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Basic Hat
YARN
• About 180 yards worsted-weight yarn.
• Blue hat: Cloudborn Highland Worsted Semi
Solid (100% fine highland wool; 221 yds [202 m]
per 3.5 oz. [100 g]), 1 skein in Mediterranean.
• Pink hat: Blue Sky Alpacas Worsted Cotton
(100% organic cotton; 150 yds [137 m] per 3.5 oz
[100 g]), 1 skein in 606 Shell.
TOOLS & NOTIONS
• 5 mm (H/8) crochet hook or size needed to obtain
gauge
• Removable stitch marker (optional)
FINISHED SIZE
22" circumference at brim; 7¾" from crown to brim.
GAUGE
14 sts and 11 rounds = 4" (10 cm) in hdc.
NOTES
• This pattern is written for worsted-weight yarn.
To use any other weight of yarn, choose an
appropriately sized hook and use what you learned
in class to complete enough increase rounds to
make a flat circle the size you need to result in the
brim size you desire.
• The pattern is written to fit an adult medium head,
with a brim circumference of about 22". To make
a hat of a different size, use what you learned in
class to make your flat circle the appropriate size
to result in the brim size you desire. Consult the
chart in your class materials for common sizes. For
example, to make a hat in an adult-large size, work
another round of increases before working even. To
make a hat in a child size, work fewer.
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• The pattern is written for half double crochet, but
you can substitute any basic stitch you’d like, and
adjust the number of rounds you make to achieve
the flat circle of the size you need.
• Use stitch marker to mark beginning or end of
round, if desired.
PATTERNS, INSTRUCTIONS & CHARTS
Begin with an adjustable ring.
Round 1: Insert hook into centre of ring and ch 1 (does
not count as a stitch, here and throughout), make 8 hdc
into centre of ring, sl st in first hdc to join — 8 hdc.
Round 2: Ch 1, 2 hdc in each stitch around, sl st in first
hdc to join — 16 hdc.
Round 3: Ch 1, *hdc in next stitch, 2 hdc in next stitch;
rep from * around, sl st in first hdc to join — 24 hdc.
Round 4: Ch 1, *hdc in each of next 2 sts, 2 hdc in next
stitch; rep from * around, sl st in first hdc to join — 32 hdc.
Round 5: Ch 1, *hdc in each of next 3 sts, 2 hdc in next
stitch; rep from * around, sl st in first hdc to join — 40 hdc.
Round 6: Ch 1, *hdc in each of next 4 sts, 2 hdc in next
stitch; rep from * around, sl st in first hdc to join — 48 hdc.
Round 7: Ch 1, *hdc in each of next 5 sts, 2 hdc in next
stitch; rep from * around, sl st in first hdc to join — 56 hdc.
Round 8: Ch 1, *hdc in each of next 6 sts, 2 hdc in next
stitch; rep from * around, sl st in first hdc to join — 64 hdc.
Round 9: Ch 1, *hdc in each of next 7 sts, 2 hdc in next
stitch; rep from * around, sl st in first hdc to join — 72 hdc.
Rounds 10-22: Work even, joining at the end of every round.
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Note: If you want to make a shorter beanie, work fewer rounds even; if you want to make a slouch hat, work more.

Optional: Add an edging7in place of the final round, as discussed in class.

Fasten off and weave in loose ends.

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STITCH DIAGRAM
5

4 9

8
3
7

2 6

5
1
4

KEY
= slip stitch (sl st)
KEY = chain (ch)
= slip stitch (sl st) = half double crochet (hdc)

= chain (ch) = adjustable ring

= half double crochet (hdc)

