Simply Crochet - Issue 93 2020

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RIBBING




make in

a weekend!







DOUBLE
STRANDED

Tri, tri again








Wave goodbye to a cold head with
Lucy Croft’s tri-colour, triangular hat

PINK WAVES





Go surfer-chic in pink waves this winter. As a
A BIT chunky roving yarn, Namaste is not twisted,
TRICKY giving it an almost felted look. The airy stitch
CHUNKY 5.5MM pattern means the cosy hat remains light and
WEIGHT HOOK
breathable while still keeping your head warm.

NOTES
YOU WILL NEED Hat is worked from the brim upwards in joined
Q Scheepjes Namaste (50% virgin wool, rounds without turning.
50% acrylic 100g/85m)
1 ball of each: HAT
Yarn A Eagle (602) BRIM
Yarn B Lord of the Dance (632) Round 1 (RS) Using Yarn A, leave a long starting
Yarn C Crane (601) tail, 70ftr, ss to beg ftr to join. [70 sts]
Q A 5.5mm (US I/9) hook Rounds 2-3 (RS) Ch2 (does not count as st), FPhtr
For yarn stockists contact Scheepjes around first st, BPhtr around next st, (FPhtr around
www.scheepjes.com/en next st, BPhtr around next st) 34 times, ss to beg
FPhtr to join.
TENSION Fasten off, sew edges of foundation chain
3 triangles and 6 rows measure 10x8cm together using starting tail.
(4x3!in) over triangle stitch pattern, using a
5.5mm hook or size needed to obtain MAIN HAT
correct tension Round 4 (RS) Join Yarn B into first st, *ch5, dc in
second ch from hook, htr in next ch, tr in next ch,
MEASUREMENTS dtr in next ch, skip next 4 sts of Round 3, ss to next
Finished Hat to fit 56cm (22in) head st; repeat from * 13 times more, working last ss into
circumference first st of round. [14 triangles]
Fasten off and join Yarn C into ch-1 sp at top of first
ABBREVIATIONS
BPhtr Yrh, starting from back, insert hook
from back to front to back around post of
indicated st, complete as half treble st
FPhtr Yrh, starting at front, insert hook from
front to back to front around post of
indicated st, complete as half treble st
ftr (foundation treble) Ch4 (counts as first
ftr), *insert hook into last ch from hook, yrh
and pull up a loop, ch1, (ch-1 will sit at base
of ftr), (yrh and pull through 2 loops) twice;
rep from * inserting hook into ch-1 at base
of previous ftr made
For a full list, see page 92 of dc, htr, tr and dtr makes up the triangular stitch
Simply Crochet magazine pattern on this eyecatching winter head topper




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PINK WAVES





Fasten off.
Round 11 Join Yarn C in ch-1 sp at top of first
triangle, ch1, *working in sts of triangle below, dc in
dc, htr in htr, tr in tr, skip 3 ch, ss to ch-1 sp at top of
next triangle; repeat from * 13 times more, working
last ss into beg ch-1 sp.
Fasten off.
Round 12 Join Yarn A in first st, ch1, dc in same st
and next st, dc2tog, *dc in next 2 sts, dc2tog; rep
from * 12 times more, ss to beg dc to join. [42 sts]
Fasten off.
Round 13 Join Yarn B in first st, *ch3, dc in second
ch from hook, htr in next ch, skip next 2 sts, ss to
next st; repeat from * 13 times more, working last ss
into first st of last round. [14 triangles]
Fasten off and join Yarn C into ch-1 sp at top of first
triangle.
Round 14 Ch1, *working in sts of triangle below, dc
in dc, htr in htr, skip 2 ch, ss to ch-1 sp at top of next
The yarn is threaded through the stitches on triangle; repeat from * 13 times more, working last
the final round, then pulled tight to close ss into beg ch-1 sp.
Fasten off.
Round 15 Join Yarn A in first st, ch1, dc in same st,
triangle. dc2tog, *dc in next st, dc2tog; repeat from * 12
Round 5 Ch1, *working in sts of triangle below, dc times more, ss to beg dc to join. [28 sts]
in dc, htr in htr, tr in tr, dtr in dtr, skip 4 ch, ss to ch-1 Fasten off and join Yarn B into first st.
sp at top of next triangle; repeat from * 13 times Round 16 *Ch3, dc in second ch from hook, htr in
more, working last ss into first ch-1 sp. next ch, skip next st, ss to next st; repeat from * 13
Fasten off. times more, working last ss into first st of last round.
Round 6 Join Yarn A in first st, ch1 (doesn’t count as [14 triangles]
st throughout), dc in each st around, ss to beg dc to Fasten off and join Yarn C into ch-1 sp at top of first
join. [70 sts] triangle.
Fasten off. Round 17 Ch1, *working in sts of triangle below,
Rounds 7-8 As Rounds 4-5. skip next dc, htr in htr, ss to ch-1 sp at top of next
Round 9 Join Yarn A in first st, ch1, dc in same st triangle; repeat from * 13 times more, working last
and each of next 2 sts, dc2tog, *dc in each of next 3 ss into beg ch-1 sp.
sts, dc2tog; repeat from * 12 times more, ss to be dc Fasten off.
to join. [56 sts] Round 18 Join Yarn A in first st, ch1, 14 dc2tog, ss to
Fasten off. beg dc2tog to join. [14 sts]
Round 10 Join Yarn B in first st, *ch4, dc in second Fasten off leaving a long tail. Thread tail through
ch from hook, htr in next ch, tr in next ch, skip next all stitches of last round and pull tight to close.
3 sts, ss to next st; repeat from * 13 times more, Weave in all ends.
working last ss into first st of round. [14 triangles]




