Adorable Crocheted Baby Hat

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More Advanced, Crocheted Edge Patterns

I got these instructions from the cotton shop in Provo. As far as I know they are not copyrighted.

Kugs and Kisses:
Row 1: ss in the first hole, ch 3. sc iin the hole to the right of the one you ss in. Skip over the hole you ss in and also skip the next hole. (you should be moving left). *ch3, sc in the skipped hole to the right. Moving left skip the sc and the next hole, sc in the next hole* repeat * to * around. Finish off.

Triangles and Arches:
Row 1: 1 sc in each hole, ss to join.
Row 2: ch 5, (this is 1 dc and 2ch), dc in the same stitch. Skip 2 stitches and *dc in the third stitch, ch 2, dc in the same stitch* Repeat * to * around. ss, to join. (This makes a row of triangles, every other one inverted.)
Row 3: *3 dc in the upper flat part of the 1st inverted triangle, then 1 sc in the point of the second upright triangle,* Repeat from * to *, ss to join. Finish off.

Lace and Waves:
Row 1: 1sc in each hole, ss to join.
Row 2: ch 5 (this is 1 dc and 2 ch), dc in the sam estitch. Skip 2 stitches and *dc in the third stitch, ch 2 dc in the same stitch*. Repeat * to * around, ss to join. (This makes a row of triangels every other one inverted)
Row 3: (You will ONLY be working in the upper flat part of the triangles)
*First upper triangle-sc
Second upper triangle- 3 dc
Third upper triangle- 4 tr
Fourth upper triangle- 3 dc*
Repeat * to * around, ss to join. Finish off.

Medium Difficulty, Crocheted Edge Patterns

I got these instructions from the cotton shop in Provo. As far as I know they are not copyrighted.

Fence Post:
Row 1: 2 sc in each hole, ss to join.
Row 2: ch 3 *sc in every other hole*, Repeat around. ss to join.
Row 3: ch 3 (this counts as the 1st dc), dc in the same stitch, ch 2 then 2 dc in the same stitch. In every other loop of the 2nd row, *2 dc, ch2, 2 dc*, ss to join. Finish off.

Two Tone Loops:
Row 1: 1 sc in each hole, ss to join.
Row 2: *ch 8, sc in the 4th hole*. Repeat * to * around, (you may need to adjust at the end). Finish off.
Row 3: With another thread color: sc in the middle stitch of the 3 stitches between loops from the second row. *ch8, sc in the middle stitch, alternating front and back over the loops of the second row*, This makes a twisted loop and also helps to hold up the loops evenly. Repeat * to * around. Finish off.

Heavy Ruffle:
Row 1: 2 sc in each hole. ss to join.
Row 2: Chain 3, (this counts as the 1st dc). dc in the same stitch. *2 dc in each space* repeat around. (Expect a LOT of rippling), ss to join.
Row 3: ch 2, 1 sc in each space, ss to join. Finish off.

For variety, it looks good if row 1 & 3 are the same color and row 2 is a different color.

Easy Crocheted Edge Patterns

I have learned from experience that beginners should use a few specific tools that make the process easier.

100% Cotton Thread (Bedspread Weight) size 10 or 12 would be ideal.
Crochet hook size 5

After you are use to crocheting well with this thread and hook then you can try your luck with nylon thread and a smaller size hook (7)

I got these instructions from the cotton shop in Provo. As far as I know they are not copyrighted.

Abbreviations:
ch=chain, sc=single crochet, dc=double crochet, tr=triple crochet, ss=slip stitch
(I have listed the easier to learn patterns 1st)

Simple Edge:
Row 1: 1 sc in each hole, ss to join.
Row 2: ch 2, 1 sc in each stitch, ss to join. finish off


Basic Shell:
Row 1: 1 sc in each hole, ss to join.
Row 2: ch 2, 1 sc in each stitch, ss to join.
Row 3: ch 2, 1 sc in first stitch, skip 2 stitches, *(6 dc in the next stitch) skip 2 stitches, 1 sc in the next stitch, skip 2 stitches*, repeat * to * around, ss to join, Finish off.

Basic Picot:
Row 1: 2 sc in the first and second holes, *in the third hole sc, then chain 3, ss in the top of the same se (#3) you are working on (this makes a picot), then sc in the same hole (#3), sc in the next 2 holes*, repeat from * to * around, ss to join, Finish off.

Basic Ruffle:
Row 1: 1 sc in each hole, ss to join.
Row 2: ch 3 (counts as the 1st dc), dc in the same stitch. 2 dc in each stitch around, ss to join.
Row 3: ch 2, then 1 sc in each stitch around, ss to join, Finish off.

Amandas Pride:
Row 1: 1 sc in each hole around, ss to join.
Row 2: *ch 6, skip 4 stitches and sc in the 5th hole.* Repeat * to * around. Finish Off.

Basic Pattern Alteration

Here are 10 MUST follow rules when you are altering flat patterns.

1. Pattern must be completely flat when complete
2. Grain lines must be straight
3. Don’t alter along CF and CB
4. Matching edges must still match when finished
5. Generally you divide circumference by 4
6. Only add to the area in question.
7. Maintain the style
8. Keep CF and CB straight
9. Redraw seam lines you interrupt
10. Lengthen 1^st then Widen!