Free Crochet Pattern: Jiffy® Stocking Cap

Free Crochet Pattern from Lion Brand Yarn, formatted for input to refreshable Braille displays or Braille software
Stocking Cap
Lion BrandŽ Jiffy^®
Pattern Number: cjif-cap As shown larger-than-life in the Lion Brand YarnWindow 12/2002

SKILL LEVEL: Easy
SIZE: Child 9-10, Small, Medium
Child's M (Adult S, M)Finished cap measures> 5 1/4 (6, 7) inches long without ribbing, and17 (19, 21 1/4 inches) around.
Note: Pattern is written for smallest size with changes for larger sizes in parentheses. When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes. To follow pattern more easily, circle all numbers pertaining to your size before beginning.

CORRECTIONS: None

MATERIALS

450-112 Jiffy Yarn: Red (discontinued) Bright scarlet red
Quantity needed: 1 Skeins
Estimated Price: $ 2.79

Lion Brand Crochet Hook - Size N-13
Quantity needed: 1
Estimated Price: $ 2.95

Lion Brand Crochet Hook - Size K-10.5
Quantity needed: 1
Estimated Price: $ 2.65

Lion Brand Stitch Markers
Quantity needed: 1
Estimated Price: $ 2.49

GAUGE:
10 single crochet = 4 inches (10 cm). BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you less stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.
Exact gauges is not imporant to this project.

NOTES:
Slip stitch last single crochet of each round to the first and chain 1. Do not turn. Mark first stitch of each round with stitch marker, safety pin, or strand of contrasting yarn. Move marker at beginning of each round.

INSTRUCTIONS

CAP With larger hook, chain 3 and join to form ring. Crown shaping Round 1 Work 6 single crochet into center of ring. Round 2 Work 2 single crochet in each single crochet around - 12 stitches. Round 3 *Work 1 single crochet in next single crochet, 2 single crochet into next single crochet; repeat from * around - 18 stitches. Round 4 *Work 1 single crochet in each of next 2 single crochet, 2 single crochet into next single crochet; repeat from * around - 24 stitches. Round 5 *Work 1 single crochet in each of next 3 single crochet, 2 single crochet into next single crochet; repeat from * around - 30 stitches. Round 6 *Work 1 single crochet in each of next 4 single crochet, 2 single crochet into next single crochet; repeat from * around - 36 stitches. Round 7 *Work 1 single crochet in each of next 5 single crochet, 2 single crochet into next single crochet; repeat from * around - 42 stitches. For Size Child M only, skip to Round 10. Round 8 *Work 1 single crochet in each of next 6 single crochet, 2 single crochet into next single crochet; repeat from * around - 48 stitches. For size Adult S only, skip to Round 10. Round 9 *Work 1 single crochet in each of next 7 single crochet, 2 single crochet into next single crochet; repeat from * around - 54 stitches. Round 10 Work 1 single crochet into each single crochet around. Repeat Round 10 until Hat measures 5 1/4 (6, 7) inches from beginning. Do not end off. RIBBING Note Ribbing is attached to Crown every other row as you work. With smaller hook, chain 9. Single crochet into 2nd chain from hook and each chain across - 8 single crochet. Insert hook into next stitch (on Crown) and pull up loop (2 loops on hook), insert hook into following Crown stitch, pull up loop and draw through loops on hook (double slip stitch). Next Row Chain 1, turn. Single crochet into back loop of each single crochet across rib. Next Row Chain 1, turn. Single crochet into back loop of each single crochet across; double slip stitch next 2 Crown stitches. Repeat these two rows until you have worked all around the Hat and then slip stitch first and last rows together for seam. Weave in ends. POMPOM Cut a piece of cardboard 2 1/4" x 3 inches. Wrap the yarn around the 2 1/4" width; the more times you wrap, the fuller your pompom will be. Cut yarn, leaving an 18 inches end. Slide pompom off cardboard carefully and wrap end around middle, securing it lightly. Clip through loops on both ends. Sew pompom to top of hat.

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