Faux Knit Crochet Hats

I love stretchy hats since they can be easily put on and taken off a sweet little angel.I loved them too for even my newborn :) This pattern has been a LONG time in the making. This is my go to pattern now when making hats for Kaitlin's Angels since one hat can span a decent number of kits :) ENJOY!

Download the full pattern complete with quick reference guide

(I am going to include in this post the pattern for the most common size I need, but please download the pdf for ALL the sizes)

 20-24 Weeks Hat

Using a G hook

Leaving a LONG tail

Ch 24

Row 1: sc in second ch from hook and in every ch across, ch 2 turn

*work in back loops only on each row for rest of pattern*

Row 2: sc in each stitch across row, ch 2 turn

RIDGE MADE

Row 3: sc in each stitch across, ch 2 turn

Row 4: sc in each stitch across, ch 2 turn

RIDGE MADE

Repeat row 3 and 4 until you have a total of 15 ridges

End leaving a long tail

Whip or Mattress stitch the two edges together using one of your tails. Work the rest of the end in and cut.

(Mattress: http://crocheteverafter.com/2013/04/24/mattress-stitch-join-tutorial/

Whip:http://crocheteverafter.com/2013/04/30/how-to-whipstitch-join/ )

2nd tail

weave in and out around top edge, catching as little of each stitch as you need to. Pull tight and weave in end (this closes the top of the hat).

Fold up brim and your done :) 

Stretchy Hats

condensed pattern/reference guide

Yarn used: CATEGORY 3 DK WEIGHT: LIGHT WORSTED YARN

Gestation	Hook	Start chain	Stitch (all back loops)	Ridges
36+ weeks	H	32	alternate sc & hdc	15
32-36	H	29	alternate sc & hdc	12
29-32	H	26	sc only	18
25-28	G	26	sc only	18
20-24	G	24	sc only	15
16-20	G	20	sc only	13
12-15	G	12	sc only	9

Sizes to match the Lay Me Down Wrap and Love You Forever Bunting

Gestation	Hook	Start chain	Stitch (all back loops)	Ridges
24-28	G	23	sc only	18
18-23	G	20	sc only	14
15-18	G	14	sc only	12

Jace's Blanket (15 inch)

I won't lie this one gave me trouble. I made the original and liked it, but I couldn't replicate it for some reason. (I make the blankets THEN write the pattern). So I had to rework it MANY times. I FINALLY got something that turns out beautiful! I love the bobbles (little balls). Especially since this was for a boy... I mean all little boys like to play with balls right :) There are so many ways you can switch up the colors too (see photos after the pattern).

Yarn used for blanket in photo:
I Love This Yarn Arctic Ice and Light Grey

Jace's Blanket
Click here for a pdf version of this pattern

Materials
4ply yarn
H hook
Scissors
Yarn needle


Pattern Abbreviations
ch = chain
sk = skip
sc = single crochet
dc = double crochet
yo= yarn over
hdc = half double crochet
hk = hook
sl st = slip stitch



PATTERN

Special Stitch
4 HDC BOBBLE (4HDCB)- yo, insert hk into stitch indicated, yo, pull through, yo, pull through two loops, *yo, insert into same stitch, yo, pull through st, yo, pull through two loops repeat from * two more times, during last time pull through ALL remaining loops, bobble made.

Chain 43
Row 1
HDC in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across, ch 3, turn
Row 2
DC in each stitch across, ch 2, turn
Row 3
HDC in each stitch across, ch 3, turn
Row 4
DC in each stitch across, ch 2, turn
Row 5*
Rows with “*” are worked in a second color
HDC in next 5 stitches, * 4HDCB in next stitch, 1 hdc in the next 5 stitches. Repeat from * to end of row, ch 3, turn
Row 6
DC in each stitch across, ch 2, turn
Row 7
HDC in each stitch across, ch 3, turn  
Row 8
DC in each stitch across, ch 2, turn
Row 9
HDC in each stitch across, ch 3, turn
Row 10*
DC in each stitch across, ch 2, turn

Rows 11-29
Repeat rows 1-10 (Note: Row 1 turns into HDC in each stitch across, ch 3, turn)

BORDER (worked in the round)

Round 1
Ch 2, 4 HDC in corner space, *1 hdc in next 5 stitches, 4 HDC in next stitch along side of blanket, repeat from * around blanket. 

Here are some great variations to try! 

On the above I picked out a variegated yarn and then found three solids to match it. Using one color for the "*" rows and then alternating between the other two solids. 

This one I put the color around the bobble rows, but kept the double crochet color change row the same. 

