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Prompted by a cute outfit photo I saw somewhere floating in the ether, this little velveteen cap design practically FLEW off my hook once I decided to make it. With a mischievous peaked top that expands down into a short fitted brim and subtle post stitch ribbed texture at the edge, this free crochet hat project is full of impish charm!

I named it the “Domovoy Cap” – a domovoy being the Slavic spirit of household and ancestors. These spirits provide important protection for the animals and family of a house, and must be appeased with offerings in order to procure their blessings and assistance.

Bernat Velvet is the recommended yarn for this project, and you’ll need less than half a skein to get one cap, so it’s perfect for using up spare balls of the stuff. I worked almost the whole hat in single crochet to eliminate Velvet’s tendency to “pull out” of the stitch due to the pile of the fiber (which happens if you work this kind of yarn in regular hdc stitches or taller). The end result is an easy project that looks adorable, feels soft as butter, and can be made in a day for maximum finished-object satisfaction.

Materials:
5.00 mm hook
Bernat Velvet (#5 bulky, 300 g / 315 yards, 100% Polyester) – 1 skein
Scissors & yarn needle

Finished Measurements (approximate):
Adult Size, with notes for modifying for children’s size.
22” brim (16-18″ for child size modificiation)
10.5” tall (from tip to bottom edge)

Pattern written in US crochet terminology. Language is English.

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