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Friday, August 13, 2004
 
 
copyright © 08/12/04 Dot Matthews
Materials
J hook
4 oz Red Heart Hokey Pokey, Robins Egg
With J hook, gauge= 3 rows = 2" and 7 sts = 2"
J hook makes a 22" hat
G hook makes a 18" hat
H hook makes a 20" hat
Note 1: beginning ch 3 counts as first stitch
Note 2: numbers in ( ) at end of rows state number of stitches for that row
Note 3: rows are joined, but not turned at the end
ROW 1: Ch 4, 11 dc in 1st ch, join in 3rd ch of beginning ch. (12 sts)
ROW 2: Ch 3, (2 dc in next st) around, end with 1 dc in the join of previous row. [that's the stitch right next to the beginning ch] join to top of beginning ch (24 sts)
ROW 3: Ch 3, 2 dc in next st, (1 dc in next st, 2 dc's in next st) around. Join in top of beginning ch (36 sts)
ROW 4: Ch 3, (2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next 2 sts) around, to last 2 sts, end with 2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next st. Join in top of beginning ch. (48 sts)
ROW 5: Ch 3, (2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next 3 dc) around to last 3 sts. End with 2 dc in next st, 1 dc in last 2 sts. Join in top of beginning ch. (60 sts)
ROW 6: Ch 3, (1 dc in next st) around. Join in top of beginning ch. (60 sts)
ROW 7: Repeat row 6. (60 sts)
ROW 8: Ch 3, 4 dc in same st as join, sk 2 sts, sc in next st, sk 2 sts, (5 dc in next st, sk 2 sts, sc in next st, sk 2 sts) around. Join in top of beginning ch 3. (50 dc's and 10 sc's)
ROW 9: Sl st in next 2 sts, ch 1, sc in same st, sk 2 sts, 5 dc in next st, sk 2 sts, (sc in next st, sk 2 sts, 5 dc in next st, sk 2 st) around. Join in 1st sc. (50 dc's and 10 sc's)
ROW 10: Repeat row 8.
ROW 11: Repeat row 9. Fasten off and weave in ends.
NOTE: For longer hat, continue repeating row 8 and row 9 until hat fits the way you want it to.
CURLS FOR SARAH'S SHELLS
1. Leaving a long tail, Ch 30, 2 dc in 4th ch from hook, 3 dc in next st to within 3 sts of end of chain, sl st in next st.
2. ch 25, 2 dc in 4th ch from hook, 3 dc in next st to end of chain, sl st in next st.
3. ch 25, 2 dc in 4th ch from hook, 3 dc in next st to end of chain, sl st in last st, then sl st in first dc of first curl. Leaving a long tail, fasten off. Do not weave in ends.
4. Tie the 2 tails together, and pull both tails through the center top of hat to the inside. Separate the tails and weave one tail under one or 2 stitches and weave the other tail under one or 2 stitches directly across from it.
5. Tie the tails into a bow if you wish to have the curls removeable or tie the tails in a knot if you want them to be permanent. Weave in ends if the curls will be a permanent part of the hat.
Posted at 04:14 pm by Dot
 | | | Reta
November 11, 2006 03:53 PM PST
Hi Eva
I had the same problem until I went to: How to print this pattern.
It works great. Just hilite the pattern, then go to File, click on print. When your printer menu opens, click on selection, then on print. Hope this helps you.
I really like this web site & have printed out & made many of the patterns. | |
| | | EVA HUSSEY
October 31, 2006 10:48 PM PST
I CAN'T PRINT OUT YOUR FREE PATTERNS WITHOUT PRINTING ALL THE COMMENT. WHICH I WASTE PAPER AND INK. AM I DOING SOMETHING WRONG OR CAN YOU FIX IT SO WHEN GET JUST THE PATTERN. MY FRIEND JUST STARTING CHEMO AND WHEN HER HAIR SCOMES OUT I WANT EASY PATTERN AND HAVE THEM READY. THANKS | |
| | | Dot
February 4, 2006 01:27 PM PST
Hi Gloria, what a wonderful thing you're doing for those children. I'm sure they really appreciate it. I'm so glad you found my site and hope you enjoy the patterns you find here. | |
| | | Gloria
February 4, 2006 12:53 PM PST
Hi, I just stumbled on to your wonderfull web site. I retired to a very small town and I am making hats and scarfs for the girls in the little grade school that is here. The families here do not have very much money to spend on fancy hats or scarfs and the girls are so happy to have what the other girls are wearing in the other towns.
Thanks so very much for posting your patterns.
