Another hat quest...

[mishakitty78]

Hi everyone. I'd like to try to make a hat that is worked in rounds, preferrably with a stitch that would make it closed (I've done a lot of open-work hats, and would like to try one that is "solid"). I had a horrible failure with one pattern :( so I'm hoping that someone here who has experience with a good pattern can point me in the right direction? Pretty please? :))

I'm looking for something that is tight on the head, like a skull cap or a cloche. Thank you so much - I really appreciate any help you can give!

Melissa

[pfirsch]

<a href="http://members.aol.com/JSchlossma/csc.html" target="_new">Cap in Single Crochet</a>

<a href="http://members.aol.com/JSchlossma/ezdcc.html" target="_new">Easy Double-Crochet Cap</a>

I haven't used these patterns, but I've heard good things from other people.

[rebeccav]

cool, i really like those caps (btw, pfirsch-ck your email:blush )

[Kathleen]

Here is a pattern of a crocheted felt hat. You must use 100% wool because when you wash it it shrinks. If you don't use a yarn that shrinks, it looks like its made for Gina the Giant!

http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/3926/104418

It is sooo cute worked up, and good for a guy or a gal. My son loved it and took it home with him. Made it of brown wool I bought at a thrift store.

[Julie]

I like the double crochet hat pattern, I do that one all the time. It's very snug to the head, and works up really quickly in all kinds of yarn.

[mishakitty78]

Thank you all so much! The single and double crochet patterns were *exactly* what I was looking for, especially the double crochet! Much love to you all! :)h

Just one question - anyone know where I can find directions for the front post stitches ;) ?

If you do, please share! I've never heard of that stitch, and would love to add it to my repertoire.

Thanks again so much,

Melissa

[rebeccav]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v254/rebeccav/crochet/stitches.jpg

you should consider these books. i bought them at walmart for like 2.27 each or something close. they come in VERY handy.

[pfirsch]

<a href="http://stitches.crochetcabana.com/ltc-stitches-fpdc-bpdc.htm" target="_new">Front Post Double Crochet (FPDC) at Crochet Cabana</a>