Crochet Rustic Woods Mens Chemo Cap
The Crochet Rustic Woods Men's Chemo Cap is a charming and thoughtful accessory for those going through a challenging time. Handcrafted with care and attention to detail, this cap not only provides warmth and comfort but also showcases a rustic and stylish design. Made with soft yarn in earthy tones, it adds a touch of warmth and positivity to any outfit. Whether worn for practical reasons or as a fashion statement, this cap is sure to uplift spirits and bring a sense of coziness to the wearer. Perfect for showing support and care, this chemo cap is a lovely gift that combines practicality with a touch of handmade charm.
Materials Used:
Lion Brand Heartland yarn, in 3 colors (Model created with Color A~Acadia Tweed, Color B~Kings Canyon, and Color C~Bryce Canyon)
Size H/8 (5.00mm) crochet hook
Stitches Used/Abbreviations:
Ch-chain
Sc-single crochet
Hdc-half double crochet
Dc-double crochet
LDC-long double crochet, or spike stitch~To work a spike stitch, yarn over, insert hook in indicated st~generally 1-2 rows beneath current work~yarn over, and pull up a loop even with your current work. Yarn over and pull through 2 loops. Yarn over, and pull through remaining 2 loops.)
RSC-reverse single crochet, or crab stitch~To work a RSC, *insert hook into previous st. Yarn over, draw up a loop, yarn over and draw through both loops on hook*. Repeat (*) for entire row.
Fpdc-front post double crochet~work dc stitches around the front of the post of indicated stitch(es)
Bpdc-back post double crochet~work dc stitches around the back of the post of indicated stitch(es)
Sl st-slip stitch
Instructions:
Rnd 1:With Color A, ch 2. Work 10 (12) hdc in 2nd ch from hook. Join. (10(12) sts)
Rnd 2:ch 1. Work 2 hdc in each st around. Join. Fasten off Color A, join Color B. (20(24) sts)
Rnd 3:ch 1. *Sc in next st. Work 2 sc in next st*. Repeat (*) around. Join. Fasten off Color B, join Color A. (30(36) sts)
Rnd 4:ch 1. *Hdc in each of the next 2 sts. Work 2 hdc in next st*. Repeat (*) around. Join. (40(48) sts)
Rnd 5:ch 1. *Hdc in each of the next 3 sts. Work 2 hdc in next st*. Repeat (*) around. Join. Fasten off Color A, join Color B. (50(60) sts)
Rnd 6: ch 1. *Hdc in each of the next 4 sts. Work 2 hdc in next st*. Repeat (*) around. Join. Fasten off Color B, join Color A. (60(72) sts)
Rnd 7: ch 1. *Work 3 dc in next st. Skip 2 sts*. Repeat (*) around. Join. (60(72) sts)
Rnd 8: Sl st in each of the next 3 sts. Sl st into space between clusters. Ch 1. *Work 3 dc in space between clusters. Skip 3 dc sts*. Repeat (*)around. Join. Fasten off Color A. Join Color B in space between clusters. (60(72) sts)
Rnd 9:Ch 1. *Dc in next space between clusters. Work 1 LDC into the top of the middle skipped st from rnd 7. Dc in same space between clusters. Skip the next 3 sts*. Repeat (*) around. Join. Fasten off Color B. Join Color C in space between clusters. (60(72) sts)
Rnd 10: Ch 1. *Dc in next space between clusters. Work 1 LDC into the top of the middle skipped st from rnd 8. Dc in same space between clusters. Skip the next 3 sts*. Repeat (*) around. Join. Fasten off Color C. Join Color A in space between clusters. (60(72) sts)
Rnds 11-16: Continue repeating rnd 10, working your spike stitch into the skipped middle st of each previous rnd, and changing colors, in order, for every rnd (B, C, A) *NOTE~For a longer hat, continue repeating rnd 10 to desired length.
Rnd 17:You should be back to Color A~ch 1. Hdc in each st around. Join. (60(72) sts)
Rnds 18-20:ch 1. *Fpdc around next st. Bpdc around next st*. Repeat (*) around. Join. Fasten off Color A. Join Color B. (60(72) sts)
Rnd 21:ch 1. RSC in each st around. Join. Fasten off. Weave in all ends.