Quick Donor DC Hat

Quick Donor DC Hat

Designed and Written by:
James Lee Kelley

MATERIALS:

J – Hook

#4 Worsted Weight Yarn

Scissors

Yarn Needle

STITCHES USED:

Bpdc = Back Post Double Crochet

Ch = Chain

Dc = Double Crochet

Fpdc = Front Post Double Crochet

MC = Magic Circle

Sc = Single Crochet

Sl St = Slip Stitch

INSTRUCTIONS:

Make a Magic Circle,

RND 1 – ch2 (does NOT count as a stitch), 11 dc into the MC. Join with a sl st to top of first dc. (11dc)

RND 2 – ch2 (does NOT count as a stitch), 2dc in same st as joining, 2dc in each dc around. Join with a sl st to top of first dc. (22dc)

RND 3 – ch2 (does NOT count as a stitch), 2dc in same st as joining, dc in next dc, *2dc in next dc, dc in next dc 2dc * repeat between the *s around Join with a sl st to top of first dc. (33dc)

RND 4 – ch2 (does NOT count as a stitch), 2dc in same st as joining, dc in next 2dc, *2dc in next dc, dc in next 2dc * repeat between the *s around. Join with a sl st to top of first dc. (44dc)

RND 5 – ch2 (does NOT count as a stitch), 2dc in same st as joining, dc in next 3dc, *2dc in next dc, dc in next 3dc * repeat between the *s around. Join with a sl st to top of first dc. (55dc)

RND 6 – 9 – ch2 (does NOT count as a stitch), dc in same st as joining, dc in each dc around. Join with a sl st to top of first dc. (55dc)

RND 10 - ch2 (does NOT count as a stitch), FPDC around Chain2 and first dc together of previous rnd. BPDC on next dc, * FPDC on next dc, BPDC on next DC * around, FPDC on last dc. Join with a sl st to top of first dc. (55 sts)

RND 11 – ch 2 (does NOT count as a stitch), dc in same st as joining, dc in each st around. Join with a sl st to top of first dc. (55dc)

RND 12 - ch2 (does NOT count as a stitch), FPDC around Chain2 and first dc together of previous rnd. BPDC on next dc, * FPDC on next dc, BPDC on next DC * around, FPDC on last dc. Join with a sl st to top of first dc. (55 sts)

RND 13 – ch 2 (does NOT count as a stitch), dc in same st as joining, dc in each st around. Join with a sl st to top of first dc. (55dc)

RND 14 - ch2 (does NOT count as a stitch), FPDC around Chain2 and first dc together of previous rnd. BPDC on next dc, * FPDC on next dc, BPDC on next DC * around, FPDC on last dc. Join with a sl st to top of first dc. (55 sts)

RND 15 – ch 1 (does NOT count as a stitch), sc in same st as joining, sc in each st around. Join with a sl st to top of first sc. (55sc)

FASTEN OFF, WEAVE in Ends. Donate to someone that needs a hat.

Crochet Post Hat

Crochet Post Hat

Designed & Written by:
James Lee Kelley

Pattern Written in US Crochet Terms

MATERIALS:

Approximately 2ozs each of two colors of Caron Simply Soft Yarn

HOOK Size US J-10/6.00mm

Yarn Needle for weaving in ends.
Scissors

STITCHES & Abbreviations Used:

MAGIC CIRCLE

CHAIN (CH)
SINGLE CROCHET (SC)

DOUBLE CROCHET (DC)

SLIP STITCH (SL ST)
BACK POST DOUBLE CROCHET (BPDC)

FRONT POST DOUBLE CROCHET (FPDC)

RND 1 – Magic Circle, Ch2 (does NOT count as a stitch), 12 DC in the Magic Circle. Join with a Slip Stitch [sl st] in top of first DC. (Total 12 DC)

RND 2 – Ch2 (does NOT count as a stitch), work two (2) FPDC around the Ch2 and the first DC of previous Rnd, work two (2) BPDC around the next DC of previous Rnd, *work two (2) FPDC around the next DC of previous Rnd, work two (2) BPDC around the next DC of previous Rnd*, Repeat between the *s around. Join with a Slip Stitch [sl st] in top of first FPDC. If you wish to change colors here you may do so by drawing the new color up as the yarn of the slip stitch and then crochet over the tail of it and the previous color to weave them in. (Total 24 Stitches)

