SEAMLESS SKULLCAP PATTERN

Original Crochet Pattern by Lucinda Schafer, Tip.Top.Applesauce

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Copyright 2008 Lucinda E. Schafer http://www.tiptopapplesauce.com

SEAMLESS SKULLCAP PATTERN

Original Crochet Pattern by Lucinda Schafer, Tip.Top.Applesauce

SIZE: XSMALL 14 SMALL 16 MEDIUM 18 LARGE 20 This style stretches to fit closely. Choose a size to fit about 1 smaller than the childs head measurement. Pattern is written for smaller size, with changes for larger sizes in (). PATTERN DIFFICULTY: EASY STITCH KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED: sc (single crochet), dc (double crochet), sl st (slip stitch), ch (chain) working in a spiral round working to gauge MATERIALS LIST: 1 (1, 2, 2) balls of your color of choice of cotton worsted weight yarn Peaches n Crme Yarn used for the sample. U.S.-7 (4.5mm) Hook, or hook needed for gauge OTHER ITEMS NEEDED: Scissors, for clipping yarn Tapestry Needle to weave in ends Marker for tracking rounds GAUGE: With U.S. 7 hook: 1st 3 rounds of hat = 3.5 in diameter. Please take time to check gauge! I tend to crochet a little loosely, for reference. You may need a different size hook.

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SEAMLESS SKULLCAP PATTERN

Original Crochet Pattern by Lucinda Schafer, Tip.Top.Applesauce

TIPS: Do NOT join rounds unless expressly stated to do so. Hat is worked in a spiral until last few rounds. Do not turn after rounds on the hat. Mark the start of each round as you work, so as not to lose your place, if necessary.

HAT:
Starting out: With hook needed for gauge and yarn, ch 4. Rnd 1: Work 12 dc in 4th ch from hook. (12 dc, ignoring ch-3 at beginning) Rnd 2: Work 1 sc in SIDE of beginning ch-3. Work 2 dc in each dc around. (24 dc, ignore sc made) Rnd 3: Work (1 dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc) around. (36 dc) Work for XSMALL SIZE ONLY: Rnd 4: Work (1 dc in next 5 st, 2 dc in next st) around. (42 dc) Work for SMALL, MEDIUM AND LARGE SIZES ONLY: Rnd 4: Work (1 dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st) around. (48 dc) Work for MEDIUM SIZE ONLY: Rnd 5: Work (1 dc in next 7 sts, 2 dc in next st) around. (54 dc) Work for LARGE SIZE ONLY: Rnd 5: Work (1 dc in next 3 sts, 2 dc in next st) around. (60 dc) Continue for ALL SIZES: Rnd 5-9 (5-10, 6-11, 6-12): Work 1 dc around. ON LAST ROUND ONLY, in last 3 stitches, work hdc, sc, sl st. (42, (48, 54, 60) sc) Rnd 10-11 (11-12, 12-13, 13-14): Ch 1. Work 1 sc around. After last round, join with sl st in first sc and finish off. (42, (48, 54, 60) sc)
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Copyright 2008 Lucinda E. Schafer http://www.tiptopapplesauce.com

SEAMLESS SKULLCAP PATTERN

Original Crochet Pattern by Lucinda Schafer, Tip.Top.Applesauce

Flower clip pattern available separately.

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Copyright 2008 Lucinda E. Schafer http://www.tiptopapplesauce.com

SEAMLESS SKULLCAP PATTERN

Original Crochet Pattern by Lucinda Schafer, Tip.Top.Applesauce

Thanks to tie*dye*diva*designs for the photos Pattern is copyrighted and may NOT be resold or given away. You may resell the finished product.
Any problems? Email Lucinda at tiptopapplesauce@lucindaschafer.com
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