= adjustable ring

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Patterned Beret
YARN
DK-weight yarn. Shown here in Cloudborn Superwash
Merino DK (100% Superwash Merino Wool; 221 yds per
100 g); 1 skein in Maize Heather.
HOOK
5 mm (H/8)
GAUGE
5 cluster V-stitches and 8.5 rows = 4" (10 cm)
SPECIAL STITCHES
Double crochet cluster (dc-cl): [Yarn over, insert hook in
indicated space, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over
and draw through 2 loops on hook] 2 times (3 loops on
hook), yarn over and draw through all 3 loops on hook.
Cluster V-stitch (cluster v-st): (Dc-cl, ch 2, dc-cl) in
same stitch or space.
Cluster V-st increase (cluster inc): (Dc-cl, [ch 2 dc-cl] 2
times) in same space.
PATTERN
Ch 5, sl st in first ch to form a ring.
Round 1: Ch 3, dc in ring (beginning ch-3 and first dc
count as first dc-cl here and throughout), ch 2, [dc-cl in
ring, ch 2] 9 times, sl st in first dc to join (skip begin-
ning ch-3) — 10 dc-cl and 10 ch-2 spaces.
Round 2: Sl st in first ch-2 space, (ch 3, dc, ch 2, dc-cl)
in same space (counts as first cluster v-st, here and
throughout), ch 1, *cluster v-st in next ch-2 space, ch
1; rep from * around, sl st in first dc to join — 10 cluster
v-sts and 10 ch-1 spaces.
Round 3: Sl st in first ch-2 space, (ch 3, dc, ch 2, dc-cl) in
same space, ch 1, cluster inc in ch-2 space of next cluster
v-st, ch 1, *cluster v-st in ch-2 space of next cluster v-st,
ch 1, cluster inc in ch-2 space of next cluster v-st, ch 1;
rep from * around, sl st in first dc to join — 5 cluster v-sts,
5 cluster inc and 10 ch-1 spaces.
Round 4: Sl st in first ch-2 space, (ch 3, dc, ch 2, dc-cl)
in same space, ch 1, *[cluster v-st in next ch-2 space of
cluster inc, ch 1] twice **, cluster v-st in ch-2 space of next
cluster v-st, ch 1; rep from * around ending last rep at **, sl
st in first dc to join — 15 cluster v-sts and 15 ch-1 spaces.
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Note: Work into a ch-1 space only if explicitly instructed to do
so, otherwise skip all ch-1 spaces.
Round 5: Sl st in first ch-2 space, (ch 3, dc, ch 2, dc-cl)
in same space, ch 1, cluster v-st in ch-2 space of next
cluster v-st, ch 1, *cluster v-st in next ch-1 space (be-
tween cluster v-sts), ch 1 **, [cluster v-st in ch-2 space
of next cluster v-st, ch 1] 3 times; rep from * around
ending last rep at **, cluster v-st in ch-2 space of last
cluster v-st, ch 1, sl st in first dc to join — 20 cluster
v-sts and 20 ch-1 spaces.
Round 6: Sl st in first ch-2 space, (ch 3, dc, ch 2, dc-cl) in
same space, ch 1, cluster v-st in ch-2 space of next cluster
v-st, ch 1, *cluster inc in ch-2 space of next cluster v-st, ch
1 **, [cluster v-st in ch-2 space of next cluster v-st, ch 1] 3
times; rep from * around ending last rep at **, cluster v-st
in ch-2 space of last cluster v-st, sl st in first dc to join —
15 cluster v-sts, 5 cluster inc, and 20 ch-1 spaces.
Round 7: Sl st in first ch-2 space, (ch 3, dc, ch 2, dc-cl)
in same space, ch 1, cluster v-st in ch-2 space of next
cluster v-st, ch 1, *[cluster v-st in next ch-2 space of
cluster inc, ch 1] twice **, [cluster v-st in ch-2 space, ch
1] 3 times; rep from * around ending last rep at **, clus-
ter v-st in ch-2 space of last cluster v-st, sl st in first dc
to join — 25 cluster v-sts, and 25 ch-1 spaces.
Round 8: Sl st in first ch-2 space, (ch 3, dc, ch 2, dc-cl)
in same space, ch 1, cluster v-st in ch-2 space of next
cluster v-st, ch 1, *cluster v-st in ch-2 space of next clus-
ter v-st, ch 1, cluster v-st in next ch-1 space (between
