UGLY BUT WARM HAT « Crochet bythehook

Tuesday, December 28, 2004

UGLY BUT WARM HAT

UBW HAT

ubw hat

M Hook, 2 strands ww yarn (weight = 4 - medium) held together
approximately 340 yds (170 yds each strand)

Hat is very stretchy and fits 10 year old children through adult men.

ROW 1: ch 3, 11 dc in first ch. Join in first dc. (12 dc counting first 2 chains as a st)

ROW 2: ch 2, 2 dc in same st as join, 2 dc in each st around, 1 dc in same space as the ch 2, join in first dc. (24 dc)

ROW 3: ch 2, 2 dc in same st as join, (1 dc in next st, 2 dc in next st) around. join in first dc. (36 dc)

ROW 4 thru 11: ch 2, 1 dc in ea st around, join in first dc. (36 dc)

ROW 12: ch 1, sc in ea st around, join in first sc. (36 sc)

fasten off and weave in ends.

Posted at 10:41 pm by Dot


	NameMarinel Edwards May 5, 2009 02:30 PM PDT I left you a message asking which loop do you put the yarn through. a neighbor said there was a top, bottom and a middle, I think. She put it in the middle and it looks fine but wanted to know which is correct before she helps me with it. Thanks much.


	Reeseann February 24, 2009 05:29 PM PST Thanks for the pattern. I have used it to make hats for The American Cancer Society, it works great for a chemo hat


	Cara November 23, 2008 05:37 PM PST Dot I had accidently found the UBW pattern last year and I made several then lost the pattern. I just googled it and there you were. Thanks


	maryjane February 10, 2008 08:57 PM PST on this hat ubw the count does not come out like the pattern says. what is the problem with this pattern thanks


	cheryl November 21, 2007 09:40 PM PST I just finished making your hat for myself and it took less than 40 minutes.. thank you for a great and easy pattern.


	carolyn September 30, 2007 01:29 AM PDT dot hi i always come back to your pattern there are always good ones


	cathy September 18, 2007 07:23 AM PDT On the ubw hat, does the ch 2 at the start of each row count as the 1st dc??? Thank you , otherwise it is right next to the first dc??? I love all your hats and thank you for being kind and sharing.....reply, if you can....


	Debbie September 13, 2007 12:14 PM PDT I just found this website and this hat pattern. Now I just MUST make some hats. Thanks for your website ! Debbie


	Cathy September 12, 2007 08:02 PM PDT I love this hat and just finished two of them for charity...but my question is does the chain 2 count as a dc?? I did not count it as that but wonder why it wouldnt because it is as tall as the dc.....please reply...


	jolie June 29, 2007 05:20 PM PDT Luv all of your hats and have tried my hand at a few and with soe luck they have faired well. Like a few of your other posters, I am also looking for a crochet raffia hat pattern. I would also like to ask you - what is the best raffia to crochet with. Looking forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Jolie


	Angela January 22, 2007 12:17 AM PST Robyn, first chain 3 then make 11 double crochets (dc) in the first chain. Hope this helps.


	Robyn January 16, 2007 01:24 PM PST I am a beginner and I'm just confused about what it means to double stitch 11 in the first chain. I'm not sure how to do that...this could be a very silly question but as I said I am a beginner and any help would be appreciated greatly! Thank you!


	Sharilee January 15, 2007 07:23 PM PST I was looking for an easy hat pattern the other night. It's been unusually cold here in Seattle and I had lost the one hat I had. This pattern was so great and I have already gotten many compliments - it's NOT ugly, but actually cute. I am also a breast cancer survivor and have decided to make several of these for chemo patients. I lost my hair during the summer, so really didn't need a heavy hat, but I can imagine that those that are going through chemo in the winter it can be quite chilly. Anyway, thanks for the pattern.


	Namesandy January 2, 2007 07:09 PM PST I just received this website from a friend and enjoyed the comments about hooks and read all the rest. Thank you so much for your comments.


