Kid's Dragon Hat
Dress up your little guy in this free crochet pattern shaped like a magical dragon from Red Heart Yarn. This adorable hat is great for a Halloween, but can be used any time of the year to help spark young imaginations during play time.
Size: Hat measures 18” in circumference.
Fits Child’s size 2-4 years.
Materials:
- RED HEART® “Super Saver®”: 1 skein each 672 Spring Green A, 254 Pumpkin B and 324 Bright Yellow C.
- Crochet Hook: 4 mm [US G-6].
- Polyfill Stuffing, Yarn Needle.
Gauge: 5 dc = 1½”; 3 Rounds dc = 1½”. CHECK YOUR GAUGE: Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.
SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS:
sc2tog: [Draw up a loop in next st] twice, yo and draw through all 3 loops on hook.
A, B, C = color A, B, C; ch = chain; dc = double crochet; mm = millimeters; sc = single crochet; st(s) = stitch(es); [ ] = work directions in brackets the number of times specified; * or ** = repeat whatever follows the * or ** as indicated.
Instructions:
HAT:
- Beginning at top of hat with A, ch 4; join into a ring with slip st in first ch.
- Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as dc here and throughout), 11 dc in ring; join with a slip st in top of beginning ch 3 – 12 dc.
- Round 2: Ch 3, dc in first st, 2 dc in each dc around; join with a slip st in top of beginning ch 3 – 24 dc.
- Round 3: Ch 3, 2 dc in next dc, *dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc; repeat from * around, join with a slip st in top of beginning ch 3 – 36 dc.
- Round 4: Ch 3, dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, *dc in next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc; repeat from * around, join with a slip st in top of beginning ch 3 – 48 dc.
- Round 5: Ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc, *dc in next 3 dc, 2 dc in next dc; repeat from * around, join with a slip st in top of beginning ch 3 – 60 dc.
- Rounds 6-13: Ch 3, dc in each dc around, join with a slip st in top of beginning ch 3.
- Round 14: Ch 1, sc in same st as joining, *skip 2 dc, 5 sc in next dc, skip 2 dc, sc in next dc, repeat from * around, join with a slip st in top of beginning ch 3. Fasten off.
HAT SCALES (MAKE 2):
- With B, ch 43.
- Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across, turn –42 sc.
- Row 2: Ch 1, sc in next 6 sc, turn.
- Row 3: Ch 1, sc2tog over next 2 sc, sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, turn.
- Row 4: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.
- Row 5: Ch 1, [sc2tog over next 2 sc] twice, turn.
- Row 6: Ch 1, sc2tog over next 2 sc, work 4 sc evenly spaced down side of scale.
- Row 7: Sc in next 6 sc in Row 1.
- Repeat Rows 3-7 (5 times); then repeat Rows 3-6 once, turn.
- Joining Row: With wrong sides of hat scales together, ch 1, working through double thickness, sc evenly across top of scales, working 3 sc in top of each scale, leaving bottom open. Stuff each scale very lightly then sew scales in place on top of hat.
TAIL:
- With A, ch 2.
- Round 1: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, do not join. Work in a spiral, marking beginning of each round, moving marker up as work progresses.
- Round 2: Sc in each sc around.
- Round 3: *Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around – 8 sc.
- Round 4: *Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around – 10 sc.
- Round 5: *Sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around – 12 sc.
- Round 6: Sc in each sc around.
- Round 7: *Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around – 15 sc.
- Rounds 8-9: Sc in each sc around.
- Round 10: *Sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around – 18 sc.
- Rounds 11-12: Sc in each sc around.
- Round 13: *Sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeatfrom * around – 21 sc.
- Rounds 14-27: Sc in each sc around. Fasten off.
TAIL SCALES:
- With B, ch 26.
- Row 1: Slip st in 2nd ch from hook, ch 1, *3 dc in next ch, skip next ch, slip st in next ch**, ch 1; repeat from * across, ending last repeat at **. Fasten off. Sew to top center of tail. Stuff tail and sew in place.
LARGE SPOT (MAKE 2):
- With C, ch 2.
- Round 1: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, do not join, work in a spiral as before.
- Round 2: 2 sc in each sc around – 12 sc.
- Round 3: *Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around – 18 sc.
- Round 4: *Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around – 24 sc. Fasten off, leaving long sewing length.
MEDIUM SPOT (MAKE 4):
- Work same as Large Spot through Round 3. Fasten off, leaving long sewing length.
SMALL SPOT (MAKE 2):
- Work same as Large Spot through Round 2. Fasten off, leaving long sewing length. Randomly arrange spots on each side of hat and sew in place.
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nursienet 8492504
Jan 05, 2016
Made this cute little hat for my grandson for his birthday! He thought is was amazin!!!!!

Grandma Margaret
Jan 24, 2013
This is so adorable! I'm making 3 for 3 Downs Syndrome boys. They are turning out so cute and I know the boys will love them.

joykirk4 0376871
Aug 23, 2012
Great pattern! Love it, can't wait to see it on my nephew.

mamakat73 7039055
Jun 09, 2012
My grandson is a dinosaur fanatic and is going to love this little hat Thank You so much for the pattern

mlouise48 9868800
Jun 06, 2012
I think its so cute will make for my class to play with

diniridwan 2615540
Jul 09, 2011
this is so cute and unique. i will make this to my friend's son

trophyofgrace7 631 2165
May 05, 2011
Very cute. I think I will make this for my grandson.

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