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How to Crochet a Child's Sailor Cap

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Crochet a Child's Sailor Cap
Crochet a Child's Sailor Cap

Crocheting a child's sailor cap is easy with my free pattern!

Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • 4 oz white worsted weight yarn
  • Size K crochet hook
  1. Step 1

    Size: Fits a child 6-7 years old
    Gauge: 2 rounds of dc=1 1/2"

    Note: Weave in ends as work progresses.

    Rnd 1: Ch 4, join w sl st in 1st ch to form ring, ch 3, 11 dc in ring, join w sl st in top of ch 3 (12 dc).

  2. Step 2

    Rnd 2: Ch, dc in same dc, 2 dc in next dc and in each dc around, join as before (24 dc).

  3. Step 3

    Rnd 3: Ch 3, 2 dc in next dc, * dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, rep from * around, join as before (36 dc).

  4. Step 4

    Rnd 4: Ch 3, 2 dc in next dc, *dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, rep from * around, join as before (54 dc).

  5. Step 5

    Rnds 5-10: Ch 3, dc in each dc around, join as before, fasten off after Rnd 10 (54 dc).

  6. Step 6

    Rnd 11: Turn hat upside down (you will now be forming brim, working upwards). Join yarn w sl st in back loop of 1st dc of Rnd 10 (the loops farthest away from you when work is upside down), ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc, *dc in next 3 dc, 2 dc in next dc, rep from * around, ending with dc in each of last 2 dc, join as before (67 dc).

  7. Step 7

    Rnds 12-14: Ch 3, dc in each dc around, join as before, fasten off after Rnd 14 (67 dc).

  8. Step 8

    Enjoy!

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on 8/20/2009 This is so cute!!!!

moonglow said

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on 11/19/2008 Thanks! After Rnd 10, you'll be working from the bottom up rather than the top down. Does that help any?
The model is my daughter! She's a cutie, yes!!

veryirie said

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on 11/18/2008 This is such a cute crocheted sailors cap! I'm going to save this to favorites....as soon as I get time! Who's the gorgeous model in your pics? :)

IBusUm said

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on 11/1/2008 Love this hat but just can't figure it out,after 10th row I'm lost???

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