This design is perfect for the little pixie, sprite or fairy in your life. I adore the pointed accent at the crown and the bonnetlike shape. The flowers add a whimsical finishing touch and the colors will match just about anything. Be sure to pay close attention to the directions when working the back of the hat; its construction is a little different than most.
Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash Sport (100% superwash merino wool; 136 yds/125m per 1.75 oz/50g ball) or similar light weight yarn in colors:
no. 817 Aran (MC), 1 skein
no. 820 Lemon (CC1), 1 skein
no. 827 Coral (CC2), 1 skein
Size US G/6 (4mm) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
Stitch markers
Yarn needle
Girls’ S (Girls’ M, Girls’ L):
18" (45.7cm) (19" [48.3cm], 20" [50.8cm])
First 14 rnds in pattern = 4" (10.2cm)
Herringbone Half Double Crochet (hhdc): See Stitch Glossary for details.
Magic Loop technique: See Stitch Glossary for details.
When measuring for gauge, allow hat to keep shape. It will not be flat.
Hat is worked in the rnd, from the top down.
Do not join at the end of each row. Use a st marker to locate rnd beg.
Rnd 1 (RS): Starting with MC and magic lp technique, ch 1; 6 sc in lp.
Rnds 2–3: Hhdc in each st around. (6 hhdc)
Rnd 4: 2 hhdc in each st around. (12 hhdc)
Rnds 5–6: Hhdc in each st around.
Rnd 7: *2 hhdc in next st, hhdc in next st. Rep from * around. (18 hhdc)
Rnd 8: Hhdc in each st around.
Rnd 9: *2 hhdc in next st, hhdc in next 2 sts. Rep from * around. (24 hhdc)
Rnd 10: Hhdc in each st around.
Rnd 11: *2 hhdc in next st, hhdc in next 3 sts. Rep from * around. (30 hhdc)
Rnd 12: *2 hhdc in next st, hhdc in next 4 sts. Rep from * around. (36 hhdc)
Rnd 13: *2 hhdc in next st, hhdc in next 5 sts. Rep from * around. (42 hhdc)
Rnd 14: *2 hhdc in next st, hhdc in next 6 sts. Rep from * around. (48 hhdc)
Rnd 15: *2 hhdc in next st, hhdc in next 7 sts. Rep from * around. (54 hhdc)
Rnd 16: *2 hhdc in next st, hhdc in next 8 sts. Rep from * around. (60 hhdc)
Rnd 17: *2 hhdc in next st, hhdc in next 9 sts. Rep from * around. (66 hhdc)
SIZE M AND L
Rnd 18: *2 hhdc in next st, hhdc in next 10 sts. Rep from * around. (72 hhdc)
SIZE L
Rnd 19: *2 hhdc in next st, hhdc in next 11 sts. Rep from * around. (78 hhdc)
ALL SIZES
Rnds 18–23 (19–25, 20–27): Hhdc in each st around.
Round 24 (26, 28): Hhdc in first 10 sts, sc in next st, sl st in next 6 sts, sc in next st, hhdc around.
Rnd 25 (27, 29): Hhdc in first 8 sts, sc in next st, sl st in next st, sl st in BL of next 8 sts, sl st in next st, sc in next st, hhdc around.
Rnd 26 (28, 30): Hhdc in first 6 sts, sc in next st, sl st in next st, sl st in BL of next 12 sts, sl st in next st, sc in next st, hhdc around.
Rnd 27 (29, 31): Hhdc in first 4 sts, sc in next st, sl st in next st, sl st in BL of next 16 sts, sl st in next st, sc in next st, hhdc around.
Rnd 28 (30, 32): Hhdc in first 2 sts, sc in next st, sl st in next st, sl st in BL of next 20 sts, sl st in next st, sc in next st, hhdc around.
Rnd 29 (31, 33): Sc in first st, sl st in next st, sl st in BL of next 24 sts, sl st in next st. Fasten off. Mark center 50 sts on front. You will now begin working in rows.
ALL SIZES
Row 1: Attach CC1 with a sl st to first st. Ch 1, sc in same st as joining and next 49 sts. Sl st in next st. Turn. (50sc)
Row 2: Sk sl st, sc in each sc across. Change to MC, turn. (50 sc)
Row 3: Ch 1; sc in first st, [sk 1 st, 5 dc in next st, sk next st, sc in next st] 12 times. Turn. (12 shells)
Row 4: Sk sc, sl st in next 3 dc, ch 1, sc in same st, [5 dc in next sc, sk 2 dc, sc in next dc] 11 times. Turn. (11 shells)
Row 5: Sk sc, sl st in next 3 dc, ch 1, sc in same st, [5 dc in next sc, sk 2 dc, sc in next dc] 10 times. Fasten off. (10 shells)
Row 6: With RS facing, attach CC2 with a sl st to same st as Row 1. Sl st in each st across until you reach other end of shells. Finish off.
Rnd 1: With CC1 and magic lp technique, ch 1; 6 sc in ring. Join with a sl st and CC2 to BL of first sc.
Rnd 2: (Ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, sl st) in BL of each st around. Join with a sl st to same st as joining. Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.
Weave in ends. Sew flowers on brim Row 1.
