(56 sc)
Fasten off. Weave in ends.
For instructions on button placement, see the end of the project.
Serena Beanie (9 years–adult)
With I (5.5mm) hook, ch 4; join with sl st in 1st ch to form ring.
Rnd 1: Ch 2 (counts as hdc now and throughout), work 11 hdc in ring; join with sl st in 2nd ch of beg ch-2. (12 hdc)
Rnd 2: Ch 2, hdc in same st as joining, * 2 hdc in next hdc, rep from * around; join with sl st in 2nd ch of beg ch-2. (24 hdc)
Rnd 3: Ch 2, 2 hdc in next hdc, * hdc in next hdc, 2 hdc in next hdc, rep from * around; join with sl st in 2nd ch of beg ch-2. (36 hdc)
Rnd 4: Ch 2, hdc in next hdc, 2 hdc in next hdc, * hdc in next 2 hdc, 2 hdc in next hdc, rep from * around; join with sl st in 2nd ch of beg ch-2. (48 hdc)
Rnd 5: Ch 2, hdc in next 2 hdc, 2 hdc in next hdc, * hdc in next 3 hdc, 2 hdc in next hdc, rep from * around; join with sl st in 2nd ch of beg ch-2. (60 hdc)
Switch to J (6mm) hook.
Rnd 6: Ch 4 (counts as tc), sc in next hdc, * tc in next hdc, sc in next hdc, rep from * around; join with sl st in 4th ch of beg ch-4. (60 sts)
Rnd 7: Ch 1, sc in same st as joining, tc in next sc, * sc in next tc, tc in next sc, rep from * around; join with sl st in beg sc. (60 sts)
Rnd 8: Ch 4, sc in next tc, * tc in next sc, sc in next tc, rep from * around; join with sl st in 4th ch of beg ch-4. (60 sts)
Rnds 9–18: Rep Rnds 7 and 8.
Switch to I (5.5mm) hook.
Rnds 19–24: Ch 1, sc in same st as joining and in each st around; join with sl st in beg sc. (60 sc)
Fasten off. Weave in ends.
For instructions on button placement , see the information below.
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Button Placement:
Sew a button 1"–1 1 ⁄ 2 " (2.5cm–3.8cm) from the bottom of the brim on the side of your choice. Attach your favorite motif from Chapter 2 .
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Comfy Cloche
This is the perfect hat for the colder months. Whip some up for your family and friends in their favorite colors and add bright, interchangeable flowers. They’re sure to fall in love with them!
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Materials
For Comfy Cloche: Worsted weight yarn in the color of your choice
0–3 mos. (75yd/68.6m)
3–6 mos. (80yd/73.2m)
6–12 mos. (85yd/77.7m)
1–3 yrs. (90yd/82.3m)
4–8 yrs. (95yd/86.9m)
9 yrs.–adult (100yd/91.4m)
Size J (6mm) crochet hook
7 ⁄ 8 "–1” (2.2cm–2.5cm) button
Tapestry needle
Scissors
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Finished Project Sizes
To fit approx. 0–3 months: 12"–13 1 ⁄ 2 " (30.5cm–34.3cm) circumference
To fit approx. 3–6 months: 14"–15" (35.6cm–38.1cm) circumference
To fit approx. 6–12 months: 15"–16 1 ⁄ 2 " (38.1cm–41.9cm) circumference
To fit approx. 1–3 years: 16 1 ⁄ 2 "–18" (41.9cm–45.7cm) circumference
To fit approx. 4–8 years: 18 1 ⁄ 2 "–20" (47cm–50.8cm) circumference
To fit approx. 9 years–adult: 20 1 ⁄ 2 "–22" (52.1cm–55.9cm) circumference
Gauge
15 st = 4" (10.2cm);
7 rows dc = 4” (10.2cm)
Glossary of Abbreviations
ch(s) = chain(s)
st(s) = stitch(s)
sl st = slip stitch
beg = beginning
rep = repeat
rnd(s) = round(s)
sc = single crochet
hdc = half double crochet
dc = double crochet
* = repeat instructions following the asterisk as directed
Comfy Cloche (0–3 months)
Ch 4; join with sl st in 1st ch to form ring.
Rnd 1: Ch 1, work 9 sc in ring; join with sl st in beg sc. (9 sc)
Rnd 2: Ch 2, hdc in same st as joining, * 2 hdc in next sc, rep from * around; join with sl st in 2nd ch of beg ch-2. (18 hdc)
Rnd 3: Ch 3 (counts as dc now and throughout), dc in next hdc, * 2 dc in next hdc, dc in next hdc, rep from * around to end, then dc in ch st between the last dc just made and the beg ch-3; join with sl st in the 3rd ch of the beg ch-3. (27 dc)
Rnd 4: Ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, * 2 dc in next dc, dc in next 2 dc, rep from * around to end, then dc in ch st between the last dc just made and the beg ch-3; join with sl st in the 3rd ch of the beg ch-3. (36 dc)
Rnds 5–7: Ch 3, dc in next st and in each st around; join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (36 dc)
Rnd 8: Ch 2, hdc in
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