cluster v-sts), ch 1 **, [cluster v-st in ch-2 space of next
cluster v-st, ch 1] 4 times; rep from * around ending last
repeat at **, [cluster v-st in ch-2 space of next cluster
v-st, ch 1] twice, sl st in first dc to join — 30 cluster v-sts
and 30 ch-1 spaces.
Round 9: Sl st in first ch-2 space, (ch 3, dc, ch 2, dc-cl)
in same space, ch 1, [cluster v-st in ch-2 space of next
cluster v-st, ch 1] twice, *cluster inc in ch-2 space of
next cluster v-st, ch 1 **, [cluster v-st in ch-2 space of
next cluster v-st, ch 1] 4 times; rep from * around ending
last repeat at **, [cluster v-st in ch-2 space of next
cluster v-st, ch 1] twice, with sl st in first dc to join — 25
cluster v-sts, 5 cluster inc, and 30 ch-1 spaces.
Rounds 10: Sl st in first ch-2 space, (ch 3, dc, ch 2, dc-cl)
in same space, ch 1, [cluster v-st in ch-2 space of next
cluster v-st, ch 1] twice, *[cluster v-st in next ch-2 space
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of cluster inc, ch 1] twice **, [cluster v-st in ch-2 space of
next cluster v-st, ch 1] 4 times; rep from * around ending
last rep at **, [cluster v-st in ch-2 space of next cluster
v-st, ch 1] twice, sl st in first dc to join — 35 cluster v-sts
and 35 ch-1 spaces.
Rounds 11 - 13: Sl st in first ch-2 space, (ch 3, dc, ch 2,
dc-cl) in same space, ch 1, *cluster v-st in ch-2 space of
next cluster v-st, ch 1; rep from * around, sl st in first dc
to join.
Begin decreasing as follows:
Round 14: Sl st in first ch-2 space, (ch 3, dc, ch 2, dc-cl)
in same space, [ch 1, cluster v-st in ch-2 space of next
cluster v-st] twice, ch 1, *dc-cl in ch-2 space of next
cluster v-st, ch 1, dc-cl in next ch-1 space (between clus-
ter v-sts), ch 1, dc-cl in ch-2 space of next cluster v-st**,
ch 1, [cluster v-st in ch-2 space of next cluster v-st, ch
1] 5 times; rep from * ending last repeat at **, [cluster
v-st in ch-2 space of next cluster v-st, ch 1] twice, sl st in
first dc to join — 25 cluster v-sts and 15 separate dc-cl.
Round 15: Sl st in first ch-2 space, (ch 3, dc, ch 2, dc-cl)
in same space, [ch 1, cluster v-st in ch-2 space of next
cluster v-st] twice, ch 2, *dc-cl in ch-2 space between
next 2 dc-cl, ch 2, dc-cl in ch-2 space between next 2
dc-cl, ch 2**, [cluster v-st in ch-2 space of next cluster
v-st, ch 1] 5 times; rep from * ending last repeat at **,
[cluster v-st in ch-2 space of next cluster v-st, ch 1]
twice, sl st in first dc to join — 25 cluster v-sts and
10 separate dc-cl.
space of next cluster v-st, ch 2, *dc-cl in ch-2 space
between next 2 dc-cl, ch 2, dc-cl in ch-2 space between
next 2 dc-cl, ch 2**, [cluster v-st in ch-2 space of next
cluster v-st, ch 1] 3 times; rep from * ending last rep at
**, cluster v-st in ch-2 space of last cluster v-st, ch 1, sl
st in first dc to join — 15 cluster v-sts and 10 separate
dc-cl.
Round 18: Sl st in first ch-2 space, (ch 3, dc, ch 2, dc-cl)
in same space, ch 1, cluster v-st in ch-2 space of next
cluster v-st, ch 2, *dc-cl in ch-2 space between next 2
dc-cl, ch 2**, [cluster v-st in ch-2 space of next cluster
v-st, ch 1] 3 times,; rep from * ending last rep at **, clus-
ter v-st in ch-2 space of last cluster v-st, ch 1, sl st in
first dc to join — 15 cluster v-sts and 5 separate dc-cl.
Begin brim as follows:
Round 19: Sl st in first ch-2 space, ch 1, sc around work-
ing 2 sc in every ch-2 space, 1 sc in every dc-cl, and 1 sc
in every ch-1 space, sl st in first sc to join.
Rounds 20-25: Ch 1, sc in each stitch around, sl st in
first sc to join.
Fasten off and weave in loose ends.
DECREASES STITCH DIAGRAM
Repeat around
17