Jeremiah Logan's Blanket (15 inch)

This blanket is a made with just two stitches, single crochet and double crochet, but adding in a splash of color really makes it something special :)

Yarn used for blanket in photo:
I Love This Yarn Arctic Ice and White

Jeremiah Logan's Blanket

Click here for pdf version of this pattern

Materials
4ply yarn
H hook
Scissors
Yarn needle
Pattern Abbreviations
ch = chain
sk = skip
sc = single crochet
dc = double crochet
hdc = half double crochet
sl st = slip stitch



PATTERN

Chain 45

Row 1
(white)
Dc in 4th ch from hook and in each ch across, don't cut yarn, sl st next rows color to next row, ch 1, turn

Row 2
(blue)
Sc in each stitch across, end color (cut and pull through)

Row 3
(white)
Return to start of previous row, sl st other color up the side of the blanket to the start of row, ch 3, dc in each st across, ch 1, turn

Row 4
(white)
Sc in each dc across, ch 3, turn

Row 5
(white)
Dc across row, don't cut yarn, sl st on second color, ch 1 turn

Row 6 - 29
Repeat Rows 2-5

Row 30
(blue)
Sc in each stitch across, DO NOT END COLOR  

Row 31
(white)
Return to start of previous row, sl st other color to start place of row, ch 3, dc in each st across, Do not end color,

BORDER (worked in rounds)

Round 1
(blue)
Return to end of row 30, working along edge of blanket, (ch 2, sc) in each sc row along edge. For top and bottom of blanket sk two st between (ch 2, sc), sl st into 1st chain on start ch 3. end color

Round 2
(white)
Return to yarn left on row 31, sl st into closest ch 2 space, ch 3, 2 dc into same ch 3 space, *(3 dc) in next ch 3 sp repeat from * around blanket CORNERS (2 dc in corner sc)

Finish blanket by weaving in ends

Here's a few more examples if this great pattern!  

Shiloh Celeste's Blanket (15 inch)

Yarn used for blanket in photo:
I Love This Yarn Arctic Ice

Shiloh Celeste's Blanket Click here for a pdf link of this pattern
  Materials
4ply yarn
H hook
Scissors
Yarn needle

Pattern Abbreviations
ch = chain
sk = skip
st = stitch
sc = single crochet
dc = double crochet
hdc = half double crochet
sl st = slip stitch


PATTERN

Chain 46

Row 1
2 dc in 6th ch from hk, 2 dc in next ch, sk 2, *2 dc each in next 2 ch, sk 2, repeat from * across ending with a dc in last ch, ch 4 turn

Row 2
Sk 1 dc, 2 dc each in next 2 stitches, * sk 2 dc, 2 dc in each of the next 2 st, repeat from * across end with a dc in last st, ch 4 (except on last row) turn
Row 3-21

Repeat row 2

BORDER (worked in rounds)

Round 1
Ch 1, sc in corner, * ch 2, sk 2 st, sc, repeat from * evenly spacing around edges.

Round 2
Sl st to ch 2 space, ch 2, dc in same space, * ch1, 2 dc in next ch 2 space, repeat from * across CORNERS: ch 1,1 dc, ch1 in sc in corner stitch.

Finish blanket by weaving in ends

Here are a few more examples! 

Timothy's Blanket (15 inch)

Had to toss in a chevron pattern :) For some reason I feel these especially work well for boys, but I've seen some awesome girly ones too!

Yarn used for blanket in photo:
I Love This Yarn Glacier and Arctic Ice

Timothy's Blanket Click here for a PDF version of this pattern

Materials
4ply yarn
H hook
Scissors
Yarn needle
  Pattern Abbreviations
ch = chain
sk = skip
sc = single crochet
Stitch = st
hdc = half double crochet
sl st = slip stitch


PATTERN

Special stitch
HDC2TOG - yarn over hook, insert hook into stitch, pull up a loop, 3 loops on hook. Yarn over hook, insert hook into next stitch, pull up a loop, 5 loops on hook. Yarn over hook, pull through all 5 loops on hook. Hdc2tog done.



Chain 56
Row 1
Hdc in 3rd ch, *hdc in next 6 ch, (hdc2tog) twice, hdc in 6 ch, 2 hdc in each in next 2ch, repeat from * across to last ch, 2hdc, ch 2, turn

Row 2
Hdc in first stitch, *hdc in next 6 st, (hdc2tog) twice, hdc in 6 st, 2 hdc in each in next 2 st, repeat from * across to last st, 2hdc in last st, ch 2, turn

Row 3-32
Repeat row 2 (alternate colors 5 rows teal, 4 rows blue)

BORDER (worked in rounds)

Round 1
Hdc in each stitch around, in corner spaces and on peaks put 3hdc in center stitch.

Finish blanket by weaving in ends
Speaking of a great girly version check out this one by Danita!

Here's a version using a variegated yarn (This one also doesn't have a border)

Angel Nicole's Blanket (15 inch)

This one doesn't NEED to have so many color changes. I would so atleast two to really see the wave pattern however. Be warned that this pattern also seems to take forever for some reason. I love the finished product however!