RND 3 – Ch2 (does NOT count as a stitch),  Work two (2) DC in the same stitch as your slip stitch join, work one (1) DC next stitch, * work two (2) DC stitch, work one (1) DC next stitch*, Repeat between the *s around. Join with a Slip Stitch [sl st] in top of first DC. (Total 36 Stitches)

RND 4 – Ch2 (does NOT count as a stitch), work one (1) FPDC around the Ch2 and the first DC of previous Rnd, work one (1) BPDC around the next DC of previous Rnd, *work one (1) FPDC around the next DC of previous Rnd, work one (1) BPDC around the next DC of previous Rnd*, Repeat between the *s around. Join with a Slip Stitch [sl st] in top of first FPDC. If you wish to change colors here you may do so by drawing the new color up as the yarn of the slip stitch and then crochet over the tail of it and the previous color to weave them in. (Total 36 Stitches)

RND 5 – Ch2 (does NOT count as a stitch),  Work two (2) DC in the same stitch as your slip stitch join, work one (1) DC in each of next two (2) stitches, * work two (2) DC next stitch, work one (1) DC in each of next two (2) stitches *, Repeat between the *s around. Join with a Slip Stitch [sl st] in top of first DC. (Total 48 Stitches)

RND 6 – Ch2 (does NOT count as a stitch), work one (1) FPDC around the Ch2 and the first DC of previous Rnd, work one (1) BPDC around the next DC of previous Rnd, *work one (1) FPDC around the next DC of previous Rnd, work one (1) BPDC around the next DC of previous Rnd*, Repeat between the *s around. Join with a Slip Stitch [sl st] in top of first FPDC. (Total 48 Stitches)

RND 7 – Ch2 (does NOT count as a stitch),  Work two (2) DC in the same stitch as your slip stitch join, work one (1) DC in each of next three (3) stitches, * work two (2) DC next stitch, work one (1) DC in each of next three (3) stitches *, Repeat between the *s around. Join with a Slip Stitch [sl st] in top of first DC. (Total 60 Stitches)

RND 8 – Ch2 (does NOT count as a stitch), work one (1) FPDC around the Ch2 and the first DC of previous Rnd, work one (1) BPDC around the next DC of previous Rnd, *work one (1) FPDC around the next DC of previous Rnd, work one (1) BPDC around the next DC of previous Rnd*, Repeat between the *s around. Join with a Slip Stitch [sl st] in top of first FPDC. (Total 60 Stitches)

RND 9 – Ch2 (does NOT count as a stitch), Work one (1) DC in the same stitch as your slip stitch join, work one (1) DC in each stitch around. Join with a Slip Stitch [sl st] in top of first DC. (Total 60 Stitches)

RND 10 – Ch2 (does NOT count as a stitch), work one (1) FPDC around the Ch2 and the first DC of previous Rnd, work one (1) BPDC around the next DC of previous Rnd, *work one (1) FPDC around the next DC of previous Rnd, work one (1) BPDC around the next DC of previous Rnd*, Repeat between the *s around. Join with a Slip Stitch [sl st] in top of first FPDC. If you wish to change colors here you may do so by drawing the new color up as the yarn of the slip stitch and then crochet over the tail of it and the previous color to weave them in. (Total 60 Stitches)

RND 11 – Ch2 (does NOT count as a stitch), Work one (1) DC in the same stitch as your slip stitch join, work one (1) DC in each stitch around. Join with a Slip Stitch [sl st] in top of first DC. (Total 60 Stitches)  

RND 12 – Ch2 (does NOT count as a stitch), work one (1) FPDC around the Ch2 and the first DC of previous Rnd, work one (1) BPDC around the next DC of previous Rnd, *work one (1) FPDC around the next DC of previous Rnd, work one (1) BPDC around the next DC of previous Rnd*, Repeat between the *s around. Join with a Slip Stitch [sl st] in top of first FPDC. (Total 60 Stitches)

RND 13 – Ch2 (does NOT count as a stitch), Work one (1) DC in the same stitch as your slip stitch join, work one (1) DC in each stitch around. Join with a Slip Stitch [sl st] in top of first DC. (Total 60 Stitches)  

RND 14 – Ch2 (does NOT count as a stitch), work one (1) FPDC around the Ch2 and the first DC of previous Rnd, work one (1) BPDC around the next DC of previous Rnd, *work one (1) FPDC around the next DC of previous Rnd, work one (1) BPDC around the next DC of previous Rnd*, Repeat between the *s around. Join with a Slip Stitch [sl st] in top of first FPDC. (Total 60 Stitches)

