Ashes Hat & Neckwarmer Set....

While in Greensboro this past Tuesday, I had to stop by Michael's since they are having a huge yarn sale....and, of course, what crocheter can resist a sale?!

I bought 2 skeins of Charisma Yarn (#5 bulky) in Ashes for $2.00 per skein.  Wow, what a deal?  I debated several hours on what I wanted to make with this gorgeous color,  Finally, I settled on my "Ashes Hat & Neckwarmer" set....I didn't want my hat to be "slouchy" per se but I didn't want it to be a tight-beanie type fit neither.  I wanted a sorta loose, comfortable hat and I think I really achieved that with this pattern design.  It is super soft, cozy and warm all entangled together.  I hope
you will enjoy this set.

Ashes Hat & Neckwarmer Set...

 Ashes Hat & Neckwarmer Pattern

Size:
Hat:  Will comfortably fit an adult woman's head
Neckwarmer:   Approximately 5 1/2" wide x 19" long

Gauge:  I did not gauge this pattern

Materials:
--10mm hook
--2 skeins of Charisma Yarn (Michael's); or your fav #5 bulky yarn; it uses 1 whole skein and less than a 1/3 of the second skein
--(2) 1" black buttons
--tapestry needle for weaving

U.S. Stitch Abbreviations:
Ch:  chain
Sl st:  slip stitch
St:  stitch(es)
Rep:  repeat
MR:  magic ring
SC:  single crochet
SC2tog:  single crochet 2 stitches together (creates a decrease)
HDC:  half double crochet
BLO:  back loops only
FO:  fasten off

Optional:  make or add a pre-made Pompom; I'm waiting on my fur pompoms to be delivered from Amazon; this is completely optional

Directions:

Hat:
1.  10 HDC into MR.  Sl st join and ch1.  (10)
2.  2 HDC in each st around.  Sl st join and ch1.  (20)
3.  2 HDC in first st, 1 HDC in next st.  Rep around.  Sl st join and ch1.  (30)
4.  2 HDC in first st, 1 HDC in next 2 st.  Rep around.  Sl st join and ch1.  (40)
--this makes a 6" diameter hat (which will 17-19" head circumferences)-- if this is the size you desire, then skip step #5 and move on to #6.
5.  Working in the BLO, 2 SC in first st, 1 SC in the next 3 st.  Rep around.  Sl st join and ch1.  (50) 
6.  In both loops, HDC in each st around.  Sl st join and ch1.  (50)
7.  Working in the BLO, SC in each st around.  Sl st join and ch1.  (50)
8.  In both loops, HDC in each st around.  Sl st join and ch1.  (50)
9.  Working in the BLO, SC in each st around.  Sl st join and ch1.  (50)
10.  In both loops, HDC in each st around.  Sl st join and ch1.  (50)
11.  Working in the BLO, SC in each st around.  Sl st join and ch1.  (50)
12.  In both loops, HDC in each st around.  Sl st join and ch1.  (50)
13.  Working in the BLO, *SC2tog, 1 SC in next 3 st.*  Rep around.  Sl st join and ch1.  (40)
14.  In both loops, HDC in each st around.  Sl st join and ch1.  (40)
15.  Working in the BLO, SC in each st around.  Sl st join and ch1.  (40)
16.  Loosely sl st in each st around.  Sl st join and FO.  Weave ends.

Optional:  if so desired, make or add a pre-made pompom to top center of hat

 

Neckwarmer:
1.  Ch7.  HDC in 2nd ch from hook and across.  Ch1 and turn.  (6)
2.  HDC in each st across.  Ch1 and turn.  (6)
3-30.  Repeat #2.  At the end of Row 30, Ch1 and rotate to work on the long horizontal side.  (6)
31.  Work a SC in each end st evenly across.  Ch1 and turn.  (30)
32.  Working in the BLO, SC in each st across.  Ch1 and turn.  (30)
33.  Working in the BLO, *2 SC in first st, 1 SC in next st,* rep across.  Ch1 and turn.  (45)
34.  Working in the BLO, *2 SC in first st, 1 SC in next 2 st,* rep across.  Ch1 and turn.  (60)
35.  Working in the BLO, 1 SC in each st across.  FO and weave ends.

Buttons:
See my pics for button placement.

Happy Crocheting...

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