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Sunday, July 31, 2005
CLUSTER CRAZE HAT
copyright © Dot Matthews 07/30/05
SIZE: Adult 22" to 24"
SKILL: Easy
HOOK SIZE: J
YARN: Caron Simply Soft, color bone 9703, 2 oz, 115 yds, 100% Acrylic. Hat weighs 2 oz when finished.
SUPPLIES LIST: Scissors; blunt needle; tape measure
GAUGE: 3 rows dc = 2"; 7 dc = 2"
STITCHES USED: chain, slip stitch, cluster, beginning cluster, double crochet, single crochet.
SPECIAL STITCH INSTRUCTIONS:
BEGINNING CLUSTER - beg cluster: chain 3, (yarn over, insert hook in same stitch, yarn over, pull yarn thru stitch, yarn over, pull yarn thru 2 loops), 2 times, yarn over and pull yarn thru all 3 loops on hook
CLUSTER: (yarn over, insert hook in stitch, yarn over, pull yarn thru stitch, yarn over pull yarn thru 2 loops on hook) 3 times, yarn over and pull yarn thru all 4 loops on hook.
ABBREVIATIONS: ch - chain; sl st - slip stitch; sc - single crochet; dc - double crochet; sk - skip; ea - each; beg - begin(ning); yo - yarn over; sp - space
INSTRUCTIONS
Beginning chain counts as a stitch. Numbers in ( ) at end of rounds tells you the number of stitches in the round.
ROUND 1: ch 4, 11 dc in first ch. Join in first dc. (12 dc)
ROUND 2: ch 2, 2 dc in same st as join, *2 dc in next st. Repeat from * around. End with dc in same place as beg ch. Join in first dc (24 dc)
ROUND 3: ch 2, 2 dc in same st as join, dc in next st. *2 dc in next st, dc in next st. Repeat from * around. Join in first dc. (36 dc)
ROUND 4: ch 2, 2 dc in same st as join, dc in next 2 sts, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 2 sts. Repeat from * around, end with 1 dc in last st. Join in first dc. (48 dc)
ROUND 5: ch 2, 2 dc in same st as join, dc in next 3 sts, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. End with dc in last 2 sts. Join in top of beg ch. (60 dc)
ROUND 6: ch 1, sc in same st as join, sc in ea st around. Join in first sc. (60 sc)
ROUND 7: (beg cluster, ch 3, cluster) in same st as join.
*sk 3 sts, (cluster, ch 3, cluster) in next st. Repeat from * around. Join in first cluster. (30 cluster and 15 ch-3 sps.
TIP: See beg cluster and cluster instructions at beginning of pattern
ROUND 8: sl st in first ch-3 sp, ch 1, 5 sc in ea ch-3 sp around. Join in first sc. (75 sc)
ROUND 9: sl st in next 2 sts, (beg cluster, ch 3, cluster) in same st. *sk next 4 sts, (cluster, ch 3, cluster) in next st. Repeat from * around. Join is first cluster. (30 clusters and 15 ch-3 sps)
ROUND 10: Repeat round 8
ROUND 11: Repeat round 9
ROUND 12: Repeat round 8
ROUND 13: Repeat round 9
ROUND 14: Repeat round 8
ROUND 15: *ch 1, sl st in next st. Repeat from * around. Join in first sl st.
Fasten off, weave in ends.
Posted at 04:57 pm by Dot
 | | | Melissa
July 27, 2008 07:36 AM PDT
I had the hat, and without even using the last row, it was wayyyy too small. I used the right hook size and used Caron Simply Soft. I have a large head, but I tried it on someone with a small head and it was tight on them too. It seems that this hat is for a child. I will have to remake it later. I'm thinking more 2 dc rows would give it more width overall. | |
| | | Barbara
February 5, 2008 12:34 AM PST
Just found this site need to know how to attach yarn to a cluster that is made in the heirloom 63 square...Leisure Arts pattern #17.