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Hip hat







Susan Walsh’s trendy basic is

a quick-hook head heater

BASIC BEANIE





A simple design is elevated into something
EASY special with clever use of double strands
PEASY worked as one. In multi-strand crochet it can
4PLY 5MM be easy to get your yarn tangled as you work,
WEIGHT 5.5MM
so consider using yarn bowls to keep your
hookwork flowing smoothly.

YOU WILL NEED NOTES
Q Scheepjes Metropolis Hat is crocheted using double strands of yarn
(75% merino wool, 25% nylon, 50g/200m) worked together as one. You will need to wind off
1 ball of each: 2 balls of Yarn C before you begin.
Yarn A Munich (079) Work in turned rounds throughout.
Yarn B Miami (069) Pattern is written in the Small size with the
Yarn C Liverpool (065) instructions for the Large size written in coloured
Q A 5.5mm (US I/9) hook brackets.
Q A 5mm (US H/8) hook
For yarn stockists contact Scheepjes HAT
www.scheepjes.com/en Using a 5.5mm hook and Yarn A and Yarn B held
together, ch72 (78), ss to beg ch to form a loop.
TENSION Change to 5mm hook.
14 sts and 18 rounds measure 10x10cm Round 1 (RS) Ch1 (does not count as a st
(4x4in) over double crochet using a 5mm throughout), dc in bl of each ch around, ss to beg
hook, or size needed to obtain correct dc to join, turn. [72 (78) sts]
tension Round 2 (WS) Ch1, dc in each st around, ss to beg
dc, turn.
ABBREVIATIONS Rounds 3-7 As Round 2.
For a full list, see page 92 of Change to two strands of Yarn C held together.
Simply Crochet magazine Rounds 8-10 As Round 2.
Change to one strand of Yarn A and Yarn C held


SIZE Small Large

TO FIT HEAD cm 53-55 58-65
CIRCUMFERENCE in 21-21! 23-23"

HAT cm 52 58
CIRCUMFERENCE in 20! 23

cm 19 19
HAT DEPTH
in 7! 7! Two yarn colours
worked as one gives a
To make this pattern easier to follow, we’ve
colour-coded the sizing instructions – simply magical mottled effect
follow the relevant column.




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BASIC BEANIE







The hat is worked from the
brim up – simply add in
rounds at the beginning
for a slouchier hat











































