Tapestry Crochet Dog Hat by Fast Life Design

Tapestry Crochet Dog Hat

Crochet
May 2024
DK (11 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 13.5 rows = 4 inches
in TC BLO (tapestry crochets in Back Loop Only)
5.0 mm (H)
4.5 mm
200 - 220 yards (183 - 201 m)
CHILD, TEEN / SMALL, LADY / MEDIUM, MAN / LARGE (matter of GAUGE)
US
English
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TAPESTRY CROCHET PATTERN (in ENGLISH, US terminology, 1 PDF file) for a Child / Teen / Adult (matter of GAUGE) Unisex Sun Hat with a French Bulldog motif in two colors.
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 130 yds (120 m) in Dark color,
  • up to 90 yds (80 m) in Light color.

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

  • CHILD (up to 20.0’’ / 51 cm): 22 stitches;
  • TEEN (up to 21.2’’ / 54 cm): 21 stitches;
  • LADY (up to 22.4’’ / 57 cm): 20 stitches;
  • MAN (up to 23.6’’ / 60 cm): 19 stitches.

NOTE: Here is a similar model designed for Smaller sizes:
https://yummynewme.etsy.com/listing/1764913609

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’ (an 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 LADY (Medium Adult) size:

  • crochet hook US H-8 (5.0 mm),
  • YarnArt ‘Jeans Plus’ yarn (about 2/3 skein in Black, 1/2 skein in Grey), 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!