Remember when I made the video tutorial of the fpdc/bpdc stitches? Well…..here’s a hat pattern using those stitches. If you haven’t watched the video, I can assure you these hats ARE made using the fpdc/bpdc stitches. You may wonder how the “Just Groovin” hat has the wavy effect. Well it’s from doing the bpdc stitches just a little different from what you are probably used too but….It’s possible. If you are ready to step out on the ledge and think outside the box, this pattern may just be for you. Please be sure to read through all the notes before you start the pattern.
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Skill Level: Intermediate
Supplies:
- Lion Brand Superwash Merino Cashmere #4 yarn Weight 1.4 oz/40g, 87 yds. 230-250 yards for the project. I purchased 3 skeins. Colorway: Blossom
- Hook – H/5.0 mm
- Tapestry needle for weaving in the ends.
Gauge: 12 fpdc stitches and 6 rows = 2”
Abbreviations:
bpdc – back post double crochet (See notes for instructions on the “special technique” used for the bpdc).
bphdc – back post half double crochet (The special technique applies to the bphdc).
ch – chain
dc – double crochet
fpdc – front post double crochet
fphdc – front post half-double crochet
hdc – half double crochet
sc – single crochet
sc2tog – single crochet 2 together
sl st – slip stitch
st – stitch
Notes:
There is a special way of doing the bpdc/bphdc to get the wavy effect in the pattern. You can watch my video tutorial here.
I know most of the projects using hdc stitches in rows will have you to ch 2 as the first hdc stitch, but I want you to try forming the hat using a ch 1 and hdc in the first stitch. Once you get started with the pattern, you’ll see the stitches will be closer together and since the fpdc/bpdc stitches aren’t used in the first and last stitch in the band, it creates a very nice looking brim without any gaps.
Think outside the box on this project. If you wanted to use different yarn, just adjust the size of the band. When I make my bands for these types of hats, they usually measure around 20” for the average adult because I want to allow for stretching. So, if you want to use the Cascade Baby Alpaca Chunky yarn (like I did in the picture with my hubby), I crocheted enough rows until it measured 20” which was around 52 rows for that particular yarn. As long as your rows end on an even number and your first round in forming the hat ends on an even number….the hat should turn out fine because the pattern is the same. It’s just the stitch count that’s different.
Creation Crochet has a great tutorial giving you specifics on hat sizes that might help you.
Ch 10, (leave yourself about a 3-4″ tail for weaving)
Row 1: hdc in 3rd ch from the hook (counts as 1st hdc), hdc in next ch and across, turn. (8 st)
Row 2: ch 1, hdc in first st, fphdc in next st, bphdc in next st until last st, hdc in last st, turn. (8 st)
Row 3 – 70: Repeat Row 2. Do not fasten off working yarn (this means the yarn where you can insert the hook). The working yarn and tail should end opposite of each other.
Forming Band:
Using 4’ tail and yarn needle, line up the two ends and whip stitch the seam and back loop stitches together to form the band. Insert the hook into the working yarn and begin the body of the hat.
Round 1: ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in next stitch and around, sl st to top of 3rd ch. (70 st)
Round 2: *fpdc around first st, bpdc around next st,*, repeat from *to*, sl st to first fpdc, TURN, (70 st)
Round 3-13: Repeat Round 2 or until you have reached your desired height.
Round 14: ch 1, sc in first st, sc in next st and around, sl st to first sc, (70 st) DO NOT TURN
Round 15: ch 1, sc in first st, sc in next 4 st, sc2tog, *sc in next 5 st, sc2tog*, repeat from *to* sl st to first sc. (60 st) DO NOT TURN
Round 16: ch 1, sc in first st, sc in next 3 st, sc2tog, *sc in next 4 st, sc2tog*, repeat from *to*sl st to first sc, (50 st) DO NOT TURN
Round 17: ch 1, sc in first st, sc in next 2 st, sc2tog, *sc in next 3 st, sc2tog*, repeat from *to* sl st to first sc. (40 st) DO NOT TURN
Round 18: ch 1, sc in first st, sc in next st, sc2tog, *sc in next 2 st, sc2tog*, repeat from *to* sl st to first sc. (30 st) DO NOT TURN
Round 19: ch 1, sc in first st, sc in next st and around, sl st to first sc. (30 st)
Do not fasten off. Take your tapestry needle and weave under the loops of every other sc around, pull the yarn tightly. This will close up the hat. Sew the top of the hat with a few stitches for security. Fasten off.
