THE ROBBIE HAT

This pattern was the very first design I had ever created. I crocheted this hat on the last day of 2015, hence the name Robbie’s New Year Hat (Robbie is my husband’s nickname) but now, I changed the pattern name to The Robbie Hat. After sharing it on my Facebook page and getting some great compliments, I decided on writing up the pattern. Then I posted it on my Ravelry as a free download. Well, as a newbie to the design world then, I didn’t know that I should have my pattern tested first. Thankfully, people were so forgiving and they had commented and corrected my errors.

Last month, I revisited my pattern because I wanted to use it for my “#hatnothate campaign” hat donation. This gave me the idea to revise my pattern and blog it. I also came up with another hat design which I will share soon.

Shall we begin?

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Materials Needed

• Worsted Weight Yarn | 1 Main Color and 1 Contrasting Color
• Crochet Hook Size I (5.5 mm)
• Scissors
• Tape Measure or Ruler
• Yarn Needle

Gauge

13 HbDC and 9 Rows = 4 inches (10 cm)

Stitches and Abbreviations |US Terminology

Ch = Chain

BLO = Back Loop Only

SC = Single Crochet

SC2tog = Single Crochet 2 together

Sl = Slip

St(s) = Stitch(es)

HbDC = Herringbone Double Crochet. Yarn over, insert hook into stitch indicated, yarn over, pull through stitch AND 1st loop on hook, yarn over, pull through 1 loop, yarn over pull through last 2 loops.

Find Herringbone Double Crochet video tutorial here.

Notes

1. I have included a couple video links in this pattern. They are not my own. They’re from the designers that I follow and I learned so much about crochet from them.
2. This hat pattern was made for my husband with 24.5 cm head circumference.
3. This pattern is worked top down.
4. Ch 2 at the beginning of each round does not count as a stitch.
5. You can always adjust this pattern for Newborn to Adult size. Not all heads conform to sizes by age; please measure for a more accurate fit.

SIZES AND FINISHED DIMENSIONS

Let’s begin …

Round 1: With Main Color, start with a Magic Circle. Ch2, 8HbDC in center. Sl st to join. Pull starting strand to close opening. (8)

Round 2: Ch2, Make 2HbDC in each st around. Sl st in the 1st HbDC to join. (16)

Round 3: Ch2, HbDC in the first st, 2HbDC in the next st. *1HbDc, 2HbDC*, repeat from * to * around. Sl st in the 1st HbDC to join. (24)

Round 4: Ch2, HbDC in the first 2 sts, 2HbDC in the next st. *HbDC2, 2HBDC*, repeat from * to * around. Sl st in the 1st HbDC to join. (32)

Round 5: Ch2, HbDC in the first 3 sts, 2HbDC in the next st. *HbDC3, 2HBDC*, repeat from * to * around. Sl st in the 1st HbDC to join. (40)

Round 6: Ch2, HbDC in the first 4 sts, 2HbDC in the next st. *HbDC4, 2HBDC*, repeat from * to * around. Sl st in the 1st HbDC to join. (48)

Round 7: Ch2, HbDC in the first 5 sts, 2HbDC in the next st. *HbDC5, 2HBDC*, repeat from * to * around. Sl st in the 1st HbDC to join. (56)

Round 8: Ch2, HbDC in the first 6 sts, 2HbDC in the next st. *HbDC6, 2HBDC*, repeat from * to * around. Sl st in the 1st HbDC to join. (64)

Round 9: Ch2, HbDC in each st around. Sl st in the 1st HbDC to join. (64)

Round 10-16: Repeat Round 9 (or until you reach the desired length of your hat).

Round 17: Drop Main Color and attach Contrasting Color. Ch2, HbDC in each st around. Sl st in the 1st HbDC to join. (64)

Round 18: Drop Contrasting color and pick up Main Color, Ch2, HbDC in each st around. Sl st in the 1st HbDC to join. (64)

Round 19: Drop Main Color and attach Contrasting Color, Ch2, HbDC in each st around. Sl st in the 1st HbDC to join. Cut Contrasting color and weave in end. (64)

Cut Contrasting Color and weave in ends.

RIBBED BRIM

Watch ribbed brim tutorial here.

Pick up Main Color and Ch6.

Round 1: Working in the BLO, SC in the 2nd Ch and every Ch across. Sc2tog in the next 2 sts from the last round of the hat (this will be your anchor st). Turn. (5)

Round 2: Working in the BLO, skip the SC2tog, SC in every st across. Turn. (5)

Round 3: Working in the BLO, Ch1, SC in every st across. SC2tog in the next 2 sts from the last round of the hat. Turn. (5)

Repeat Rounds 2 and 3. Ending with Round 2, sl st in the first row to the last row (be sure to work in the BLO of the last row to keep the ribbing consistent).

Fasten off. Weave in all ends.

Optional: You may add a pompom of your choice on top of your hat.

CONGRATULATIONS!

YOU’VE JUST FINISHED YOUR HAT!

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