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Crochet Tutorial: Houndstooth Stocking Hat

December 21, 2017 By in Crochet Pattern, Crochet Projects, hats, Video Tutorial Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , Leave a comment
Crochet Tutorial: Houndstooth Stocking Hat

Who doesn’t love the drama of a great hat? It is the finishing touch to an outfit. The proverbial “cherry on top.” Each hat we wear makes a statement. Why not make that statement with a fun Houndstooth Stocking Hat this year? Picture everyone in their holiday pajamas and each head capped with one of these great pieces! I see next year’s Christmas card just waiting to be made with that scene in mind! A comfy cap that is sure to please everyone. Warm, fun, whimsical, and perfect for the whole family! This hat is a “Done in a Day” easy project. Add a yarn or faux fur pom to complete this look!!

 

Watch this video tutorial to learn how to make this hat:

 

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Pattern:

Designed by Nadia Fuad
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Please do not copy, sell, and/or post this pattern and claim it as your own.

NOTES

-Watch the FULL introduction of the video tutorial for frequently asked questions and watch the full video for tips on how to make these smaller or bigger.
-You will need less than 200 yards of yarn for this hat and will fit an ADULT.
-This hat measures 22 inches around the head and 20 inches long.
–View this blog (about halfway down the page) for other sizes so you can make other sizes of this design!
-Since you will be using 2 colors of yarn, trail up your yarn throughout the pattern instead of cutting it every row. It will eliminate the step of sewing in a bunch of ends. (See video tutorial on how to do this)

Materials you will need:
–Red Heart Yarns Super Saver in Black and White
–Size 5.00mm Crochet Hook
–Faux Fur Pom Poms
–Yarn Needle
–Scissors
–Measuring Tape

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Special stitches:
Ch(s): chain(s)
YO: Yarn Over
St(s): Stitch(es)
Sl st: slip stitch
SK: Skip
SC: Single Crochet
DC: Double Crochet
FPDC: Front Post Double Crochet
BPDC: Back Post Double Crochet

 

Pattern:

If you have any confusion or difficulty with reading this pattern, please watch the video tutorial to have visual instructions.

Pattern:
With Black, Ch 4, Sl st to first ch to form a ring

Rnd 1: Ch 1, [SC, DC] 4 times in ring, sl st to first SC, change color to white. (8)

Rnd 2: Ch 1, DC in 1st st, *SC in next st, DC in next st, repeat from * around, sl st to first DC, Change color to black. (8)

Rnd 3: Ch 1, [SC, DC, SC] in first st, *DC in next st, SC in next st, repeat from * around, sl st to first SC, change color to white. (10)

Rnd 4: Ch 1, DC first st, *SC in next st, DC in next st, Repeat from * around ending with SC in last st, sl st to first DC, change color to black. (10)

Rnds 5-26: Repeat Rounds 3 and 4 until you have 32 sts (end with a repeat of row 4) Change color to black after row 26

Rnd 27: Ch 1, [SC, DC, SC] in first st, *DC in next st, SC in next st, DC in next st, SC in next st, DC in next st, [SC, DC, SC] in next st, repeat from * around, ending with SC in 2nd to last st, DC in last st, sl st to first SC, change color to white (42)

Rnd 28: With White, Repeat Rnd 4

If you are making an infant sized hat, go onto instructions for round 33

Rnd 29: Ch 1, [SC, DC, SC] in first st, *[DC in next st, SC in next st] 3 times, DC in next st, [SC, DC, SC] in next st, repeat from * around, ending with DC in 3rd to last st, SC in 2nd to last st, DC in last st, Sl st to first SC, change color to white. (52)

Rnd 30: with White, Repeat Rnd 4

If you are making a toddler/small child size hat, go onto instructions for round 33

Rnd 31: Ch 1, [SC, DC, SC] in first st, *[DC in next st, SC in next st] 5 times, DC in next st, [SC, DC, SC] in next st, repeat from * around, ending with DC in last st, Sl st to first SC, change color to white. (62)

Rnd 32: With White, Repeat Round 4

Rnd 33: Ch 1, SC in first st, DC in next, *SC in next st, DC in next st, repeat from * around, sl st to first SC, change color to white.

