Holiday Sparkle Hat...

I made this "Holiday Sparkle Hat" in a woman's size over the Thanksgiving weekend.  I used Red Heart's Holiday Yarn in Green/Silver and White/Silver and topped it off with a white faux fur Pompom.

Holiday Sparkle Hat

 

Holiday Sparkle Hat Pattern

Size:  This will fit the average woman's head; my head circumference is 21"; it measures 9" long

Gauge:  I did not gauge this project

Materials:

--6.0mm hook

--Red Heart Holiday yarn in Green/Silver and White/Silver held together (approx 1/2 skein of each color) or your favorite #4 worsted weight yarn

--white faux fur pompom (optional)

--tapestry needle for weaving

U.S. Stitch Abbreviations:

Ch:  chain

Sl st:  slip stitch

St:  stitch(es)

SC:  single crochet

HDC:  half double crochet

HDC2tog:  half double crochet 2 together (creates a decrease) 

BLO:  back loops only

Sk:  skip

Rep:  repeat

MR:  magic ring

FO:  fasten off

Special Note:  

1.  I held the 2 yarns together (double-stranded) to create a "Christmasy" effect;

2.  I slip stitch join and ch1 at the end of each round, however, if so desired, you can work this in the round.  If so, then use a stitch marker to keep track of the beginning/ending of round and move up for the start of each new round.

3.  I wanted this to be more of a slouchy type hat and made it 9" long; it's very comfortable on my 21" head circumference.  If you want a more beanie-type style, then reduce the number of repeat rounds you do in the pattern.

Directions:

1.  With 2 yarns held together, 8 HDC into MR.  Sl st join to first st and Ch1.  (8) 

2.  2 HDC in each st around.  Sl st join to first st and Ch1.  (16)

3.  2 HDC in first st, 1 HDC in next st.  Rep around.  Sl st join to first st and Ch1.  (24)

4.  2 HDC in first st, 1 HDC in next 2 st.  Rep around.  Sl st join to first st and Ch1.  (32)

5.  2 HDC in first st, 1 HDC in next 3 st.  Rep around.  Sl st join to first st and Ch1.  (40)

6.  2 HDC in first st, 1 HDC in next 4 st.  Rep around.  Sl st join to first st and Ch1.  (48) 

7.  2 HDC in first st, 1 HDC in next 5 st.  Rep around.  Sl st join to first st and Ch1.  (56)

8.  HDC2tog, 1 HDC in each of next 52 st, HDC2tog.  Sl st join to first st and Ch1.  (54)

9.  1 HDC in first st, Ch2 and sk 2 st.  Rep around.  Sl st join to first st and Ch1.  (18 st; 36 ch)

10.  1 HDC in first st, 2 HDC in ch space.  Rep around.  Sl st join to first st and Ch1.  (54) 

11-16.  Rep steps 9 and 10.  (If you want a shorter length hat, then reduce the number of rounds that you complete.)

17-19.  Working in the BLO, 1 HDC in each st around.  Sl st join to first st and Ch1.  (54)

20-21.  1 SC in each st around.  (If you are making your hat a shorter length, then omit rounds 20 and 21)

Trim:

22.  With White/Silver strand only, 1 SC in each st around.  Sl st join to first st and Ch1.  (54)

23.  1 SC in each st around.  Sl st join to first st and FO.  Weave ends.  (54) 

Optional:

Added a faux fur pompom or use your yarn and make a pompom.  You can use a pompom maker or, if you're like me, wrap the yarn 40-50 times around 4 fingers, cut yarn, tie in double knot it center and then trim ends.

I hope you will enjoy this cute and easy Holiday Sparkle Hat...

Happy Crocheting...

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