together. Round 21 Ch1 (dc in next 3 sts, dc2tog) 7 (8) times,
Rounds 11-13 As Round 2. dc in rem 3 (2) sts, ss to beg dc, turn. [31 (34) sts]
Round 14 Ch2 (does not count as st throughout), tr Round 22 Ch2 (tr in next st, tr2tog) 10 (11) times, tr
in each st around, ss to beg tr, turn. in rem 1 st, ss to beg tr, turn. [21 (23) sts]
Round 15 Ch1, (dc in next 10 (11) sts, dc2tog) 6 Round 23 Ch2, tr2tog 10 (11) times, tr in rem st, ss
times, ss to beg dc, turn. [66 (72) sts] to beg st, turn. [11 (12) sts]
Round 16 As Round 14. Round 24 Ch2, tr2tog 5 (6) times around, tr in rem 1
Round 17 Ch1, (dc in next 9 (10) sts, dc2tog) 6 (0) sts, ss to beg tr2tog.
times, ss to beg dc, turn. [60 (66) sts] Fasten off.
Round 18 Ch2, (tr in next 5 sts, tr2tog) 8 (9) times, tr Use the tail to close the sts of the final round and
in rem 4 (3) sts, ss to beg tr, turn. [52 (57) sts] weave in all end.
Round 19 Ch1, (dc in next 8 sts, dc2tog) 5 times, dc
in rem 2 (7) sts, ss to beg dc, turn. [47 (52) sts] TO FINISH
Round 20 Ch2, (tr in next 3 sts, tr2tog) 9 (10) times, Initially the Hat may be very stiff and firm. Place in a
tr in rem 2 sts, ss to beg tr, turn. [38 (42) sts] ‘delicates’ laundry bag and machine wash at 30º.




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Spiralling away








Lucy Croft’s winter warmer makes a design

feature of the continuous crochet method

SPIRAL SLOUCHY





Amigurumi fans will recognise the familiar
EASY spirals of this continuous crochet method.
PEASY Those unfamiliar with the technique should
CHUNKY 5MM note that for this pattern, stitch markers really
WEIGHT HOOK
are a must for keeping track of your rounds.

NOTES
YOU WILL NEED Hat is worked from the top of Crown down to
Q Novita Isoveli (75% wool, 25% polyamide, Brim. Pattern is worked in a spiral without closing
100g/130m) off each round with a ss. To keep track of rounds,
1 ball of each: mark the first st of the round, moving the marker
Yarn A Twinflower (508) up as you work.
Yarn B Graphite (044) Both colours are used in each round. When
Q A 5mm (US H/8) hook removing hook from working loop to work with
Q Stitch markers the other colour, pull up the loop or secure it with
For yarn stockists contact a marker to stop from unraveling and make it
Novita www.novitaknits.com easier to pick up again. To pick up, insert hook
back into same loop as before and continue
TENSION crocheting.
13 sts and 10 rows measure 10x10cm (4x4in)
over half treble using a 5mm hook or size HAT
needed to obtain correct tension CROWN
Using Yarn A, make a magic loop.
MEASUREMENTS Round 1 (RS) Ch1, (dc, 2htr) into magic loop,
Finished Hat to fit 56cm (22in) head remove hook from working loop, join Yarn B in
circumference magic loop, (dc, 2htr) into magic loop, remove hook
from working loop, tighten magic loop.
ABBREVIATIONS [6 sts]

BPhtr Yrh, starting from the back, insert Round 2 Pick up Yarn A, 2htr into next 3 sts,
hook from back to front to back around remove hook from loop, pick up Yarn B, 2htr into
post of indicated st, complete as htr next 3 sts, remove hook from loop. [12 sts]
FPhtr Yrh, starting at the front, insert hook Round 3 Pick up Yarn A, (2htr in next st, htr in next
from front to back to front around post of st) 3 times, remove hook from loop, pick up Yarn B,
indicated st, complete as htr (2htr in next st, htr in next st) 3 times, remove hook
BPdc Starting from the back, insert hook from loop. [18 sts]
from back to front to back around post of Round 4 Pick up Yarn A, (2htr in next st, htr in next
indicated st, complete as dc 2 sts) 3 times, remove hook from loop, pick up Yarn
FPdc Starting at the front, insert hook from B, (2htr in next st, htr in next 2 sts) 3 times, remove
front to back to front around post of hook from loop. [24 sts]
indicated st, complete as dc Round 5 Pick up Yarn A, (2htr in next st, htr in next
For a full list, see page 92 of 3 sts) 3 times, remove hook from loop, pick up Yarn
Simply Crochet magazine B, (2htr in next st, htr in next 3 sts) 3 times, remove
hook from loop. [30 sts]




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SPIRAL SLOUCHY









































Leave the winter bobble off this hat to really
showcase the clever spiralling effect at its best



