A few weeks ago I got my hands on some gorgeous Caron Baby Cakes at Michaels. My Michaels store was cleaned out. They only had a few colorways of the Baby Cakes and one colorway of the Caron Cotton Cakes. I scooped some up and came home but didn’t know what to make. I thought that the Baby Cakes would make an adorable hat so I went to work and came up with this adorable Dusty Rose Sack Hat. It is made using a little less than half of a cake. This pattern is available in 5 different sizes. I hope you enjoy the pattern! Happy Crocheting!
UPDATE: I have updated the pattern to include the instructions for a preemie sized hat as well as sizes 1-3 Years and 3-5 Years!
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Dusty Rose Sack Hat
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Materials:
- Approximately 100-122 yds of Category 4 Medium Weight Yarn; I used Caron Baby Cakes* in the Dreamy Rose colorway.
- Note: This hat was originally created in size 3-6 Months. The color changes in the Caron Baby Cakes happened to work out perfectly for this size. If you want perfect color changes, I will include the color changes in the pattern below so that you can use three different colors if desired.
- Size I 5.5mm Crochet Hook*
- Yarn Needle* for weaving ends
- Scissors*
- Large Pom Pom Maker* (optional)
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Skill Level:
Easy
Abbreviations:
BL – back loop
ch – chain
dc – double crochet
sc – single crochet
sk – skip
sl st – slip stitch
sp(s) – space(s)
st(s) – stitch(es)
() – indicates stitch counts
* – indicates instructions to be repeated
Gauge:
14.4 stitches & 12 rows = 4″ (in pattern stitch)
Finished Sizes:
Preemie – Fits 11″ head size
Newborn – Fits 12″ head size
0-3 months – Fits 13″ head size
3-6 months– Fits 14″ head size
6-12 months – Fits 15″ head size
12-24 months – Fits 15.5″ head size
1-3 years – Fits 16″ head size
3-5 years – Fits 18″ head size
Notes:
- This pattern is written in US terms.
- Sizing will vary depending on how tightly or loosely you crochet. If you would like to keep the sizing the same, please check your gauge before starting this project.
- I originally created in size 3-6 Months. The color changes in the Caron Baby Cakes happened to work out perfectly for this hat size. If you want perfect color changes, I have included the color changes in the pattern below so that you can use different colored yarns.
Instructions:
Preemie
Ribbing:
With Color A (if you are using a different yarn),
Ch 6
Row 1: 1 sc into the 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc into each remaining st across, turn. (5 sts)
Row 2: Ch 1, 1 sc into the first st, 1 sc into the BL of each of the next 3 sts, 1 sc into the last st, turn. (5 sts)
Row 3-41: Repeat Row 2
Turn your work so that you are now working into the side of Rows 1-41, sc 41 sts evenly across, join in beginning sc with a sl st, (change to Color B if using a different yarn) fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing. (41 sts)
You will now be working in the round.
Round 1: Ch 3, 1 dc into each st around, join in beginning ch-3 with a sl st. (41 sts)
Round 2: Ch 1, 1 sc in between the ch-3 and dc from Round 1, *ch 2, sk the next 3 dc, 1 sc into the sp after the third dc; Repeat from * around, join in beginning sc with a sl st. (41 sts)
Round 3: Ch 3, sk the first sc, *3 dc into the next ch-2 sp, sk the next sc; Repeat from * around, join in beginning ch-3 with a sl st. (41 sts)
Round 4-5: Repeat Rounds 2-3
Finish:
- After the last round, fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.
- Turn your work inside out. Bring the ends together so that the seam ends up on the side rather than the back.
- Using the yarn tail from the ribbing and a yarn needle, whip stitch or mattress seam the side of the hat closed.
- Using the yarn tail from the top and a yarn needle, whip stitch or mattress seam the top of the hat closed.
- Using a large pom pom maker (or your favorite pom pom-making method), make 2 large pom poms and sew them on to the top of the hat, one in each corner. (If you are using a different yarn, use Color C for the pom poms)
- Weave all ends.
Newborn
Ribbing:
With Color A (if you are using a different yarn),
Ch 6
Row 1: 1 sc into the 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc into each remaining st across, turn. (5 sts)
Row 2: Ch 1, 1 sc into the first st, 1 sc into the BL of each of the next 3 sts, 1 sc into the last st, turn. (5 sts)
Row 3-46: Repeat Row 2
Turn your work so that you are now working into the side of Rows 1-46, sc 46 sts evenly across, join in beginning sc with a sl st, (change to Color B if using a different yarn) fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing. (46 sts)
You will now be working in the round.
