The Venti Hood is big, warm, easy-care, and sized just for kids! Color and texture combine in this fun, free crochet pixie hat pattern on Moogly!
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An Oversized Fit for Long Wear
The Trenta Hood is a favorite for adults, and inspired requests for kid's sizes! So I've reworked this pattern in three sizes - ages 1 to 2 years, 2 to 5 years, and 5 to 10 years. Having had little ones, I don't think this style of hat would stay on a baby, so I started with the toddler sizes. And because of the oversize fit, each size fits for a long time!
An Easy Care Yarn for Kids
In addition to changing the sizes and proportions for kids, I've also used Red Heart Soft - so it's easy to care for, and you can make it in all their favorite colors! I've also linked to the pom poms I've used - they are optional, but they do also remove for washing and are just a lot of fun!
Venti Hood
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US - K, 6.5mm - Susan Bates
245 - 375 yds Red Heart Soft
("4"/Worsted; 100% acrylic; Solid: 141 g/5 oz, 234 m/256 yds; Heather: 113 g/4 oz, 194 m/212 yds)
A: White (1 ball, every size)
B: Lemon (1 ball, every size)
C: Light Grey Heather (1 ball, every size)
Susan Bates Crystalline Stitch Markers
2 Elastic Loop Pom Poms (optional)
2 Buttons (optional)
Coats and Clark Sewing Thread (optional)
Gauge: 12 sts x 12 rows = 4"/10cm in main st pattern
Sizes: 1-2 years (2-5 years, 5-10 years)
Helpful Links and Tutorials:
Changing Colors for Striped Patterns
Schematic
Notes:
These instructions are for all 3 sizes. When stitch, row, and colors differ, they are written in the pattern as 1-2 years (2-5 years, 5-10 years). It is helpful to circle or highlight the information for the size you are making before you begin.
Instructions
Row 1: With the first color, ch 89 (99, 109), skip the ch closest to the hook, hdc in the next ch, *sc in the next ch, dc in the next ch; rep from * until 1 st rem, hdc in last st; turn. (88 (98, 108) sts)
Row 2: With next color, ch 1, hdc2tog, dc in the next st, *sc in the next st, dc in the next st; rep from * until 3 sts rem, sc in next st, hdc2tog in last sts; turn. (86 (96, 106) sts)
Row 3: With next color, ch 1, hdc2tog, *sc in the next st, dc in the next st; rep from * until 2 sts rem, hdc2tog; turn. (84 (94, 104) sts)
Rows 4 - 21 (23, 25): Rep Rows 2 and 3, cycling through all the colors. Break Color B (C, B). Break Color C (B, A), leaving a long tail for seaming.
Assembly:
Fold last row in half so that the first and last sts are together (see schematic above). Use stitch markers to secure seam. Use the long tail and a yarn needle to sew the back seam of the hat closed using the mattress stitch.
Edging: Insert hook in bottom edge of hat near where remaining color is attached, yo and pull up a loop; ch 1, sc evenly across to corner, work 3 sc at the corner, sc evenly across the front of the hat, work 3 sc at the next corner, and sc evenly across the bottom again to where the row began; join and break yarn.
Optional: Sew buttons to inside of corners. Use buttons to hold pompoms on for wearing (remove for washing).
LOOKING FOR MORE?
Are you looking for more free hat patterns? I have several you can try! You can browse them all here on Moogly or search my patterns on Ravelry! Some of my most recent designs include: Alpine Stripe Beanie, Rustic Diamond Hat, Smokestack Hat, Hygge Cloud Hat, and Warmth Horizon Hat!
If the Venti Hood pattern inspires you to make your own project, and you post a photo on social media, be sure to tag me @mooglyblog or #mooglyblog so I can check it out too!
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