Braided Cable Hat (Child Large/Adult Small)

I saw someone on ravelry.com wanting to make the Braided Cable Hat but it was too large, and I thought, "Hey, why not make another size?". So here is the child large/adult small Braided Cable Hat. Happy crocheting!

Braided Cable Hat
Size: large child, small adult (19"-21")
Materials needed:
worsted weight yarn: approx. 3.5-4oz.
6mm/J and 4mm/G hooks
yarn needle
Gauge: 13dc = 4" with 6mm/J hook
Skill level: Intermediate
Stitches: Dc - double crochet, fpdc - front post double crochet
Note: Rnds 2-10, 1st fpdc is in fpdc that you joined sl st in of previous row, pretend the ch2 isn't there, it just makes the join cleaner)

Pattern:
Rnd: 1. 14dc in adj ring, join with sl st. (14)
Rnd: 2. Ch 2, fpdc in every dc, join with sl st to top of 1st fpdc (join this way through the rest of pattern). (14)
Rnd: 3. Ch 2, *2fpdc in each fpdc, dc in space between each fdpc of previous round, rep from * around, join. (42)
Rnd: 4. Ch 2, *fpdc in every fpdc, dc in dc, rep from * around, join. (42)
Rnd: 5. Ch 2, *2fpdc in fpdc, 1fpdc in next fpdc, dc in dc, rep from * around, join. (56)
Rnd: 6. Ch 2, *1fpdc in every fpdc, dc in dc, rep from * around, join. (56)
Rnd: 7. Ch 2, *1fpdc in next 2 fpdc, 2fpdc in next 1 fpdc, dc in dc, rep from * around, join. (70)
Rnd: 8. Ch 2, *1fpdc in every fpdc, dc in dc, rep from * around, join. (70)
Rnd: 9. Ch 2, *fpdc in fpdc, sk next fpdc, fcdc in fpdc, fpdc in skipped fpdc (makes "X"), fpdc in 4th fpdc, dc in dc, rep from * around, join. (70)
Rnd: 10. Ch 2, *fpdc in every fpdc (tip: 2nd fpdc in back fpdc of "X" of previous row, 3rd fpdc in front fpdc of "X" of previous row), dc in dc, rep from * around, join. (70)

Repeat rnds 9 and 10 - 6 times (or to desired length), making sure to end with rnd 10.

Switch to 4mm/G hook:
1. Ch 1, sc around, join. (70)
Finish off, weave ends.

If you have any questions please feel free to ask, either on here or on the pattern page on ravelry.com.

This pattern is an original pattern by K. Cason. If you would like to share this pattern, please do, by sharing the link to this page. Please do not re-post the pattern on your site. You may keep a copy for your own personal use but you may not sell the pattern. You may sell items made from this pattern locally, at craft fairs and to friends, but I ask that you please do not sell items online. Thank you. -K.Cason

Braided Cable Hat Pattern (2 sizes)

The braided cable hat, I wanted a really warm winter hat that covered my ears and was still pretty. So this is what I came up with. I hope you like it and find it as warm and cozy as I do. Happy crocheting!  

Braided Cable Hat
Size: med - lg adult (22"-25")
Materials needed:     
      worsted weight yarn: approx. 3.5-4oz.
      6mm/J and 4mm/G hooks
      yarn needle
Gauge: 13dc = 4" with 6mm/J hook
Skill level: Intermediate
Stitches: Dc - double crochet, fpdc - front post double crochet
Note: Rnds 2-10, 1st fpdc is in fpdc that you joined sl st in of previous row, pretend the ch2 isn't there, it just makes the join cleaner)