Round 1: Ch 3, 1 dc into each st around, join in beginning ch-3 with a sl st. (46 sts)
Round 2: Ch 1, 1 sc in between the ch-3 and dc from Round 1, *ch 2, sk the next 3 dc, 1 sc into the sp after the third dc; Repeat from * around, join in beginning sc with a sl st. (46 sts)
Round 3: Ch 3, sk the first sc, *3 dc into the next ch-2 sp, sk the next sc; Repeat from * around, join in beginning ch-3 with a sl st. (46 sts)
Round 4-7: Repeat Rounds 2-3
Finish:
- After the last round, fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.
- Turn your work inside out. Bring the ends together so that the seam ends up on the side rather than the back.
- Using the yarn tail from the ribbing and a yarn needle, whip stitch or mattress seam the side of the hat closed.
- Using the yarn tail from the top and a yarn needle, whip stitch or mattress seam the top of the hat closed.
- Using a large pom pom maker (or your favorite pom pom-making method), make 2 large pom poms and sew them on to the top of the hat, one in each corner. (If you are using a different yarn, use Color C for the pom poms)
- Weave all ends.
0-3 Months
Ribbing:
With Color A (if you are using a different yarn),
Ch 6
Row 1: 1 sc into the 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc into each remaining st across, turn. (5 sts)
Row 2: Ch 1, 1 sc into the first st, 1 sc into the BL of each of the next 3 sts, 1 sc into the last st, turn. (5 sts)
Row 3-46: Repeat Row 2
Turn your work so that you are now working into the side of Rows 1-46, sc 46 sts evenly across, join in beginning sc with a sl st, (change to Color B if using a different yarn) fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing. (46 sts)
You will now be working in the round.
Round 1: Ch 3, 1 dc into each st around, join in beginning ch-3 with a sl st. (46 sts)
Round 2: Ch 1, 1 sc in between the ch-3 and dc from Round 1, *ch 2, sk the next 3 dc, 1 sc into the sp after the third dc; Repeat from * around, join in beginning sc with a sl st. (46 sts)
Round 3: Ch 3, sk the first sc, *3 dc into the next ch-2 sp, sk the next sc; Repeat from * around, join in beginning ch-3 with a sl st. (46 sts)
Round 4-9: Repeat Rounds 2-3
Finish:
- After the last round, fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.
- Turn your work inside out. Bring the ends together so that the seam ends up on the side rather than the back.
- Using the yarn tail from the ribbing and a yarn needle, whip stitch or mattress seam the side of the hat closed.
- Using the yarn tail from the top and a yarn needle, whip stitch or mattress seam the top of the hat closed.
- Using a large pom pom maker (or your favorite pom pom-making method), make 2 large pom poms and sew them on to the top of the hat, one in each corner. (If you are using a different yarn, use Color C for the pom poms)
- Weave all ends.
3-6 Months
Ribbing:
With Color A (if you are using a different yarn),
Ch 7
Row 1: 1 sc into the 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc into each remaining st across, turn. (6 sts)
Row 2: Ch 1, 1 sc into the first st, 1 sc into the BL of each of the next 4 sts, 1 sc into the last st, turn. (6 sts)
Row 3-49: Repeat Row 2
Turn your work so that you are now working into the side of Rows 1-49, sc 49 sts evenly across, join in beginning sc with a sl st, (change to Color B if using a different yarn) fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing. (49 sts)
You will now be working in the round.
Round 1: Ch 3, 1 dc into each st around, join in beginning ch-3 with a sl st. (49 sts)
Round 2: Ch 1, 1 sc in between the ch-3 and dc from Round 1, *ch 2, sk the next 3 dc, 1 sc into the sp after the third dc; Repeat from * around, join in beginning sc with a sl st. (49 sts)
Round 3: Ch 3, sk the first sc, *3 dc into the next ch-2 sp, sk the next sc; Repeat from * around, join in beginning ch-3 with a sl st. (49 sts)
Round 4-9: Repeat Rounds 2-3
Finish:
- After the last round, fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.
- Turn your work inside out. Bring the ends together so that the seam ends up on the side rather than the back.
