SARAH'S SHELLS
copyright © 08/12/04 Dot Matthews
Materials
J hook
4 oz Red Heart Hokey Pokey, Robins Egg
gauge= 3 rows = 2" and 7 sts = 2"
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 top of beg ch. (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 04:31 pm by bythehook7647
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Taresa Minton
December 18, 2006 12:20 AM PST
Your patterns are wonderful. I have never been able to crochet a hat until I found your patterns. Know I have tried several different ones and they have turned out good. Thanks for making the patterns so understandable. I am thinking of starting a organization where I can make hats for foster children. |
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Dot
January 28, 2006 01:31 PM PST
Thanks Lenore, glad you like it. I started sewing a button on the end of the curls so it could button onto the top of the hat through the beginning hole. |
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Name
January 27, 2006 06:39 PM PST
This is cute, with the curly pony tail, which I've seen made. The curls can be put on other children's hats.
Lenore |
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Dot
December 21, 2005 10:34 AM PST
Hi Kathryn, thank you. I'm glad you like my site. I'm sorry to hear of your illness, hope you have an easy time with your chemo. I'll keep you in my thoughts. Happy holidays. |
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NameKathryn
December 21, 2005 06:32 AM PST
I was exploring the net looking for chemo caps when I ran across your site. The best one I've ever found. I'm starting chemo in after Christmas. If I don't need them I'll donate them. Thanks |
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Dot
December 14, 2005 02:42 PM PST
Hi Gayle. I'm glad I had some things here that you can use. I'm sorry to hear of your sister-in-law's illness. I hope she has a speedy and complete recovery. Happy holidays to you and yours. |
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NameGayle
December 14, 2005 02:09 PM PST
I was looking for chemo hat patterns and I feel like I found Christmas. I will use several of the hats for my sister-in-law who is taking chemotherapy. |
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Dot
November 11, 2005 02:58 PM PST
You can use most any yarn you want on these hats, but I have great success with Caron Simply Soft. |
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Name
November 11, 2005 02:35 PM PST
I have tried everywhere to find Red Heart Hokey Pokey yarn. No one seems to have it. Can you suggest another yarn? |
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Dot
October 9, 2005 01:07 PM PDT
Hi Arvella, I'm so glad this hat is such a hit with you and yours. It's always been one of my favorites. |
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Arvella Oliver
October 9, 2005 12:21 PM PDT
Dear Dot, this hat is absolutely wonderful. My teen-agers love it, boys and girls both! Thanks so much for sharing your creativity. |
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Dot
July 10, 2005 12:57 PM PDT
Hi Kay, What a wonderful thing to do! Thanks for using my patterns for your project. |
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kay
July 10, 2005 12:27 PM PDT
hi Dot..I'm making hats for orphan kids in Russia. They'll feel as tho they're "stylin" ( while their heads are kept warm!) |
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Dot
October 22, 2004 09:44 PM PDT
That makes me so happy, Melissa. Since I designed this hat, I started sewing a button (a little larger than the beginning round hole) to the curls and that way they are detachable and the hat can be worn with or without the curls. This is one of my favorite hats. I hope your teenager likes the it. |
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Melissa
October 22, 2004 09:29 PM PDT
I was looking around your site for a chemo cap for a teenager, and when I found this cap, I knew I had found the perfect cap! Thanks! |
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