The Professional Hat
This cap is based on the red cap from the movie “The Professional”. However, I have changed my original pattern a bit (added a row of shells) in order to make it longer. To obtain a more movie-consistent cap, omit one row of shells. In order to make the hat more like a beanie in length, add two rows of shells.
This hat is a companion to the Shelly Scarf.
Materials:
- About 150 yds worsted weight yarn
- Size K/10.5 hook (6.5 mm)
- Yarn needle
Finished Size:
To fit 20-21” or an average adult woman
Gauge:
13 sc and 14 rows = 4” (10 cm)
To Begin
Ch 4, sl st in first ch to join (note: you can also start with a magic ring).
Round 1: Ch 1, 6 sc into ring, sl st in first sc to join – 6 sc.
Round 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each sc around, sl st in first sc to join – 12 sc.
Round 3: Ch 1, *2 sc in next st. sc in next st; rep from * around, sl st in first sc to join – 18 sc.
Round 4: Ch 1, *2 sc in next st. sc in each of next 2 sts; rep from * around, sl st in first sc to join – 24 sc.
Round 5: Ch 1, *2 sc in next st. sc in each of next 3 sts; rep from * around, sl st in first sc to join – 30 sc.
Round 6: Ch 1, *2 sc in next st. sc in each of next 4 sts; rep from * around, sl st in first sc to join – 36 sc.
Round 7: Ch 1, *2 sc in next st. sc in each of next 5 sts; rep from * around, sl st in first sc to join – 42 sc.
Round 8: Ch 1, *2 sc in next st. sc in each of next 6 sts; rep from * around, sl st in first sc to join – 48 sc.
Round 9: Ch 1, *2 sc in next st. sc in each of next 7 sts; rep from * around, sl st in first sc to join – 54 sc.
Round 10: Ch 1, *2 sc in next st. sc in each of next 8 sts; rep from * around, sl st in first sc to join – 60 sc.
Now you should have a hexagon measuring about 6” across. If your hexagon is too big, unravel a row or two. If it’s a little bit too small, add a row or two. If it’s way too small, then start over with a bigger hook and concentrate on keeping your tension looser.
Round 11: Ch 3, dc in same st, *sk 2 sts, 3 dc in next st (1 shell made); rep from * around, ending sk last 2 sts, dc in first st of rnd, sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-3 to join — 20 shells.
Rounds 12-13: Ch 3, dc in same st. *sk 2 sts, 3 dc in center dc of next shell; rep from * around, ending with dc in first st of rnd, sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-3 to join.
Rounds 14-16: Ch 1, sc in each st around, sl st in first sc to join — 60 sc.
Finish off. Weave in ends.
If you use this pattern to make a Professional Hat, please post a link to your blog entry or your photo in the comments. I’d love to see it!
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8 Comments
I have been following this pattern but my hat is flat and is not scrunched in. The pattern of it looks right but its just flat like a pancake. What am I doing wrong?
It definitely went wrong when I began the shell section. I am a bit confused by the direction
Have you gotten to the edge part yet? If not, keep going. If so, your tension might be different than mine and maybe you need to do fewer of the shells in order to make it work for you.
Love your work…Going to try your patterns. Keep me in the loop!
Love the pattern and I will be posting pictures and a link to your page on Ravelry.com. Thank you so much for sharing!
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