It cannot possibly be snowing again. But it is.
To vent my frustration I made another hat. A cross between Big Worm and Worm on a Hook, No More Snow! is a little larger than Worm on a Hook without the taper rows and with a smaller slip stitch ribbed edge than Big Worm. No More Snow! probably ended up to be the closest of the three hat patterns to Wurm.
Here’s the pattern for No More Snow! (and I mean it):
Materials:
275 yards of worsted weight yarn (I used around 1.25 skeins of Paton’s Classic Wool Worsted Weight )
H crochet hook (5.0 mm)
J crochet hook (6.0 mm)
Tapestry Needle
Abbreviations:
BLO: Work in the Back Loop Only.
BBL: Work in the Back Back Loop only. This is the loop BEHIND the back loop.
Ch: Chain
FHDC: Foundation Half Double Crochet
HDC: Half Double Crochet
RSC: Raised Single Crochet (special stitch). After using this stitch in the Fritillary Scarf, I did some research to see if there was an official name for this stitch. While I found the stitch mentioned in a few places, I did not see it named anywhere else, so I’ve used the name from the Fritillary Scarf (if it was in American terms). This is similar to a back post stitch. Insert hook from back to front, under top two loops of stitch, then from front to back, under top two loops of next stitch. Hook will be around the post. YO, pull up a loop, YO, pull through both loops on hook.
RHDC: Raised Half Double Crochet (special stitch). Similar to the Raised Single Crochet, but this is the Half Double Crochet version. YO, insert hook from back to front, under top two loops of stitch, then from front to back, under top two loops of next stitch. Hook will be around the post. YO, pull up a loop, YO, pull through all loops on hook.
HDC2TOG in BBL: Half Double Crochet 2 Together in Back Back Loop
SS: Slip Stitch
Video tutorials for the special stitches used in this pattern can now be found on the Crochet Video Tutorial page.
Pattern:
Pattern is written for an adult size hat. Notes are included to adjust for child size hat.
Body of Hat (with J hook):
The body of the hat is worked in the round. You will be joining at the end of each round. Do not turn at the end of the round.
First Ch 1 at the beginning of the round does not count as a stitch.
For a Child size hat, start with a foundation row of 78 stitches.
To make the hat smaller or larger than the pattern, you can just add more or less stitches to the foundation row and do more or less repeats of rounds 2-4.
Round 1: Ch 2 (does not count as a stitch), 83 FHDC, then for final FHDC you will connect the foundation row. Make sure the foundation row is straight, put the two ends side by side, yo, insert hook into top two loops of chain of working side, then insert hook from the back to front of two loops of chain of the other side, yo, pull through both sides and pull up a loop, yo, pull through all loops on hook, ss to connect to top part of stitch. (84)
Round 2: Ch 1 (does not count as a stitch), RSC in each stitch around, SS to connect to top of first stitch (84)
Round 3: Ch 1, RHDC in each stitch around, SS to connect to top of first stitch (84)
Round 4: Ch 1, HDC in BBL of each stitch around, SS to connect to top of first stitch (84)
Round 5-22: Repeat Rounds 2-4 six more times
Round 23-24: Repeat Rounds 2-3
Round 25: Ch 1, HDC2TOG in BBL of each stitch around, SS to connect to top of first stitch (42)
FO leaving long tail. Weave the tail in and out of each stitch of the last round and pull tight to close. Stitch a few stitches to secure and close up opening.
The body of the hat is done. Now for the edging.
Edging of hat (with H hook):
You will be turning at the end of each row.
Be sure to count stitches as you go. It is easy to lose stitches if you don’t.
Keep your tension VERY loose.
You’ll want to use something to pick up the first and last stitches of each row. I used the eyehole side of a yarn needle.
Upon request, a video of the edging is now available.
For a Child size hat, Ch 6 instead of 8.