- Using the yarn tail from the ribbing and a yarn needle, whip stitch or mattress seam the side of the hat closed.
- Using the yarn tail from the top and a yarn needle, whip stitch or mattress seam the top of the hat closed.
- Using a large pom pom maker (or your favorite pom pom-making method), make 2 large pom poms and sew them on to the top of the hat, one in each corner. (If you are using a different yarn, use Color C for the pom poms)
- Weave all ends.
6-12 Months
Ribbing:
With Color A (if you are using a different yarn),
Ch 7
Row 1: 1 sc into the 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc into each remaining st across, turn. (6 sts)
Row 2: Ch 1, 1 sc into the first st, 1 sc into the BL of each of the next 4 sts, 1 sc into the last st, turn. (6 sts)
Row 3-55: Repeat Row 2
Turn your work so that you are now working into the side of Rows 1-55, sc 55 sts evenly across, join in beginning sc with a sl st, (change to Color B if using a different yarn) fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing. (55 sts)
You will now be working in the round.
Round 1: Ch 3, 1 dc into each st around, join in beginning ch-3 with a sl st. (55 sts)
Round 2: Ch 1, 1 sc in between the ch-3 and dc from Round 1, *ch 2, sk the next 3 dc, 1 sc into the sp after the third dc; Repeat from * around, join in beginning sc with a sl st. (55 sts)
Round 3: Ch 3, sk the first sc, *3 dc into the next ch-2 sp, sk the next sc; Repeat from * around, join in beginning ch-3 with a sl st. (55 sts)
Round 4-9: Repeat Rounds 2-3
Finish:
- After the last round, fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.
- Turn your work inside out. Bring the ends together so that the seam ends up on the side rather than the back.
- Using the yarn tail from the ribbing and a yarn needle, whip stitch or mattress seam the side of the hat closed.
- Using the yarn tail from the top and a yarn needle, whip stitch or mattress seam the top of the hat closed.
- Using a large pom pom maker (or your favorite pom pom-making method), make 2 large pom poms and sew them on to the top of the hat, one in each corner. (If you are using a different yarn, use Color C for the pom poms)
- Weave all ends.
12-24 Months
Ribbing:
With Color A (if you are using a different yarn),
Ch 7
Row 1: 1 sc into the 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc into each remaining st across, turn. (6 sts)
Row 2: Ch 1, 1 sc into the first st, 1 sc into the BL of each of the next 4 sts, 1 sc into the last st, turn. (6 sts)
Row 3-55: Repeat Row 2
Turn your work so that you are now working into the side of Rows 1-55, sc 55 sts evenly across, join in beginning sc with a sl st, (change to Color B if using a different yarn) fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing. (55 sts)
You will now be working in the round.
Round 1: Ch 3, 1 dc into each st around, join in beginning ch-3 with a sl st. (55 sts)
Round 2: Ch 1, 1 sc in between the ch-3 and dc from Round 1, *ch 2, sk the next 3 dc, 1 sc into the sp after the third dc; Repeat from * around, join in beginning sc with a sl st. (55 sts)
Round 3: Ch 3, sk the first sc, *3 dc into the next ch-2 sp, sk the next sc; Repeat from * around, join in beginning ch-3 with a sl st. (55 sts)
Round 4-11: Repeat Rounds 2-3
Finish:
- After the last round, fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.
- Turn your work inside out. Bring the ends together so that the seam ends up on the side rather than the back.
- Using the yarn tail from the ribbing and a yarn needle, whip stitch or mattress seam the side of the hat closed.
- Using the yarn tail from the top and a yarn needle, whip stitch or mattress seam the top of the hat closed.
- Using a large pom pom maker (or your favorite pom pom-making method), make 2 large pom poms and sew them on to the top of the hat, one in each corner. (If you are using a different yarn, use Color C for the pom poms)
- Weave all ends.
1-3 Years
Ribbing:
With Color A (if you are using a different yarn),
Ch 7
Row 1: 1 sc into the 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc into each remaining st across, turn. (6 sts)
Row 2: Ch 1, 1 sc into the first st, 1 sc into the BL of each of the next 4 sts, 1 sc into the last st, turn. (6 sts)
Row 3-58: Repeat Row 2
Turn your work so that you are now working into the side of Rows 1-58, sc 58 sts evenly across, join in beginning sc with a sl st, (change to Color B if using a different yarn) fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing. (58 sts)
You will now be working in the round.