Round 16: Sl st in first ch-2 space, (ch 3, dc, ch 16

2, dc-cl) in same space, ch 1, cluster v-st in
ch-2 space of next cluster v-st, ch 2, *dc- 15
cl in ch-2 space of next cluster v-st, ch 2,
dc-cl in ch-2 space between next 2 dc-cl, 14
ch 2, dc-cl in ch-2 space of next cluster
v-st, ch 2**, [cluster v-st in ch-2 space 13
of next cluster v-st, ch 1] 3 times; rep
from * ending last rep at **, cluster
v-st in ch-2 space of last cluster v-st,
ch 1, sl st in first dc to join — 15 clus-
ter v-sts and 15 separate dc-cl.

Round 17: Sl st in first ch-2 space,

(ch 3, dc, ch 2, dc-cl) in same
space, ch 1, cluster v-st in ch-2 12

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INCREASES STITCH DIAGRAM

11
11

10
10

9
9

8
8

7
7

6
6

5
5

4
4

3
3

2
2
1
1

KEY
KEY
= slip stitch (sl st)
= slip stitch (sl st)
= chain (ch) = cluster v-st
= chain (ch) = cluster v-st

= double crochet (dc)

= double crochet (dc)
= cluster inc
= cluster inc
= double crochet cluster (dc-cl)
= double crochet cluster (dc-cl)

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Mandala Pattern
YARN
Any worsted-weight. Shown in Lion Brand Cotton-Ease
(50% cotton, 50% acrylic; 207 yd [188 m] per 3.5 oz
[100g]); 1 skein each in 123 Seaspray (A), 113 Cherry (B),
194 Lime (C), 149 Stone (D), 191 Violet (E). (Note that far
less than a full skein of each color is needed.)
HOOK
5 mm (H/8)
GAUGE
6 rounds in pattern = 4" (10 cm) in diameter
NOTES
• Sample is shown in worsted-weight yarn, but
mandalas can be made using yarn of any weight.
They’re great for using up scraps of yarn, too. Feel
free to mix and match yarns, as long as you keep
them all of the same general weight (fingering, say,
or worsted).
• Some of the stitch patterns used in this mandala
(such as clusters, bobbles and shells) involve wordy
instructions, so I pulled the instructions out of the
round-by-round pattern to make it less daunting.
See the following section on Special Stitches for the
instructions on how to make those stitch combinations.
(This is common practice in commercial crochet
patterns – if you have questions about it, please ask!)
• When the pattern says to work stitches into a
cluster V-stitch or a V-stitch, it means to make
those stitches into the ch-2 space; simply insert
your hook under the ch-2 (don’t insert your hook
into the individual chain stitches).
SPECIAL STITCHES
Beg-bobble (4 double crochet bobble): Yarn over,
insert hook in indicated space and pull up a loop, yarn
over and draw through 2 loops on hook (2 loops remain
on hook), [yarn over, insert hook in same space and pull
up a loop, yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook]
3 times, yarn over and draw through all 5 loops on hook.
Bobble (5 double crochet bobble): Yarn over, insert
hook in indicated space and pull up a loop, yarn over
and draw through 2 loops on hook (2 loops remain on
hook), [yarn over, insert hook in same space and pull up
a loop, yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook] 4
times, yarn over and draw through all 6 loops on hook.
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Dc-cl (2 double crochet cluster): Yarn over, insert hook
in indicated stitch and pull up a loop, yarn over and
draw through 2 loops on hook (2 loops remain on hook),
yarn over, insert hook in same stitch and pull up a loop,
yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook, yarn over
and draw through all 3 loops on hook.
V-st (v-stitch): (Dc, ch 2, dc) in indicated stitch or space.
Cluster v-st (cluster v-stitch): (Dc-cl, ch 2, dc-cl) in
indicated stitch.
Shell: (Dc, [ch 1, dc] 4 times) in indicated space.
PATTERN
With A, ch 5, sl st in first ch to form a ring.
Round 1: In centre of ring, ch 1, make 6 sc, sl st in first
sc to join, fasten off A.
Round 2: Join yarn B in any sc, ch 3, dc in same sc as
join (count as first dc-cl), ch 3, *dc-cl in next sc, ch 3;
rep from * around, sl st in first dc to join, fasten off B.
Round 3: Join yarn C in any ch-3 space, ch 3, beg-bobble
in same space as join, ch 1, 3 sc in next dc-cl, ch 1, *bob-
ble in next ch-3 space, ch 1, 3 sc in next dc-cl, ch 1; rep
from * around, sl st in first bobble to join, fasten off C.
Round 4: Join yarn D in middle sc of any 3-sc group, ch
3, dc in same st, ch 2, dc-cl in same sc (count as first
cluster v-st), ch 1, sc in next bobble, ch 1, *cluster v-st in
next sc, ch 1, sc in next bobble, ch 1; rep from * around,
sl st in first dc to join, fasten off D.
Round 5: Join yarn E in any sc, ch 3, dc in same sc, ch 2,
dc-cl in same sc (count as first cluster v-st), ch 1, 3 sc in
ch-2 space of next cluster v-st, ch 1, *cluster v-st in next
sc, ch 1, 3 sc in ch-2 space of next cluster v-st, ch 1; rep
from * around, sl st in first dc to join, fasten off E.
Round 6: Join yarn A in any ch-1 sp before a cluster v-st,
ch 4 (count as first dc, ch 1), v-st in ch-2 space of first
cluster v-st, ch 1, *dc in next ch-1 space, ch 1, v-st in cen-
tre sc of next 3-sc group, ch 1**, dc in next ch-1 space, ch
1, v-st in ch-2 space of next cluster v-st, ch 1; rep from *
around ending final repeat at **, sl st in 3rd ch of begin-
ning ch-4 to join, fasten off A.
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Round 7: Join yarn B in same ch as sl st, ch 1, sc in same ch, shell in ch-2 space of next v-st, *sc in next dc between
v-sts, shell in ch-2 space of next v-st; rep from * around, sl st in first sc to join, fasten off B.