Are you aware of that book and can you help me? I am doing something wrong and don't have a clue. | |
| | | Bridget
October 14, 2007 12:24 AM PDT
I made this hat today using Bernat Softee Baby(two strands together with J then K hook). I love it!! I followed everything except I think I added two extra rows towards the end and left out the slip stitch row, I like the scalloped edge better. You have a great site, I can't wait to try more. | |
| | | Lynn Hudak
March 18, 2007 07:47 PM PDT
I made this hat today. It is so cute "but" it is to small for my head. The gauge was coming out but when I put all the slip stitches in the final round it won't fit on my head. When I make another one can I leave out that final round? | |
| | | Toni
December 31, 2006 10:27 PM PST
Thanks so much for sharing your patterns and knowledge of crocheting. I am currently working on a cluster craze scarf and will try the hat next. Thanks Again! | |
| | | Moenik
December 17, 2006 10:51 PM PST
Hi Dot! What cute patterns you have! Do you have any patterns for Men's scarves?
Thanks | |
| | | Sue
November 19, 2006 02:51 AM PST
Hi Dot,
I'm currently working on this hat/beanie, but i'm confused on ROW 8. I'm reading it as: slip stitch in first, then chain 3, space, chain 1 ... OR slip stitch in first 3 spaces, then chain 1.... its really the "ch-3" that's throwing me off...I dont know if the dash is significant or just a typing error..
-sue | |
| | | Julie
July 11, 2006 07:56 AM PDT
Dot, I love all your hat patterns. Thank you so much for sharing them. | |
| | | Jane
July 5, 2006 03:10 AM PDT
I checked my gauge with a swatch for this hat and had to go down one hook size to an "I" to match your stated gauge of 7 dc to 2 inches. (A "J" only gave 5 stitches in 2 inches for me.) The hat worked up rather pretty, so it was very frustrating to discover it was WAY too small! It looks about the size for a toddler or preschooler at most. It's far too small for my elementary aged kids. And I was making it for myself, since I'm going bald and wear hats every day. Rats! | |
| | | Name
June 2, 2006 04:07 PM PDT
I made this hat. THough it didn't come as good as yours, it still looks beautiful. Yours is one of the best sites for lovely hat patterns.
Hannah | |
| | | Dot
April 30, 2006 10:17 AM PDT
Hi Heather, that's a tough question. I would suggest you learn what the abbreviations are and read the pattern 1 step at a time. I try to write my patterns so that when you read them you are reading one step at a time instead of all the steps at once. Annie's Attic has videos of how to do the stitches and what they are called if you need that. | |
| | | Heather
April 20, 2006 08:53 PM PDT
ok maybe you can help me. I love to crochet I know how to do most stitches, but I have no clue as to how to read a pattern. It's like knowing how to play music but you can't read it. And I am one of those people that learns better by someone showing then reading directions. What would you suggest. I want to make some of these hats. =( | |
| | | Dot
March 13, 2006 05:34 PM PST
Hi Carobart. I think the problem is that I wasn't clear enough in the instructions. You really should end round 3 with 2 dc in last st of round. The ch3 at the beginning of the round will count as the "dc in next dc". See if that helps, and let me know if you still need help. | |
| | | carobart
March 12, 2006 07:04 PM PST
Just started the Cluster Craze Hat. Round 2 I got 24dc, but on round 3 I get 37 stitches. I have 2 dc in stitch 36 and then ending with one dc in the same place as the beg ch. Any suggestions? Help! I am counting the beg ch as one. | |
| | | Dot
February 14, 2006 12:23 PM PST
Hi Julie, thanks for telling me about your success with this pattern. I'm glad your friend likes it so much. I'm sure a big part of that is the fact you made it for her. | |
| | | Julie
February 13, 2006 04:03 PM PST
I made this hat for my friend (along with the matching scarf) and it came out so great!! I almost kept it. My friend just loves it. I made it in a very soft pink. Just beautiful. Thank you so much for the pattern - very easy to follow. | |
| | | Dot
December 8, 2005 10:51 AM PST