RND 15 – Ch2 (does NOT count as a stitch), Work one (1) DC in the same stitch as your slip stitch join, work one (1) DC in each stitch around. Join with a Slip Stitch [sl st] in top of first DC. (Total 60 Stitches)  

RND 16 – Ch2 (does NOT count as a stitch), work one (1) FPDC around the Ch2 and the first DC of previous Rnd, work one (1) BPDC around the next DC of previous Rnd, *work one (1) FPDC around the next DC of previous Rnd, work one (1) BPDC around the next DC of previous Rnd*, Repeat between the *s around. Join with a Slip Stitch [sl st] in top of first FPDC. (Total 60 Stitches)

RND 17 – Ch2 (does NOT count as a stitch), Work one (1) DC in the same stitch as your slip stitch join, work one (1) DC in each stitch around. Join with a Slip Stitch [sl st] in top of first DC. (Total 60 Stitches)  

RND 18 – Ch2 (does NOT count as a stitch), work one (1) FPDC around the Ch2 and the first DC of previous Rnd, work one (1) BPDC around the next DC of previous Rnd, *work one (1) FPDC around the next DC of previous Rnd, work one (1) BPDC around the next DC of previous Rnd*, Repeat between the *s around. Join with a Slip Stitch [sl st] in top of first FPDC. (Total 60 Stitches)

RND 19 – Ch1 (does NOT count as a stitch), Work one (1) SC in the same stitch as your slip stitch join, work one (1) SC in each stitch around. Join with a Slip Stitch [sl st] in the of first SC. Fasten Off and Weave in Ends. (Total 60 Stitches) 

Honey Maple - Brimmed Spring Hat

Honey Maple - Brimmed Spring Hat 

Pattern Designed and Written by: JAMES LEE KELLEY

PATTERN IS WRITTEN IN U.S. English Terms

MATERIALS:

US I/9 5.50MM Hook (mine was an inline Susan Bates) (This is for a teen to adult women – for smaller sizes go down to as low as a F-Hook for a 1 to 2 yr old and a G-hook for a toddler, an H-hook for a preteen)
Yarn Bee – Soft Secret  – Color: Honey Maple [#4 WW – 4  oz./247 yds. skein] (Approximately 2/3s of skein was used)

Enough Weed Eater (Lawn Trimmer) Line size .080 or .095 to go around outer edge of brim to stiffen it.

SPECIAL STITCHES:

Beginning V-Stitch (BV-st) Ch4, dc in same st or sp as indicated.

V-Stitch (V-st) dc, ch1, dc in same st or sp as indicated.

Small V-Stitch (SV-st) hdc, ch1, hdc in same st or sp as indicated.

Rnd 1 – Ch3, *dc in 3^rd from hook, ch1*, repeat between the *s 5 times, join with a sl st into the top of the first dc. (6dc, 6ch1 sps)

Rnd 2 - Ch2, 2dc in same st, *ch2, 2dc in next dc* repeat between the *s 4 times, ch2, join with sl st in top of first dc. (12dc, 6ch2 sps)

Rnd 3 – Ch2, dc in same st, ch2, dc in next dc, ch2, dc in ch2 sp, ch2, * dc in next dc, ch2, dc in next dc, ch2, dc in ch2 sp, ch2*, repeat between the *s 4 times, join with sl st to top of first dc. (18dcs, 18ch2 sps)

Rnd 4 – Ch2, V-st in same st, V-st in each dc around, join with a sl st into the top of the first dc. (18V-sts)

Rnd 5 – Ch2, V-st in first dc of first V-st, V-st in second dc of first V-st, V st in ch1 sp of next V-st, * V-st in first dc of next V-st, V-st in second dc of same V-st, V st in ch1 sp of next V-st*, repeat between the * around. Join with a sl st into the top of the first dc of first V-st. (27V-sts)

Rnd 6 – 12 – Sl st into Ch1 sp of first V-st, BV-st in same sp, V-st in ch1 sp of each V-st around. Join with a sl st into the third ch of the BV-st. (27V-sts)

Rnd 13 – Ch1, sc in same st, sc in ch1 sp of next V-st, sc in next dc of V-st, *sc in 1^st dc of V-st, sc in ch1 of same V-st, sc in 2^nd dc of same V-st, * Repeat between the *s around. Join with sl st into the first sc. (81 sc)

