Free Vintage Crochet Hat Pattern
Free Vintage Crochet Hat Pattern As a member of the Free Vintage Pattern of the Month Club, you can download the PDF for this free vintage crochet hat pattern the Sophisticate. The Sophisticate is one of the stylish crochet hat patterns found the Russell Fraser Wire Company pattern book titled Fraser Hats Bags & Belts, published in 1938. The Sophisticate Hat Russell Fraser Wire Company, 1938 Materials List: 4 tubes “Raphael Brand” Gimp 1 1/2 Yards of 1″ Grosgrain Ribbon Stitches: Use Single Crochet throughout picking up back look only. Gauge: A number 4 steel crochet hook is recommended for the one who crochets tightly. A number 6 is recommended for one who crochets loosely. It is best to crochet fairly tight to obtain firmness and body. This is especially important on hats in order to obtain the correct head size from the instructions as given. All instructions are for hats of 22-inch head size. Special Note: If the Gimp is crushed slightly on the tube, steam the finished article slightly or dip it in warm water. this will fluff up Gimp to its natural size. Care Instructions: Gimp should be washed in warm water with a mild soap. Place in a towel and squeeze, do not wring. Hang to dry. Instructions CROWN: Ch 13. 1st row: Make 2 sc’s in second ch from hook, 1 sc in each of the next 10 chs, 2 sc’s in last ch. Work on other side making 1 sc in each ch (26 sc’s). 2nd to 19th row: Make 1 sc in each st of previous row with 2 increases at each end and side (8 increases in each row). 20th to 32nd row: Make 1 sc in each st of previous row. BRIM: Make a sl st in next st, turn. 1st to 14th row: Make 1 sc in each st of previous row with 7 increases in each row, evenly spaced. (Do not increase over previous increases). 15th row: Make a sl st in each st of previous row picking up back loop only. End off. Attach gimp to 19th row of crown and make 1 row of sl sts as follows: Insert hook in 19th row through 20th row, pull through and finish of sl st. BAND: Ch 111. 1st row: Make 1 sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across, ch 2, turn. 2nd to 6th row: Skip first st, make 1 sc in each st across, skip last st, ch 2, turn. End off. Sew band in place. Tack ribbon around crown. Tack up brim in center of back and on each side. Make 2 bows and tack as illustrated. More Free Patterns Join the Free Vintage Pattern of the Month Club for more Free PDF eBooks & Patterns By the way, visit my Facebook Page for more free patterns. Find even more free pattern right on the blog under Free Vintage Patterns Visit these pages for more vintage doily patterns Free Flower Bouquet Doily Pattern Blossom Ruffle Doily Want to buy vintage patterns reproductions from Vintage Patterns Dazespast? You can buy the PDF patterns for these Russell Frazer Hats If you would like the entire book send me a convo and request a custom order at my Etsy Store Vintage Patterns Dazespast. The Sport Pill Box Tasselette Pill Box Hat Roundabout Beret Would you prefer original vintage patterns from Dazespast?… This content is for Free Vintage Pattern of the Month Club members only.Register Already a member? Log in here...