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BIG KAHUNA by Darleen Hopkins

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SKILL LEVEL: Easy GAUGE: 12 sc, 16 rows = 4”. Stitch gauge is very important for proper sizing (circumference) of the hat. Please take the time to check for proper gauge and adjust yarn or hook size as necessary.

SIZING: Sizes are approximate. Please measure largest part of head. Hats will stretch to fit the following sizes: Small-19”- 20½” head circumference (average [3-10 yr old] Child/Tween) Medium-20½”- 22” head circumference (average Tween/Teen/Small Adult/Female) Large-22”- 23½” head circumference (average Large Adult/Male)

FINISHED SIZE: Small-18¾” circumference, 9¾-10” in length Medium-20” circumference, 10-10¼” in length Large-21⅓” circumference, 10¼-10½” in length

YARN: Cascade Yarns Pacific Chunky;

Thank you for the purchase of this pattern! If you have any questions, feel free to email me at CrochetByDarleenHopkins@gmail.com.-Darleen

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60% acrylic, 40% superwash merino wool; [3.5oz/100g, 120yd/110m] or equivalent chunky weight (5) Small: 4.7oz/133g, 160yd/147m Medium: 5.6oz/159g, 191yd/175m Large: 6.5oz/185g, 222yd/203m

HOOK: J (6.00 mm) or size needed to obtain correct gauge

NOTIONS/OTHER: stitch marker, yarn needle, optional letter beads Page 1 of 3

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BIG KAHUNA, continued NOTES, ABBREVIATIONS & TECHNIQUES:

SMALL

Pattern is written using US terms.

Rnd 1) Starting with a magic circle/adjustable ring (see page 1), work 7 sc in circle/ring, tighten, join with a sl st to first sc in rnd.

Hat is worked in the round. Do not turn work. A lot of patterns will begin a row/round of dc with ch 2 or ch 3. I found the following method creates a less noticeable seam when working in the round. Ch 1, sc in same, ch 1. Mark the last ch 1 as the first stitch/dc equivalent. sl st - slip stitch ch - chain sc - single crochet dc - double crochet Rnd - round Magic circle/Adjustable ring For a picture tutorial, see: http://crochetbydarleenhopkins.com/2013/01/23/ magic-circle-aka-adjustable-ring-how-to/

Make it your own! String letter beads and spell out fun or inspirational words and attach to the sc rnds. If the beads slide too much, attach each separately. Get the Kids Involved! They can help pick out what they want the hat to say and help string the beads. Suggestions: Child’s name, Love, Let it snow, Rock Star or Big Kahuna. Or, make the hat in school spirit colors and add the school’s name or sport. European charms (Pandora style) look great too! This hat, at left, was made for Halos of Hope and donated for a dog themed hat collection. Copyright

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Rnd 2) Ch 1, sc-ch 1 (counts as a dc), dc in same, dc twice in each sc around, join with a sl st to first dc in rnd. (14 dc) Going forward, work all dc/dc equivalents in the space in between the stitches. Mark the joining seam as the back of the hat. Rnd 3) Ch 1, sc-ch 1 (counts as a dc), dc in same, dc twice in each space around, join with a sl st to first dc in rnd. (28 dc) Rnd 4) Ch 1, sc-ch 1 (counts as a dc), dc in same, dc twice in each space around, join with a sl st to first dc in rnd. (56 dc) Rnds 5-19) Ch 1, sc-ch 1 (counts as a dc), dc in each space around, join with a sl st to first dc in rnd. (56 dc) Rnd 20) Ch 1 and continue working your stitches in the spaces, sc in each around. Do not join. (56 sc) Remaining rnds are worked in a continuous spiral, do not join at the end of a rnd. Mark the beginning of each rnd. Hats without beads Rnds 21-25) Sc in each around. Periodically check your gauge (12 sc = 4”) and adjust your hook if necessary. After last round, sl st, break off yarn, work in ends. (56 sc) Hats with beads Rnds 21-27) Sc in each around. Periodically check your gauge (12 sc = 4”) and adjust your hook if necessary. After last round, sl st, break off yarn, work in ends. (56 sc) String the beads and with the seam at the back, attach at rnd 24, offset to the right side of the hat. Work in ends. Page 2 of 3

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BIG KAHUNA, continued MEDIUM

LARGE

Rnd 1) Starting with a magic circle/adjustable ring (see page 1), work 8 sc in circle/ring, tighten, join with a sl st to first sc in rnd.

Rnd 2) Ch 1, sc-ch 1 (counts as a dc), dc twice in each sc around, join with a sl st to first dc in rnd. (15 dc)

Rnd 2) Ch 1, sc-ch 1 (counts as a dc), dc in same, dc twice in each sc around, join with a sl st to first dc in rnd. (16 dc)

Going forward, work all dc/dc equivalents in the space in between the stitches. Mark the joining seam as the back of the hat.

Rnd 3) Ch 1, sc-ch 1 (counts as a dc), dc in same, dc twice in each space around, join with a sl st to first dc in rnd. (30 dc)

Rnd 3) Ch 1, sc-ch 1 (counts as a dc), dc in same, dc twice in each space around, join with a sl st to first dc in rnd. (32 dc)

Rnd 4) Ch 1, sc-ch 1 (counts as a dc), dc in same, dc twice in each space around, join with a sl st to first dc in rnd. (60 dc)

Rnd 4) Ch 1, sc-ch 1 (counts as a dc), dc in same, dc twice in each space around, join with a sl st to first dc in rnd. (64 dc)

Rnds 5-20) Ch 1, sc-ch 1 (counts as a dc), dc in each space around, join with a sl st to first dc in rnd. (60 dc)

Rnds 5-21) Ch 1, sc-ch 1 (counts as a dc), dc in each space around, join with a sl st to first dc in rnd. (64 dc)

Rnd 21) Ch 1 and continue working your stitches in the spaces, sc in each around. Do not join. (60 sc)

Rnd 22) Ch 1 and continue working your stitches in the spaces, sc in each around. Do not join. (64 sc)

Remaining rnds are worked in a continuous spiral, do not join at the end of a rnd. Mark the beginning of each rnd.

Hats without beads Rnds 22-26) Sc in each around. Periodically check your gauge (12 sc = 4”) and adjust your hook if necessary. After last round, sl st, break off yarn, work in ends. (60 sc)

Hats without beads Rnds 23-27) Sc in each around. Periodically check your gauge (12 sc = 4”) and adjust your hook if necessary. After last round, sl st, break off yarn, work in ends. (64 sc)

Hats with beads Rnds 22-28) Sc in each around. Periodically check your gauge (12 sc = 4”) and adjust your hook if necessary. After last round, sl st, break off yarn, work in ends. (60 sc)

Hats with beads Rnds 23-29) Sc in each around. Periodically check your gauge (12 sc = 4”) and adjust your hook if necessary. After last round, sl st, break off yarn, work in ends. (64 sc)

String the beads and with the seam at the back, attach at rnd 25, offset to the right side of the hat. Work in ends.

String the beads and with the seam at the back, attach at rnd 26, offset to the right side of the hat. Work in ends.

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