Pattern:
With 6mm/J hook-
Rnd: 1. 16 dc in adj ring, join with sl st. (16)
Rnd: 2. Ch 2, fpdc in every dc, join with sl st to top of 1st fpdc (join this way through the rest of pattern). (16)
Rnd: 3. Ch 2, *2fpdc in each fpdc, dc in space between each fpdc of previous rnd, rep from * around, join. (48)
Rnd: 4. Ch 2, *fpdc in every fpdc, dc in dc, rep from * around, join. (48)
Rnd: 5. Ch 2, *2fpdc in fpdc, 1fpdc in next fpdc, dc in dc, rep from * around, join. (64)
Rnd: 6. Ch 2, *1fpdc in every fpdc, dc in dc, rep from * around, join. (64)
Rnd: 7. Ch 2, *1fpdc in next 2 fpdc, 2fpdc in next 1 fpdc, dc in dc, rep from * around, join. (80)
Rnd: 8. Ch 2, *1fpdc in every fpdc, dc in dc, rep from * around, join. (80)
Rnd: 9. Ch 2, *fpdc in fpdc, sk next fpdc, fcdc in fpdc, fpdc in skipped fpdc (makes "X"), fpdc in 4th fpdc, dc in dc, rep from * around, join. (80)
Rnd: 10. Ch 2, *fpdc in every fpdc (tip: 2nd fpdc in back fpdc of "X" of previous row, 3rd fpdc in front fpdc of "X" of previous row), dc in dc, rep from * around, join. (80)

Repeat rnds 9 and 10 - 7 times (or to desired length), making sure to end with rnd 10.

Switch to 4mm/G hook:
1. Ch 1, sc around, join. (80)
Finish off, weave ends.

Baby's Braided Cable Hat
Size: 3-12 months (16"-18")
Materials needed:     
      worsted weight yarn
      5.5mm/I and 4mm/G hooks
      yarn needle
Gauge: 14dc = 4" with 5.5mm/I hook
Skill level: Intermediate
Stitches: Dc - double crochet, fpdc - front post double crochet
Note: Rnds 2-10, 1st fpdc is in fpdc that you joined sl st in of previous row, pretend the ch2 isn't there, it just makes the join cleaner)

Pattern:
With 5.5mm/I hook-
Rnd: 1. 12 dc in adj ring, join with sl st. (12)
Rnd: 2. Ch 2, fpdc in every dc, join with sl st to top of 1st fpdc (join this way through the rest of pattern). (12)
Rnd: 3. Ch 2, *2fpdc in each fpdc, dc in sp, rep from * around, join. (36)
Rnd: 4. Ch 2, *fpdc in every fpdc, dc in dc, rep from * around, join. (36)
Rnd: 5. Ch 2, *2fpdc in fpdc, 1fpdc in next fpdc, dc in dc, rep from * around, join. (48)
Rnd: 6. Ch 2, *1fpdc in every fpdc, dc in dc, rep from * around, join. (48)
Rnd: 7. Ch 2, *1fpdc in next 2 fpdc, 2fpdc in next 1 fpdc, dc in dc, rep from * around, join. (60)
Rnd: 8. Ch 2, *1fpdc in every fpdc, dc in dc, rep from * around, join. (60)
Rnd: 9. Ch 2, *fpdc in fpdc, sk next fpdc, fcdc in fpdc, fpdc in skipped fpdc (makes "X"), fpdc in 4th fpdc, dc in dc, rep from * around, join. (60)
Rnd: 10. Ch 2, *fpdc in every fpdc (tip: 2nd fpdc in back fpdc of "X" of previous row, 3rd fpdc in front fpdc of "X" of previous row), dc in dc, rep from * around, join. (60)

Repeat rnds 9 and 10 - 3 times (or to desired length), making sure to end with rnd 10.

Switch to 4mm/G hook:
1. Ch 1, sc around, join. (60)
Finish off, weave ends.

If you have any questions please feel free to ask, either on here or on the pattern page on ravelry.com.

This pattern is an original pattern by K. Cason. If you would like to share this pattern, please do, by sharing the link to this page. Please do not re-post the pattern on your site. You may keep a copy for your own personal use but you may not sell the pattern. You may sell items made from this pattern locally, at craft fairs and to friends, but I ask that you please do not sell items online. Thank you. -K.Cason

The Holiday Season

Well, the holiday season is upon us. I've been working feverishly to get Christmas gifts done for the whole family. I am glad to say I have an adult hat pattern, I created all on my own, on the way. I'm thinking I may try a slouch and possibly a children's version of it also. I will be posting the pattern a couple weeks after Christmas hopefully. Happy Holidays! Here's a preview of the hat.