Round 1: Ch 3, 1 dc into each st around, join in beginning ch-3 with a sl st. (58 sts)
Round 2: Ch 1, 1 sc in between the ch-3 and dc from Round 1, *ch 2, sk the next 3 dc, 1 sc into the sp after the third dc; Repeat from * around, join in beginning sc with a sl st. (58 sts)
Round 3: Ch 3, sk the first sc, *3 dc into the next ch-2 sp, sk the next sc; Repeat from * around, join in beginning ch-3 with a sl st. (58 sts)
Round 4-11: Repeat Rounds 2-3
Finish:
- After the last round, fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.
- Turn your work inside out. Bring the ends together so that the seam ends up on the side rather than the back.
- Using the yarn tail from the ribbing and a yarn needle, whip stitch or mattress seam the side of the hat closed.
- Using the yarn tail from the top and a yarn needle, whip stitch or mattress seam the top of the hat closed.
- Using a large pom pom maker (or your favorite pom pom-making method), make 2 large pom poms and sew them on to the top of the hat, one in each corner. (If you are using a different yarn, use Color C for the pom poms)
- Weave all ends.
3-5 Years
Ribbing:
With Color A (if you are using a different yarn),
Ch 8
Row 1: 1 sc into the 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc into each remaining st across, turn. (7 sts)
Row 2: Ch 1, 1 sc into the first st, 1 sc into the BL of each of the next 5 sts, 1 sc into the last st, turn. (7 sts)
Row 3-64: Repeat Row 2
Turn your work so that you are now working into the side of Rows 1-64, sc 64 sts evenly across, join in beginning sc with a sl st, (change to Color B if using a different yarn) fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing. (64 sts)
You will now be working in the round.
Round 1: Ch 3, 1 dc into each st around, join in beginning ch-3 with a sl st. (64 sts)
Round 2: Ch 1, 1 sc in between the ch-3 and dc from Round 1, *ch 2, sk the next 3 dc, 1 sc into the sp after the third dc; Repeat from * around, join in beginning sc with a sl st. (64 sts)
Round 3: Ch 3, sk the first sc, *3 dc into the next ch-2 sp, sk the next sc; Repeat from * around, join in beginning ch-3 with a sl st. (64 sts)
Round 4-13: Repeat Rounds 2-3
Finish:
- After the last round, fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.
- Turn your work inside out. Bring the ends together so that the seam ends up on the side rather than the back.
- Using the yarn tail from the ribbing and a yarn needle, whip stitch or mattress seam the side of the hat closed.
- Using the yarn tail from the top and a yarn needle, whip stitch or mattress seam the top of the hat closed.
- Using a large pom pom maker (or your favorite pom pom-making method), make 2 large pom poms and sew them on to the top of the hat, one in each corner. (If you are using a different yarn, use Color C for the pom poms)
- Weave all ends.
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I just wanted to say Thank You. For your talent that creates the patterns for me and everyone to use. I have so much crocheting and then sharing my creations through giving to my friends and family. I love this pattern, I haven’t made it yet, but I will try and post it when I do.
Inkey
Beautiful pattern!!! Works up fast and it’s very easy to follow!
Thank you Kristi! I am so glad you enjoyed it 🙂
Hi. Sorry what does sk means???
Hi Melissa, sk means skip.
Row 2 : 3-5 year olds 1+4+1=6 shouldn’t it be sc BL in the next 5 sc to =7?
Yes you’re correct. It was a typo that I have now corrected. Thank you!
I’m working on this hat right now and I’ve finished the ribbing. The directions aren’t clear when beginning to work in the round. It says one slip stitch to join, so am I just to assume I stitch the side up Of the ribbing before contributing the next part if the hat? I’ve read through it several times but feel like there is a step missing from the ribbing the the rest of the hat. Thank you for the free pattern !
Hi Jana! Sorry for the delay. The ribbing can be sewn before you start the main part of the hat or after you finish everything and are ready to sew up the top and weave the ends in. I have updated the pattern to reflect these instructions.
Dear Amy I making the pink rose sack hat love it it my first time that I write a comment for you but I love your patterns I make some for family and friends you are amazing GOD bless you and your family
Sorry. Can you help me telling me what does sk means???
Hi Melissa, sk means skip