Rnd 14 – Ch1, sc in front loop of same st, sc in front loop of each st around. Join with sl st into the first sc [through both loops]. (81 front loop sc)

Rnd 15 – Ch1, 2hdc in same st, 1hdc in each of next 4 sts, * 2hdc in next st, 1hdc in each of next 4 sts, * Repeat between the *s 14 times, 1hdc in next (last) st. Join with sl st into the first hdc. (97 hdc)

Rnd 16 – Ch1, SV-st in next st, * skip 2 sts, SV-st in next st, * Repeat between the *s 30 times, skip 2 sts. Join with sl st in top of first hdc of the first SV-st. (32 SV-st)

Rnd 17 – Ch3, hdc in same st as joining [counts a first SV-st], SV-st in ch1 space of next SV-sts, *SV-st in space between this and next SV-st, SV-st in ch1 space of next 7 SV-sts, * Repeat between the *s around 2 times. SV-st in space between this and next SV-st, SV-st in ch1 space of next 4 SV-sts. Join with sl st in 2^nd ch st of first ch3. (37 SV-sts)

Rnd 18 – Sl st into ch1 space of 1^st SV-st, ch3, hdc in same space [counts a first SV-st], * ch1, SV-st in ch1 space of next SV-st, * Repeat between the *s 35 times, Ch1. Join with sl st in 2^nd ch st of first ch3. (37 SV-sts – 37 ch1 spaces between SV-sts)

Rnd 19 – Sl st into ch1 space of 1^st SV-st, ch4, dc in same space [counts a first V-st], * V-st in ch1 space of next V-st, * Repeat between the *s 35 times, Ch1. Join with sl st in 3rd ch st of first ch4. (37 V-sts)

Rnd 20 – Sl st into ch1 space of 1^st V-st, ch4, dc in same space [counts a first V-st], V-st in ch1 space of next V-st, ch1, * V-st in ch1 space of next 2 V-sts, ch1, * Repeat between the *s 16 times, V-st in ch1 space of next (last) V-st. Join with sl st in 3^rd  ch st of first ch4. (37 SV-sts – 18 ch1 spaces)

Rnd 21 – Ch1, sc in same st as join, sc in ch1 space of same V-st, sc in next 2 dc, sc in ch1 space of V-st, sc in next dc, sc in ch1 space, *  sc in next dc, sc in ch1 space of V-st, sc in next 2 dc, sc in ch1 space of V-st, sc in next dc, sc in ch1 space, * Repeat between the *s 16 times, sc in next dc, sc in ch1 space of V-st, sc in next dc.  Join with sl st into the first sc. (129 sc)

Rnd 22 – Ch1, hdc in same st as join, hdc in each st around,  Join with sl st into the first hdc. (129 sc)

Rnd 23 – Ch1, [While holding Weed Eater Line on top of stitches – with 2 inches past the ch1), sc in same st, sc in each st around. (Making sure to overlap the Weed Eater Line at least 2 inches)  Join with sl st into the first sc. FASTEN OFF Weave in ends.

Red Hat with Brim

Red Hat with Brim

By Designers: Gloria Clayton and James Lee Kelley

This pattern uses US/American English Crochet Terms

Hat part is done using most of the pattern from Cotton Candy Spring Hat.

Sport weight cotton, ILTC from Hobby Lobby should work nicely; even though it is considered worsted weight it is very light.

MATERIAL:
J hook and an E hook

SPECIAL NOTE:   I did not join my rounds after the base.  If it is easier for you sl st and ch1 and continue work instead. Be sure to mark ending sts or it is easy to get lost!

SPECIAL STITCHES:

Beginning V-Stitch (BV-st) Ch4, dc in same st or sp as indicated.

V-Stitch (V-st) dc, ch1, dc in same st or sp as indicated.

Shell Stitch (shell) 5dc in same st or sp as indicated.

PATTERN:
With J hook.