Rnd 34: Ch 1, DC in first st, SC in next st, *DC in next st, SC in next st, Repeat from * around, sl st to first DC, change color to black.

Rnds 35-46: Repeat Rounds 33 and 34, end with a repeat of Rnd 34
You can continue to make this as long as you want, when you are satisfied with length, go onto the brim

Brim:
Rnd 47: With black, Ch up 1, DC in each st around, sl st to first DC.

Rnd 48: Ch 1, FPDC on first st, *BPDC on next st, FPDC on next st, repeat from * around, sl st to first FPDC.

Rnds 49-51: Repeat Rnd 48.
Fasten off

Assembly:
Sew in all loose ends, and attach large pom to add on the end! (Get the pom I used here!)

Enjoy!!

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The yarn provided for this pattern is courtesy of Red Heart Yarns

Crochet Tutorial: Houndstooth Stitch Shawl

September 19, 2015 By in Crafts, Crochet Pattern, Video Tutorial Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , 18 Comments
Crochet Tutorial: Houndstooth Stitch Shawl

Houndstooth originated in Scotland in the 1800s. It originally was a woven fabric and over time became popular in fashion. It has undergone many revivals, but it has stayed true to its original classic pattern. Houndstooth is named because it resembles a canine tooth with its sharp edge. Sometimes it is called Dogstooth, and the miniature design is known as Puppytooth. Many designers use this pattern in high end fashion to this day. If you would like to learn more about the Houndstooth history, click here.

It’s Fall Fashion Week in New York which inspired me to create this Houndstooth Shawl–perfect for autumn weather and cool nights. When I originally set out to make this pattern, I expected this to be an incredible challenge, having never done the Houndstooth stitch before. But, after studying a few patterns online, I was able to quickly and very easily pick it up!

In no time, I was able to work up this great shawl!!

 

Houndstooth Stitch Shawl

Follow this video tutorial on how to make this shawl.

This is a very easy to follow video tutorial showing how to recreate the original Houndstooth in crochet form. Below, you will see the original Houndstooth pattern in woven fabric.

Houndstooth Stitch Shawl

Here is a close-up of my crochet version of the same stitch. It looks so close and awesome!!

Houndstooth Stitch Shawl

Once you have mastered this stitch following my tutorial, you may make some minor modifications to my shawl pattern to turn this project into so many great items. I talk a little bit in the video on how to make an infinity scarf, a traditional neck wrap scarf, a baby blanket, or even an afghan. The ideas are endless! All you need to do is adjust your chain amount when you start this project. You just need an odd number of chains.

Houndstooth Stitch Shawl

Traditional Houndstooth is the contrasting pattern of black and white, but in the crochet world, anything goes! This project can be changed up in so many colorful ways than the traditional monochromatic design. Imagine, hot pink and white, purple and black, go wild with color!!

Pattern:

Materials:

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-2 skeins of each color (4 skeins in total) Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in White
–Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in Black
–Size I-5.50mm Crochet hook
–Yarn needle
-Scissors

You can buy any of the items in this kit. Buy all or buy one item. Check it out to see the supplies you can get online to make this project!

Notes:
When changing colors do not cut your yarn.  On your last dc, work the dc as normal but when you have the 2 loops left on your hook you will change your color and then YO and draw through both loops on the hook.  You will then just take the unused color and crochet it along in the row.  You will be changing color at the end of each row. (See video for visual instructions)

Ch 45 (Or any ODD number to make your own as wide as you want)

Row 1: *sc in the second ch from the hook, dc in the next, repeat from * across. Ending with a dc (change color and see special instructions for changing color) ch 1, turn. (44 sts)

Row 2: *sc in next dc, dc in next sc; repeat from * across  (change color–See video for visual instruction) ch 1, turn (44 sts)

Repeat Row 2 for however long you want your piece to be. I made mine 113 rows.

Finish with a black row, and continue to sc around the entire piece. Fasten off, weave in all ends. Add a pin for embellishment. Enjoy!

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Video and Editing: Fuad Azmat (My Daddy)

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Like this shawl? Try the Summer Shawl here!