Weave in loose ends. block as desired.

STITCH DIAGRAM

67
6
5
5
4
4 3
3

2
2
11

KEY
KEY = slip stitch (sl st)
= slip stitch(ch)
(sl st) = 5-double crochet bobble (bobble)
= chain
= 5-double crochet bobble (bobble)
= chain (ch)crochet (sc)
= single
= single crochet (sc) = shell
= double crochet (dc) = shell
= double crochet (dc) = v-stitch (v-st)
= 2-double crochet cluster (dc cl)
= v-stitch (v-st)
= 2-double crochet cluster (dc cl) = cluster v-stitch (cluster v-st)
= 4-double crochet bobble (beg-bobble)
= cluster v-stitch (cluster v-st)
= 4-double crochet bobble (beg-bobble)

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Floor Pouf
YARN
Super-bulky-weight. Shown here in Lion Brand Wool-
Ease Thick & Quick (80% acrylic, 20% wool; 106 yd per
170 g), 5 skeins in #149 Charcoal.
TOOLS & NOTIONS
• 8 mm (L/11) hook
• Stitch marker (optional)
• Polyfil stuffing (one 20 oz. bag [more if making
larger pouf])
GAUGE
5 rounds in pattern = 4" (10 cm) in diameter
SPECIAL STITCHES
Single crochet 2 together [sc2tog]: Insert hook in
next stitch and pull up a loop (2 loops on hook), insert
hook in next stitch and pull up a loop (3 loops on
hook), yarn over and draw through all three loops on
hook — 1 stitch decreased.
PATTERN
Begin with an adjustable ring.
Round 1: Ch 1, 8 sc in ring, sl st in first sc to join, tighten ring.
Round 2: Ch 1, (sc, tr) in each stitch around, sl st in first
sc to join — 16 sts.
Round 3: Ch 1, sc in first stitch, (sc, tr) in next stitch, *sc
in next stitch, (sc, tr) in next stitch; rep from * around,
sl st in first sc to join — 24 sts.
Round 4: Ch 1, sc in first 2 stitches, (sc, tr) in next stitch,
*sc in next 2 stitches, (sc, tr) in next stitch; rep from *
around, sl st in first sc to join — 32 sts.
Round 5: Ch 1, sc in first 3 stitches, (sc, tr) in next stitch,
*sc in next 3 stitches, (sc, tr) in next stitch; rep from *
around, sl st in first sc to join — 40 sts.
Round 6: Ch 1, sc in first 4 stitches, (sc, tr) in next stitch,
*sc in next 4 stitches, (sc, tr) in next stitch; rep from *
around, sl st in first sc to join — 48 sts.
Round 7: Ch 1, sc in first 5 stitches, (sc, tr) in next stitch,
*sc in next 5 stitches, (sc, tr) in next stitch; rep from *
around, sl st in first sc to join — 56 sts.
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Round 8: Ch 1, sc in first 6 stitches, (sc, tr) in next stitch,
*sc in next 6 stitches, (sc, tr) in next stitch; rep from *
around, sl st in first sc to join — 64 sts.
Round 9: Ch 1, sc in first 7 stitches, (sc, tr) in next stitch,
*sc in next 7 stitches, (sc, tr) in next stitch; rep from *
around, sl st in first sc to join — 72 sts.
Round 10: Ch 1, sc in first 8 stitches, (sc, tr) in next
stitch, *sc in next 8 stitches, (sc, tr) in next stitch; rep
from * around, sl st in first sc to join — 80 sts.
Round 11: Ch 1, sc in first 9 stitches, (sc, tr) in next
stitch, *sc in next 9 stitches, (sc, tr) in next stitch; rep
from * around, sl st in first sc to join — 88 sts.
Round 12: Ch 1, sc in first 10 stitches, (sc, tr) in next
stitch, *sc in next 10 stitches, (sc, tr) in next stitch; rep
from * around, sl st in first sc to join — 96 sts.
Round 13: Ch 1, sc in first 11 stitches, (sc, tr) in next
stitch, *sc in next 11 stitches, (sc, tr) in next stitch; rep
from * around, sl st in first sc to join — 104 sts.
Round 14: Ch 1, sc in first 12 stitches, (sc, tr) in next
stitch, *sc in next 12 stitches, (sc, tr) in next stitch; rep
from * around, sl st in first sc to join — 112 sts.
Round 15: Ch 1, sc in first 13 stitches, (sc, tr) in next
stitch, *sc in next 13 stitches, (sc, tr) in next stitch; rep
from * around, sl st in first sc to join — 120 sts.
Round 16: Ch 1, sc in first 14 stitches, (sc, tr) in next
stitch, *sc in next 14 stitches, (sc, tr) in next stitch; rep
from * around, sl st in first sc to join — 128 sts.
Round 17: Ch 1, sc in first 15 stitches, (sc, tr) in next
stitch, *sc in next 15 stitches, (sc, tr) in next stitch; rep
from * around, sl st in first sc to join — 136 sts.
Round 18: Ch 1, sc in first 16 stitches, (sc, tr) in next
stitch, *sc in next 16 stitches, (sc, tr) in next stitch; rep
from * around, sl st in first sc to join — 144 sts.
Rounds 19-30: Ch 1, sc in each sc and tr in each tr
around, sl st in first sc to join.
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Begin decreasing as follows: Rounds 32-46: Ch 1, sc2tog over first 2 stitches, sc to

