This Beanie is a quick whip that takes about a day to finish. The cable and skipped stitch gives the beanie a bit of a ropes and lobster trap look. Nothing says Maine more then lobster, and adding a Maine touch to my designs is something I love doing. Both My Dad and Grampy were lobster fisherman who hauled out of Camp Ellis, a small fishing community in Southern Maine. They both lived, and breathed fishing, it was in their blood. Going out to haul lobster traps with the both of them brings back so many found memories. It's a dang dirty job for sure, but I wouldn't trade those hard working times for a thing. The last time I went out lobstering with Dad was summer of 2016, I was 31, and had no idea it would be the last time I was his helper.
It took me back to being a little girl and looking up to him, he was my hero. My Dad was tragically taken from us 4 years ago, by far the hardest thing I had ever experienced. Although the sadness will always remain, I'm so blessed to have had such an amazing dad who taught me so much in life. The memories of him will be cherished the rest of my life.
Video Tutorial
Free Written Pattern
(Pattern fits preteen-adult)
Materials:
H size crochet hook (5mm)
Tapestry needle
Yarn: Heartland by Lion Brand or any medium weight yarn
Colors I used:
Grand Canyon
Glacier Bay
Yosemite in (the color used in video tutorial)
The yarn used for the hat my daughter is wearing was Loops and Thread in the color gold.
Abbreviations:
Yarn Over: YO
Chain: Ch
Single Crochet: SC
Double Crochet: DC
Front Post Treble Crochet: FPTC
HHDC: Herringbone Half Double Crochet
st: Stitch
sk st: Skip Stitch
Standard Band:
Ch 10
Row 1: In 2nd Ch from hook HHDC, repeat across, Ch 1, turn (9 Sts)
Row 2: HHDC across, Ch 1, turn
Repeat Row 2 until your brim reaches 18 inches.
Slip stitch the two ends of the brim together
Wider Band:
Ch 19
Row 1: In 2nd Ch from hook HHDC, repeat across, Ch 1, turn (18 Sts)
Row 2: HHDC across, Ch 1, turn
Repeat Row 2 until your brim reaches 18 inches.
Slip stitch the two ends of the brim together
Body Of Beanie:
Round 1: HDC 71 sts evenly around, join, Ch 2
Round 2: Working in the 3rd HDC loop with all stitches
in this round SC around, join, Ch 2 (44 SC)
Round 3: DC in join st and next 2 sts, FPTC, *5 DC, FPTC* repeat 10 times, end with 2 DC, join, Ch 1 (71 sts)
Round 4: SC around, join, Ch 2 (71 SC)
Round 5: DC in join st, Ch 1, sk st, DC, FPTC (you will insert hook from the previous FPTC round), *2 DC, Ch 1, sk st, 2 DC, FPTC* repeat 10 times, end with 2 DC, join, Ch 1 (71 sts)
Round 6: SC around, joun, Ch 2 (71 sts)
Rounds 7- 22: repeat rounds 2-5 4 times, tie off
Finish: Turn hat inside out, using a running stitch sew around the last SC round, pull 2 ends of yarn together and tie tight, weave in ends. You can add a faux fur pom, or a yarn pom on top.
Enjoy the pattern. Leave a message if you have any questions and I will do my best to help out. Don't be afraid to tag @mainelyhooked on Instagram and Facebook. I love seeing all your finished work. Happy crocheting!
Jeffrey Scott Abbott
March 4, 1962 - January 20, 2017
Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding.
PROVERBS 3:5
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