Payton Pom-Pom Hat

It has been a while but here is a hat pattern I came up with for my daughter. I hope you enjoy! Please read the notes before starting. This hat is increased rapidly to allow for the puckered top. If you wish to increase normally feel free just make sure the stitch count is divisible by 3 before starting the texture stitches.

Materials:

Worsted Weight Yarn

I/ 5.5mm Hook

Pom- Pom Maker

Yarn Needle

Links to Supplies I Use:
Clover Amour Complete Set: https://amzn.to/2WSAJdG
Clover Amour Hook I: https://amzn.to/2GykQn9
Clover Pom Pom Maker: https://amzn.to/2E1YzMH
Yarn Needles: https://amzn.to/2BsJpyq
Red Heart Super Saver Yarn: https://amzn.to/2SKTwIZ
I love this Yarn: Hobby Lobby

Stitch Abbreviations:

Sc- single crochet

Hdc - half double crochet

Dc- double crochet

sl st - slip stitch

Ch – chain

Notes:

-     - The chain does not count as a stitch.

-     - Always join to the first stitch of each round.

-     - Always start your round in the same stitch as your chain.

-     - Here is a link to explain my working in the round method.

-     - If you feel the hat is coming out small or large, adjust your hook.

-     - Feel free to add or subtract rounds to your preference. Adding more rounds will also create a              slouch style hat.

-     - The rounds are increased differently than a normal hat in order to create a puckered type look on        the top.

-     - For the pom-pom I used the Blue Clover brand pom-pom maker from the large set.

Size: 0-3 Months

Start with a Magic Ring, Ch. 1,

Round 1: 9 HDC in ring, join, Ch. 1 (9 HDC)
Round 2: 2 HDC into each stitch around, join, Ch. 1 (18 HDC)
Round 3: 2 HDC into each stitch around, join, Ch. 1 (36 HDC)

Round 4: (2 HDC in first stitch, HDC in next 3) Repeat around, join, Ch. 1 (45 HDC)

Round 5 -14: (Sc, 2 Dc) in first stitch, * Skip 2 stitches, (Sc, 2 Dc) in next* Repeat around,  skip last two stitches, join, ch.1 (45 stitches)

Round 15-18: Sc in each stitch around, join Ch.1 (45 stitches)

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Size: 3-6 Months

Start with Magic Ring, Ch. 1,

Round 1: 9 HDC in ring, join, Ch. 1 (9 HDC)
Round 2: 2 HDC into each stitch around, join, Ch. 1 (18 HDC)
Round 3: 2 HDC into each stitch around, join, Ch. 1 (36 HDC)
Round 4: (2 HDC in first stitch, HDC in next 2) Repeat around, join, Ch. 1 (48 HDC)

Round 5 -15: (Sc, 2 Dc) in first stitch, * Skip 2 stitches, (Sc, 2 Dc) in next* Repeat around, skip last two stitches, join, ch.1 (48 stitches)

Round 16-19: Sc in each stitch around, join Ch.1 (48 stitches)

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Size: 6-12 Months

Start with Magic Ring, Ch. 1,

Round 1: 9 HDC in ring, join, Ch. 1 (9 HDC)
Round 2: 2 HDC into each stitch around, join, Ch. 1 (18 HDC)
Round 3: 2 HDC into each stitch around, join, Ch. 1 (36 HDC)
Round 4: (2 HDC in first stitch, HDC in next) Repeat around, join, Ch. 1 (54 HDC)

Round 5 -16: (Sc, 2 Dc) in first stitch, * Skip 2 stitches, (Sc, 2 Dc) in next* Repeat around, skip last two stitches, join, ch.1 (54 stitches)

Round 17-20: Sc in each stitch around, join Ch.1 (54 stitches)

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Size: Toddler/Preschooler
Start with Magic Ring, Ch. 1,

Round 1: 9 HDC in ring, join, Ch. 1 (9 HDC)
Round 2: 2 HDC into each stitch around, join, Ch. 1 (18 HDC)
Round 3: 2 HDC into each stitch around, join, Ch. 1 (36 HDC)
Round 4: (2 HDC in first stitch, HDC in next) Repeat around, join, Ch. 1 (54 HDC)

Round 5: HDC in each stitch, around join, Ch. 1 (54 HDC)

Round 6: (2 HDC in first stitch, HDC in next 8) Repeat around, join, Ch.1 (60 HDC)
Round 7 -17: (Sc, 2 Dc) in first stitch, * Skip 2 stitches, (Sc, 2 Dc) in next* Repeat around, skip last two stitches, join, ch.1 (60 stitches)

Round 18-21: Sc in each stitch around, join Ch.1 (60 stitches)

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Size: Child
Round 1: 9 HDC in ring, join, Ch. 1 (9 HDC)
Round 2: 2 HDC into each stitch around, join, Ch. 1 (18 HDC)
Round 3: 2 HDC into each stitch around, join, Ch. 1 (36 HDC)
Round 4: (2 HDC in first stitch, HDC in next) Repeat around, join, Ch. 1 (54 HDC)

Round 5: HDC in each stitch, around join, Ch. 1 (54 HDC)

Round 6: (2 HDC in first stitch, HDC in next 8) Repeat around, join, Ch.1 (60 HDC)

Round 7: (2 HDC in first stitch, HDC in next 19) Repeat around, join, chain 1 (63 HDC)
Round 8 -19: (Sc, 2 Dc) in first stitch, * Skip 2 stitches, (Sc, 2 Dc) in next* Repeat around, skip last two stitches, join, ch.1 (63 stitches)
Round 20-23: SC in each stitch around, join, ch.1 (63 stitches)

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Size: Adult

Round 1: 9 HDC in ring, join, Ch. 1 (9 HDC)
Round 2: 2 HDC into each stitch around, join, Ch. 1 (18 HDC)
Round 3: 2 HDC into each stitch around, join, Ch. 1 (36 HDC)
Round 4: (2 HDC in first stitch, HDC in next) Repeat around, join, Ch. 1 (54 HDC)

Round 5: HDC in each stitch, around join, Ch. 1 (54 HDC)

Round 6: (2 HDC in first stitch, HDC in next 8) Repeat around, join, Ch.1 (60 HDC)

Round 7: (2 HDC in first stitch, HDC in next 9) Repeat around, join, chain 1 (66 HDC)
Round 8-20: (Sc, 2 Dc) in first stitch, * Skip 2 stitches, (Sc, 2 Dc) in next* Repeat around, skip last two stitches, join, ch.1 (66 stitches)
Round 21-24: SC in each stitch around, join, ch.1 (63 stitches)

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Now create your pom-pom and add to the top of the hat!

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