The Up Early – Up North Hat Free Pattern

Materials Needed:

• Yarn: Scheepjes Colour Crafter (100% premium acrylic, 100g/300m)
  • Yarn A: 1 ball (Oostersende, color code 2005)
  • Yarn B: 1 ball (Amsterdam, color code 1010)
• Hook Size: 4.5 mm (US 7)
• Needle: Tapestry needle for finishing the hat.

Measurements:

• Height (without pompom): 20 cm / 7.87 inches
• Stretchy Fit (depends on rows worked):
  • Based on 72 rows: Fits hat size 44 cm to 50 cm / 17.32 inches to 19.69 inches
  • Based on 78 rows: Fits hat size 50 cm to 54 cm / 19.69 inches to 21.26 inches
  • Based on 84 rows: Fits hat size 54 cm to 60 cm / 21.26 inches to 23.62 inches
  • Based on 90 rows: Fits hat size 60 cm to 66 cm / 23.62 inches to 24.98 inches

Abbreviations:

• US / European Terms:
  • blo: back loop only (insert hook under back loop only)
  • ch(s): chain or chain stitches
  • ch-2 sp: chain 2 space(s); number denotes the number of chains in chain space
  • sc: single crochet
  • sc2tog: single crochet 2 together (insert hook in stitch/space, yarn over, pull up loop) twice, yarn over, draw through all loops
  • ss: slip stitch
  • dc: double crochet
  • rep: repeat

Stitching Instructions for The Up Early – Up North Hat Pattern Making:

Foundation Row:

• Ch the number of stitches required to achieve your desired hat height (approximately 20 cm or 7.87 inches, based on the row counts suggested for different sizes).
  • For example, if you’re making the 72-row version, ch enough stitches to create this height, as this will determine the overall height of the hat.

Row 1:

• Starting in the second ch from the hook, work sc (single crochet) across the entire row.
  • Insert the hook into each ch, yarn over (yoh), pull through to create a loop, yoh, and pull through both loops on the hook.
• At the end of Row 1, ch 1 to prepare for the next row, then turn your work.

Row 2 (and following rows):

• In this row and all following rows, work sc in the blo (back loop only) of each stitch.
  • The blo technique gives the hat a stretchy, ribbed texture, ideal for a snug fit.
  • To work into the blo, insert the hook only under the back loop of each stitch, rather than through both loops. Yoh, pull up a loop, yoh, and pull through both loops.
• Repeat this process until the end of the row.
• At the end of each row, ch 1 to keep the edge neat, then turn your work.

Continue Repeating Row 2:

• Keep working sc in blo for each row, turning at the end of each row.
• Row Counts for Sizes: Continue working rows until you reach the recommended row count for your desired hat size:
  • 72 rows for a hat size of 44 cm to 50 cm (17.32 in to 19.69 in).
  • 78 rows for a hat size of 50 cm to 54 cm (19.69 in to 21.26 in).
  • 84 rows for a hat size of 54 cm to 60 cm (21.26 in to 23.62 in).
  • 90 rows for a hat size of 60 cm to 66 cm (23.62 in to 24.98 in).

Tip: If you’re changing colors with Yarn A and Yarn B, switch colors at the beginning of a row, making sure to carry the unused color neatly along the edge or weave it in later.

Joining the Edges:

• When you reach the desired number of rows, fold the hat in half so that the foundation row lines up with your last row.
• Join the edges using ss (slip stitch):
  • Insert the hook through both loops of the first stitch from both edges, yoh, and pull through both layers as well as the loop on the hook. Continue this for each stitch along the seam.
  • This creates a neat join, turning your flat piece into a tube shape.

Top of the Hat:

• Thread a tapestry needle with a long piece of yarn (approximately 30 cm or 12 inches).
• Weave the yarn in and out of each stitch along the top edge of the hat, working around the entire circumference.
• Once woven through, pull the yarn tightly to gather the top edge, cinching it closed.
• Secure with a tight knot and use the tapestry needle to weave in the ends for a clean finish.

Finishing Touches:

• Optional: Add a pompom to the top of the hat if you like! Attach it securely by threading a piece of yarn through the center of the pompom and sewing it to the cinched top.
• Weave in any loose ends with the tapestry needle, ensuring all yarn tails are secured on the inside of the hat.

Additional Notes:

• The blo technique used in each sc stitch is essential to achieving the stretch and ribbed texture. Make sure to catch only the back loop with your hook for consistency.
• Changing Colors: To create color blocks or stripes, change from Yarn A to Yarn B at the start of a row by finishing the last sc of the previous row with the new color.

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