Round 31: Ch 1, sc2tog over first 2 stitches, sc in next 15
stitches, tr in tr, *sc2tog over next 2 stitches, sc in next
15 stitches, tr in tr; rep from * around, sl st in first stitch
to join — 136 sts.
Continue decreasing evenly as directed, but take a
break when the hole is about 5-6" in diameter so you
can stuff the pouf. After stuffing, continue working de-
crease rounds to the end.
next tr, tr in tr, *sc2tog over next 2 stitches, sc to next
tr, tr in tr; rep from * around — 16 stitches remain after
completing Rnd 46.
Round 47: Ch 1, sc2tog around — 8 stitches remain.
Fasten off, leaving a 12-14" tail. Using a yarn needle,
weave the tail in and out of the 8 remaining stitches,
and pull the tail to tighten the stitches.

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Continue decreasing evenly until
only 16 sts remain. Then work sc2tog
around for one round.
FLOOR POUF STITCH DIAGRAM Continue decreasing evenly until
32
31
only 16 sts remain. Then work sc2tog
around for one round.
Rounds 20-30: Repeat Round 19
19
32
18 31
17

16
Rounds 20-30: Repeat Round 19
15 19
14

13
18

12 17
11 16
Continue decreasing evenly until
only 16 sts remain. Then work sc2tog 10
around for one round. 15
9
32
8 14
31

Rounds 20-30: Repeat Round 19 7 13

19
6
12
18
5
17

16 4
11
15

14
3 10
13
2 9
12

1
11
8
10

9
7
8

7 6
6

5
5
4

3
4
2

1 3

KEY
= slip stitch (sl st) = single crochet 2 together (sc2tog)
= chain (ch)
= adjustable ring
= single crochet (sc)

= treble crochet (tr)

