Free Pattern: Crochet Boston Terrier Hat

My 6 yr old niece lost her Boston Terrier, Dixie, a few weeks ago and she has been heartbroken since losing her girl.  She requested a Boston hat for Christmas but I couldn't find any free patterns so I worked up this sweet little hat for her.  I hope she enjoys it as much as I enjoyed making it for her!  This Boston hat has a lot of pieces but she's simple to work up, even for a beginner.  Enjoy!

Crochet Boston Terrier Hat

Materials -

• 4.25 mm (G) Hook
• Yarn 
• White
• Black
• Brown
• Tapestry Needle for finishing
• Poly-fill Stuffing

Abbreviations -

CH - Chain Stitch
SC - Single Crochet
DC - Double Crochet
HDC - Half Double Crochet
SL - Slip Stitch
DC2TOG - Double Crochet 2 Together (decrease)
SC2TOG - Single Crochet 2 Together (decrease)

Instructions:

Hat: 

Round 1: (black) Ch 3, 10 HDC in the 1st Ch stitch, sl stitch into beginning ch, ch 2 (10)
Round 2: 2 HDC in each stitch, sl into beginning ch, ch 2 (20)
Round 3: * 2 HDC, 1 HDC in next* Repeat between (*) until final stitch, sl stitch into beginning ch, ch 2 (30)

Round 4: *1 HDC 2 st, 2 HDC in next* Repeat between (*) until final stitch, sl stitch into beginning ch, ch 2 (40)

Round 5: *1 HDC 3st, 2 HDC in next* Repeat between (*) until final stitch, sl stitch into beginning ch, ch 2 (50)

Round 6: 1 HDC each, sl stitch into beginning ch, ch2 (50)
Round 7- 15: Repeat Round 6.  Finish round 15, tie off and tuck ends.

Ear Flaps:

Row 1: (black)  Start new row in any stitch from round 10.  SC 12 stitches, ch 2, turn (12)

Row 2: 1 DC each (12)
Row 3: DC 2 TOG, DC next 8 stitches, DC 2 TOG, ch 2, turn (10)
Row 4: DC 2 TOG, DC next 6 stitches, DC 2 TOG, ch 2, turn (8)
Row 5:  DC 2 TOG, DC next 4 stitches, DC 2 TOG, ch 2 turn (6) 

Row 6: DC 2 TOG, DC next 2 stitches, DC 2 TOG, ch 2 turn (4) 

ROw 7: DC 2 TOG twice,

Count 14 stitches across the front of the hat, start new row for 2nd ear flap.
Row 1: SC 9 stitches, ch 2, turn (9)
Row 2: DC 2 TOG, DC next 5 stitches, DC 2 TOG, ch 2, turn (7)
Row 3: DC 2 TOG, DC next 2 stitches, DC 2 TOG, ch 2, turn (4)
Row 4: DC 2 TOG twice, tie off and finish

Cut 9-12 strands of black and white yarn (8-10" each) and pull through bottom of each earflap.  Braid and tie off. 

Cheeks:

Row 1: (white) Ch 17, 6 DC (all in same stitch) 2nd st from hook, 1 DC, HDC next 2, SC next 8, HDC next 2, DC, 6 DC last st, working around ch - DC, HDC next 2, SC next 8, HDC next 2, DC, Sl into starting ch

Row 2: Ch 2, DC next 2, 2 DC, 2 DC, DC next 2, HDC next 2, SC 8, HDC next 2, DC next 2, 2 DC, 2DC, DC next 2, HDC next 2, Sl. Tie off 

Row 3: Find middle stitch on top row and count 3 to the right. (5th loop from the top of the right cheek) Sl into 5th loop and SC in same st. SC next 5, ch 1 and turn

Row 4: SC across, ch 1 and turn (6) 

Row 5 and 6: Repeat Row 4 

Row 7: SC 2 TOG, SC next 2, SC2TOG, ch 1 and turn

Row 8: SC2TOG twice tie off 

Leave tail long enough to stitch on to hat

Chin:

Round 1: (white) Ch 2, 10 SC in the 2nd st from hook, sl stitch into beginning ch, ch 1 (10)
Round 2: 2 DC in 1st 6 stitches, 1 DC in next 4, sl into beginning ch (16) Tie off

