Apparently a new year brings lots of new ideas because I have been a multi-tasking machine this past weekend! I have lots of new projects to show you, the first being this Lovebot Robot Hat! You can make it a regular robot just by making the heart button eyes circles or make him as I did and gift it for Valentine's Day! Color options for this hat are endless. And I am excited to show you how to make a square hat instead of the normal circle you are used to. Dare I say it's actually easier?!
Materials:
- Worsted Weight Yarn. I used Lion Brand Vanna's Choice in Dusty Blue, Scarlet Red, and Silver Blue, and a little bit of White.
- Size H Crochet Hook
- Two Heart Buttons (or round black buttons)
- Tapestry Needle
Abbreviations:
Magic Ring Tutorial
SC = Single Crochet
SC Decrease = Single Crochet Decrease
DC = Double Crochet
Square Hat Pattern:
Size: 0-3 Months
Chain 24, DC in 3rd chain from hook and the rest of the way down chain,
continue to DC along other side of chain, join, chain 2 (44 DC)
Round 2-10: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)
fasten off and begin on earflap as written below (if desired)
Size: 3-6 Months
Chain 26, DC in 3rd chain from hook and the rest of the way down chain,
continue to DC along other side of chain, join, chain 2 (48 DC)
Round 2-11: DC in each around, join, chain 2 (48 DC)
fasten off and begin on earflap as written below (if desired)
Size: 6-9 Months
Chain 28, DC in 3rd chain from hook and the rest of the way down chain,
continue to DC along other side of chain, join, chain 2 (52 DC)
Round 2-12: DC in each around, join, chain 2 (52 DC)
fasten off and begin on earflap as written below (if desired)
Size: 9-12 Months (Should fit up to about 16 months)
Chain 30, DC in 3rd chain from hook and the rest of the way down chain,
continue to DC along other side of chain, join, chain 2 (56 DC)
Round 2-13: DC in each around, join, chain 2 (56 DC)
fasten off and begin on earflap as written below (if desired)
Size: Toddler/Preschooler
Chain 32, DC in 3rd chain from hook and the rest of the way down chain,
continue to DC along other side of chain, join, chain 2 (60 DC)
Round 2-14: DC in each around, join, chain 2 (60 DC)
fasten off and begin on earflap as written below (if desired)
Size: Child
Chain 34, DC in 3rd chain from hook and the rest of the way down chain,
continue to DC along other side of chain, join, chain 2 (64 DC)
Round 2-15: DC in each around, join, chain 2 (22 DC)
fasten off and begin on earflap as written below (if desired)
Size: Teen/Adult
Chain 36, DC in 3rd chain from hook and the rest of the way down chain,
continue to DC along other side of chain, join, chain 2 (68 DC)
Round 2-16: DC in each around, join, chain 2 (68 DC)
fasten off and begin on earflap as written below (if desired)
Earflaps should be centered over side seams/folds. Start with the place where you fastened off. Count 5 stitches over to the right and attach yarn. Do the same on the other side, using the place where the hat folds as your center marker.
Earflaps for 0-3 months - Preschooler
Earflap 1:
Chain 1, SC in next 10, chain 1, turn
Row 2: SC decrease, SC in next 6, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 3: SC across (8 SC)
Row 4: SC decrease, SC in next 4, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 5: SC across ( 6 SC)
Row 6: SC decrease, SC in next 2, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 7: SC across (4 SC)
Row 8: Make 2 SC decreases, chain 1, turn
Row 9: SC decrease, fasten off, weave in ends
Earflap 2:
Chain 1, SC in next 10, chain 1, turn
Row 2: SC decrease, SC in next 6, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 3: SC across (8 SC)
Row 4: SC decrease, SC in next 4, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 5: SC across ( 6 SC)
Row 6: SC decrease, SC in next 2, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 7: SC across (4 SC)
Row 8: Make 2 SC decreases, chain 1, turn
Row 9: SC decrease, fasten off, weave in ends
With accent color (I used dusty blue), attach yarn and SC around the entire bottom edge of the hat (including earflaps). Fasten off and weave in ends. Cut 6 long strands of the same color or varying colors, pull yarn halfway through last loop of the earflaps (you now have 12 strands). Knot, braid and knot again at the end of your braid. Trim ends of braided tails so yarn is even. Do this for both earflaps.
Earflaps for Child - Adult
Earflap 1:
Chain 1, SC in next 12, chain 1, turn
Row 2: SC decrease, SC in next 8, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 3: SC across (10 SC)
Row 4: SC decrease, SC in next 6, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 5: SC across ( 8 SC)
Row 6: SC decrease, SC in next 4, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 7: SC across ( 6 SC)
Row 8: SC decrease, SC in next 2, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 9: SC across (4 SC)
Row 10: Make 2 SC decreases, chain 1, turn
Row 11: SC decrease, fasten off, weave in ends
Earflap 2:
Chain 1, SC in next 12, chain 1, turn
Row 2: SC decrease, SC in next 8, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 3: SC across (10 SC)
Row 4: SC decrease, SC in next 6, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 5: SC across ( 8 SC)
Row 6: SC decrease, SC in next 4, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 7: SC across ( 6 SC)
Row 8: SC decrease, SC in next 2, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 9: SC across (4 SC)
Row 10: Make 2 SC decreases, chain 1, turn
Row 11: SC decrease, fasten off, weave in ends
With accent color (I used dusty blue), attach yarn and SC around the entire bottom edge of the hat (including earflaps). Fasten off and weave in ends. Cut 6 long strands of the same color or varying colors, pull yarn halfway through last loop of the earflaps (you now have 12 strands). Knot, braid and knot again at the end of your braid. Trim ends of braided tails so yarn is even. Do this for both earflaps.
Robot Ears: (make 2)
starting with dark grey
Magic ring, chain 1 and make 6 SC in ring, join, chain 1
Round 2: 2 SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (12 SC)
Round 3: 2 SC in first, SC in next, repeat around, join, chain 1 (18 SC)
Round 4-5: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (18 SC)
Round 6: SC Decrease, SC in next, repeat around, join, chain 1
Round 7: SC Decrease, SC in next 4, repeat around, join, chain 1
change to red yarn
Round 8-9: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (10 SC)
Fasten off leave gong tail to sew onto sides.
Robot Top thing:
starting with red yarn
Magic ring, chain 1 and make 6 SC in ring, join, chain 1
Round 2-5: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (6 SC)
Change to dark blue
Round 6: 2 SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (12 SC)
Round 7: 2 SC in first, SC in next, repeat around, join, chain 1 (18 SC)
Round 8: 2 SC in first, SC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 1 (24 SC)
Round 9-12: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (24 SC)
Fasten off leaving long tail to sew onto hat.
Eyes (make 2):
with white
Magic ring, chain 1 and make 10 SC in ring, join, chain 1
Round 2: 2 SC in each stitch around (20 SC)
change to dark grey and chain 1
Round 3: SC in each stitch around (20 SC)
Mouth:
with red yarn
Chain 22, DC in 4th chain from hook, chain 1 and skip a stitch, *DC in next two, chain 1 and skip a stitch, repeat from * all the way down chain. Fasten off leaving long tail to sew onto hat.
To sew the outer edge pieces on, it is easiest to first sew each piece shut and then stitch them onto the sides of the hat. I didn't stuff my pieces but you could if you wanted.
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