DESIGNED BY LINDA CYR
Stitches worked in the back loop form textured, stripelike rounds on this jaunty cloche. In sturdy wool yarn, this hat is just the thing to keep the elements at bay in fall or winter. A grosgrain ribbon and feather are the perfect way to add color and flair—switch them out for a new color when you want a change!
To fit most women.
21½" (54.5 cm) circumference, unstretched. Hat will stretch to fit heads measuring 3–4" (7.5–10 cm) larger than finished circumference.
Worsted weight (#4 Medium).
Shown here: Wool of the Andes Worsted (100% wool; 110 yd [101 m]/50 g): #24077 Dove Heather, 2 skeins. Yarn distributed by Knit Picks.
G/7 (4.5 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge.
Yarn needle; tape measure; 1½ yards (1.5 m) of ⅞" (2.2 cm) wide black grosgrain ribbon; black thread; sewing needle; feather floral pick; floral tape.
18 sts and 13¼ rows = 4" (10 cm) in double crochet (dc) and slip-stitch (sl st) pattern.
Take time to check gauge.
Instructions
Crown
Row 1 (RS): Ch 3 (counts as dc and 1 ch), 15 dc in 3rd ch from hook, turn—16 dc.
Row 2 (and all even rows): Sl st across, ch 2 (counts as dc), turn.
Row 3: Dc in same sp as ch 2 [2 dc in ea st—inc made] across, turn—32 sts.
Row 5: Dc in same sp as ch 2, dc in next st, [inc, dc in next st] across, turn—48 sts.
Row 7: Dc in next 2 dc, [inc, dc in next 2 dc] across, turn—64 sts.
Row 9: Dc in next 3 dc, [inc, dc in next 3 dc] across, turn—80 sts.
Row 11: Dc in next 9 sts, [inc, dc in next 9 dc] across, turn—88 sts.
Row 13: Dc in next 10 dc, [inc, dc in next 10 dc] across, turn—96 sts.
Rows 15–25: Dc in each st across, turn.
Row 26: Sl st in each st across. Fasten with an 18" (45.5 cm) tail and pull through last st to secure. Sew up back seam of crown.
Brim
With RS facing, count over 32 sts to the left of the back center seam and attach yarn.
Row 1 (RS): Sc in next 3 sts, hdc in next 3 sts, dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st—[inc made], dc in next 14 sts, inc, dc in next 2 sts, hdc in next 3 sts, sc in next 3 sts, sl st in next st, turn—34 sts.
Row 2: Sl st in next and each st across in prev row, sl st in next 8 sts, turn—42 sts.
Row 3: Sc in next 3 sts, hdc in next 3 sts, 2 dc, [inc, dc in next 10 sts] 3 times, inc, in next 8 sts work 2 dc, 3 hdc, 3 sc, sl st in next st, turn—54 sts.
Row 4: Sl st in next and each st across in prev row, sl st in next 8 sts, turn—62 sts.
Row 5: Sc in next 3 sts, hdc in next 3 sts, dc in next 2 sts, inc, 16 dc, inc, 18 dc, inc, 16 dc, inc, dc in next 2 sts, hdc in next 3 sts, sc in next 3 sts, sl st in next st, turn—74 sts.
Row 6: Sl st in next and each st across in prev row, sl st in next 8 sts, turn—82 sts.
Row 7: Sc in next 2 sts, hdc in next 3 sts, dc in next 2 sts, [inc, dc in next 17 sts] twice, inc, dc in next 18 sts, inc, dc in next 17 sts, inc, dc in next 2 sts, hdc in next 3 sts sc in next 3 sts, sl st in next st, turn—95 sts.
Row 8: Sl st in next and in each st across in prev row, sl st in next 8 sts, ch 2, turn—103 sts.
Row 9: Dc in next 17 sts, inc, [dc in next 18 sts, inc] 4 times, dc in next 17 sts—116 sts. Do not turn.
Edging
Rnd 1: Working in back loop of sts, sl st in each st beg in 1st dc around edge of brim.
Rnd 2: Working in back loop of sts, sl st in each st around.
Fasten off and weave in end.
Finishing
Steam block hat to shape.
Place hat on head (this is important, hat may stretch a bit), measure around for band, positioning where desired (hatband may be larger than head circumference as band may be at an angle). Add 1" (2.5 cm) to band measurement and cut ribbon for band. Overlap ends by 1" (2.5 cm) and sew together. To make bow, cut a 14" (35.5 cm) length of ribbon. Fold ribbon in a figure-eight, creating loops with 6" (15 cm) and 8" (20.5 cm) of ribbon. Flatten at centers to create bow, sew in place. Cut a 2½" (6.5 cm) piece of ribbon for center, place bow at seam of band, wrap center around bow and band, sew in place, turn seam to the inside. Place band around hat and tack in place. Fold under end of feather pick and wrap with floral tape. Slip under bow and sew in place.
Weave in ends.
On RS rows, all stitches are worked in the back loop of slip stitches.