How to Crochet a Skull cap

Crochet this feminine skull cap for a unique, warm weather accessory. The open weave design looks cute in either a bold or neutral color. You may like this skull cap so well you end up returning to this cute pattern several times.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Lightweight yarn
• Size G crochet hook
• Safety pin

Hat

1. Chain 4 and join to the first stitch to form a loop. Chain 3 to count as the first double crochet, then do 13 more double crochet in the loop. Slip stitch to the top of the chain 3 to complete the first round.

2. Begin the second round by chaining 1. Do 1 single crochet in the same space as the slip stitch. Chain 3, and do 1 single crochet in the next double crochet. Continue chaining 3 and doing a single crochet in the next double crochet to complete 13 stitches.

3. Start the third round with 1 chain, and make 1 single crochet in the first double crochet. Chain 3 and do 1 single crochet in the next chain 3 space. Do this chain 3, 1 single crochet sequence 13 times. Chain 1 and make 1 single crochet in the first double crochet.

4. Do rounds 4 to 6 by chaining 1 and making 1 single crochet in the top of the double crochet. Chain 4 and make 1 single crochet in the next chain 3 space. Do this chain 4, 1 single crochet sequence 13 times. Chain 1 and make 1 single crochet in the first double crochet.

5. Make round 7 by chaining 1, then make 1 single crochet in the top of the double crochet. Chain 3 and do 1 single crochet in the next single crochet. Chain 3 and do 1 single crochet in the next chain 4 space.

6. Repeat Step 5 13 times. Chain 3 and do 1 single crochet in the next single crochet. Chain 1 and make 1 double crochet in the first single crochet from round 6.

7. Repeat the following sequence for 12 rounds: Chain 1 and make 1 single crochet in the top of the double crochet. Chain 4 and do 1 single crochet in the next chain 3 space. Continue this pattern for 27 stitches. Chain 1, do 1 double crochet in the next single crochet. Use a safety pin to mark the end of each row as you work these 12 rounds.

Finishing Edge

8. Chain 1 and make 1 single crochet in the same space as the slip stitch. Do 2 single crochet in the next chain 4 space, followed by 1 single crochet in the next single crochet.

9. Continue with 2 single crochet in the chain 4 spaces, then a single crochet all the way around, omitting the last single crochet. Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet, for a total of 84 single crochet in the round.

10. Begin the last round by chaining 3, then work 1 double crochet in each single crochet all the way around. Join with a slip stitch to the top of the chain 3 that started the round. Fasten off the yarn and weave in the end to finish your skull cap.