Author
Momwithahook Crochets
Introduction
This hat was inspired by a trip to the Big Red Trees along the Coast of California. It is a simple Tam pattern. Very adaptable to your own head and style.
This uses basic stitches like single crochet, half double crochet, and double crochet.
Materials List
Crochet Hook US J/10/6.00MM
Tapestry needle for sewing ends
Lion Brand Wool 100% cocoa (To clean: hand wash, lay flat to dry) 1skein
Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice Olive Small amount for Edging
Finished Size
circumference is approx. 33inches which fits my Large head a little loose. If you have dreads or Long thick hair this is perfect.
Gauge
Gauge: 5dc=4inches;circumference is approx. 33inches
Notes
Stitches Used:
Double Crochet
Decrease Double Crochet
Single Crochet
Slip Stitch
Ch2 does not count as first DC (it is used as a filler)
Do not join unless noted
Resources:
Double Crochet (DC) – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-gQMTXrIP40
Decrease Double Crochet (DC2tog) – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxwqTkbx4xI
Changing Colors – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3DnuYR9dCg
The Pattern
Chain 3
Row1: 8DC in third chain from hook, ch2 (ch2 does NOT count as first dc)
Row2: 2dc in each stitch around (16dc) ch2
Row3: *1 Dc in first stitch, 2Dc in next stitch* Repeat this 7more times, ch2 (24DC)
Row4: *1 Dc in first 2 stitches, 2DC in next stitch * Repeat this 7 more times, ch2 (32DC)
Row5: * 1 DC in first 3 stitches, 2DC in next stitch * Repeat this 7 more times, ch2 (40DC)
Row6: * 1 DC in first 4 stitches, 2DC in next stitch * Repeat this 7 more times, ch2 (48DC)
Row7: * 1 DC in first 5 stitches, 2DC in next stitch * Repeat this 7 more times, ch2 (56DC)
Row8: 1 DC in each stitch around, (56DC)
Row9: Change to Olive – ch2, 1DC in each stitch around, (56DC)
Row10: Change to Cocoa – ch2, 1DC in each stitch around, (56DC)
Row11: Change to Olive – ch2, 1DC in each stitch around, (56DC)
Row12: Change to Cocoa –ch2, 1DC in each stitch around, ch2 (56DC)
Row13: 1DC in each stitch around, ch2 (56DC)
Row14: *1 Decrease DC over first 2stitches, 1DC in next 5 stitches * Repeat this 7 more times, ch2
Row15: * 1Decrease DC over first 2stitches, 1DC in next stitch * Repeat this 7 more times, ch2
Row16: 1DC in each stitch around
Row17: Change to Olive – ch1, 1sc in each stitch around, Fasten off, Weave in loose ends with Tapestry
needle.
This pattern is available as a PDF download on http://momwithahook.weebly.com