Kinky ReggaeThis mesh-style hat is perfect for a hot day. It can also be made with cotton or sport-weight acrylic yarn. For a totally different look, add the smaller bib on page 32 to it.
Materials needed:One 3.5 oz (100 g) skein worsted-weight yarn each in colors A, B, and C
Size J/10 (6 mm) crochet hook, or size needed to obtain gauge
For covering elastic, size H/8 (5 mm) crochet hook
DirectionsLargeUsing color A, ch 4 and join with sl st to form a ring.
Rnd 1: Ch 1, 10 hdc in ring, join, cut off yarn. Join color B.
Rnd 2: Ch 1, 2 hdc in 2nd st from hook, 2 hdc in ea st to end, join. (20 sts). Cut off yarn. Join color C.
Rnd 3: Ch 1, *(1 hdc in next st, 2 hdc in next st), repeat from * around, join. (30 sts). Cut off yarn. Join color A.
Rnd 4: Ch 3, *(1 dc in next st, ch 1), repeat from * around, join. (30 sts)
Rnd 5: Ch 4, *(1 dc in next st, ch 2), repeat from * around. (30 sts)
Rnds Repeat Rnd 5. Cut off yarn. 6–7: Join color B.
Rnds Repeat Rnd 5. Cut off yarn. 8–11: Join color C.
You can use a small Kinky Reggae as a bun holder.
Weaving needle
Round cord elastic
Gauge:16 hdc = 4"
72 Get Your Crochet On!
Rnds Repeat Rnd 5. 12–15:
Rnd 16: Ch 2, *(1 hdc in next ch-2 sp, 1 hdc in next st), repeat from * around, join. Don’t fasten off.
Medium Follow pattern for Large through Rnd 7. Join color B.
Rnds Repeat Rnd 5. Cut off yarn. 8–10: Join color C.
Rnds Repeat Rnd 5. 11–13:
Rnd 14: Ch 2, *(1 hdc in ch-2 sp, 1 hdc in next st), repeat from * around, join. Don’t fasten off.
Small Follow pattern for Large through Rnd 6. Join color B.
Rnd 7: Repeat Rnd 5.
Rnd 8: Ch 4, *(1 dc in next st, ch 1), repeat from * around, join.
Rnd 9: Repeat Rnd 8. Join color C.
Rnds Repeat Rnd 8 10–11:
Rnd 12: Ch 2, *(1 hdc in next ch-2 sp, 1 hdc in next st), repeat from * around, join. Don’t fasten off.
Adding elasticWeave the elastic through the last rnd, then cover it using color C, following the directions on page 29. Fasten off.
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