Try the Crystal Ice Hats
Introducing the Crystal Ice Hats by Schachemayr Yarns. This clever design is a lot simpler than it looks. I love how it looks more complicated than it really is.
This pattern can be adapted to change sizes by chaining the starting chain that wraps around your forehead. Keep the chain in sets of 5 and you will end up with a perfectly fitting hat. The final three rounds of the hat are the decreasing rounds which can be done in virtually any size as the top of the hat is bunched up and sewn together.
The zigzag effect is just an optical illusion formed by front post treble crochets that come down over two rows and connected to the next row with the same colour. It makes it appear that you have had to crochet on a zigzag formation but that's where the fun is.
With the brim using a Camel Stitch, you will notice that the brim will have nearly a double thickness to it. This is perfect for those, like me, who live in cold regions of the world.
Pattern Suggestions
- American Loom Baby Hat Pattern
- Crochet Women's Peak Cap Pattern
- Nature's Gifts for Baby by Sara Leighton
- Crochet Double Layered Braided Cowl Pattern
- Crochet Hugs & Kisses Car Seat Cover Pattern
Donya Wesnoski says
I'm so glad there are more experienced crocheters than I am. The tip about carrying the yarn up is going to make things a lot easier/cleaner instead of having to deal with the stragglers. Thank you Judy and Jennifer. Now I just have to wait til I have a few extra bucks to get the yarn and I'll be making this.
JB says
I have lost the use of my crocheting hand thumb. Trying to figure how to hold the hooks and can't figure it yet. Any photos for suggestions?
Mikey, The Crochet Crowd says
Yes... we have tutorials on that... Crochet Workshop on YouTube. http://youtube.com/mikeyssmail
hooziegSue G says
I see only two left hand videos. No right hand. Can you post the right hand video please? Thanks!