I hope you enjoy the Just Groovin beanie pattern! I’d love to see your creations too. Show them off on my ELK Studio Facebook page!
Have a great day. Be blessed.
Kathy
Hi! I really love this hat and want to make one, but I am having a bit of trouble understanding. Does row 2 get an increase or anything. How does the hat get bigger? I have done about 10 rows and its still the same size, do I just need to keep working it? Thanks for the help.
Hi Sasha,
You are working in the band right row. Once you’ve done the band, you’ll join it together then start the body of the hat. Just go ahead and read through all the directions and you’ll see! Good luck! I hope you’d show it off when you’ve finished!
Kathy
Thanks!! Good lesson in reading instructions first huh??! 🙂
No worries! I’ve done the same thing myself! Have a great day!
Is there a video for the whole hat?…
I just started learning and it is a little difficult using only the written instructions…
Thanks
Hi Ornit, there isn’t a video for the entire pattern!
Love the look of this hat. Just getting started making it and want to clarify row 2. Do I repeat the hdc, fphdc, bphdc until the end, or just keep doing bphdc in each st until the last st? Didn’t see any * to indicate repeats? Or should I repeat fphdc/bphdc combination until last hdc?
Hi Sharon,
The hdc stitch is the first and last stitch of the row. The post stitches are what you will repeat.
Could you clarify row 2. Do you repeat fphdc/bphdc till the end or do you only do one fphdc then bphdc till end?
You will repeat the fphdc/bphdc until the end. Hope this helps.
Thank you!
Ok, the first 70 rows are fphdc and bphdc. I got that. Do I do that the same way you do the fpdc and bpdc in the remainder of the hat. It doesn’t specify it for the hdc stitches.
Yes ma’am. The entire hat is done with the special technique.
Thank You
This is a super nice looking hat with just enough of a challenge to keep me interested. Going to make one for my husband. Thank you for the pattern!!
It’s really fun once you get the hang of it!
This is one of the nicest crocheted hat I’ve ever seen, and I’ve seen a lot! I bet it’s really warm, too. I plan to start making it as soon as I get more yarn–LOl. Thanks for sharing the pattern!
Yay! So glad you like it!
Kathy
This part – “Finish off leaving a long tail (4”) do not fasten off working yarn. The working yarn and tail should end opposite of each other.” – doesn’t make sense. Do you have a photo of that step?
How can you “finish off” without “fastening off”?
And how can one strand of yarn leave a tail and also a working loop at the opposite end?
Sylvia,
I updated the pattern to reflect some changing on these instructions, and I’m sorry for the confusion. Hope the news directions help to clarify things.
Kathy
Kathy, what am I doing wrong? I have been crocheting for many years, but I feel like I am missing something basic. On the first couple steps, I start with a ch 10. If I am hdc in the 3rd stitch and count the first 2 ch as the first hdc, then I end up with 9 stitches, not 8 as noted in the pattern. Sorry if this is too basic of a question.
I am very excited to do this beanie, my uncle has stage 4 cancer and is always cold.
Cyn,
I didn’t count the first 2 ch as hdc for this pattern. The first st is the actual hdc stitch. Hope this helps.
Kathy
Thank you for the pattern. I really like it. All of your patterns are great.
Very lovely and helpful.
For some reason I can’t get mine to look like yours, lol… but I’m not going to give up – I love this pattern!
Very cute!
What a great beanie! I see another stash-busting session this weekend!
Thanks!
Love it! Is there a matching scarf/cowl pattern in the works?
Wonderful beanie. Lovely texture.Thank you for the pattern.
Have a nice day.
❤️you have a nice day too!
Did you use some type of surface crochet on top of the band? I don’t see anything about that in your pattern. Do you have another post about how to achieve that look? I started this pattern because I love that band and the (I think) surface crochet, but I don’t know how to do it. Help please? 🙂
Hi Katie,
There is a link in the post for a fpdc/bpdc tutorial. It will demonstrate how to do those stitches as I used a “different” technique to create the look.
I saw the video tutorial on the fpdc/bpdc (thanks for the right handed version!)…. but I was referring to the “zig zag” over the hdc strip that creates the band on the bottom of the hat. If you complete the hat following all of the instructions in the pattern above you end up with a regular ribbed strip along the bottom of the hat… It looks like you added more on top of that ribbed band.
Nevermind. I apparently can’t read at all. Oh my goodness. I completely missed row 2 and 3 for the band. I just made it hdc all the way around. Lol. Finished one hat… now I’m going to make it the right way!