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Gingerbread Cookie Sack Hat
"The color patterning in this simple sack hat pattern mimics a gingerbread cookie. Available in 10 sizes from Newborn through Adult Large, you can make a matching set for the whole family. Skills Used Basic crochet stitches: chain, double crochet, single crochet, slip stitch Crocheting in rows, crocheting in the round Crocheting in the back loop, changing colors (includes linked video tutorials) Seaming with slip stitch, adding single crochet around the edge of rows, seaming with whipstitch, starting with magic adjustable ring, embellishing with embroidery back stitch (includes video tutorials) Special stitch pattern: Bob (includes written instructions and link to video tutorial) Skill Level Easy Finished Sizes Newborn (0-3 Months, 3-6 Months, 6-12 Months, Toddler, Child Small, Child Large, Teen/Adult Small, Adult Medium, Adult Large). Photographed sample is size Child Small. Newborn: 12” (30.5 cm) hat circumference x 5.5” (14 cm) length. 0-3 Months: 14” (35.5 cm) hat circumference x 6.5” (16.5 cm) length. 3-6 Months: 15” (38 cm) hat circumference x 6.75” (17 cm) length. 6-12 Months: 16” (40.5 cm) hat circumference x 7.25” (18.5 cm) length. Toddler: 17” (43 cm) hat circumference x 7.5” (19 cm) length. Child Small: 18” (45.5 cm) hat circumference x 8” (20.5 cm) length. Child Large: 19” (48 cm) hat circumference x 8.5” (21.5 cm) length. Teen/Adult Small: 20” (51 cm) hat circumference x 8.75” (22 cm) length. Adult Medium: 21” (53.5 cm) hat circumference x 9.25” (23.5 cm) length. Adult Large: 22” (56 cm) hat circumference x 9.5” (24 cm) length. Materials WeCrochet Brava Worsted yarn (100% acrylic, 3.5 oz/100 g/218 yd/199 m) – 1 skein each in 28455 White (CA), 28415 Brindle (CB), and 28445 Red (CC), or approximately 31 yd (37 yd, 39 yd, 56 yd, 59 yd, 70 yd, 74 yd, 78 yd, 109 yd, 115 yd)/28.5 m (34 m, 35.6 m, 51.5 m, 54 m, 64 m, 67.5 m, 71.5 m, 99.5 m, 105 m) in CA; 58 yd (84 yd, 95 yd, 101 yd, 113 yd, 124 yd, 143 yd, 156 yd, 158 yd, 172 yd)/53 m (77 m, 87 m, 92.5 m, 103.5 m, 113.5 m, 131 m, 142.5 m, 144.5 m, 157.5 m) in CB; and 3 yd (3 m) in CC in any medium weight yarn. WeCrochet Mosaic US Size H-8/5 mm crochet hook, or size needed to obtain gauge. WeCrochet Mosaic US Size I-9/5.5 mm crochet hook, or size needed to obtain gauge. Clover bent-tip yarn needle. Gauge 10 scBL with smaller crochet hook = 2.25” (5.5 cm) wide. For best fit, always check your gauge. 14 dc with larger crochet hook = 4” (10 cm) wide. For best fit, always check your gauge."
Crochet HookH/8 or 5 mm hook, I/9 or 5.5 mm hook
Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)
Crochet Gauge10 scBL with smaller crochet hook = 2.25” (5.5 cm) wide. For best fit, always check your gauge.
Finished SizeNewborn (0-3 Months, 3-6 Months, 6-12 Months, Toddler, Child Small, Child Large, Teen/Adult Small, Adult Medium, Adult Large).
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