God bless you and yours
Gloria | |
| | | Dot
August 8, 2005 10:31 AM PDT
Hi Alicia, I'm glad you like my patterns enough to give them a try. Hope you enjoy them. Good luck, and happy hookin'. | |
| | | aliciaintexas@sbcglobal.net
August 8, 2005 07:56 AM PDT
I am new at try crochet by book. I am going 2try u pattern . I can crochet with out the book . that the way I learn 40 year old . I am 66 y.old stay at home after working for the same place for 25 y.old . I have a new grand grand son 4 month old . I try make the pants before xmas " lol' thank u god bless u alicia in texas next door 2 houston .tx live in pasdena tx | |
| | | Dot
August 6, 2005 04:56 PM PDT
You're welcome, Sylvia, I'm so glad you like my site. | |
| | | NameSylviaMoyer@aol.com
August 6, 2005 04:37 PM PDT
YOUR site is just great. thanks sylvia | |
| | | Dot
February 24, 2005 06:45 PM PST
Thank you, Carol. I'm glad you're enjoying yourself. It's a wonderful thing you're doing making hats for the elderly and the Vets. | |
| | | CarolName
February 24, 2005 03:13 PM PST
I love your patterns, just wonderful. I am having a ball looking and getting excited. I love to crochet. I make hats for the elderly and also the Vets. I appreciate your patterns so much. Thank you. | |
| | | Dot
October 22, 2004 09:23 AM PDT
Hello, Sis! What a surprise! I'ts so exciting to hear that Sara likes her hat and even better her mommy wants one too! How cool is that! I love this hat, I think the best of all. I just think it is so cute, even without the curls. I have made one improvement to the hat. At least I think it's an improvement. I sewed a button to the curls and that way, the hat can be worn with or without the curls, depending on the mood.
It's your turn to e me, but who's keeping track. Love you bunches. | |
| | | Jeannie
October 21, 2004 10:40 PM PDT
Guess you could tell the last post was from your idiot sister - I wanted to tell you that I didn't add the curls and it just turned out so cute, even without the curls. E me one of these days, or I guess it's my turn to e you, isn't it? Love you | |
| | | Name
October 21, 2004 10:37 PM PDT
Hi Sis,
I made this cute little hat for Sara, used blue varigated yarn for the top, white for the last 4 rows, then trimmed it up with eyelash. Sara got her package today, and she loves her hat. And, Amy wants me to make her one - Is that cool or what. Thanks for being so smart and clever. Love you | |
| | | Dot
October 8, 2004 05:37 PM PDT
Hi Judy, That's exactly what I hoped would happen. People would just kind of find me and like what they see. I've enjoyed developing these patterns and had chemo patients in mind while I was doing them. I'm glad to know you will be using my patterns for your church. Thank you for leaving me a note. Come back again, you never know when you'll find another pattern here. *g* | |
| | | judy
October 8, 2004 05:03 PM PDT
I was just surfing around looking for some poncho patterns and foung this fun site.I do alot of crochet for a local church,hats scarfs,wraps ect..I just love all your fun hats.in fact i was not going to do more hats till next month but I copied two of yours to start.thanks for sharing. | |
| | | Name
August 15, 2004 09:01 AM PDT
Thanks, Jeannie. I forgot you have a Sara, too. She'll get a real kick out of a hat named after her. This is a 22" hat and fits me, so you might want to use a smaller hook to achieve a smaller child's size. Anyway, let me know how yours turns out. I'd love to have a picture for the Hall of Fame album. | |
| | | Jeannie
August 15, 2004 12:57 AM PDT
This one is georgeous, Sis. I love the yarn, and the pattern is so cute. Think I'm gonna have to make it for my Sara. You're incredible, girl. Love you | |
| | | Name
August 14, 2004 05:28 PM PDT
Thank you Donna. What a wonderful note, I appreciate your kind words. It's so good to know that you enjoy my patterns and they are easy to use. I'm very new to writing patterns and it's been a concern of mine that they be written clearly so anyone can follow them. I'm sure your donations are very much appreciated and when you use one of my designs I get to be a part of that sharing too. Thank you. | |
| | | Name
August 14, 2004 03:29 PM PDT
Hi Dot.
Thank you for another wonderful pattern of Sarah's Shells!!! It is such a joy working with your patterns as they are very clearly written and the designs are very Today!!! I have and will continue to donate to those in need and I am sure your beautiful and generous creations are much enjoyed. Thank you for your generosity. From your posts concerning your health and submitted patterns, many more good things wil come your way. Big hugs to you, and Spike for being your faithful companion and guardian of your blog. Take care. Donna | |
| | | Name
August 14, 2004 01:41 PM PDT
Thank you, Vims. It moved to the top of my favorite list too. | |
| | | Vims
August 14, 2004 01:34 PM PDT
oh what a lovely hat Dot! This is my favorite one so far:) Thanks | |
| | | Name
August 14, 2004 11:21 AM PDT
*beams*
Thank you, Foxy!
(((hugs))) | |
| | | Name
August 14, 2004 11:19 AM PDT
Thanks Kari. This is the one I'm going to use for chemo patients this year. | |
| | | Kari
August 14, 2004 09:05 AM PDT
Oh Dot this is the best one yet I love it! | |
| | | FoxyLady
August 13, 2004 06:46 PM PDT
*dies*
NEW FAVORITE!!
:D | |
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