This free crochet pattern for a metallic calot was originally published in the 1920s in Universal Publishing’s Smart Crochet.
Follow the easy step-by-step instructions of this vintage crochet pattern for crocheting this stylish calot. There is absolutely no charge for personal use of this easy crochet hat pattern for a calot.
Free Crochet Hat Pattern:
Crochet a Stylish Ladies Hat
REQUIRED MATERIALS
Hiawatha Elastic Metallic Yarn of Lastex Art. 77, 2 Cards
Steel Crochet Hook No. 0
NOTE(s)
There is a matching crocheted belt for this crocheted calot.
STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS
Ch 12, join with sl st into ring. Work without tension.
Rnd 1: * Ch 5, sc in ring (mesh made). Repeat from * 4 times more, ch 5, sc in first mesh.
Rnd 2: Ch 5, sc in same mesh (inc. made) * ch 5, sc in next mesh, ch 5, sc in same mesh. Repeat from * around. Mark beg. of rnds.
Rnd 3: * 5 dc in next sc (shell made), sc in next mesh, ch 5, sc in next mesh. Repeat from * around, ending with sc after 6th shell.
Rnd 4: * Ch 5, sc in center of next shell, inc. 1 mesh in next mesh. Repeat from * until there are 6 inc.
Rnd 5: * Ch 5, sc in next mesh. Repeat from * around, ending in mesh after last inc. mesh.
Rnd 6: Ch 5, sc in next mesh, * shell in next sc, sc in next mesh (shell should be directly between shells of first shell rnd), work mesh in each of next 2 mesh. Repeat from * around, ending with sc after 6th shell.
Rnd 7: * Ch 5, sc in next mesh, inc. 1 mesh in same mesh, ch 5, sc in center of next shell, ch 5, sc in next mesh. Repeat from * around.
Rnd 8: Work ch-5 mesh around, ending with mesh directly above last shell of 6th rnd.
Rnd 9: Ch 5, sc in next mesh, * shell in next sc, sc in next mesh, mesh in each of next 3 mesh. Repeat from * around.
Rnds 10 and 11: Work 2 rnds mesh even, ending with mesh directly over center of last shell.
Rnd 12: Ch 5, sc in next mesh, shell in next sc, sc in next mesh, mesh in each of next 3 mesh. Repeat from * around.
Continue working alternate shells every 3rd rnd until cap is desired depth (about 5 1/2″) from center ending with mesh rnd.
Next Rnd: Work ch-4 mesh around.
Last Rnd: Sc in each ch and each sc around. St st in next st. End off.
This free crochet pattern for a metallic calot was originally published in the 1920s in Universal Publishing’s Smart Crochet
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