Round 6 Pick up Yarn A, *(2htr in next st, htr in next 33 sts, remove hook from loop. [66 sts]
4 sts) 3 times, remove hook from loop**, pick up Round 20 Pick up Yarn A, htr in next 30 sts, dc in
Yarn B; rep from * to **. [36 sts] next 2 sts, ss in next st. [33 sts]
Round 7 Pick up Yarn A, *(2htr in next st, htr in next Fasten off Yarn A, do not fasten off Yarn B, leave
5 sts) 3 times, remove hook from loop**, pick up remaining sts unworked.
Yarn B; rep from * to **. [42 sts]
Round 8 Pick up Yarn A, *(2htr in next st, htr in next BRIM
6 sts) 3 times, remove hook from loop**, pick up Round 21 Pick up Yarn B, mark this as first st of
Yarn B; rep from * to **.[48 sts] round, htr in each st around. [66 sts]
Round 9 Pick up Yarn A, *(2htr in next st, htr in next Rounds 22-23 (FPhtr around next st, BPhtr around
7 sts) 3 times, remove hook from loop**, pick up next st) 33 times.
Yarn B; rep from * to **. [54 sts] Round 24 (FPhtr around next st, BPhtr around next
Round 10 Pick up Yarn A, *(2htr in next st, htr in st) 32 times, FPdc around next st, BPdc around last
next 8 sts) 3 times, remove hook from loop**, pick st, ss to first st to join.
up Yarn B; rep from * to **. [60 sts] Fasten off and weave in all ends.
Round 11 Pick up Yarn A, *(2htr in next st, htr in
next 9 sts) 3 times, remove hook from loop**, pick
up Yarn B; rep from * to **.[66 sts]
Rounds 12-19 Pick up Yarn A, htr in next 33 sts,
remove hook from loop, pick up Yarn B, htr in next




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Cap it off








Stand out fro ro d th two
tone bobble hat, designed by Sara Huntington

TWEED HAT





Aran-weight yarn held double stranded equals
A BIT a quick-hook hat that’s heavy enough for the
TRICKY bitterest winter weather. The blue tones we’ve
ARAN 4.5MM used here are a great match for denim clothes.
WEIGHT 6.5MM
NOTES
The Hat is worked in rows from the bottom up as a
YOU WILL NEED flat piece and seamed together at the end. The
Q Novita 7 Veljesta Pohjola (75% wool, 25% ribbing is worked first in short rows with the main
polyamide, 100g/200m) stitch pattern worked into the long edge.
1 ball of each: For the main stitch pattern you will use two
Ruka (881) strands of yarn held together as one. To prepare,
Saana (800) wind off half of Ruka and Saana so you have 2
Novita Natura (100% wool, 50g/100m) balls of each.
1 ball of Lake (015) Change colours on the final yrh of st before colour
Q A 4mm (US G/6) hook change is indicated, carry unused yarn up the side
Q A 6.5mm (US K/10!) hook of the work ready to pick up again as directed.
Q Stitch marker Chain spaces are not included in stitch counts
Q Pompom maker, large unless otherwise stated.
For yarn stockists contact
Novita www.novitaknits.com HAT
RIBBING
TENSION Using a 4mm hook and Lake, ch9.
14 sts and 17 rows to measure 10x10cm Row 1 (RS) Ss in bl of second ch from hook and
(4x4in) over stitch pattern each ch across, turn. [8 ss]
Row 2 Ch1 (does not count as a st throughout), ss in
MEASUREMENTS bl of each ss across, turn.
Hat circumference measures 48cm (18"in) Repeat Row 2 until ribbing measures 48cm.
Fasten off.
ABBREVIATIONS
For a full list, see page 92 of Simply Crochet MAIN HAT
Rotate Ribbing to work into the row ends.
With RS facing and using a 6.5mm hook, join
double strand of Ruka into right-hand side of long
edge.
Row 1 (RS) Ch1, 62dc evenly along, turn. [62 sts]
Row 2 (WS) Ch3 (counts as tr throughout), *skip
next 2 dc, tr in next st, ch1, tr in first of 2 sts just
skipped; rep from * to last st, tr in last dc, turn. [42
sts]
Row 3 Ch1, dc in each st and ch-1 sp to end, turn.
[62 sts]
Change to 2 strands of Saana.