KEY
= slip stitch (sl st) = single crochet 2 together (sc2tog)
= chain (ch)
= adjustable ring
= single crochet (sc)
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= treble crochet (tr)
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Patterns
Pillow
YARN
Super-bulky-weight. Shown here in Lion Brand Wool-Ease
Thick & Quick (80% acrylic, 20% wool; 106 yd per 170 g), 2
skeins in #099 Fisherman, 1 skein in #105 Glacier.
TOOLS & NOTIONS
• 8 mm (L/11) hook
• Removable stitch marker
• Polyfil stuffing (1 bag)
GAUGE
4 rounds in pattern = 4" (10 cm) in diameter
NOTES
• Sample pillow in class has flat circles that are 11" in
diameter. If you make your circles larger, you may
require more yarn in both colours (the gusset shown
in class used all but a few inches of an entire skein of
yarn – a larger gusset will likely require an additional
skein of yarn).
• Gusset shown in class is about 5-6" wide. For a
narrower gusset, chain fewer stitches; for a wider
gusset, chain more. (See note above about yarn
requirements.)
• Use the stitch marker to keep track of the last
stitch of the round; move it up from round to round.
PATTERN
Flat Circle (make 2)
Begin with an adjustable ring.
Round 1: Ch 1, 8 sc in ring, sl st in first sc to join, tighten ring.
Round 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each stitch around, sl st in first sc
to join — 16 sts.
Round 3: Ch 1, sc in first stitch, 2 sc in next stitch, *sc in
next stitch, 2 sc in next stitch; rep from * around, sl st
in first sc to join — 24 sts.
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Round 4: Ch 1, sc in first 2 stitches, 2 sc in next stitch,
*sc in next 2 stitches, 2 sc in next stitch; rep from *
around, sl st in first sc to join — 32 sts.
Continue to increase evenly by 8 stitches in every round
until your flat circle is the desired size.
When both of your flat circles are completed, determine
the length of your gusset by plugging the diameter of your
circles into the equation below, replacing where it says "D":
Circumference (gusset length) = D x 3.14
Make Gusset
Ch 13.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd chain and in each remaining chain
across, turn — 12 sc.
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each stitch across, turn.
Repeat Row 2 until your gusset is the required length
(gusset in class measures slightly less than 34.5" long –
remember to round down!).
ASSEMBLE THE PILLOW
Attach the gusset to one flat circle as shown in class:
Using clips to hold the pieces with their wrong sides to-
gether, and holding the flat circle closest to you, work a
single crochet seam through both thicknesses of fabric,
sl st in first sc to join. Fasten off.
Repeat for the other flat circle. If your gusset is narrow,
remember to stop seaming a few inches from the end of
the round to allow or stuffing; if your gusset is at least
5" wide, or so, you can complete the seam to the end.
Stuff the pillow, complete the seam, and sew the ends
of the gusset together using whipstitch.
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Swatch Patterns & Additional Resources
Swatch Patterns
BOBBLE SWATCH
Bobble: [Yarn over, insert hook in indicated stitch and
pull up a loop, yarn over and draw through first two
loops on hook] 4 times, yarn over and draw through all
loops on hook, chain 1.
Begin with an adjustable ring.
Round 1: Ch 1, 6 sc into ring, sl st in first sc to join.
Round 2: Ch 1, [sc, bobble] in each stitch around, sl st in
first sc to join — 6 sc and 6 bobbles.
Round 3: Ch 1, sc in same stitch as join, 2 sc in bobble,
*sc in next stitch, 2 sc in bobble; rep from * around, sl st
in first sc to join — 18 sc.
Round 4: Ch 1, sc in same stitch as join, bobble in next
stitch, *sc in next stitch, bobble in next stitch; rep from *
around, sl st in first sc to join — 9 sc and 9 bobbles.
Round 5: Ch 1, 2 sc in same stitch as join, 2 sc in bobble,
2 sc in each sc and bobble around, sl st in first sc to
join — 36 sc.
Fasten off, or continue in pattern as established to
make a larger piece.
V-STITCH SWATCH
• V-stitch (v-st): (Dc, ch 1, dc) in same stitch or space.
• V-stitch increase (v-inc): (Dc, ch 1, dc, ch 1, dc) in
same stitch or space.
Ch 5, sl st in first ch to form a ring.
