Congratulations to all of our scholars graduating this year! Gertrude the Grumpy chick (free pattern) would love to celebrate with this graduation cap pattern.
Time: ~1 hour
MATERIALS:
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- #3 light worsted yarn in black (Hobbii Friends Cotton Yarn 8/8)
- Embroidery thread in light blue, yellow
- 2.75 mm hook
- Stitch marker, yarn needle, scissors
- Fabric glue
TERMS:
- ch: chain
- blo: back loops only
- dc: double crochet
- sc: single crochet
- slst: slip stitch
- st(s): stitch(es)
- rnd(s): round(s)
NOTES:
- Please do not copy/redistribute any part of this pattern as your own. This includes reposting/translating without permission.
- Tag your creations with #curiouspapaya so I can feature you!
- We will be working in a spiral and use the YUYU method of crocheting (yarn under, yarn under) for the base and we will work in rows for the top of the cap.
- This pattern is written in US terminology.
- Measurements: 2.5 in. x 2.5 in. [6.35cm x 6.35 cm] if using the prescribed materials.
Graduation Cap - part A
*Note: We will create the base and then the top separately.
rnd 1: Make a magic circle and (sc) x6 [6]
rnd 2: (inc) x6 [12]
rnd 3: (sc, inc) x6 [18]
rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x6 [24]
rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x6 [30]
rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) x5, 4 sc, sc into the next st, slst into the same st [36]
rnd 7: (blo) - sc all around [36]
rnds 8-9 (2 rnds total): sc all around [36]
Fasten off and use the invisible finish.
Graduation Cap (the top) - part B
*Note: ch 2 counts as the first st.
row 1: Make a slipknot and ch 15. Working into the third ch from the hook, dc down the row and turn. [13]
rows 2-6 (5 rows total): ch 2, dc down the row [13]
Now, we'll sc around 3 sides of the border.
Cap Button - part C
rnd 1: Make a magic circle and (sc) x6 [6]
Cut off the yarn and leave a short tail. Use the invisible finish.
Tassel
step 1: Tightly wrap blue embroidery thread around two fingers ~10x. Cut a strand and tie a knot around one side.
step 2: Pinching the blue loop together, wrap yellow embroidery thread around it tightly ~10 times.
step 3: Cut the blue thread ~1 cm long to create the fringe. Trim as needed.
step 4: Use your yarn needle and thread the tassel through the center of part B.
Assembly
step 1: Glue part B onto part A on the flat base, securing the tassel as well.
step 2: Glue part C on top of part B to cover up where the tassel was sewn through.
step 3: Sew in any loose ends.