Row 1: With the wrong side facing you, join yarn in foundation row with a SS, Ch 8, turn. (8)
Row 2: Ch 1, SS in BLO of second Ch from hook, SS in BLO of each stitch, SS through both loops of foundation row (you should be on the wrong side), turn. (8)
Row 3: Skip SS in foundation row, SS in BLO of each stitch, turn. (8)
Row 4: Ch 1, SS in BLO of each stitch, SS through both loops of foundation row for 2 stitches, turn. (8)
Row 5: Skip 2 SS in foundation row, SS in BLO of each stitch, turn. (8)
Row 6: Ch 1, SS in BLO of each stitch, SS through both loops of foundation row, turn. (8)
Repeat Rows 3-6 until you meet up with the beginning, ending with either Row 4 or 6.
For the final row that connects the two sides, hold the two wrong sides together, turn. SS through both sides of work, BLO on side facing you, FLO on other side, FO.
Weave in ends.
Please note this pattern is for personal use only. Please do not sell finished items from this pattern.
Lily
Feb 17, 2014 @ 17:44:38
Great hat! Thank you. Hate to say it but more snow expected tonight!
Can't Stop Crocheting
Feb 17, 2014 @ 20:40:53
Thank you.
I know its ridiculous. I made the hat Saturday… while it was snowing and of course there’s more coming already.
Susie Mann-Paro
Feb 17, 2014 @ 22:33:23
Thank you so much, I’ve been looking for a crochet version of the worm hat!
Laura Mc Bean
Feb 18, 2014 @ 06:25:22
Gonna try this .Thanks!
OurSimpleLife
Feb 26, 2014 @ 10:48:31
Hey I like this :-)…Hello I am a new follower Nice to meet you…
Kay
Mar 13, 2014 @ 13:12:33
Pattern will NOT print from your website or Ravelry…..only 1 page with no pattern.
Can't Stop Crocheting
Mar 14, 2014 @ 02:05:40
I’m not sure why you would be having problems printing from the blog. The pattern isn’t uploaded to Ravelry, so you would not be able to print from there. I just created a PDF from the blog post that you should be able to print. To download: No More Snow! a hat PDF
Cassie
Sep 02, 2014 @ 14:37:36
I wish you had a video tutorial along with this!
Can't Stop Crocheting
Sep 02, 2014 @ 19:47:23
I haven’t done any crochet videos yet, but I know this technique could really use one. I’ll see what I can do to put one together.
Donnette
Mar 16, 2019 @ 22:37:26
Great!!!! Thank you
Maga
Oct 11, 2014 @ 08:14:26
I was also looking for a crochet version of this hat.
A video would be great.
Thanx
Can't Stop Crocheting
Oct 11, 2014 @ 11:39:22
I’ve been meaning to make a video for the hats and sugared ribs. I need to make a hat for my son this week so I’ll finally give the video a shot. I know a video would really help.
Claire
Nov 18, 2014 @ 14:34:25
Hi do you have a video for this hat as I’m not sure how to add the edging. Have I missed something. I would love to do this hat for my friends son that hads cancer x also I would make it for a 5year old would 78 still be ok or too big x
Can't Stop Crocheting
Nov 20, 2014 @ 21:45:10
I do not have any videos, but I have been meaning to make some for a while. I know the hats could really use some.
I was just playing around with angles of my laptop camera and may actually be able to work with it for the videos. I will need to wait for this weekend though and shoot in the daylight so it’s not too grainy.
I was looking to see if I could find any online for the slip stitch ribbing connecting to an edge, but don’t see any. Doris Chan uses ribbing edges in several parts of the Everyday Crochet book if you happen to have it. Her Sash-A Belt uses slip stitch crochet. The edging of the hat is a combination of the two.
I am definitely still learning when it comes to hat sizing.
78 with Paton’s Classic Wool would have fit my son last year when he was 7. Of course gauge and yarn choice also play a role.
If I made the hat again for me, I would probably add a few more stitches.
My husband actually took both my No More Snow! and Big Worm. He has a big head. No More Snow! (the one that was mine) is a little small for him, but it works. Big Worm (which was intentionally big on me) fits him perfectly.
Since I am now hatless and my son lost his hat at the end of last winter, I really need to make some more ASAP and will work on a writing a post on hat sizing.
If you make it and have any feedback, please let me know.
