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Sock Monkey Hat

September 1, 2014

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It’s finally done!

I wish I could put into words for you what the completion of this pattern means to me. Not only is this the first multi-sized pattern I’ve created, but it’s also the first hat I ever made for my littlest monkey (although it has admittedly improved over the last couple of years).

I am crazy excited to debut this hat. C-R-A-Z-Y.

I’m going to share the 6-12 month size with you here, for free, because you rock. Seriously, I never thought I could actually be a blogger, but you guys have supported, encouraged, and challenged me (in a good way!) every step of the way.

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SOCK MONKEY HAT (SIZE 6-12 MONTHS)

Finished Size: Approximately 8.25″ wide x 5.75″ tall
Stitches Used: Ch, Sl St, SC, HDC, SC2TOG, HDC2TOG
Yarn: 3 colors of medium worsted, plus small amount of black and red for mouth (I used Hobby Lobby’s I Love This Yarn)
Hooks: Size I (5.50mm) for base, and size H (5.00mm) for features
Notes: Pattern is written in American standard terms.
Gauge: With 5.5mm (US I-9) hook, 4 rounds = 3.5 in (9 cm). CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.

The Ch1 at the beginning of rounds DOES NOT count as a stitch.

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BASE (WORKED IN THE ROUND)

With I HOOK and COLOR A, begin with a Magic Circle (MC).

Round 1: Ch 1; 9 HDC in MC. Join with Sl St to top of first HDC. (9)
Round 2: Ch 1; HDC in same St. 2 HDC in next 9 Sts. Join with Sl St to top of first HDC. (19)
Round 3: Ch 1; HDC in same St, HDC in next St. (2 HDC in next St, HDC in next St) around. CHANGE TO COLOR B. Join with Sl St to top of first HDC. (29)
Round 4: Ch 1; HDC in same St, HDC in next 2 Sts. (2 HDC in next St, HDC in next 2 Sts) around. CHANGE TO COLOR C. Join with Sl St to top of first HDC. (39)
Rounds 5-10: Ch 1; HDC around. Join with Sl St to top of first HDC. (39)

DO NOT fasten off; continue to “Earflaps” instructions.

 

EARFLAPS (WORKED IN ROWS)

With I HOOK and COLOR C,

Row 1: Sl St in 8 Sts, Ch 1, SC in same St and in next 6 Sts; Ch 1, turn. (7)
Row 2: SC across; Ch 1, turn. (7)
Row 3: SC across; Ch 1, turn. (7)
Row 4: SC2TOG, SC in next 3 St, SC2TOG; Ch 1, turn. (5)
Row 5: HDC2TOG, DC, HDC2TOG (3)

Fasten off and weave in ends.

To complete 2nd earflap, beginning at the base of the first earflap (the opposite side from which you started), and continuing on across the front of the hat, count over 15 Sts. Attach yarn. Ch 1, SC in same St and in next 6 Sts; Ch 1, turn. Repeat Rows 2-5 above.

DO NOT fasten off; continue on to “Edging” instructions.

 

EDGING (WORKED IN THE ROUND)

With I HOOK and COLOR C,

Round 1: Ch 1. SC in same St and in each St around, working evenly along sides of earflaps, and including an extra SC at the tip of each earflap. Join with a Sl St into the first SC. Fasten off; weave in ends.
Round 2: Switch to COLOR B. Attach yarn to a St at the back of the hat; Ch1. SC in same St and in each St around, adding an extra SC at the tip of each earflap. Join with a Sl St into the first SC. Fasten off; weave in ends.
 

EARS (MAKE 2)

With H HOOK and COLOR C, begin with a Magic Circle (MC).

Round 1: Ch 1; 8 SC in MC. Join with Sl St to top of first SC. (8)
Round 2: Ch 1; HDC in same St. 2 SC in next 7 Sts. Join with Sl St to top of first SC. (15)
Round 3: Ch 1; HDC in next 15 Sts. Join with Sl St to top of first HDC. (15)

Fasten off, leaving a 6 inch tail for attaching to hat.

MOUTH

With H HOOK and COLOR A, Ch 9.

Round 1: 2 SC in 2nd Ch from hook. SC in next 6 Chs. 4 SC in last Ch. Continuing along the other side, SC in bottom of next 6 Chs. 2 SC in bottom of remaining Ch. Join with Sl St to top of first SC. (20)
Round 2: Ch 1; 2 SC in same St. SC in next 8 Sts. 2 SC in next 2 Sts. SC in next 8 Sts. 2 SC in next St. Join with Sl St to top of first SC. (24)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for attaching to hat.

