Hills and Valleys Hat

The Inspiration

Whenever I have to make a blanket, the first pattern I reach for is something with soft undulating waves. I had a recent commission for a lapghan and a matching hat. I had never made a ripple hat before and wasn't exactly sure how to work those ripples into a circular construction. So, I did a little research and a lot of experimenting and came up with this hat.

I wish I could say that the decision to use an ombre yarn was my idea. Sadly, I don't have a great eye for colors. Go figure. My Mom wanted this yarn for a similar blanket I made in the past and it came out lovely. And since the yarn does the color changing for me, there are no extra loose ends to weave in!

When it comes to naming the hat, that was a no-brainer. I have had this song "Hills and Valleys" by Tauren Wells on repeat for at least the last month. The commission was from a sorority. One of their sorors was diagnosed with breast cancer and they wanted something special to wrap her in their love. The song perfectly captures the ups and downs of life and how God is a fixed point in it all. Whether you believe or not, I think we can all agree that 2020 has been a roller coaster so far.

The Pattern

Look at my lovely friend Layla. She's so sweet and modeled the hat for me. My hair is in a fro most days which means I make hats i can't wear...

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Yarn

Red Heart Super Saver Ombre Worsted weight (4) in Violet

Approx. 64 grams OR 110 yards

I used the colorway Violet for this hat.

You can find it HERE.

Hooks

J-10 / 6mm

H-8 / 5mm

Other Materials

Blunt tapestry needle

Scissors

Gauge

12 sts (or just over 1 ripple) = 4"

7 rows = 4"

Finished size

Teen to Adult

Height: 8.5"

Width: 20"

Abbreviations

Ch – chain

Sk- skip

Sp - space

Sl – slip stitch

St(s) – stitch(es)

Sc – single crochet

Blo – back loop only

Dc – Double crochet

DC2tog – double crochet two stitches together to decrease 1 st

DC3tog - double crochet three stitches together to decrease 2 sts

Hdc - half double crochet

Fphdc – front post half double crochet

Bphdc – back post half double crochet

FO – finish off

Notes

This hat is worked top-down in joined rounds with ombre yarn that forms effortless color gradations. The brim uses back posts as the standard pattern, but this is easily exchanged for an afterthought slip stitch ribbing.

Pattern

Using J hook

Round 1: Magic circle, ch 2. 12 dc in mc. Join with sl to top of ch 2. DO NOT TURN.

Round 2: Ch2. *In next St, DC 5. Sk next St. Repeat from * to end of round. Join with sl to top of ch2.

Round 3: Sl st into next St. Ch 2. Working in blo DC in same st. *DC 5 in next St. DC. Dc2tog. Dc. Repeat from * to end of round. Sl to join

Round 4: Sl st into next St. Ch 2. Working in both loops DC in same st and next St. *DC 5 in next St. DC 2. Dc3tog. Dc 2. Repeat from * to end of round. Sl to join

Round 5: Sl st into next St. Ch 2. Working in blo DC in same st and next 2 st. *DC 3 in next St. DC 3. Dc3tog. Dc 3. Repeat from * to end of round. Sl to join.

Round 6: Sl st into next St. Ch 2. Working in both loops DC in same st and next 2 st. *DC 3 in next St. DC 3. Dc3tog. Dc 3. Repeat from * to end of round. Sl to join.

Rounds 7-11: repeat rows 5 and 6.

Round 12: Ch 2. Hdc in same st and next 2 sts. *SC, sl st, SC, hdc 3, DC, hdc 3. Repeat to end of row. Sl to join

Switch to H hook

Rounds 13-14: Ch 2, *fphdc around first st, bphdc around next st. Repeat from * to end of row, making sure to work under the sl sts too.

Finishing:

Weave in ends.

Consider adding a yarn or fur pom-pom

If you have any questions about the pattern or notice any errors, feel free to comment below and I will get back to you as soon as possible.

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