The Everything Hat-- Free Pattern

I didn't forget about the boys!!! Today we have something a bit different.-- the everything hat is less of a pattern and more of a recipe. It's a little bit of crochet and a little bit of knit. The fun part of this hat is that after the top portion of the hat is knitted, you can choose whatever crochet stitch pattern you like to make the bottom of the hat.

 I used a combination of single crochets, half crochets, and mini puff stitches, and I really like the texture of the brim. I think it would be perfect for a little boy!

Materials:

Vanna's choice Yarn
Size H crochet hook
Size 8 circular knitting needle
Yarn needle for finishing/weaving in ends

Gauge: 

2 inches = 8 stitches knit

  

Directions:

• Cast on 50 stitches.
• From this point forward, we will be working in a continuous round. Work in stockinette (all knit stitches) until work measures 3 inches
•  Decrease Row 1 : place marker. *knit 8 stitches, k2tog* 5 times (45 stitches remain)
• Decrease Row 2 : place marker. *knit 7 stitches, k2tog* 5 times (40 stitches remain)
• Decrease Row 3 : place marker. *knit 6 stitches, k2tog* 5 times (35 stitches remain)
• Decrease Row 4 : place marker. *knit 5 stitches, k2tog* 5 times (30 stitches remain)
• Decrease Row 5 : place marker. *knit 4 stitches, k2tog* 5 times (25 stitches remain)
• Decrease Row 6 : place marker. *knit 3 stitches, k2tog* 5 times (20 stitches remain)
• Decrease Row 6 : place marker. *knit 2 stitches, k2tog* 5 times (15 stitches remain) 
• Decrease Row 6 : place marker. *knit 1 stitches, k2tog* 5 times (10 stitches remain) 
• Using a yarn needle, pull yarn through stitches to close top of hat. 
• Now for the fun part! Using your crochet hook, half double crochet around. You should have 50 stitches. 
• Now choose any stitch or stitch pattern and continue crocheting around the hat until the crochet portion of the hat measures an addition 2.5 inches. I ended up using half double crochets with a mini puff stitch border. (I also through in a row of single crochet here and there.

Finishing:

• To finish this hat, simply weave in the ends and enjoy!

I hope you all enjoy this pattern-- if anyone needs any help/ has questions please let me know. I am so in love with this little hat and would love to know if any of ya'll try it. If you do-- please leave a comment or contact me!

This post is part of our Newborn Hatstravagnaza Series! Check out the other posts in the series:

• The Perfect Pom Pom Tutorial
• Yarn Dyeing... With A Toddler Tutorial
• The Bubble Gum Hat-- Free Pattern!!!
• The Pixie Stix Hat-- Free Pattern!!!
• The Bliss Hat-- Free Pattern!!!
• The Everything Hat--Free Pattern!!!

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