Beginner Crochet Cap

Use a free crochet pattern from Red Heart Yarn to make a beginner crochet cap. Worsted weight yarn is used for a nice soft touch. The camouflage colors are great.

Finished Circumference 21”.

Materials To fit 22-23” head

RED HEART® “Super Saver™”: 1 skein 971 Camouflage
Crochet Hook: 5.5 mm (US I-9)
Yarn needle.
GAUGE: 11 double crochet = 4”; 7 rows = 4” in double crochet. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the specified gauge.

HAT
Chain 4, join with slip stitch to form ring.
Round 1: Chain 3 (counts as double crochet throughout), work, 11 double crochet into ring, slip stitch to first double crochet to join – 12 double crochet.
Round 2: Chain 3, double crochet in same st, 2 double crochet in each double crochet around, slip stitch to first double crochet to join – 24 double crochet.
Round 3: Chain 3, 2 double crochet in next double crochet, *double crochet in next double crochet, 2 double crochet in next double crochet; repeat from *, slip stitch to first double crochet to join – 36 double crochet.
Round 4: Chain 3, double crochet in next dc, 2 double crochet in next double crochet, *double crochet in next 2 double crochet, 2 double crochet in next double crochet; repeat from *, slip stitch to first double crochet to join – 48 double crochet.
Round 5: Chain 3, double crochet in next 4 double crochet,
2 double crochet in next double crochet, *double crochet in next 5 double crochet, 2 double crochet in next double crochet; repeat from *, slip stitch to first double crochet to join – 56 double crochet.
Rnds 6-14: Chain 3, double crochet in each double crochet around, slip stitch to first double crochet to join.
Fasten off.
FINISHING
Weave in ends.

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sewfreak65 7118520

Mar 06, 2014

I've made many of these. The guys in our family look forward to their new ones each Christmas. Love it.

tonyaromain 105602 2

Feb 10, 2014

Finally found a hat without a point on top. Lol

becky 6450401

Jan 08, 2014

I love this pattern, but there was a V where all of the chain 3 added up on the end. should i just chain 2 on the new row?

nanniej3

Feb 28, 2013

This is my favorite pattern, so versatile. I had been making them in solid color with a stripe for guys. I addded an extra row and a soft fluffy stripe to rows 10/11 and14/15 and a fluffy 3 tiered flower and the girls went crazy for them. I have so many orders. Its making this long Maine winter shorter!

pbk238 0653821

Feb 07, 2013

This is a truly easy pattern and works up very quickly. I belong to a group of ladies (the Knit-Wits of Edgewood/Joppatowne, MD) who make hats, scarves and afghans for charities. We've made dozens of hats using this pattern for local schools. The kids love them.

mick55

Jan 05, 2013

very easy pattern to understand and crochet. Makes for a great donation project for the needy as well. Not real time consuming.

carolscott

Nov 02, 2012

im new to crochet,i have reached round 10 on this pattern,but i am concerned about the shape,it looks more like a woolen doily,when i finish the pattern at round 14 will it lookk more like a hat?

nanniej3

Feb 28, 2013

count your stitches ,if your over 56 pull out a couple rows. it will tighten up and look more like a hat as you progress

asnunez

May 22, 2012

This pattern as my base for all the chemo caps that I make for donations! Wonderful pattern that whips up so fast and easy! Well over 500 made and donated and still going!

Melissa Ryan

Sep 21, 2012

@asnunez So glad to hear that! Thanks so much for the comment!

srcyprian 0994752

Jan 06, 2012

This is a really great, easy pattern. I have made several of these over the past two years as gifts, and they have been well received.

Melissa Ryan

Sep 21, 2012

@srcyprian Great to hear! Glad that you liked it! :)

Teresamarieboyd 71 07159

Nov 25, 2011

Everyone wants one of these now!

lpettit

Nov 18, 2011

this is a great pattern. i started using this pattern last year and made about 25 hats for christmas. i made the first hat using one strand of yarn and it seemed to not have enough body so i began making one with two strands and it looked so much better.

etzcandw

Jan 19, 2011

Love this pattern.....

quiltingmimipj 198 2795

Dec 28, 2010

I have made 28 of these caps. To make different sizes, I just changed hooks. Six months old - G hook. Kids - H hook. Everyone loves them.

regisi 0148725

Dec 20, 2010

loooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooove it!

Cynthia52

Dec 13, 2010

This is a very easy project to follow.I have not crocheted in about a year,so it helped me to get right back into it. Thank you so much.Gave it a "Good" rating.

Cynthia52

Dec 13, 2010

This is a very easy project to follow.I have not crocheted in about a year,so it helped me to get right back into it. Thank you so much.Gave it a "Good" rating.

crocheterinfl

Jun 28, 2010

This would be the perfect gift for the hunter on your Christmas shopping list. Or any person that likes the "camo" look. {male or female alike} The "camo" is "IN" right now & handcrafted by you it will be a huge hit. Also, if you crochet this hat in other colors and emblesh it with anything you wish imagine how many others you can scratch off your Christmas shopping list... Easy and practical gift giving this year.... Happy crocheting to all....