	Judy November 28, 2006 08:36 PM PST Thank you for this pattern!! I was looking for a pattern not only to use up scrap yarn, but to make hats for the homeless. this seems like it is going to be perfect. thank you againg for posting this pattern Judy jmanka@netzero.net


	wammytammy November 3, 2006 02:48 AM PST I love the Hat made one for me in orange in a M hook everyone loves it can't believe I made it. That was kind of big so I tried to make one smaller in dark and light blues in a L hook my eight year old stole it off the coffee table before I could do the last row of single crochets and loves it I made The Big Man a two tone green in a L hook and My 11 year old wants red and black so far it is turning out to be the ugly hat of the bunch but hey 11 year old boys are unique in their styles. Also Big Man says I can make everyone hats for Christmas looking forward to it. Maybe he does not realize if I run out of yarn I will just have to go out and buy more hahaha


	Reta October 6, 2006 02:56 PM PDT Thanks Dot I've been looking for a hat pattern suitable for a man and this is it! I think I'll even use the stitch pattern to make a matching scarf. I'm almost 80. Have been knitting and crocheting since I was about 10 years old. Made so many things. Now I look for fast & easy ones - LOL Reta P.S. Great way to use up small amounts of yarn :-)


	Carrie October 3, 2006 05:42 PM PDT Just wanted to say thanx. You have no idea how hard it was for me to find a plain old winter hat pattern. Many thanx! p.s. I dont think they're ugly


	Carrie October 3, 2006 05:41 PM PDT Just wanted to say thanx. You have no idea how hard it was for me to find a plain old winter hat pattern. Many thanx! p.s. I dont think they're ugly


	Equadore June 26, 2006 05:16 PM PDT Dot- My mom adores your pattern! Thanks! She made this big honkin' hat and wheres it everywhere! -Equador -


	Dot January 21, 2006 08:02 PM PST Hi LoriS that's great information, thanks for sharing.


	LoriS January 21, 2006 05:42 AM PST With baby yarn, I used a" J" hook for newborn hats and a "H" hook for preemie hats and a " I "hook for an in between baby size. I donate the hats to the hospital I work at for the newborns! Everyone loves this hat pattern!


	Dot December 21, 2005 01:59 PM PST Merry Christmas to you, too, Yoshielf. I'm glad I had something you could use.


	Yoshielf December 21, 2005 12:46 PM PST I am making these for all the kids ths year. It works up so quickly for Christmas presents. Merry hristmas


	Dot December 13, 2005 04:58 PM PST Way to go, Melissa! I made this hat for Christmas presents this year too. I'm glad you're enjoying the pattern. Happy holidays and happy hookin'!


	Melissa December 13, 2005 09:24 AM PST I just want to thank you for providing this pattern! I've made 6 of them for Christmas gifts this year, and will probably make a few more. What a great gift to us, thanks!!!


	Lynette December 12, 2005 09:26 PM PST Dot, Thank you for posting this pattern. I have crocheted up a storm of hats since your pattern was referred to by a member of Crochet Talk on Yahoo. Just finished one in orangish red for my Annie-aspiring granddaughter. Lynette p.s. None of mine turned out ugly.


	Dot December 8, 2005 11:22 PM PST HI Anna, I'm glad you were able to make this work for you.


	Anna December 8, 2005 09:56 PM PST Well, I must have a really big head because I had to add 6 stitches to row 4 for this hat to fit - but it turned out marvelously! Thanks for the pattern!


	Dot November 30, 2005 10:48 AM PST Hi April, what a nice gift for your friend. Thanks for telling me about your hat. It sounds great. I've been using an N hook on this pattern for all the hats I make now. I like them a little larger since I make them to donate to the homeless, I'm sure they will fit anyone who gets them.


	April November 30, 2005 01:06 AM PST Hi Dot, I made this hat tonight using an "N" hook and one ball of Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick 'N Chunky. It came out beautifully but a little big. But it's for a friend serving in Iraq so I think it'll fit him just right. This is such an easy hat to make I think I'll make about a dozen more!


	Dot November 29, 2005 08:18 PM PST Hi Risa, glad you found my site. Well, you will end up with a doll sized hat if you use the I hook, and judging from you comment, you don't want any more doll caps. lol. The reason for 2 strands and the huge hook is to give the hat a lot of stretchiness and a hat that fits most heads. Good luck. Happy holidays.


	Risa November 29, 2005 07:56 PM PST UBW: Hi Dot! i found your site bu accident lol i'm pretty new to crochet actually i'm not that new but i'm new to the fact that what i'm crochet-ing now is correct as opposed to my home ec classes in grade school where every intended doily turned out to be a barbie doll cap :) anyway, i'm trying to do this hat with an I hook.. would that work?? i'm kinda busy at the moment so i haven't had time to go out and get an M or N hook... i know this post is pretty late. but thanks anyway.


	Dot October 21, 2005 08:02 PM PDT Hi Amy, glad this worked out for you. It's one of my favorite hats to make. My family all got one for Christmas last year.