Claire
Nov 24, 2014 @ 18:27:39
Oh I know I have to slip stitch but yeah video would be great lol x I’m going to try it tho without video. As it’s getting cold and this Is going to be for a 4 year old but I need to make it fit a 5 year old as the little lab I’m making it for has a tumour on the brain so needs room for tubs and his bump 😦 x I have his head size so will play around with it x thank you x
Can't Stop Crocheting
Nov 26, 2014 @ 00:47:10
A video is now available at http://youtu.be/LicsM9S9XNY
I know the quality isn’t great, but I hope it helps.
Claire
Nov 24, 2014 @ 18:28:11
Sorry I ment I know how to slip stitch lol
Landra
Nov 25, 2014 @ 19:12:59
I love this hat! Just finished the body of it for a friend’s Christmas gift. I had to add about ten foundation stitches (used husband as a guide for size :). But now I am really lost on the ribbing. Your pictures of the stitches really helped me understand (visual learner) so if a video isn’t a possibility, maybe some more pictures would help?
Thank you for the pattern!
Can't Stop Crocheting
Nov 25, 2014 @ 22:26:11
Hi Landra,
I’m glad you like the pattern.
Interesting to know that the ribbing has been more difficult to follow than the body of the hat. I thought it would have been the other way around.
I’ve been working on videos for a while tonight. So far it hasn’t been going that well. Apparently it’s not that easy to find a good angle to “watch” someone crochet. Webcam video is horrible and cell phones have the whole “Help, I need to be charged” thing going on.
If the videos don’t work out, I’ll get pictures up by tomorrow night. I’m still fighting with my cell phone. Hopefully I win.
Can't Stop Crocheting
Nov 26, 2014 @ 00:46:35
A video is now available at http://youtu.be/LicsM9S9XNY
I know the quality isn’t great, but I hope it helps.
Claire
Nov 27, 2014 @ 04:47:42
Video very helpful x and when you say wrong side facing up do you mean the inside of the hat x
Can't Stop Crocheting
Nov 27, 2014 @ 09:56:12
I’m glad it helped. Yes, attach the yarn with the inside of the hat facing (not sure it makes that much of a difference either way).
I have been thinking a lot about the little boy you are making the hat for and am sending good thoughts and prayers his way.
Claire
Nov 29, 2014 @ 16:53:56
Aww thank you I will let them know xx I have started his hat yesterday and the yarn I got I have to double it up and it’s looking good 🙂 x must get it finished by the wkends as its cold where he lives x
Claire
Nov 30, 2014 @ 15:51:46
Hat is all finished and will be going to my friend tomorrow 🙂 x thank you for sharing your pattern x
Can't Stop Crocheting
Nov 30, 2014 @ 21:05:51
I’m glad you got through it. I hope the boy you made it for likes it and it keeps him warm.
c3crochetdesigns
Jan 12, 2015 @ 21:06:22
Hi! I made your hat, then patterned a scarf off of it. May I provide a direct link to your blog (and proper credit, of course)? My blog is at c3crochetdesigns.wordpress.com. Thank you!
Can't Stop Crocheting
Jan 13, 2015 @ 14:18:37
Sure that’s fine
Katie
Jan 16, 2015 @ 02:06:12
Hi, I am loving the way this hat is turning out! One question, though. I am trying to figure out how to do the HDC2TOG in BLL. Do I do 2 HDC in 1 BBL, or do I do 1 HDC in 2 BBL? Thanks for the great tutorial!
Can't Stop Crocheting
Jan 16, 2015 @ 08:38:55
I’m glad you like it.
It is an HDC decrease in the BBL so it is 1 HDC worked over 2 stitches to decrease from 2 to 1 stitch. These are the instructions for a regular HDC2TOG. You’ll be doing it in the BBL instead.
Katie Johnson
Jan 17, 2015 @ 22:27:35
Thank you!!
