USA Format
Abbreviations
WS. Wrong Side
RS. Right Side
st. Stitch(es)
ch. Chain
sc. Single Crochet
dc. Double Crochet
rpt. Repeat
sl st. Slip Stitch
Base of ch. Work in first stitch
ch3 counts as first dc
Finished size approx: Adult
Materials
60 grams of Stylecraft special DK yarn in Shrimp (1132)
OR
2.15oz of Worsted Weight #3 yarn
5.00mm crochet hook
GAUGE - 5dc and 2 rows measure approx 1 Inch using 5.00mm hook
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Made in continuous rounds without turning to 5th Row
Make magic circle, ch3, work 15dc in circle, pull loose yarn to close, join with sl st to top of ch3 on beginning of round. (15dc + ch3)
2nd Row - ch3, 1dc in base of ch3, 2dc in each dc to end, sl st to top of ch3 on beginning
of row. (31dc + ch3)
3rd Row - ch3, 1dc in base of ch3, 1dc in next dc, * 2dc in next dc, 1dc in next dc, * rpt from * to * to end, sl st to top of ch3 on beginning of row. (47dc + ch3)
4th Row - ch3, 1dc in base of ch3, 1dc in each of next 2dc, * 2dc in next dc, 1dc in each of next 2dc * rpt from * to * to end, sl st to top of ch3 on beginning of row. (63dc + ch3)
5th Row - ch3, 1dc in base of ch3, 1dc in each of next 3dc, * 2dc in next dc, 1dc in each of next 3dc, * rpt from * to * to end, sl st to top of ch3 on beginning of row. Turn. (79dc + ch3)
6th Row - ch1, (1sc, ch2, 1sc) in base of ch1, skip 2dc, * (1sc, ch2, 1sc) in next dc, skip 2dc, * rpt from * to * to last 4dc, skip 2dc, (1sc, ch2, 1sc) in next dc, skip 1dc, sl st to first sc on beginning of row. Turn. (27, ch2 spaces)
7th Row - sl st to first ch2 space, ch3, 2dc in same space, work 3dc in each remaining ch2 space to end, sl st to top of ch3 on beginning of row. Turn. (27, 3dc groups)
8th Row - sl st in first dc, * (1sc, ch2, 1sc) in next dc, skip 2dc, * rpt from * to * to last 3dc, skip 2dc, (1sc, ch2, 1sc) in next dc, sl st to first sc on beginning of row. Turn.
9th Row - sl st to first ch2 space, ch3, 2dc in same space, work 3dc in each remaining ch2 space to end, sl st to top of ch3 on beginning of row. Turn.
Rpt 8th & 9th Rows until six 3dc group rows have been worked in all. Do Not Turn.
Brim - Working sl st in top of ch3 (not first dc) rpt 8th Row. Turn.
Starting with 9th Row continue in pattern as set, turning at the end of each row until two more 3dc group rows have been worked. Fasten off.
Finishing - Weave in any ends of yarn, fold back brim onto right side of beanie. Make a medium pom-pom, and attach to crown. I used a Clover Pom-Pom maker size 65mm.
Hope you enjoy this free crochet pattern for a matching bobble hat.
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