Round 1: Ch 4 (counts as dc, ch 1), [dc, ch 1] 9 times in ring,
sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-4 to join — 10 dc and 10 ch-1 spaces.
Round 2: Sl st in next ch-1 space, ch 4, dc in same ch-1
space, v-st in each ch-1 space around, sl st in 3rd ch of
beg ch-4 to join —10 v-sts.
Round 3: Sl st in next ch-1 space, (ch 4, dc) in same ch-1
space, *v-inc in ch-1 space of next v-st **, v-st in ch-1 space
of next v-st; rep from * around ending last repeat at **, sl
st in 3rd ch of beg ch-4 to join — 5 v-sts and 5 v-inc.
Round 4: Sl st in next ch-1 space, ch 4, dc in same ch-1
space, v-st in each ch-1 space around, sl st in 3rd ch of
beg ch-4 to join — 15 v-sts.
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Fasten off, or continue in pattern as established to
make a larger piece.
Circle Sample Patterns
Begin with an adjustable ring.
Work the first four rounds the same way you would if
working a circle with stacked increases:
Round 1: Ch 1, 6 sc into the ring, slip stitch in first sc to
join, tighten the ring — 6 sc.
Round 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in first stitch, 2 sc in each remain-
ing stitch around, slip stitch in first sc to join — 12 sc.
Round 3: Ch 1, sc in first stitch, 2 sc in next stitch, *sc
in first stitch, 2 sc in next stitch; rep from * around, slip
stitch in first sc to join — 18 sc.
Round 4: Ch 1, sc in first 2 stitches, 2 sc in next stitch,
*sc in next 2 stitches, 2 sc in next stitch; rep from *
around, slip stitch in first sc to join — 24 sc. Continue in
pattern for a larger simple, staggered increase circle.
To create a perfectly round circle:
Now begin to stagger the placement of the increases –
the following rounds are one way to do it, but as long as
the increases are evenly spaced within each round, and
staggered from round to round, your circle will be lovely.
Round 5: Ch 1, sc in first stitch, 2 sc in next stitch, sc in
next 2 stitches, *sc in next stitch, 2 sc in next stitch, sc
in next 2 stitches; rep from * around, slip stitch in first
sc to join — 30 sc.
Round 6: Ch 1, 2 sc in first stitch, sc in next 4 stitch-
es, *2 sc in next stitch, sc in next 4 stitches; rep from *
around, slip stitch in first sc to join — 36 sc.
Round 7: Ch 1, sc in first 4 stitches, 2 sc in next stitch,
sc in next stitch, *sc in next 4 stitches, 2 sc in next
stitch, sc in next stitch; rep from * around, slip stitch in
first sc to join — 42 sc.
Round 8: Ch 1, sc in first 2 stitches, 2 sc in next stitch, sc
in next 4 stitches, *sc in next 2 stitches, 2 sc in next stitch,
sc in next 4 stitches, slip stitch in first sc to join — 48 sc.
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Additional Resources
CLASS SUPPLIES
You should practice with light-colored, smooth yarn in
a weight you enjoy using and a hook that’s appropriate
for the yarn. You’ll need a tape measure for taking head
measurements and for measuring gauge. Removable
stitch markers are always good to have on hand, along
Common
with a yarn needle and a sharp pair of scissors. To make Stitch Symbols
COMMON STITCH SYMBOLS
the pouf and pillow, you’ll need polyfil stuffing. = slip stitch (sl st)
INSTRUCTOR’S CLASS SUPPLIES = chain (ch)
• Demo Yarn: Spud & Chloe Sweater in various = single crochet (sc)
colors,
• Hooks: Addi Comfort Grip Hook (Color-Coded = half double crochet (hdc)
Handle): 5mm, brown handle; 5.5mm, turquoise
handle – skacelknitting.com. Clover Amour Crochet = double crochet (dc)
Hook (plastic): 8mm, pink handle.
• Wrist support fingerless mitts: Neo G Airflow Wrist
Support.
= treble crochet (tr)
BOOKS:
• Teach Yourself Visually Crocheting, by Cecily Keim and
Kim Werker (Wiley Publishing, 2011)
• Crochet Visual Quick Tips, by Cecily Keim and Kim P.
Werker (Wiley Publishing, 2007)
• Make It Mighty Ugly, by Kim Werker (Sasquatch
Books, 2014)

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General Hat Measurements

LENGTH FROM TOP

DIAMETER OF FLAT CIRCLE
BRIM CIRCUMFERENCE OF CROWN TO BOTTOM
(FOR CROWN OF HAT)
OF BRIM*
Preemie 11" 3" 4"
Newborn 12" 4" 4.5"
6-12 month-old 15" 5" 6.5"
12-18 month-old 16" 5.5" 6.5"
Toddler 17-18" 6" 7"
Child 18-19" 6.5" 7.5"
Adult small 21" 7" 8.5"
Adult large 22" 7.5" 9.25"

*For slouch hat, add about 2".

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