Jackson Cap
$ 5.99
The Jackson Cap is crocheted in the round from the top down, working front-post double crochet stitches to create a ribbed texture. There are 4 sizes, to fit people of all ages. This pattern includes 2 pages of photo tutorials, showing exactly where to put the hook for each of the stitches. A great hat project for beginning crocheters.
Watch the Increase Round Tutorial on YouTube.
Finished Measurements
Baby (Child, Adult S, Adult L)
Shown in: Child, (18¾," [47.5 cm] hat circumference
Hat Circumference: 17¼ (18¾, 20½, 22¼)" / 44 (47.5, 52, 56.5) cm
To fit head size: 18¼ (19¾, 21½, 23¼)" / 46.5 (50, 54.5, 59) cm circumference
1" [2.5 cm ] negative ease recommended
Length: 6¼ (7, 8¼, 8½)" / 16 (18, 21, 21.5) cm
Yarn
Worsted weight (CYCA #4 Medium):
Approx 120 (150, 195, 210) yards [110 (138, 179, 193) meters]
Shown in: Swans Island Natural Colors Merino Worsted (100% organic Merino wool; 100 gram hank; 250 yards [229 meters]: 1 (1, 1, 1) hank
Color Shown: Teal
Crochet Hook
US size I/9 [5.5 mm], or size needed to obtain gauge.
Notions
Removable stitch marker; tapestry needle.
Gauge
14 sts and 12 rnds = 4" / 10 cm in Ribbing Pattern. Take time to save time, check your gauge.
Difficulty:
Easy: Chain, front-post dc, single crochet
Watch a tutorial on how to do the increase round: