BABYS PUMPKIN BEANIE

BABY'S PUMPKIN BEANIE

SIZE:  Approximately 13-15 inches, depth about 6.5 inches

Kid's is HERE.

MATERIALS:

Worsted weight yarn, approximately 1.5 ounces orange

Worsted weight yarn small amount brown or green

I (5.5 mm) crochet hook (if you crochet loosely use a H hook)

G (4.5 mm) crochet hook for stem and tendril

Tapestry needle

NOTES:

1.  Read instructions all the way through before beginning.

2.  Should fit most babies.

3.  When joining with a slip stitch, pull the slip stitch tight.

4.  Do not count the ch 2 at beginning of rounds as a dc.

5.  On the very last round don’t join with a slip stitch but use your tapestry needle for the invisible fasten off.

http://www.stitch-story.com/2010/12/invisible-fasten-off-one-of-my-favorite.html

6.  Cap in photo was crocheted with Red Heart Super Saver:  Beanie = Carrot, Stem = Tea Leaf .

ABBREVIATIONS:

Ch = chain

Dc = double crochet

Ea = each

St -= stitch

Sts = stitches

Sc = single crochet

Sc2tog = single crochet two together

Hdc = half double crochet

Fphdc = front post half double crochet

INSTRUCTIONS:

ROUND 1: Ch 3, working over tail, 12 dc in first ch.  Join with a slipstitch in first st.  (12 sts)

ROUND 2:  Ch 2, dc and sc in same st as join, 2 dc in next st.  *Dc and sc in next st, 2 dc in next st.  Repeat from * around.  Join with a slipstitch in first st. (24 sts)

ROUND 3:  Ch 2, 2 dc in same st as join, sc in next st.  *2 Dc in next st, dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, sc in next st.  Repeat from * around.  Join with a slipstitch in first st.  (36 sts)

ROUND 4:  Ch 2, 2 dc in same st as join, dc in next st, sc in next st.  *2 Dc in next st, dc in 2 st, 2 dc in next st, dc in next st, sc in next st..    Repeat from * 4 times.  2 Dc in next st, dc in next 2 st   Join with a slipstitch in first dc. (48 sts)

ROUND 5:  Ch 2, 2 dc in same st as join, dc in 2 st.  *Sc in next st, 2 dc in next st,   dc in next 3 st, 2 dc in next st, dc in 2 st.    Repeat from * 4 times.  Sc in next st, 2 dc in next st, dc in 3 st.   Join with a slipstitch in first st. (60 sts)

ROUND 6:  Ch 2, 2 dc in same st as join, dc in 3 st.  *Sc in next st, 2 dc in next st, dc in 4 st, 2 dc in next st, dc in 3 st.  Repeat from * 4 times.  Sc in next st, 2 dc in next st, dc in 4 st. Join with a slipstitch in first st. (72 sts)

ROUND 7:  Ch 2, 2 dc in same st as join, dc in 4 st.  *Sc in next st, 2 dc in next st, dc in 5 st, 2 dc in next st, dc in next 4 st..    Repeat from * 4 times.  Sc in next st, 2 dc in next st, dc in 5 st. Join with a slipstitch in first st. (84 sts)

ROUND 8-10:  Ch 2, dc in same st as join and next 5 st.   *Sc in next st, dc in 13 st.   Repeat from * 4 times.   Sc in next st, dc in next 7 st   Join with a slipstitch in first st. (84 sts)

ROUND 11:  Ch 1, *sc2tog.  Repeat from * around.  Join with a slipstitch in first st.  (42 sts)

ROUNDS 12-14:  Ch 1, *sc in ea st.  Repeat from * around.  Join with a slipstitch in first st.  (42 sts)

Fasten off.  Weave in end.

STEM:

Using G (4.5 mm) hook.

Ch 2, 8 hdc in 2nd ch from hook.  Do not join.

Working in continuous rounds, *sc in next st, fphdc in next st.  Repeat from * until stem is about 1.5 inches.  You should have 4 raised ridges, 

Fill stem with a small amount of Polyfil or other stuffing material.

TENDRIL:

Slipstitch in next st (remember to pull it tight).   Ch 15, 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook and each remaining ch.  Slipstitch in same st where first slipstitch was made.

Fasten off leaving about an 8 inch tail to sew to center top of cap.  Sew stem and tendril to top of hat centering over beginning hdc (I went twice around).  Pull tail to inside and tie in an overhand knot with the beginning tail.