Introducing the Crochet Swirl Wave Hat, a stylish and trendy accessory that will add a touch of elegance to any outfit. This unique hat features a mesmerizing swirl wave pattern that is sure to catch everyone's attention. The intricate crochet work creates a beautiful texture, making this hat not only fashionable but also cozy and warm. Crafted with love and attention to detail, this hat is made using high-quality yarn that ensures durability and comfort. The crochet technique used in creating the swirl wave pattern requires skill and precision, resulting in a hat that is truly a work of art. Whether you're heading out for a casual day out or attending a special event, the Crochet Swirl Wave Hat is the perfect accessory to complete your look.
Skill level: Intermediate
Materials:
- Yarn:
- Toddler: Alize, Happy Baby, 65% Acrylic - 35% Polyamide, 3.5 oz. (100 g), 383 yards (350 m): one skein.
- Child: NAKO Baby Hosgeldin Soft, Bamboo 60%, 40% Polyamide, 3.5 oz. (100 g), 252 yards (230 m): one skein.
- Adult: NAKO Elit Baby, 100% premium anti-pilling acrylic, 3.5 oz. (100 g), 273 yards (250 m): one skein.
- Crochet hook:
- Toddler: US E/4 (3.5 mm).
- Child: US G/6 (4 mm).
- Adult: US 7 (4.5 mm).
- Tapestry needle.
- Stitch marker.
Size and measurements:- Toddler: head circumference 17"- 18.5" (43 - 47 cm).
- Child: head circumference 19" - 20.5" (48 - 52 cm).
- Adult: head circumference 22" - 23.5" (56 - 60 cm).
Gauge:- Toddler: 28 sts and 13 rounds = 4" x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in dc stitch.
- Child: 26 sts and 12 rounds = 4" x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in dc stitch.
- Adult: 24 sts and 10 rounds = 4" x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in dc stitch.
Yardage:
- Toddler: 203 - 213 yards (185 -190 m)
- Child: 142 - 148 yards (130 - 135 m).
- Adult: 225 - 230 yards (205 - 210 m).
Crochet terms (US):
- ch: chain.
- sc: single crochet.
- sctbl: single crochet through back loops.
- dc: double crochet.
- fpdc: front post double crochet.
- sl st: slip stitch.
Instructions:
Note: put a stitch marker at the beginning of rounds.
Make a magic circle, or chain five and sl st to first ch. Work as follows:
Round 1: ch 3 (count as dc), dc 14, sl st to third ch of first ch 3. (15 sts)
Round 2: ch 3 and dc into first st, dc 2 in each dc to end, sl st to third ch of first ch 3. (30 sts)
Round 3: ch 3, dc 2 in next dc, * dc in dc, dc 2 in dc, repeat from * to end, sl st to third ch of first ch 3. (45 sts)
Round 4: ch 4, sc into next dc, *skip dc, ch 1, fpdc 2 in dc, skip dc, ch 1, sc, ch 3, sc, repeat from * to last 3 sts, skip dc, ch 1, fpdc 2 in dc, skip dc, ch 1, sl st to first ch of first ch 4.
Round 5: sl st to center of ch 3 space, ch 4, skip sc, *sc in ch 1 space, ch 1, skip fpdc, fpdc 2 in fpdc, dc in ch 1 space, ch 1, skip sc, sc in ch 3 space, ch 3, skip sc, repeat from * to ch 1 space before last 2 fpdc, sc in ch 1 space, ch 1, skip fpdc, fpdc 2 into fpdc, dc in ch 1 space, ch 1, sl st to first ch of first ch 4.
Round 6: sl st to center of ch 3 space, ch 4, skip sc, *sc in ch 1 space, ch 1, skip fpdc, fpdc 2 in fpdc, fpdc in dc, dc in ch 1 space, ch 1, skip sc, sc in ch 3 space, ch 3, skip sc, repeat from * to ch 1 space before last fpdc cluster, sc in ch 1 space, ch 1, skip fpdc, fpdc 2 in fpdc, fpdc in dc, dc in ch 1 space, ch 1, sl st to first ch of first ch 4.
Round 7: sl st to center of ch 3 space, ch 4, skip sc, *sc in ch 1 space, ch 1, skip fpdc, fpdc 2 in fpdc, fpdc 1 in fpdc and in dc, dc in ch 1 space, ch 1, skip sc, sc in ch 3 space, ch 3, skip sc, repeat from * to ch 1 space before last fpdc cluster, sc in ch 1 space, ch 1, skip fpdc, fpdc 2 in fpdc, fpdc in fpdc and in dc, dc in ch 1 space, ch 1, sl st to first ch of first ch 4.
Round 8: sl st to center of ch 3 space, ch 4, skip sc, *sc in ch 1 space, ch 1, skip fpdc, fpdc 2 in fpdc, fpdc 1 in fpdc twice and in dc, dc in ch 1 space, ch 1, skip sc, sc in ch 3 space, ch 3, skip sc, repeat from * to ch 1 space before last fpdc cluster, sc in ch 1 space, ch 1, skip fpdc, fpdc 2 in fpdc, fpdc in fpdc twice and in dc, dc in ch 1 space, ch 1, sl st to first ch of first ch 4.
Round 9: sl st to center of ch 3 space, ch 4, skip sc, *sc in ch 1 space, ch 1, skip fpdc, fpdc 1 in fpdc four times and in dc, dc in ch 1 space, ch 1, skip sc, sc in ch 3 space, ch 3, skip sc, repeat from * to ch 1 space before last fpdc cluster, sc in ch 1 space, ch 1, skip fpdc, fpdc in fpdc four times and in dc, dc in ch 1 space, ch 1, sl st to first ch of first ch 4.
Repeat round 9 twenty one times. Work next round as follows:
Round 10: ch 1 and sc in sc, *sc 1 in ch 3 space, sc in sc, skip ch 1 space, sc in each dc cluster, skip ch 1 space, sc in sc, repeat from * to last ch 1 space, skip ch 1 space, sl st to first sc.
Round 11: ch 1 and sctbl in first st, sctbl in each st to end, sl st to first sc.
Repeat round 11 three times. Cut yarn and weave in loose ends.
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