	Amy October 21, 2005 07:41 PM PDT Dot - from a suggestion someone made on Crochetville, I made this hat with my chunky handspun yarn and it came out wonderfully! Warm as anything too! I think I know what I'm going to make for everyone for Christmas!


	Dot August 7, 2005 09:32 AM PDT Thank you, Tanya.


	Name tanya August 7, 2005 12:18 AM PDT i think that the hats on this page are nice ! good job well done ! friend tanya ayerworks@yahoo.com


	Dot July 11, 2005 05:51 PM PDT Hi Leann, I'm glad you like this pattern, it's by far, the easiest to make and turns out warm and cute. Thanks for telling me about the Lion Suede. I love how that feels and now I'll have to give it a try for this hat.


	leean July 11, 2005 05:11 PM PDT Dot- LOVE this pattern! I have made several already using the new Lion Brand Suede with N hook..1 strand-turns out beautiful and soft and warm. Thank you :) Leean


	Dot July 9, 2005 02:06 PM PDT Hi Sandy, thank you, I'm glad you like my patterns. The cotton wouldn't be stretchy like the yarn. The stretchyness is what I like about this pattern for charity. It's pretty much a one size fits all, even kids. You could try the cotton, though, and let me know how it turns out. The pattern is very quick to do.


	Sandy July 9, 2005 01:42 PM PDT Hi there you do fabulous work, I get your blog in my email love it, I was wanting to know with this hat could I use cotton the kind I make dishclothes with.


	Dot June 8, 2005 08:07 PM PDT You're welcome, Mergan. This is a really simple hat and it's my favorite for charity. I have made hundreds of this one. Let me know how you do with it.


	mergan June 8, 2005 04:19 PM PDT im a beginner crocheter and this looks like something i can do!thanx for posting this!!!


	mergan June 8, 2005 04:18 PM PDT i think it is very cute i would!!! wear it its not a fasion dont at all...


	Dot March 17, 2005 04:31 PM PST You're welcome, Yarnelf, and thank you.


	yarnelf March 17, 2005 01:24 PM PST Dot, thanks for your prompt reply. I will use my N hook to make these not so ugly hats. Thanks again! Have a Blessed Day


	Dot March 15, 2005 07:51 PM PST Hi Yarnelf, I'm so glad you found my site. I don't know where to find a metal M hook. The one I have is the crystalite. I have a metal N hook that I think is made by Boye. If you have an N hook, just use that. It works fine for this hat, in fact, I like size N better for this hat than the M. I saw the plastic crystalite hooks sold individually at A. C. Moore this week when I was there. Hope this helps.


	yarnelf March 15, 2005 07:21 PM PST Hi! I'm really new to this site and I'm excited about finding it. HELP! I can't find a M hook. The only one I can find is in a pack of Crystalites, but I personally prefer the metal hooks. I've looked high and low for an M hook. . .even on the net. Any suggestion where I might find a metal M hook or 9? I want to get started using my leftover yarn to make your UBW hats for the homeless. BTW, I'm in awe of all your cute hat patterns. Yarnelf


	Dot March 11, 2005 12:03 AM PST Hi Leolinda, WW is worsted weight. I usually use Red Heart Super Saver.


	Leolinda March 10, 2005 11:22 PM PST Hi there! What kind of yarn is WW? Thanks!


	Dot March 8, 2005 04:12 PM PST Hi Judy, this hat only increases on round 2 and round 3, after that it is worked stitch for stitch. If you are using the M hook and 2 strands of ww yarn (I used red heart super saver) it will fit anyone from a 10 year old to an adult man. If you want it to be a little larger, simple continue adding rounds, if you want it to be a little smaller, do less rounds. This hat is very stretchy. I didn't realize I left off the hat size. Thanks for bringing that to my attention.


	Judy Knecht March 8, 2005 02:24 PM PST Hi Dot, I'm into the 6th row of your ugly but warm hat. I am using two strands of wwyarn, the right hook and wondering if it will be big enough as you didn't increase on the pattern like the puff stitch pattern I recently finished. Will it stretch or who does it fit? Thank you for your input. Judy


	Dot February 21, 2005 06:21 PM PST You're welcome Sophie. I don't mind helping, let me know if you have any other questions. I'm only a keyboard away.


