Bohemian Mermaid Palace

Ok, here you go... this is my own pattern for a basic crocheted cap, including adjustments for size and stitch variations. Rock on!  See Crochet Basics for stitch descriptions and abbreviations. Bohemian Mermaid Crochet Pattern Basic Hat Description: Simple, flexible instructions for a basic cap using any stitch design, sized for anyone in the family. Materials: Worsted weight yarn, I or J hook. Pattern: Instructions are for average adult/teen size fitted cap. The base is worked in dc. After working the base as described, any stitch can be used for body. Work is not turned. Change colors as desired. Base: Start : Ch 4. Sl st into first ch to form loop. Rnd 1: Ch 3 (counts as 1 st dc here and throughout). Work 9 dc into ch4 loop (10dc total). Sl st into 1 st dc (3 rd ch of ch3). Rnd 2: Ch 3, dc into same st. Work 2 dc into next st and each st around. Sl st into 1 st dc. Rnd 3: Ch 3, dc into same st and in

Pattern Abbreviations: Ch : chain Ch st : chain stitch Dc : double crochet Dec: decrease Dtr : double treble crochet Hdc : half double crochet Inc: increase Lp : loop Pat: pattern Prev: previous RS: right side Rep : repeat Rnd : round Sc : single crochet Sk : skip Sl st : slip stitch Sp: space St : stitch Tog : together Tr : treble crochet WS: wrong side Yo : yarn over hook Crochet Stitches: Slip Stitch : Insert hook into designated st, yo and draw a loop through work and through loop on hook. Chain Stitch : Make slip knot and place loop on hook. Yo and pull a loop through loop on hook. Single Crochet : Insert hook into designated st, yo and draw a loop (2loops on hook). Yo and draw a loop through both loops on hook. Half Double Crochet : Yo and insert hook into designated st, yo and draw a loop (3 loops on hook). Yo and draw through all 3 loops on hook. Double Crochet : Yo and insert hook into designated st, yo and draw a loop (3 loops on hook). Yo and draw th

**Update! April 2022** My first ALL NEW Beer Can Hat Tutorial and video is up!! Woohoo! Many more tutorials coming, this is just the beginning! *New* 3-in-1 Beer Can Party Hat Tutorial - Part 1: The Crown   !!More details and a preview video:  Coming Soon! NEW *Creative* Beer Can Hat Tutorials   All NEW Beer Can Party Hat Tutorials!!     (Continued from Part 1 ) See Crochet Basics for stitch descriptions and abbreviations.  Note: I used tall cans for my sample hat, adjustments for using regular size cans shown in [brackets].   3. Edge the Can Labels Basically, the cans will be edged just like a granny square. 5 dc into each corner, and 3 dc into each hole along the sides. For those who prefer a written pattern, here you go: Sl st into corner hole, ch 3 (counts as 1 dc). Work 2 dc into same hole. *Work 3 dc into next hole and each hole across. Work 5 dc into corner hole. Repeat from * around label, ending with 2 dc into starting hole. Sl st into 2nd of ch 2 from beginning.

**Update! April 2022** My first ALL NEW Beer Can Hat Tutorial and video is up!! Woohoo! Many more tutorials coming, this is just the beginning! *New* 3-in-1 Beer Can Party Hat Tutorial - Part 1: The Crown   !!More details and a preview video:  Coming Soon! NEW *Creative* Beer Can Hat Tutorials All *NEW* Beer Can Party Hat Tutorials are Actually COOL! Okay. Carry on.   I'm going to attempt to share with the world my pattern for the coveted Beer Can Hat. Some years ago I started making these and spread them around to many friends and unsuspecting acquaintances. I believe they originated during the 70s cheesy crafts era, which I completely adore. Many a birthday party have I attended bringing a 6 pack of beer, a skein of yarn, a couple compact tools... and a few hours later, left the host with a special party hat and gift made right before his drunken eyes. Now YOU can be that fascinating craft nerd, amazing your friends at parties. Or just drinking and crocheting at home.  Al