Sock Monkey Hat- Adult size

So I have been crocheting these sock monkey hats and they seem to be well received. A friend of mine who crochets was interested in making one, and I have been wanting to experiment with actually writing out a pattern, so heres my chance. This is my first pattern that Ive written out, so if you try it and have questions or get stuck on something feel free to ask me and I will gladly give you all the help that I can. I ocasionally use patterns, but I usually just do what feels right or what looks good, so this should be interesting!! Good luck!

Sock Monkey Hat

Adult Size

Materials Needed:

Size H hook 5mm

Red worsted weight yarn-for the pom pom on top

Lion brand Vannas Choice in Oatmeal-Color A

Lion Brand Vannas Choice in Barley-Color B

*You can use any worsted weight yarn of your choice if you prefer a different look

Two black buttons-preferably with two holes for sewing on (they look better than four holes)

This hat is worked in rounds and place is kept with a stitch marker

Chain 2

6 SC in first Chain space

2 SC in each SC around

2 SC in first SC space, *1 SC in next, 2 SC in next SC space continue from *

2 SC in first SC space, *1 SC in next two spaces, 2 SC in next SC space, continue from *

2 SC in first SC space, 1 SC in next three spaces, *2 SC in next SC space, 1 SC in next 4 SC spaces, continue from *

2 SC in first SC space, *1 SC in next five spaces, 2 SC in next SC space, continue from *

2SC in first SC space, *1 SC in next six spaces, 2 SC in next SC space, continue from*

2 SC in first SC space, *1 SC in next seven spaces, 2 SC in next SC space, continue from *

2 SC in first SC space, * 1 SC in next eight spaces, 2 SC in next SC space, continue from*

2 SC in first SC space, * 1 SC in next nine spaces, 2 SC in next SC space, continue from*

2 SC in first SC space, * 1 SC in next ten spaces, 2 SC in next SC space, continue from *

2 SC in first SC space, *1 SC in next eleven spaces, 2 SC in next SC space, continue from *

2 SC in first SC space, * 1 SC in next twelve spaces, 2 SC in next SC space, continue from *

2 SC in first SC space, *1 SC in next thirteen spaces, 2 SC in next SC space, continue from *

SC around

SC around

Break A and fasten B

SC around

Break B and Fasten C

SC around until you have a total of 35 rows from top to bottom ( if your head is smaller or larger, add or subtract rows)

Break C and tie off. Weave in ends

Ear flaps: make two

Chain 15

SC in second chain from hook and all the way across

SC2TOG, SC across, CH 1, turn

*Continue this pattern until you have 1 SC space left, SC in last space

SC all the way around the earflap, leave a long tail for sewing, You will end up with a tail at the bottom of your earflap, what I do is weave it through so the tail comes out of the end of the top and I then use the tail to attach the ear flap onto the hat

For the braids that come off of the earflaps I take six long pieces of yarn (approx. about twenty inches give or take) and pull them through the last sc space on the bottom of the earflap. I then braid them down until I get the desired length I want and tie them off (tightly) with a smaller piece of yarn of the same color. then trim the bottom so the fringe is about 1 1/2 to 2 inches long.

Pom-Pom

Create a pom pom using whatever technique you prefer and attach to the top of the hat, the bigger the hat the bigger the pompom should be. I included a video if you need instructions on the pompom ...hopefully the link will take you there if not, just youtube how to make a pompom.

Mouth

with Color A

Ch 10

SC in second chain from hook and all the way across do not turn

working all the way around SC around

in last ch space 2SC

SC 2 in first SC

SC in next 8

2SC in next 2 spaces

SC in next 9 spaces

join, leave a long tail for sewing mouth onto hat

attach Red to middle of mouth and SC through middle for a mouth slit....I use 8 SC stitches Fasten off and weave in ends

Ears

Make two

Ch 2

4 SC in first Chain space

Ch 3

TRC in first SC

2 TRC in next 2 spaces

TRC in last space, chain 3, join to last SC space, leave long tail for sewing ears on

Assembly

Obviously you want to center all your pieces so it looks good on your head!

You will want to use a yarn darner to sew all pieces on the hat, except the eyes which you will use a regular needle and black thread.

Attach the earflaps about 7 inches apart in the front and about 6 inches apart in the back. I usually attach the earflaps first and center the mouth and eyes and ears according to the where the earflaps are.

Sew the monkey ears just below the red yarn on that goes across the upper part of the hat, and sew them a little further forward (if they are to far back they dont look right)

Like I said this is the first time ever I am writing a pattern out! And it is for a friend who wanted to make the hat. If you have any questions at all please please please feel free to post a comment and ask and I will help you to the best of my ability!!!

HAPPY CROCHETING!!

**The bottom of the earflaps are done differently in this picture as they are instructed in the pattern. People seem to prefer the braids