Many little boys dream of having a Mohawk at times, but not too many moms are willing. So, why not compromise with this fun-loving design? The construction is simple, but the fringe Mohawk may take a little time and concentration.
Plymouth Yarn Encore Worsted (75% acrylic, 25% wool; 200 yds/183m per 3.5 oz/100g ball) or similar medium weight yarn in colors:
no. 1415 Fawn Mix (MC), 1 skein
no. 0479 Neon Orange (CC1), 1 skein
no. 0477 Neon Green (CC2), 1 skein
no. 0476 Neon Yellow (CC3); 1 skein
Size US J/10 (6mm) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
Yarn needle
Boys’ S (Boys’ M, Boys’ L):
19" (48.3cm) (20" [50.8cm], 21" [53.3cm])
First 8 rnds in pattern = 4 1/2" (11.4cm)
Magic Loop technique: See Stitch Glossary for details.
First st of each rnd is worked in the same st as joining.
Ch 1 at beg of each hdc rnd is worked loosely to the height of a hdc and does not count as a st.
Rnd 1: Starting with MC and magic lp technique, ch 1; 8 hdc in lp. Join with a sl st to first hdc. (8 hdc)
Rnd 2: Ch 1; 2 hdc in each st around. Join with a sl st to first hdc. (16 hdc)
Rnd 3: Ch 1; *hdc in first st, 2 hdc in next st. Rep from * around. Join with a sl st to first hdc. (24 hdc)
Rnd 4: Ch 1; *hdc in first 2 sts, 2 hdc in next st. Rep from * around. Join with a sl st to first hdc. (32 hdc)
Rnd 5: Ch 1; *hdc in first 3 sts, 2 hdc in next st. Rep from * around. Join with a sl st to first hdc. (40 hdc)
Rnd 6: Ch 1; *hdc in first 4 sts, 2 hdc in next st. Rep from * around. Join with a sl st to first hdc. (48 hdc)
SIZE M AND L
Rnd 7: Ch 1; *hdc in first 5 sts, 2 hdc in next st. Rep from * around. Join with a sl st to first hdc. (56 hdc)
SIZE L
Rnd 8: Ch 1; *hdc in first 6 sts, 2 hdc in next st. Rep from * around. Join with a sl st to first hdc. (64 hdc)
ALL SIZES
Rnds 7–14 (8–15, 9–16): Ch 1; hdc in each st around. Join with a sl st to first hdc. (48 [56, 64] hdc)
Rnd 15 (16, 17): Ch 1; *Fpdc around first st, bpdc around next. Rep from * around. Join with a sl st to first fpdc.
Rnd 16 (17, 18): Ch 1; *Fpdc around first fpdc, bpdc around next bpdc. Rep from * around. Join with a sl st to the first fpdc. Finish off.
Weave in ends. Cut numerous pieces of CC1, CC2 and CC3 yarns that are approximately 8" (20.3cm) long. Attach CC yarns as desired to hat using fringe method then tie in an overhand knot to secure. Separate each yarn end into 3 sections each and trim to desired lengths. Sample has rows of 2 neon yellow, 2 neon orange, and 2 neon green trimmed to 1" (2.5cm) in front and gradually getting longer to 3" (7.6cm) in the back.