Nose 

Row 1: (brown) Ch 5, SC 2nd st from hook and across (4)

Row 2: Sc across, ch 1 turn (4) 
Row 3: Sc 2 tog twice (2)

Row 4: Sc 2 tog (1)

Tie off 

Sew onto cheeks (middle)

Ears (make 2) 

Row 1: (pink) Ch 7, SC in 2nd ch from hook, 6 SC, ch 1 turn

Row 2: SC each, 6 

Row 3: Repeat row 2 

Row 4: SC2TOG, SC next 2, SC2TOG

Row 5: SC each, 4

Row 6: SC2TOG twice 

Row 7: SC each (2) 

Row 8: SC2TOG tie off 

Row 9: (black) SC around your triangle 

Repeat Rows 1-9 in all black for back of ears. Sew front and back together and tie off.  Leave tail long enough to stitch on to hat.

Eyes 

Round 1: (white) Ch 3, 10 DC in the 2nd stitch from the hook, sl stitch into beginning st, tie off


Round 1: (brown) Ch 2, 10 SC in the 1st st from hook, sl stitch into beginning st, tie off

Sew brown circle to middle of white circle.  Note: I added a stitch of white for accent 

Putting it all together!  - Sew chin onto hat before cheeks. The full part of the circle (2 DC st) should be on bottom for a pouty chin. Leave about 1/2 inch from bottom of hat.  I tucked a little poly-fill under the chin to make it pout.  Stitch cheeks over top of chin piece. 

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Free Crochet Pattern: Boho Baby Afghan (V- Stitch)



Baby K approved!

This funky little afghan is a must-have accessory for the Boho Baby Girl in your life!  With a faux tie-dye pattern and daisy accents your little lady will be cozy and stylish!  My 3 month old granddaughter is just discovering her hands and the daisies double as entertainment for her grabbing hands!
 

Materials:

• 5.5 mm (I) Hook 
• Yarn - I used Red Heart with Love Punch for the body of the afghan.  It worked up in a fun tie-dye look!
• Tapestry Needle for finishing

Abbreviations:
Ch - Chain Stitch
SC - Single Crochet
DC - Double Crochet
TRC - Triple Crochet
SL - Slip Stitch

Instructions: 

Afghan -

Row 1: Ch 73

Row 2: 1 SC in 2nd ch from hook. 1-SC each ch across, ch 1 (72)

Row 3: SC in the 'V' of the 1st SC in Row 1, (this will create the split SC or 'V' st). Repeat in each SC across (72) 

Row 4 - Row 96: Repeat row 3

Border -
 

I used a complimentary color from my scrap stash for the first round of my afghan border. If you choose to do an alternative color, you will want to cut and tie off ar the end of row 96. If you want to continue with your afghan color, simply continue. 

Round 1: *SC (through top loops as normal) across (Row 97) In final/corner st- SC 1, Ch 2, SC 1* - Repeat (*) around. Finish and tie off. 

Daisy Edging -

• Daisy

Round 2: Using yellow yarn or preferred color for the center of your daisy. Ch 3, 8 DC in 1st ch (2 from hook) finish and tie off - (8)

Round 3: Change to white or your preferred petal color. Join in any DC loop and Ch 2, *TRC, Ch 1, TRC, Ch 2, Sl St, Ch 2* all in first St. Repeat (*) in each St around (8) Tie off and finish 

I used 24 Daisies for my afghan - 12 on each end. You may chose to use daisies on all 4 sides of your afghan edging, if so simply double your number of daisies. 

• Edging: 

Starting in corner stitch 1 SC first 3 St, *Ch 1, SL St in Ch (between 2 DC) of daisy petal, Ch 1, SC in next St, SC in next 2* Repeat (*) across to corner st, SC, Ch 1, SC. 

- If you chose to add daisies to all 4 sides of afghan continue around to starting corner st. In starting corner 1 SC, CH 1, SL into first ST of the round. 
 

- If you are only using daisies on 2 ends like my afghan, SC each down length of afghan and repeat daisy attachment on bottom, then SC back up remaining side. In starting corner 1 SC, CH 1, SL into first ST of the round. 

Ignore the ends that still need to be tucked.  My least favorite part!