Crochet Cap/Hat (m/f) with Small Braids
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This pretty crochet cap/beanie – designed for head circumference sizes from 52 cm to approx. 60 cm – for men as well as women and children, gets great texture from the mini braids, so it can be worn in many variations, including as a hat.
The
PDF pattern includes
- Information on various alternative yarns
- Short pattern (for printing)
- Plenty of illustrated, detailed crochet instructions
- Link tips, including for learning to crochet
Crochet skills - these stitches are used: chain stitches, slip stitches (is
explained), half double crochet, double crochet, front and
back post double crochet (illustrated).
Difficulty level: medium
Required materials:
recommended 150 g (for me, exactly 100 g was enough – only a remaining thread of 30 cm was left)Adriafil Tabata, 100% wool, 50 g – 75 m, according to the label for hook/needle size 7.0, gauge according to the label 13 sts x 18 rows = 10 x 10 cm; alternative yarns: “Chunky” weight with similar yardage and label information (e.g. Rico Essentials Alpaca chunky);
Different from the label information,
hook sizes 6.5 and 9.0 were used here; gauge here with crochet hook 9.0: 10 double crochet = approx. 10 cm. You will also need a measuring tape, scissors, yarn needle for sewing in ends, stitch marker (can also be a contrasting thread).