sc in next sc, * sc in next sc, rep from * around; join with sl st in beg sc. (62 sc)
Rnds 15–17: Ch 1, sc in same st as joining and in each st around; join with sl st in beg sc. (62 sc)
Rnd 18: Ch 1, 2 sc in same st as joining, 2 sc in next sc, * sc in next sc, rep from * around; join with sl st in beg sc. (64 sc)
Fasten off. Weave in ends.
For instructions on button placement, see the end of the project.
Comfy Cloche (9 years–adult)
Ch 4; join with sl st in 1st ch to form ring.
Rnd 1: Ch 1, work 9 sc in ring; join with sl st in beg sc. (9 sc)
Rnd 2: Ch 2, hdc in same st as joining, * 2 hdc in next sc, rep from * around; join with sl st in 2nd ch of beg ch-2. (18 hdc)
Rnd 3: Ch 3 (counts as dc now and throughout), dc in next hdc, * 2 dc in next hdc, dc in next hdc, rep from * around to end, then dc in ch st between the last dc just made and the beg ch-3; join with sl st in the 3rd ch of the beg ch-3. (27 dc)
Rnd 4: Ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, * 2 dc in next dc, dc in next 2 dc, rep from * around to end, then dc in ch st between the last dc just made and the beg ch-3; join with sl st in the 3rd ch of the beg ch-3. (36 dc)
Rnd 5: Ch 3, dc in next 3 dc, * 2 dc in next dc, dc in next 3 dc, rep from * around to end, then dc in ch st between the last dc just made and the beg ch-3; join with sl st in the 3rd ch of the beg ch-3. (45 dc)
Rnd 6: Ch 3, dc in next 4 dc, * 2 dc in next dc, dc in next 4 dc, rep from * around to end, then dc in ch st between the last dc just made and the beg ch-3; join with sl st in the 3rd ch of the beg ch-3. (54 dc)
Rnds 7–10: Ch 3, dc in next st and in each st around; join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (54 dc)
Rnd 11: Ch 2, hdc in same st as joining and in each st around; join with sl st in 2nd ch of beg ch-2. (55 hdc)
Rnd 12: Ch 1, sc in same st as joining and in each st around; join with sl st in beg sc. (55 sc)
Rnd 13: Ch 1, sc in same st as joining, sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, * sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep from * around; join with sl st in beg sc. (66 sc)
Rnd 14: Ch 1, sc in same st as joining, 2 sc in next sc, * sc in next sc, rep from * around; join with sl st in beg sc. (67 sc)
Rnds 15–18: Ch 1, sc in same st as joining and in each st around; join with sl st in beg sc. (67 sc)
Rnd 19: Ch 1, 2 sc in same st as joining, 2 sc in next sc, * sc in next sc, rep from * around; join with sl st in beg sc. (69 sc)
Fasten off. Weave in ends.
For instructions on button placement , see information below.
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Button Placement
Orient the joining seam toward the back and sew a button 1"–1 1 ⁄ 2 " (2.5cm–3.8cm) from the bottom of the brim on the side of your choice.
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Adjustable Ribbed Head Wrap
These head wraps are a definite must-have for those cold days. They are stylish and adjustable to provide the perfect fit. Not into head wraps? Whip one up anyway and wear it as a neck wrap! You can leave the pattern the way it is or continue the pattern to make it wider. Coordinate the colors of the neck wrap and the motif to match your warm coat. You will be the talk of the town!
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Materials
For Head Wrap Option #1: 2 strands of light sport weight yarn in the color of your choice for a 3 1 ⁄ 4 "-wide to 4 1 ⁄ 4 "-wide (8.3cm–10.8cm) head wrap
For Head Wrap Option #2: 1 strand of worsted weight yarn in the color of your choice for a 3 1 ⁄ 4 "-wide to 4 1 ⁄ 4 "-wide (8.3cm–10.8cm) head wrap.
0–3 mos. (100–130yd/91.4–118.9m)
3–6 mos. (110–140yd/100.6–128m)
6–12 mos. (120–150yd/109.7–137.2m)
1–3 yrs. (130–160yd/118.9–146.3m)
4–8 yrs. (140–170yd/128–155.4m)
9 yrs.–adult (150–180yd/138–165m)
Size I (5.5mm) crochet hook
Five 7 ⁄ 8 " (2.2cm) buttons (only four needed for 3 1 ⁄ 4 "-wide [8.3cm] wrap)
Tapestry needle
Scissors
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Finished Project Sizes
To fit approx. 0–3 months: 12"–13 1 ⁄ 2 " (30.5cm–34.3cm) circumference
To fit approx. 3–6 months: 14"–15" (35.6cm–38.1cm) circumference
To fit
Dean Wesley Smith, Kristine Kathryn Rusch
Martin A. Lee, Bruce Shlain