ch1, dc) in each of next 4 ch 1 sp, (dc, ch1, dc, ch1, dc) in next ch 1 sp] 5 times, sl st in first ch 1 sp. (30 ch 1 sp).
Rds 7-16: Ch 1, (dc, ch 1, dc) in each ch 1 sp around, sl st in first ch 1 sp. (30 ch 1 sp)
Rd 17: Ch 1, 1 hdc in each dc and in each ch 1 sp around, sl st in first hdc of round. (90 hdc)

Ribbing
Follow instructions for ribbing for infant size except Ch 11 instead of 7. Stich counts will be 10 instead of 6.

Add a cute pom pom for extra fun, you'll definitely have enough yarn!  Enjoy!



31 comments:

  1. I want to PIN this I can't find your pin it button. Great hat!

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    1. Ever since you've written this comment I have TRIED so hard to figure out how to put a pin it button everywhere, but I just haven't been able to do it! I need my own personal IT person!

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  2. Great hat! I've pinned it.
    @Jacqueline, use the Pin It Button in the drop-down menu right by your name on Pinterest. It places the button on your browser's bookmarks bar. Then, when you see something you want to pin, click on the Pin It button on your browser, and potential pinnable pictures on that page will pop up for you to choose the one you want to pin. HTH :)

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  3. Cute! You're very busy over here. So many patterns.

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  4. Infant you mean until which age? I want to make for my 2 toddler.

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    1. Best way is to measure the head and decide based on measurements. I would do the kids size to get the most use.

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  5. love your hat - how many yards of sport weight yarn would you suggest for the adult size hat?

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    1. Maybe 100 yards? I used less than 1 skein of classic elite fresco and that skein was 164 yards.

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  6. Awesome hat! I keep getting to the 4th row and it starts buckling/puckering a bit. I've tried increasing my hook size and that didn't help. I'm wondering what I'm doing wrong because my counts all add up.

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    1. If its not so bad it may resolve after you stop increasing. You could send me a pic at ballhanknskein
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      and id be happy to see if I can figure it out.

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    2. Awesome, will try that! Thanks :)

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  7. It did! Thanks again!

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  8. Can you use baby yarn for these patterns? Would the sport yarn be irritating to a newborn?

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  9. Yes. Baby yarn would be great. I also love using alpaca bc its hypoallergenic and so soft!

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  10. Where do you get alpaca yarn? Can you get it at any of the chain stores...Michaels, AC Moore, Hobby Lobby? Is it pure alpaca or is it a blend?

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    1. I got my alpaca from the local yarn shop here in town. The kind I used is called Joseph Galler Prime Alpaca. It looks expensive but the skein is so huge that it actually works out to be quite reasonable. I think you may be able to purchase it online. Also Jimmy Bean Wools has a lot of great options.
      I hope that helps, but maybe I've just complicated things!

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  11. From what I've read alpaca needs to be hand washed. I'm giving it to someone who won't want to take the time to do that. So I think I have to go with acrylic baby yarn that is machine washable and dryable. I'd love to use alpaca though. Thanks for the suggestion. Maybe for the next baby.

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  12. You are wearing an Adult hat. Do you have the pattern for this as well as child's.
    Have you heard about CLICKfor babies. Org there in Portland?
    I will be making your newborn hat for this org, in Purple. Thanks.

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    1. Yes! The adult hat is the last size. I'll have to check that out!

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  13. Thanks for this pattern! I have worsted weight alpaca yarn from White Violet Farm. I've been waiting for something special to use it for and, well, my SIL is in labor right now so this will be perfect! I've only been crocheting for about a year ... what adjustments should I make for worsted weight? Also any suggestions for a complimentary piece that would be basic to intermediate? Many thanks!

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  14. I am new to crochet so maybe this is a dumb question. I got to the end of row 3 of the ribbing, finishing with the slip stitch, now what? I am at the base of the ribbing (not at the edge of the hat) and don't understand what rows to repeat around the hat or how to close up the hat where the ribbing meets. What am I missing? Such a cute hat - I would love to finish it. Thank you so much!!

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    1. you repeat rows 2 and 3 all the way around the hat and then you stitch up the opening when you get around the hat. Hope that helps! Here's a link to a video I did that explains how to do the ribbing. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Y10Qdz7M6Y

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    2. Just updated the page to embed the video. Thanks!

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  15. Love Love Love this hat!!! Great pattern - and it works up quickly! Will definitely become one of my go-to patterns. Thanks so much for sharing!!

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  16. I did mine in an I, just altered the amount of stitches.. I love this yarn colors is so great to work with! I wish I could show you how cute!

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  17. Hi I've just made the hat and I love the pattern but the only thing is the ribbing is as wide as the hat so it is quite loose. In the picture of the kid's hat the ribbing looks slightly tighter than the rest of the hat. Did you change hook size to make it tighter?

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    1. I did not but I crochet very tightly. You may want to go down a hook size if your ribbing is not looking tight enough.

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    2. Thanks, I will next time. Thus one fits over my pony tail/bun!

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  18. Thx for this fantastic ribbing. I love it! :-)

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  19. Almost finished with the infant size pattern and curious about finishing. How did you connect the very first and last ribbing rows to each other?

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