Thanks Rebecca, I'm glad you like this pattern. A lot of people end up with smaller hats than I make. I don't know why unless I crochet a lot looser than they do. I hope your next one turns out the way you want it to. I bet your girls will look adorable in their matching hats. A picture would be so great. (hint hint)
Happy holidays and happy hookin. | |
| | | Rebecca
December 8, 2005 01:37 AM PST
Dot, this is so pretty! I just finished it, went down a hook size to make it fit my 7 yr old but it fits my 3 yr old! Guess I work tightly. Now they will end up with matching hats in their stockings. Thanks for sharing your talent with us! | |
| | | Dot
November 7, 2005 08:18 PM PST
You're welcome, Kayla. I'm glad you like it. It'll make beautiful Christmas presents, too. | |
| | | Kayla
November 7, 2005 07:59 PM PST
I just made your hat and love it!!!! Thank you so much for sharing! It's the second hat I have ever made and I'm loving this one so much I'm planning to make a few more for Christmas presents. =) | |
| | | Dot
October 10, 2005 01:26 PM PDT
Hi Vicki, thank you. I sent you an email. | |
| | | Vicki
October 10, 2005 01:19 PM PDT
Hi Dot, I absolutely love your patterns. I have made a few of them for family members. My grandson is asking me to crochet him an ivy/cabbie hat and cannot find a pattern anywhere. Do you have a pattern for one? HELP! ! Vicki | |
| | | Joan
September 15, 2005 09:32 AM PDT
You're welcome. Good luck with Lizzy. | |
| | | Becky
September 14, 2005 10:44 PM PDT
Well, that's what I was doing, so I guess maybe you wrote it right the first time. I was just doubting myself. Thanks for quick response -- I'm anxious to finish it up! Lizzy is next on my list ... | |
| | | Dot
September 14, 2005 09:53 PM PDT
Hi Becky, thanks, glad you like the hat. I guess I could have written that round a little clearer. try it this way:
sl st in first ch-3 sp, ch 1, 5 sc in same sp. * 5 sc in next ch-3 sp. Repeat from * around.
I hope that helps.
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| | | Becky
September 14, 2005 09:20 PM PDT
Hi Dot!
Help! I love this hat, but I just want to check on one step: In round 8, are the slip stitch and chain in every ch-3 space, or just the first one? (i.e. is it sl st, ch 1, 5sc, sl st, ch 1, 5 sc OR sl st, ch 1, 5 sc, 5 sc, 5 sc). Hope I'm making myself clear! I'm working on the hat, but I just did the sl st and ch 1 in the first space, and then only 5 sc the rest of the way around, but I'm not sure it's right. Can you clarify? Thanks -- I can't wait to finish! | |
| | | Dot
August 26, 2005 06:07 PM PDT
Thank you, SquishyBear! I'm so glad to hear from you again. Glad you like the hat and I hope you enjoy the patterns. | |
| | | Squishybear
August 26, 2005 05:04 PM PDT
I love the hat! SUPER CUTE!
Thank you so much for sharing your patterns with all of us, I think you do a great job they are beautiful! | |
| | | Dot
August 10, 2005 09:44 PM PDT
Hi Karin, I'm glad you like my site, and I hope you enjoy the patterns. | |
| | | Karin
August 10, 2005 09:25 PM PDT
This is one of the best sites I have seen.
Since I now spend a lot of time at home and have started crocheting again, I need all the help I can get and this site does it!! | |
| | | Dot
August 7, 2005 04:22 PM PDT
Hi Julie, the patterns for the baby items I found on the internet, and unfortunately I don't have the links anymore. I believe if you check out Crochet Pattern Central, http://www.crochetpatterncentral.com/, you'll find all the patterns there and more. | |
| | | Julie
August 7, 2005 03:36 PM PDT
Hi! Are there also pattern instructions for the pics in the photo gallery. The baby patterns are so cute, thanks! | |
| | | Dot
August 7, 2005 09:31 AM PDT
Thanks, Julie. | |
| | | Julie
August 6, 2005 11:29 PM PDT
Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! | |
| | | Dot
August 4, 2005 07:13 PM PDT
Thank you, Joanne. | |
| | | Joanne
August 4, 2005 06:31 PM PDT
I am going to try this patern-
it is lovely | |
| | | Dot
August 1, 2005 11:26 AM PDT
Thanks Kari, I'm glad you like it. Hope you'll model it for us at Crochetville when you're finished. | |
| | | Kari Holtz
August 1, 2005 10:13 AM PDT
Dot this hat ROCKS OUT LOUD I can't wait to finish what I have going on now to try it! | |
| | | Dot
July 31, 2005 07:34 PM PDT
Thanks Wendy. | |
| | | Wendy
July 31, 2005 07:27 PM PDT
I love this hat. Cute! | |
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