Missy's Crafty Mess
Feb 21, 2015 @ 21:20:45
I just found this pattern on Ravelry and I plan to try it out. I make hats to donate to Operation Gratitude’s Scarves for Troops program. Thanks for sharing. I am following you as well. Cute blog!!!!
https://missyscraftymess.wordpress.com/project-forever-24/
Mark Kubicki
Dec 24, 2015 @ 15:33:18
” Pattern is written for an adult size hat. ”
But then in line 4 of body of hat you state:
“For a child size hat start with a foundation row of….”
Unless I’m missing it, you never actually say what to start with for an average ADULT sized hat?
Can't Stop Crocheting
Dec 24, 2015 @ 15:42:24
Round 1 starts with a foundation round of 84 stitches for an adult size hat.
MKub
Dec 24, 2015 @ 23:01:41
THNX !!!
Happy Holiday !
Can't Stop Crocheting
Dec 25, 2015 @ 00:53:01
Happy holidays
Natacha
Jan 13, 2016 @ 00:34:25
Hello! I love this hat and I’d like to make it as a gift. I am a newer crocheter and I am very confused at this part, “Make sure the foundation row is straight, put the two ends side by side, yo, insert hook into top two loops of chain of working side, then insert hook from the back to front of two loops of chain of the other side, yo, pull through both sides and pull up a loop, yo, pull through all loops on hook, ss to connect to top part of stitch. (84)” I’m not entirely sure what is going on. I think I’m confusing the language. If you could clarify for me I’d greatly appreciate it!!
Thank you so much!!
Ahender
Aug 14, 2017 @ 18:49:24
Don’t feel bad I’ve been crocheting for a while and I can’t figure out what’s going on there help help we need clarification!
Can't Stop Crocheting
Aug 14, 2017 @ 21:01:07
Hi Ahender, There’s a video showing how to connect the 2 ends of the foundation row on the crochet video page. You can also find it at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akxzY4Qpw3c.
Ahender
Aug 15, 2017 @ 08:10:39
Awesome! !!!!! Thank you! !!
maria cichetti
Sep 25, 2016 @ 22:45:19
Made this today. Great hat! I used Caron Cakes yarn so it is super snuggly and rad colors. If I make it again, which I plan to do, I will add more than just 6 repeats of rows 2-4, maybe 8… Thanks! I will have to check out your other patterns!
Krystal L Jackson
Nov 08, 2017 @ 10:43:34
LOVE this pattern! I made a couple minor modifications and it has turned out to be my new go-to slouch beanie pattern – THANK YOU for making this available and providing the tutorials!
Jo
Sep 06, 2018 @ 17:26:30
Hi there
I realise this is 4 years old, but it looks great! Would you have a pattern like this or wurm for dk size wool by any chance?
Jo
Sep 06, 2018 @ 17:30:41
A crochet pattern I mean
Can't Stop Crocheting
Sep 09, 2018 @ 18:10:06
Hi Jo, I dont have a pattern for this hat in dk yarn but you can try increasing the number of stitches in the base row to make it wider and increase the number of repeats to make it longer.
Monique Klasen
Oct 25, 2018 @ 11:37:28
Hi … I’m kind of new to crochet … about a year now… made quite a few dishcloths and a blanket. I love this hat and want to make for my grandson but for the life of me am so confused when I get to round 4 … I can’t wrap my head around where the back back loop is? I know you have diagram, but that’s not helping the way my brain works lol. Is there a video anywhere to see how this is done? Thanks so much😊
Carol
Nov 21, 2018 @ 12:56:16
I would like to alternate from color to black (color being the more dominant) what row would you recommend I do the black on?
I love this pattern!!!
Kaitlin
Dec 01, 2019 @ 20:57:48
Hi there! Newbie here, Imust be missing something….When I do 84 of the foundation stitches and join it is coming out to a very very large size, like closer to the size of a cowl not a hat. Am I missing something…I have looked at several videos and I do believe I am doing the stitch correctly…Thanks in advance 🙂
Can't Stop Crocheting
Dec 12, 2019 @ 09:52:45
Hi Kaitlin, you probably just have a different gauge. The foundation row should be aprox. 10% larger than you want the final circumference of the hat to be. The stitches used tighten it up after the first few rows.