Rnd 1 – Ch3, *dc in 3^rd from hook, ch1*, repeat between the *s 5 times, join with a sl st into the top of the first dc. (6dc, 6ch1 sps)

Rnd 2 - Ch2, 2dc in same st, *ch2, 2dc in next dc* repeat between the *s 4 times, ch2, join with sl st in top of first dc. (12dc, 6ch2 sps)

Rnd 3 – Ch2, dc in same st, ch2, dc in next dc, ch2, dc in ch2 sp, ch2, * dc in next dc, ch2, dc in next dc, ch2, dc in ch2 sp, ch2*, repeat between the *s 4 times, join with sl st to top of first dc. (18dcs, 18ch2 sps)

Rnd 4 – Ch2, V-st in same st, V-st in each dc around, join with a sl st into the top of the first dc. (18V-sts)

Rnd 5 – Ch2, V-st in first dc of first V-st, V-st in second dc of first V-st, V st in ch1 sp of next V-st, * V-st in first dc of next V-st, V-st in second dc of same V-st, V st in ch1 sp of next V-st*, repeat between the * around. Join with a sl st into the top of the first dc of first V-st. (27V-sts)

Rnd 6 – 12 – Sl st into Ch1 sp of first V-st, BV-st in same sp, V-st in ch1 sp of each V-st around. Join with a sl st into the third ch of the BV-st. (27V-sts)

BRIM:

With E hook sl st into beg V-st.  ch1, 2 sc, *1 sc into space between V-st, 2 sc in next V-st* repeat between the *s around, sl st into first sc you made. This is the base for your brim.

Rnd 1- Increase round. Ch 1, 2 sc in same sc, *sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc*. repeat between the *s around. Do not join work but mark last sc with st marker or bit of yarn.

Rnds 2 -- 4 - Sc evenly around marking each ending sc as you come around.  On row 4 do 2 sl st in last 2 sc.  Do not fasten off.

Rnd 5 - ch 1 sc in same sc you sl stitched into.  *ch 2, sk 1 sc, sc into next sc* around. Do not join. Mark last sp made.

Rnds 6 --10- * ch2, sc into next ch 2 sp * repeat between the *s around. Mark each rnd as you come to it. 

Rnd 11 - Make 1 sc in each ch 2 sp and 1 sc in each sc around sl st together and finish off.

Any flower will make this hat. I do not follow patterns on my flowers!

The cotton is very light and very cool.

Cotton Candy Spring Hat

Cotton Candy Spring Hat 

Pattern Designed and Owned by: JAMES LEE KELLEY

PATTERN WRITTEN IN US ENGLISH CROCHET TERMINOLOGY

MATERIALS:

US J/10 6.00MM Hook (mine was an inline Susan Bates) (This is for a teen to adult women – for smaller sizes go down to as low as a G-Hook for a 1 to 2 yr old and a H-hook for a toddler, an I-hook for a preteen)
Loops & Threads – Charisma Baby Yarn – Color: Cotton Candy [#4 WW - 3.5 oz./175 yds. skein] (Less than a half of skein was used)

SPECIAL STITCHES:

Beginning V-Stitch (BV-st) Ch4, dc in same st or sp as indicated.

V-Stitch (V-st) dc, ch1, dc in same st or sp as indicated.

Shell Stitch (shell) 5dc in same st or sp as indicated.

Rnd 1 – Ch3, *dc in 3^rd from hook, ch1*, repeat between the *s 5 times, join with a sl st into the top of the first dc. (6dc, 6ch1 sps)

Rnd 2 - Ch2, 2dc in same st, *ch2, 2dc in next dc* repeat between the *s 4 times, ch2, join with sl st in top of first dc. (12dc, 6ch2 sps)

Rnd 3 – Ch2, dc in same st, ch2, dc in next dc, ch2, dc in ch2 sp, ch2, * dc in next dc, ch2, dc in next dc, ch2, dc in ch2 sp, ch2*, repeat between the *s 4 times, join with sl st to top of first dc. (18dcs, 18ch2 sps)

Rnd 4 – Ch2, V-st in same st, V-st in each dc around, join with a sl st into the top of the first dc. (18V-sts)

Rnd 5 – Ch2, V-st in first dc of first V-st, V-st in second dc of first V-st, V st in ch1 sp of next V-st, * V-st in first dc of next V-st, V-st in second dc of same V-st, V st in ch1 sp of next V-st*, repeat between the * around. Join with a sl st into the top of the first dc of first V-st. (27V-sts)

Rnd 6 – 12 – Sl st into Ch1 sp of first V-st, BV-st in same sp, V-st in ch1 sp of each V-st around. Join with a sl st into the third ch of the BV-st. (27V-sts)

Rnd 13 – Sl st into Ch1 sp of first V-st, ch1, sc in same sp, shell in ch1 sp of next V-st, *sc in ch1 sp of next V-st, shell in ch1 sp of next V-st, * repeat around and end by joining with sl st into the first sc. Fasten Off, weave in ends.