Boy's Squishy Hat-Free Crochet Pattern

Boy’s sqishy, soft winter hat fits sizes 3-7 (17″-20″ circumference).  Matching girls’ hat and mittens also available.

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Skill Level: Easy

Stitches Used: ch (chain), slst (slip stitch), sc (single crochet), dc (double crochet), fpdc (front post double crochet).  Note: fpdc is worked in st from previous rnd.

Front Post Double Crochet: (fpdc): Yo hook, insert hook from front to back to front around post of indicated st, yo hook, pull up lp, [yo hook, pull through 2 lps] twice.

Supplies: Size G/6/4mm Crochet Hook, 3oz  Bernat Satin (Sterling), yarn needle.

Gauge: 7 sc = 2″, 9 sc = 2″

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Directions

Rnd. 1: ch2, 8sc in 2^nd ch from hook, join with slst to beginning sc, ch1, do not turn (in this and following rnds).       8sc

Rnd. 2: 2sc in first sc, *2sc in next sc*, repeat from *to* 6 times, join to beginning sc, ch1.     16sc

Rnd. 3: sc in first sc, 2sc in next sc, *sc in next sc, 2sc in next sc*, repeat from *to* 6 times, join to beginning sc, ch1.       24sc

Rnd. 4: sc in first 2 sc, 2sc in next sc, *sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc*, repeat from *to* 6 times, join to beginning sc, ch1.         32sc

Rnd. 5: sc in first 8 sc, fpdc in next 8 sc from previous rnd, sc in next 16 sc, join to beginning sc, ch1.       32st

Rnd. 6: sc in first 3 sc, 2sc in next sc, *sc in next 3 st, 2sc in next st*, repeat from *to* 6 times, join to beginning sc, ch1.         40sc

Rnd. 7: sc in first 11 sc, fpdc in next 8 fpdc, sc in next 21 sc, join to beginning sc, ch1.     40st

Rnd. 8: sc in first 4 sc, 2sc in next sc, *sc in next 4 st, 2 sc in next st*, repeat from *to* 6 times, join to beginning sc, ch1.        48sc

Rnd. 9: sc in first 13 sc, fpdc in next 8 fpdc, sc in next 27 sc, join to beginning sc, ch1.     48st

Rnd. 10: sc in first 5 sc, 2sc in next sc, *sc in next 5 st, 2 sc in next st*, repeat from *to* 6 times, join to beginning sc, ch1.        56sc

Rnd. 11: sc in first 15 sc, fpdc in next 8 fpdc, sc in next 33 sc, join to beginning sc, ch1.    56st

Rnd. 12: sc in first 6 sc, 2sc in next sc, *sc in next 6 st, 2 sc in next st*, repeat from *to* 6 times, join to beginning sc, ch1.        64sc

Rnd. 13: sc in first 18 sc, fpdc in next 8 fpdc, sc in next 38 sc, join to beginning sc, ch1.       64st

Rnd. 14: sc in first 7 sc, 2sc in next sc, *sc in next 7 st, 2sc in next st*, repeat from *to* 6 times, join to beginning sc, ch1.       72sc

Rnd. 15: sc in first 21 sc, fpdc in next 8 fpdc, sc in next 43 sc, join to beginning sc, ch1.      72st

Rnd. 16: sc in each st around, join to beginning sc, ch1.       72 sc

Rnds. 17-24: repeat, alternating rnds, 15 and 16.

Rnd. 25: repeat rnd. 15, ch16, turn.

Rnd. 26: (ribbing) sc in 2^nd ch from hook and in next 14 ch, sc in next 2 sc on hat, ch1, turn.       17 sc

Rnd. 27: skip first 2 sc, working in back loops, sc in next 15 sc, ch1, turn.     15 sc

Rnd. 28: working in back loops, sc in first 15 sc, working in both loops, sc in next 2 sc on hat, ch1, turn.

Rnds. 29-96: repeat, alternating rnds. 27 and 28, fasten off at end of rnd. 96 leaving 15″ tail.

Finishing

Using tail, whip stitch ribbing seam closed.

Add pom-pom to top of hat.

© January, 2012  Pattern may not be reprinted, republished or resold without express written permission.