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TWEED HAT













































Wash your pompom
after making to get
this super-fuzzy look






Row 4 Ch3, *skip next 2 dc (pm in first skipped st), Row 3 Ch1, dc in first st, (dc in next st, dc2tog) 16
tr in next st, ch1, FPtr around post of tr below times, dc in final st, turn. [34 sts]
marked st (remove marker); rep from * to last dc, tr Row 4 Ch1, dc in first st, (dc in next st, dc2tog) 11
in last dc, turn. [42 sts] times, turn. [23 sts]
Row 5 Ch1, dc in first st, (dc2tog) 11 times. [12 sts]
Repeat Rows 3-4 until piece measures 15cm from Fasten off leaving a long tail.
bottom of Ribbing, alternating between Ruka and
Saana every 2 rows. TO FINISH
Using the tail seam, the two short sides of the work
CROWN SHAPING together from the top, changing to Natura to seam
Continue using a 6.5mm hook and double strand of the ribbed section. Hide the carried yarns on the
Saana. WS so they are not visible from the RS of the Hat.
Row 1 Ch1, dc in each st and ch-sp across, turn. [62 Using Natura, make a pompom and attach to the
sts] top of the Hat
Row 2 Ch1, dc in first st, (dc in next 3 sts, dc2tog) 12 Weave in all ends.!
times, dc in final st, turn. [50 sts]




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Keen as mustard







The classic ribbed bobble hat gets a beaming
yellow upgrade. By Ilaria Caliri

CLASSIC BOBBLE





A classic design the whole family will adore,
EASY pick up extra yarn to make one in every colour!
PEASY
4PLY/ 4MM NOTES
ARAN HOOK
Hat is worked from the brim up to the crown in
rounds. Hold Yarns A and B together as one strand
throughout. Pompom is made using Yarn B only
YOU WILL NEED and attached to top of Hat.
Q DROPS BabyAlpaca Silk (70% alpaca,
30% silk, 50g/167m), HAT
2 balls of Yarn A Off White (0100) SIDES
Q DROPS Brushed Alpaca Silk (77% alpaca, Holding Yarns A and B together, ch80, ss to first ch
23% silk, 25g/140m) to join, being careful not to twist.
2 balls of Yarn B Curry (19) Round 1 (RS) Ch3 (does not count as st), tr in each
Q A 4mm (US G/6) hook ch around, ss to first st to join. [80 sts]
Q Stitch markers Round 2 (RS) Ch2 (does not count as a st
Q Pompom maker, large throughout), *BPtr in next st, FPtr in next st; repeat
Q Strong thread from * around, ss to first st.
For yarn stockists contact Repeat Round 2 another 20 times.
Wool Warehouse 01926 882818
www.woolwarehouse.co.uk CROWN
Round 1 Ch2, *(BPtr in next st, FPtr in next st) 3
TENSION times, BPtr in next st, FPtr2tog; repeat from *
16 sts and 14 rounds measure 10x10cm around, ss to first st. [64 sts]
(4x4in) over stitch pattern holding Yarns A Round 2 Ch2, *BPtr in next st, FPtr in next st; repeat
and B as one strand, and using a 4mm hook from * around, ss to first st.
or size required to obtain correct tension Round 3 Ch2, *(BPtr in next st, FPtr in next st) twice,
BPtr in next st, FPtr2tog; repeat from * around, ss to
MEASUREMENTS first st. [48 sts]
Hat measures 48cm (19in) in circumference Round 4 As Round 2.
to fit 55-58cm (21!x22!in) head Round 5 Ch2, *BPtr in next st, FPtr in next st, BPtr in
circumference next st, FPtr2tog; repeat from * around, ss to first st.
[32 sts]
ABBREVIATIONS Round 6 As Round 2.
FPtr2tog Yrh, insert hook as if to make FPtr Round 7 Ch2, *BPtr in next st, FPtr2tog; repeat
around next st, yrh, pull up loop, yrh, draw from * around, ss to first st. [16 sts]
through 2 loops on hook, skip BPtr, yrh, Round 8 As Round 2.
insert hook as if to make FPtr around next Fasten off land weave tail through final 16 sts, pull
st, yrh, pull up loop, yrh, draw through 2 tight to close.
loops on hook, yrh, draw through all 3 loops
on hook TO FINISH
For a full list, see page 92 of Using Yarn B make a pompom and attach it to top
SImply Crochet magazine of Hat.




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