MOUTH DETAILS

Cut an 18” piece of red yarn (or other lip color of your choice). Sew on the lips, following the horizontal line that is one line below the center of the mouth. For a “smiling” monkey, follow the natural curve around each side, as shown below. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Cut a 12” piece of black yarn (or other nostril color of your choice). Find the vertical center of the mouth and sew a small “x” on either side. Fasten off and weave in ends.

FINAL ASSEMBLY

Mouth: Place so that the bottom of the mouth rests just above the second-to-last row of the hat (so you should be able to see the edging and one row of the main color below the mouth). Make sure it is centered, and use the long tail to sew it on.

Ears: Using long tail, attach ears on either side of hat. Each ear should be attached to rows 7-9.

Eyes: Using thread and a sewing needle, attach two ½ inch buttons just above the mouth, so that their inner edges line up with the centers of each nostril.

Weave in any remaining ends. Attach pom pom and/or tassels (optional).

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Comments

  1. Karen Fogle says: January 11, 2016 at 11:07 am

    I adore this sock monkey hat pattern & am making it now for my nephew ♥

    Reply
  2. Aditi says: January 11, 2016 at 10:33 am

    Beautifully written pattern. Would love to make one. Thanks

    Reply
  3. Jenny says: September 3, 2015 at 8:05 am

    I’ve tried and tried but the pattern won’t eveeen fit my 4 month old. She is a small 4 month old. Agree with previous poster, its more like a newborn fit.

    Reply
  4. Penny says: July 6, 2015 at 1:49 pm

    I wondered how you take a small cap directions and turn it into an adult size. Please help.

    Reply
    • Rebecca says: July 8, 2015 at 11:52 am

      The full pattern, including adult sizes, is available for purchase:

      http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sock-monkey-hat-all-sizes

      Reply
  5. Wendy says: February 5, 2015 at 4:13 pm

    I have tried everything, but I am not getting the same gage. Every time I make this according to the pattern, it’s like a newborn size. Help! I even went up a hook size thinking mayby I’m working too tightly. I’m right at 2″ for 4 rounds. I love your hat style verses the others I’ve looked up, but something isn’t working.

    Reply
  6. Cricket says: November 10, 2014 at 9:44 am

    I gotta make this! My sister-in-law has a god-child called “monkey” and it is about to snow! Wish me luck

    Reply
    • Rebecca says: November 10, 2014 at 11:13 am

      Good luck! 🙂 🙂

      Reply
  7. Mel {MamaBuzz} says: September 5, 2014 at 8:25 am

    This is so adorable! Thanks so much for sharing at Inspire Me Wednesday. Featuring you in next week’s issue.

    Reply
    • Rebecca says: September 17, 2014 at 5:45 pm

      Thank you so much for the feature! 🙂

      Reply
  8. T'onna @ USS Crafty says: September 3, 2014 at 8:01 pm

    Your sock monkey hats are sooooo cute!

    Reply
    • Rebecca says: September 3, 2014 at 9:23 pm

      Thank you so much T’onna!

      Reply
  9. Amber L. says: September 3, 2014 at 7:36 pm

    Super adorable hat!

    Reply
    • Rebecca says: September 3, 2014 at 9:22 pm

      Thank you 🙂

      Reply
  10. Donna D. Rearick says: September 2, 2014 at 6:39 pm

    I can hardly wait to make this for my great grandson. Thank you so much.

    Reply
    • Rebecca says: September 3, 2014 at 9:22 pm

      I hope he loves it 🙂

      Reply
  11. Ericka says: September 2, 2014 at 6:26 pm

    This is fantastic and you SHOULD be proud – its a huge feat!!!! Congratulations on your first multi-sized pattern!
    Many kudos to your friend, Amanda. Sending her and her family off with prayers.

    Reply
    • Rebecca says: September 3, 2014 at 9:22 pm

      Thank you so much, Ericka! And I will pass that along to Amanda. 🙂

      Reply
  12. Amanda says: September 2, 2014 at 2:27 pm

    Awww! LOVE this! It’s been so neat to see your business grow and flourish, and I’m honored to be a {tiny} part of that!
    Thanks for the shout out! 🙂

    Reply
    • Rebecca says: September 3, 2014 at 9:21 pm

      You’re more than a {tiny} part! 😀

      Reply
  13. Melissa Mendoza says: September 2, 2014 at 1:36 pm

    Love, love, love! Thank you so much for sharing your creativity and love for crochet with all of us!

    Reply
    • Rebecca says: September 3, 2014 at 9:21 pm

      Aww thanks 🙂

      Reply
  14. Caro says: September 2, 2014 at 8:37 am

    So adorable, thank you so much for sharing!!

    Reply
    • Rebecca says: September 3, 2014 at 9:21 pm

      You’re welcome!

      Reply
  15. Jenni says: September 2, 2014 at 6:18 am

    So cute!! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Rebecca says: September 3, 2014 at 9:20 pm

      Thank you! 🙂

      Reply
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