Crochet Puddles of Love Hat
The "Crochet Puddles of Love Hat" is a delightful and whimsical accessory that brings warmth and charm to any outfit. With its cozy design and adorable name, this hat is perfect for adding a touch of love to your winter wardrobe. The intricate crochet work gives it a unique texture and style that will surely make you stand out in a crowd. Whether you're heading out for a stroll in the park or just running errands, this hat will keep you snug and stylish all day long. So why not treat yourself to a piece of crocheted happiness with the "Crochet Puddles of Love Hat"? It's sure to become your go-to accessory for the chilly days ahead.
Yarn: worsted yarn 2 colors 1 skein of the main color and scraps of the second color. Model used Loops and Threads Impeccable color gold 100 yrds 2.5 ozHook: 6mm Tunisian hook (I used the addi click hook with the 24 inch extension cord)
Notions: tapestry needle
Size: 15 inch circumference
Gauge: 15 sts 13 rows equals 4 inches
- TPS (Tunisian Purl stitch): (forward pass) Place yarn in front of your work, insert your hook into the left vertical bar of the st below, yo and pull your yarn through. (Return pass): follow instructions in the pattern.
- TKS (Tunisian Knit stitch): (Forward pass)working with the yarn behind your work, insert your hook between the vertical bars below the horizontal bars in the st below, yo, pull the yarn through, keep your loop on the hook.(Return pass): follow instructions in the pattern.
- M1L (make one left): (forward pass)with yarn behind your work, insert the hook between the stich just made and the vertical bar of the next stitch (Return pass): follow instructions in the pattern.
- TKS2tog (Tunisian Knit Stitch 2 togeter): (forward pass) working with the yarn behind your work insert the hook through the left vertical bars of the 2 stitches below, pull the yarn through, keep your loop on the hook. (Return pass): follow instructions in the pattern.
- TKS3tog (Tunisian Knit stitch 3 together): (forward pass) working with the yarn behind your work insert the hook through the left vertical bars of the 3 stitches below, pull the yarn through, keep your loop on the hook. (Return pass): follow instructions in the pattern.
Notes:
- Keep your tension loose throughout the whole hat.
- There is not a lot of stretch in the hat so be sure your gauge is correct so you end up with the right circumference.
- Just like the blanket the hat is a pattern repeat of 10 + 1.
Pattern Instructions
Row 1: Ch 51, (Forward pass) insert hook into each ch and pull up a loop for a total of 51 loops on the hook,
(return pass:) yo, pull through 1 loop, (yo, pull through 2 loops) repeat (to) until you have 1 loop left.
Row 2-3: (forward pass) {TKS, TPS} repeat {to}for all 51 sts.
(return pass:) yo, pull through 1 loop, (yo, pull through 2 loops) repeat (to) until you have 1 loop left.
Row 6: (forward pass): TKS, TKS2tog, TPS, M1L, TKS, M1L, TPS, {TKS2tog, TKS 3 times, TKS2tog, TPS, M1L, TKS, M1L, TPS} Repeat {to} 3 times, TKS2tog, TKS 2 times
(return pass:) yo, pull through 1 loop, (yo, pull through 2 loops) repeat (to) until you have 1 loop left.
Row 7: (forward pass): TKS2tog, TPS, M1L, TPS, TKS, TPS, M1L, TPS, {TKS2tog, TKS, TKS2tog, TPS, M1L, TPS, TKS, TPS, M1L, TPS} repeat {to} 3 times, TKS2tog, TKS
Row 13: (forward pass): TKS 2 times, M1L, TPS, TKS3tog, TPS, {M1L, TKS 5 times, M1L, TPS, TKS3tog, TPS} repeat {to} 3 times M1L, TKS 3 times
(return pass:) yo, pull through 1 loop, (yo, pull through 2 loops) repeat (to) until you have 1 loop left.
Row 14:(forward pass): TKS 3 times, TPS, TKS, TPS, {TKS 7 times, TPS, TKS, TPS}, Repeat {to} 3 times, TKS 4 times
Finish off.
Leave a long tail to seam up the top and side seam.
Seam the top and side seam with a wip stitch.
Weave in your ends.