Cabled Slouch

This isn't a pattern of my own but a modified pattern. I love Rheatheylia's Cable Hat pattern and have made multiple hats with it. So when I wanted to make a cute slouch hat I turned to a pattern I love.

Here's how I modified it:

Use hook size 6.5mm/K

Crochet as written for larger hat until rnd 12,

1st rnd 12: dc in between fpdc & bpdc (will make 3 bpdc next rnd)

Continue with the pattern as written but with 3 bpdc instead of 2.

Do 2 sets of the rnds 10-12 regularly,

on the next set of 10-12-

rnd 12: bpdc in 1st bpdc, bpdc2tog over next two bpdc.

Do one more set of rnds 10-12 (with 2 bpdc).

Switch to 4.25mm/G hook.

Crochet brim as written in pattern.

If you have any questions or anything needs clarification feel free to ask.

Hot Air Balloon Pattern

Well I suppose the first post is as good as any to post a crochet pattern, hopefully the first of many.

Hot Air Balloon
Hook size: 4mm/ 4.25mm G
Small amount of worsted weight yarn, your choice of color
Very small amount of brown worsted weight yarn for basket
(If you'd like you could probably use a bulkier or thinner yarn with different size hooks, I haven't tested it.)
Small amount of stuffing
Yarn needle

Notes: Don't join rounds. Place marker in last stitch and move up each rnd. Weave in top end before you start stuffing.
Balloon:
To begin: 6sc in adj ring (6 sc)
Rnd 1: 2 sc in each sc (12)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in sc, sc in next sc (rep around) (18)
Rnd 3: 2 sc in sc, sc in next 2 sc (rep around) (24)
Rnd 4: 2 sc in sc, sc in next 3 sc (rep around) (30)
Rnd 5: 2 sc in sc, sc in next 4 sc (rep around) (36)
Rnd 6: 2 sc in sc, sc in next 5 sc (rep around) (42)
Rnd 7: 2 sc in sc, sc in next 6 sc (rep around) (48)
Rnd 8: 2 sc in sc, sc in next 7 sc (rep around) (54)
Rnd 9-14: sc in each sc around (54)
Rnd 15: sc2tog, sc in next 7 sc (rep around) (48)
Rnd 16: sc in each sc around (48)
Rnd 17: sc2tog, sc in next 6 sc (rep around) (42)
Rnd 18: sc2tog, sc in next 5 sc (rep around) (36)
Rnd 19: sc2tog, sc in next 4 sc (rep around) (30)
Rnd 20: sc in each sc around (30)
Rnd 21: sc2tog, sc in next 3 sc (rep around) (24)
Rnd 22: sc2tog, sc in next 2sc (rep around) (18)
 ***Start stuffing, cont stuffing after each rnd***
Rnd 23-26: sc in each sc around (18)
Rnd 27: sc2tog, sc in next sc (rep around) (12)
Rnd 28: sc2tog around (6)
Finish off, add stuffing if needed, close circle when weaving in end.

Basket: (with brown)
To begin: 5sc in adj ring, join with sl st
Rnd 1: ch1, 2sc in each sc around, join (10)
Rnd 2: ch1, 2sc in sc, sc in next sc, join (15)
Rnd 3: ch1, in back loops only: sc in each sc around, join (15)
Rnd 4-5: ch1, in both loops: sc in each sc around, join (15)
Finish off, weave in ends.

Joining
Cut 4 pieces of identical lengths of yarn or thread, tie to basket and bottom of hot air balloon.
Optional:
Cut a piece of yarn or thread and attach to top for hanging.

If you find any problems or have any questions let me know. :)
Edited and revised: 1/26/12

This pattern is an original pattern by K. Cason. If you would like to share this pattern, please do, by sharing the link to this page. Please do not repost the pattern on your site. You may keep a copy for your own personal use but you may not sell the pattern. You may sell items made from this pattern locally, at craft fairs and to friends, but I ask that you please do not sell items online. Thank you. -K.Cason