	Sophie February 21, 2005 02:46 PM PST Wow! Thank you very much for the size of hook and for the site. The site is really nice and really helpful! You have been great to help me like you did. ;0)


	Dot February 21, 2005 02:06 PM PST An M is equivalent to a 9, according to the chart at the site I checked. Here's another link for you. It may be useful. http://home.att.net/~shannonms/crochetuniversity/hookconversion.html


	Sophie February 21, 2005 12:19 PM PST Thank you for your answer. What is a M size excatly? I'm a beginner and I'm from Canada so our size of hook work by number ex: 4.5, 5.5 , 6, 8... Do you know wich size would correspoond as a M size? Thanks for your help i really appreciate it!


	Dot February 20, 2005 08:21 PM PST Thank you, Sophie. I used a size M hook that I got it in a set of Crystalites hooks. I think Susan Bates and Lion Brands put these hooks out. I don't know if they can be purchased individually or not. I did not twist the 2 strands of yarn together. I just held them together and crocheted like normal.


	Sophie February 20, 2005 07:24 PM PST hi I think your hat is really beautiful! I'd like to know what size of hook you used to do it? And when you say that you used two starnds do you twisted them together or no? Thank you!


	Dot February 7, 2005 11:54 PM PST Thank you, Cassi. You're right. I named the hat UBW because I was/am down to drab and dull yarns in my stash and I thought the hat would be ugly. I was very pleasantly surprised. I liked the name so I left it. I'm glad you found my site and I hope you enjoy the patterns.


	Cassi February 7, 2005 09:13 PM PST I think your hat pattern is a misnomer! It's very cute and I really appreciate you posting the pattern :) I made one and added ear flaps to it. There's a picture of it on my blog if you'd like to see it. I just recently discovered your site and I love it!


	Dot January 25, 2005 12:21 PM PST Hi Magaly, thank you for such a nice compliment. I hope you enjoy the patterns you find here.


	Magaly January 25, 2005 09:34 AM PST Dear Dot, Your patterns are unique and wonderful! Thank you for sharing your talents with us! P.S. I have put you in my favorites file!


	Dot January 18, 2005 08:52 PM PST Hi Jo, thank you, I'm sure glad you found my site. Sorry about your carpal tunnel problems, but I'm glad you had the surgery and hopefully they're all better now. I've had a little experience with arthritis, too, but not to bad yet. It's good to hear you have continued to crochet. I don't know what I'll do if I have to give it up all together. It was pretty hard just slowing down for a week or 2. I hope you won't be a stranger.


	Name Jo January 18, 2005 07:46 PM PST Found you site through another and it is supreme! Love the patterns I have checked out. Have had carpal tunnel in both wrists but surgery "cured" it. Have arthritis too, but that never goes away. It did slow me down once or twice but last several years have crocheted a lot and will keep on going until the hands/fingers are too stiff. Love to do it. Take care.


	Dot December 31, 2004 03:41 PM PST You're welcome, Linda. I'm glad to hear you and your group plan to make these to donate. It's such a wonderful thing to do. Happy New Year.


	Dot December 31, 2004 03:39 PM PST You're welcome, Starlite. Hope you enjoy the pattern. Happy New Year!


	Linda December 31, 2004 01:50 PM PST Hi Dot - Thank you for posting this pattern. I plan to make a few and also to get my Sewing Circle group, who really only kniot and crochet, to make up some for donation. I do hope you can get your wrist pain under control. I have chronic pain myself and it makes life difficult.


	starlite December 31, 2004 12:25 PM PST oy lol forget it! hehe I see it now! ;) ...*


	starlite December 31, 2004 12:22 PM PST Hiya :) thanks for posting hte pattern! what size of hook did you use?? Thanks! ...*Starlite


	Dot December 30, 2004 11:56 AM PST Thank you so much, Mysti. Sorry it took me so long to put the pattern up, but I was busy making them and didn't want to take time out to write up the pattern. Turns out it only took about 15 minutes to write it up. Oh, well, it's up now. I hope you enjoy it. They're a breeze to make and you'll be surprised at how quickly you can complete one.


	Dot December 30, 2004 11:53 AM PST You're welcome, Deneen, I hope you enjoy this pattern. Thank you for the B-6 information. If my hands don't get better on their own, I'll give this a try. I'm trying to keep away from crocheting for a couple of weeks, but boy is that hard to do.


	Mysti December 30, 2004 01:18 AM PST Yay!!! I have been waiting for this pattern sense I read you were doing it. I love the hats and you are amazing to do all that work. And so quickly too. Dot you are amazing.


	Deneen (dsa0901) December 29, 2004 11:10 PM PST Dot- Thank you for the pattern!!! Carpal tunnel stinks, but my rheumatologist swears B-6 helps tremendously (it seemed to help me). Deneen

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