Yarn used for blanket in photo:
I Love This Yarn White, Glacier, Soft Pink, Pale Yellow

Angel Nicole's Blanket

Click here for a pdf version

Materials
4ply yarn
H hook
Scissors
Yarn needle


Pattern Abbreviations
ch = chain
sk = skip
st = stitch
sc = single crochet
dc = double crochet
hdc = half double crochet
sl st = slip stitch



PATTERN

Chain 41

Row 1 (teal)
Sc in 2nd ch from hk, *1 hdc in next ch, 1 dc in each of the next 3 ch, 1 hdc in next ch 1 sc in each of the next 3 ch* repeat from * across row ending with 1 sc in each of the last two chains, ch 1, turn

Row 2 (teal)
Skip first sc, 1 sc in each stitch across, change colors, ch 3, turn

Row 3 (yellow)
Skip first sc, 1 dc in next st, *1 hdc in next st, 1 sc in each of the next 3 st, 1 hdc in next st, 1 dc in each of the next 3 st, repeat from * across, ending with 1 dc in last st and 1 dc in ch, ch 1, turn (note: if you pay attention to how this row is worked you will find it's the opposite of row 1; where you dc on row 1 you sc here, etc)

Row 4 (yellow)
Skip first sc, 1 sc in each stitch across, change colors, ch 1, turn

Row 5 (pink)
Skip first st, 1 sc in next st, *1 hdc in next st, 1 dc in each of the next 3 st, 1 hdc in next st, 1 sc in each of the next 3 st  repeat from * across ending with 1 sc in last st and 1 sc in ch, ch 1, turn

Row 6 - 38
Repeat Rows 2-5 (Color pattern below)

Row 6 - pink
Row 7 & 8 - white
Row 9 & 10 - pink
Row 11 & 12 - yellow
Row 13 & 14 - teal
Row 15 & 16 - yellow
Row 17 & 18 - pink
Row 19 & 20 - white
Row 21 & 22 - pink
Row 23 & 24 - yellow
Row 25 & 26 - teal
Row 27 & 28 - yellow
Row 29 & 30 - pink
Row 31 & 32 - white
Row 33 & 34 - pink
Row 35 & 36 - yellow
Row 37 & 38 - teal


On row 38 do not chain.

BORDER (worked in rounds)

Round 1 (pink)
Slip stitch new color onto any edge. Ch 1, sc evenly around blanket border. 3 sc in corner stitches, slip stitch to start ch,  change color, ch 1

Round 2 (teal)
Sc in each st around, place 3 sc in each corner stitch, slip stitch to start ch, change color, ch 1

Round 3 (yellow)
Sc in each st around, place 3 sc in each corner stitch, slip stitch to start ch, change color, ch 1

Round 4  (white)
Sc in next two stitches, *1 hdc in next st, 1 dc in next 3 stitches, 1 hdc in next st, 1 sc in next 3 stitches, repeat from * around, CORNERS- Corners are trickier with this border I found, I just placed double crochets in the few stitches leading up to the corner and in a few after with 3 dc in the corner stitch then continued with the pattern starting with the 1hdc and then the 3 sc.

Finish blanket by weaving in ends

Here's a great example of just two colors :)

Thanks Danita!

Madison's Blanket (15 inch)

This one worked up fairly fast. I especially like the border :)

Yarn used for blanket in photo:
I Love This Yarn Soft Pink
I ran out at the border so I bordered this with a Caron Simply Soft pink

Madison's Blanket
Click here for a pdf version of this pattern

Materials
4ply yarn
H hook
Scissors
Yarn needle


Pattern Abbreviations
ch = chain
sk = skip
sc = single crochet
dc = double crochet
hdc = half double crochet
sl st = slip stitch


PATTERN

Chain 45
 

Row 1Hdc in 3rd ch from hk, hdc in next ch, * sk 2 ch, (hdc, ch1 , hdc) in next ch, repeat from * across, ending with 1 hdc in each of the last two chains, ch3, turn

Row 2
Sk 1st dc, 3 dc in ch 1 space and in each ch 1 space across row, 2 dc in last stitch (top of ch 3), ch 2 turn
 

Row 3

Skip 1st stitch, dc in next stitch, sk 1 dc, (hdc, ch 1, hdc) in next stitch. This should be the middle stitch of 3 dc group on the previous row, *sk 2 dc (hdc, ch 1, hdc) in next stitch, repeat from * across (you should always be working in the center stitch of the 3dc group on the previous row, 2 hdc in last two stitches (one dc and top of ch2), ch 3 turn

Row 4-22
Repeat rows 2 - 3

BORDER (worked in rounds)

Round 1
Ch 1, sc in corner, ch 3, sc in space between 3 dc group, ch 3, repeat across all edges (on sides you can sc in dc rows), sl st to first sc, sl st into ch 3 space

Round 2
(darker pink)
Ch 2, 2 hdc in same ch 3 space, 3 hdc in next ch 3 space and in each around blanket, CORNERS: 3 hdc in sc
sl st to starting ch 2

Round 3
(darker pink)
Sl st to center stitch of 3hdc group, ch 3, 4 dc in same st, sk to next 3 hdc group, sc in center stitch, in next hdc group 5 dc in center stitch repeat around blanket sl st to first ch

Finish blanket by weaving in ends

I made this one using a 3 ply and a g hook and its perfect size for under 18 weeks :)