Friday, September 25, 2015

Curious George Hat *Free Crochet Pattern*

So I made this Curious little guy as a custom order and decided to share the pattern with you!  I couldn't find one I liked so I just sort of winged most of it until he looked right.  The basic hat pattern came from the lovely Sarah over at Repeat Crafter Me, and if you don't follow her you should (amazing patterns). The rest was all in my head until now. As this is my first attempt at writing out a pattern, please let me know if you find any errors or have any difficulty following along!


Here is the link to the hat pattern I used, it's the basic form from the Hippo Hat Pattern from Repeat Crafter Me, just choose your size and work the basic hat shape.  Her patterns have never steered me wrong, and I've been doing this for 6 years.  

And now, on to the rest!  I use an I hook (5.5MM) because my tension is a little tighter than most, so adjust your hook accordingly :) 

This was made to fit a 3-4 year old.  The facial features could be sized up or down using a smaller/larger hook.  I may add more sizes later.

Materials

I 9-5.5mm hook
Loops and Threads Impeccable in Chocolate and Heather (any shades close would work)
Small amounts of black and white yarn for the eyes
Yarn needle
Stuffing of your choice for the lower portion of his face

Note: Ch 2 does not count as a dc, always place your first dc in the same space as the Ch 2

Forehead

(In Heather/Tan)
Row 1  Ch 20, dc in 3rd ch from hook and across, Ch 2 and turn. (18)
Row 2  2 dc in 1st, 1 dc in next 14, 2 dc in last stitch, Ch 2 and turn. (20)
Row 3-4  Dc in same and across to end, Ch 2 and turn (20)
Row 5  Dc2tog, 1 dc in next 16, dc2tog in last two, Ch 1 and turn (18)
Row 6  1 sc in NEXT, 1 hdc, 4 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc, slst in nxt, 1 sc, 1 hdc, 4 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc

Sc around, fasten and leave a tail long enough for attaching to hat

Eyes (make 2)

Using white, 6 dc in a Magic Circle, join.  Ch 1, 2 sc in same, 2 hdc in next, 2 dc in each of the next two, 2 hdc, 2 sc, join and leave enough for sewing onto face. 

With black yarn, 6 sc in a Magic Circle, join and leave approximately 6 inches for sewing. For the white accents on the black I just made three loops (back to front) so they formed a small triangle.

Sew eye pieces together and then attach to forehead portion.  Using Chocolate/Brown yarn, sew on the eyebrows.

Mouth

(In Heather/Tan)

Round 1 Ch 19, 2 dc in 3rd ch from hook, 1 dc in next 16, 4 dc in last.  **Do not ch 2 here, continue working down the other side of the beginning ch** 1 dc in next 16, 2 dc in last.  Join to top of 1st dc. (38)

Round 2 Ch 2, 2 dc in each of the first two stitches, 1 dc in next 15, 2 dc in each of the next 4, 1 dc in next 15, 2 dc in each of next 2.  Join. (46)

Round 3 Ch 1, 2 sc in each of the first 2, 1 hdc in next 2, dc in next 15, 1 hdc in next 2, 2 sc in each of the next 4, 1 hdc in next 2, dc in next 15, 1 hdc in next 2, 2 sc in last 2.  Join.  (54)

Round 4 Ch 1, 1 sc in first 5, hdc in next 2, dc in next 15, hdc in next 2, sc in next 8, hdc in next 2, dc in next 15, hdc in next 2, sc in last 3.  Join.  (54)

Round 5 Ch 2, hdc in first 5, hdc2tog, hdc in next 14, hdc2tog, hdc in next 14, hdc2tog, hdc in next 8, hdc2tog, hdci n last 6.  Join and fasten off.  Leave a long tail for sewing. (50)

Using chocolate/brown yarn, sew on a big "curious" smile, and nose.

Ears (Make 2)

*Heather/Tan - inside of ears
Round 1  6 sc in magic circle. Join. (6)
Round 2  Ch 1, 2 sc in each. Join. (12)
Round 3  Ch 1, *1 sc in first, 2 sc in next, repeat from * around.  Join.  (18)
Fasten off and weave in ends.

*Chocolate/Brown - outside of ears
Round 1  6 sc in magic circle. Join. (6)
Round 2  Ch 1, 2 sc in each. Join. (12)
Round 3  Ch 1, *1 sc in first, 2 sc in next, repeat from * around.  Join.  (18) 
Do not fasten off, here is where you will put the inside and outside together!  With wrong sides facing each other (right sides facing out), using brown, sc in each around (through both tan and brown).  Join.  Sc in next 15, slst to join and fasten off.  Leave a tail long enough for sewing onto head.

Hair

Ch 8, 1 sc in 2nd from hook and across.  Do not join or fasten off.  Ch 8 again, 1 sci n 2nd from hook and across.  Do not join or fasten off.  Ch 4, 1 sc in 2nd from hook and across, and continue along the bottom. Slst to join and fasten off.  Leave a long tail for sewing.

Now it's time to put him together!!  Make sure to pin the pieces in place before you start, especially for the face.  When attaching the lower portion, sew most of the way around and then add your stuffing.  The mouth part should line up with the edge of sc in the front, and extend up approximately 6 or 7 rounds, and then the forehead portion should be centred over that.  The facial features should take up most of the front of the hat when sewn together.

Again, if you have any questions or find any mistakes, do not hesitate to comment here!  This is my first written pattern, so if all goes well I may post more.  I would also love to see your finished product if you make one!!  

You may sell the finished product, all I ask is you link back to my original pattern :)



3 comments:

  1. Thank you so much for this pattern! Trying to adapt the facial features for a child with an adult size head. It would help greatly if you'd share what rows you placed the face and mouth to sew them on in terms of figuring out up sizing of the pattern thanks!

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  2. This is perfect! I love how your work is so full and perfect!

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    1. Thanks so much! I'm working on getting some of my other patterns down on paper as well!

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