Craftside: Broomstick Lace Hat Pattern by Margaret Hubert (as seen in Lacework for Adventurous Crocheters)

Broomstick Lace Hat Pattern by Margaret Hubert (as seen in Lacework for Adventurous Crocheters)

I have a Craftside Exclusive project for you today. It is a pattern for a broomstick lace hat. If you have a copy of Lacework for Adventurous Crocheters: Master Traditional, Irish, Freeform, and Bruges Lace Crochet through Easy Step-by-Step Instructions and Fun Projects, you may have spotted this hat in the photo on page 46 that featured a ruffles circle sweater. Well sometimes an author designs so many great projects there simply isn't enough room in the book for them all. Well, lucky for us we have this blog where we can share with you here.

BROOMSTICK LACE HAT

This hat is worked with a worsted weight yarn. It still has a lacy look, but it will also have some warmth to it. The groups of stitches are staggered, and the loops are picked up from the back loops (BL) of the single crochet row, creating a different look.

Finished Size: 20", (21", 22") circumference

Yarn: Red Heart Soft Yarn, 100% Acrylic, 4 oz (113 gr)/ 256 yds (234m), Color #9522, Leaf,

1 skein for all sizes.

Hook: I/9 (5.5 mm)

Knitting Needle: #19 (15/16 mm)

HAT

Ch 31 (37, 43)

Foundation Row: Starting in second ch from hook, work 1 sc in each ch, do not turn. (30, 36, 42 sc).

Row 1, Stage 1: Working from the BL, pick up 30 (36, 42) loops, do not turn,

Row 1 Stage 2: Work off 6 loops at a time as follows; slide first six loops off needle onto hook, work 7 sc in this group of 6 loops * slide next 6 loops off needle onto hook, work 6 sc in this group of 6 loops, rep from * to end, do not turn. (31, 37, 43) sc

Row 2, Stage 1: Working from the BL, pick up 1 loop in each of 30 (36, 42) sc, omitting last sc, do not turn.

Row 2, Stage 2: Work off loops as follows; slide first 3 loops off needle onto hook, work 4 sc into this group of 3 loops, *slide next 6 loops off needle onto hook, work 6 sc into this group of 6, rep from * to last 3 loops, slide last 3 loops onto hook, work 3 sc into this group of 3, do not turn. (31, 37, 43) sc

Rep Rows 1 and 2 till piece measures 20", (21", 22"), fasten off.

Sew back seam.

Crown is worked in rnds in sc. Do not join rnds.

Rnd 1: Join yarn at back seam. Working in row ends, using I/9 (5.5 mm)

hook, pick up 44, (46, 48) scs around top, mark beginning of Rnds.

Rnd 2: Dec 4(6, 8) sc evenly spaced around. (40, 40, 40) sc

Rnd 3: Work 1 Rnd even.

Rnd 4: *1 sc in each of next 6 sc, sc2tog, rep from * around. (35 sc)

Rnd 5: * 1 sc in each of next 5 sc, sc2tog, rep from * around. (30 sc)

Rnd 6: * 1 sc in each of next 4 sc, sc2tog, rep from * around. (25 sc)

Rnd 7: 1 Sc in first sc, *sc2tog, rep from * around. (13 sc)

Cut yarn, leaving an 18" end for sewing. Draw tail through the remaining stitches and gather together.

Bottom Border: (worked in Rnds)

Rnd 1: Join yarn at back seam. Ch 1, working in row ends, 3 sc in each 2 rows of broomstick pattern, join with sl st to beg ch-1.

Rnd 2: Ch 1, 1 sc in each sc around, join with sl st to beg ch-1.

Rnd 3: Ch 1, reverse sc in each sc around, fasten off.

Blocking is not necessary for this garment.

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More about the CPi book:

Lacework for Adventurous Crocheters:
Master Traditional, Irish, Freeform, and Bruges Lace Crochet through Easy Step-by-Step Instructions and Fun Projects

Margaret Hubert

This step-by-step technique reference introduces and thoroughly explores several styles of crochet that produce lacy fabric. With Lacework for Adventurous Crocheters, you'll delve into many exciting methods, including:

- Bruges lace

- Irish crochet

- Freeform crochet

Each section includes easy-to-follow, illustrated instructions, teaching all that is necessary to master the required skills. Charts, diagrams, and graphs are also provided, and swatch exercises in each section give the reader a chance to try the skills. Sections end with three to five small projects. Master this beautiful craft with Lacework for Adventurous Crocheters!

Margaret Hubert designs for yarn companies and book and magazine publishers including Crochet, Interweave Press, Quick and Easy Crochet, Crochet Fantasy, and Belle Armoire. She teaches at yarn shops, retreats, and national gatherings and rarely misses a national conference in the needle arts field. Among her specialties, she is a master at freeform crochet and knitting. She is the author of many other books including five books in Creative Publishing international’s Hooked series, Knits for Men, Plus Size Crochet, Knit or Crochet–Have It Your Way, The Complete Photo Guide to Crochet, The Complete Photo Guide to Knitting and The Granny Square Book. She lives in Pawling, NY. Visit her online athttp://www.margarethubertoriginals.com and http://margaretshooksandneedles.blogspot.com.