Bucket Hat Grumpy Cat by Fast Life Design

Bucket Hat Grumpy Cat

Crochet
May 2024
DK (11 wpi) ?
19 stitches and 13 rows = 4 inches
in TC BLO (tapestry crochets in Back Loop Only)
5.0 mm (H)
5.5 mm (I)
200 - 220 yards (183 - 201 m)
TODDLER, CHILD, TEEN, ADULT (matter of GAUGE)
US
English
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TAPESTRY CROCHET PATTERN (in ENGLISH, US terminology, 1 PDF file) for Unisex Bucket Hat with a Grumpy Cat motif in two colors. All sizes: Toddler, Child, Teen, Adult (matter of GAUGE).
INCLUDED: Written Pattern, Crochet Chart, Stitch Guide.

Level: ‘INTERMEDIATE’, given the shape / size of the item and the basic Tapestry Crochet skills required. Tapestry Crochet is similar to single crochet, except the yarn of a different color lying on top loops of the lower stitches while another yarn is crocheted under and over it.

Designed for primary cotton LIGHT or MEDIUM WORSTED YARN (US weight category 3 or 4).
YARDAGE:

  • up to 150 yds (135 m) in Light color,
  • up to 70 yds (65 m) in Dark color.

MANDATORY GAUGE (crochet density) per 4’’ (10 cm) in Tapestry Crochets (Back Loop Only) for a size:

  • TODDLER (up to 19.2’’ / 49 cm): 22 stitches;
  • CHILD (up to 20.2’’ / 51.5 cm): 21 stitches;
  • TEEN (up to 21.2’’ / 54 cm): 20 stitches;
  • ADULT (up to 22.2’’ / 56.5 cm): 19 stitches.

NOTE: Here is a similar model designed for Larger sizes:
https://yummynewme.etsy.com/listing/1743280736

Suggested crochet hooks: 4.0 - 5.5 mm
(US G-6, 7, H-8, I-9).

You should know how to read abbreviated crochet patterns and how to crochet:

  • ‘Magic Circle’ (Adjustable Ring),
  • single crochet (SC),
  • tapestry crochet (TC),
  • increase (2TC in 1 st),
  • slip stitch (SL ST),
  • BLO stitches (made in Back Loop Only).

Used to crochet ADULT size:

  • crochet hook US I-9 (5.5 mm),
  • YarnArt ‘Jeans Plus’ yarn (about 3/4 skein in Beige, about 1/3 skein in Black), 1 skein = 175 yds / 3.52 oz (160 m / 100 g), 55% Cotton, 45% Acrylic.

NOTE: Head circumference of the dummy in the pictures is 21.7’’ (55 cm).

You will also need a stitch marker (a safety pin) to mark the last stitch of each round, scissors and a large eye needle to fasten and hide all yarn tails.

Please contact me in case of any questions.
I usually respond within a few hours.
Enjoy your crochet and feel free to ask for support!