The Classic Fisherman Hat - Short Rows

[@woodcampercrochetcrafts]

Thanks everyone for watching! I have had a lot of requests for the written pattern so The Classic Fisherman Hat pattern is now available in my Etsy Shop. www.etsy.com/ca/shop/WoodcamperCrafts

[@harujukugirl83]

This is only my second project after picking crochet back up after about ten years and your tutorial has been so helpful!! I also appreciate the cuts where you let us do the single stitch rows on our own so I can switch to listening to music for a second and then come back for more instruction once I’m done!

[@woodcampercrochetcrafts]

That is such a nice comment, thank you. Obviously you still remember even after 10 years as I don’t really classify this as a beginner project! Yes, no one wants to watch me crochet the entire row! I like listening to music as well when I crochet. Thanks for watching.

[@linda48223]

My neighbor taught me how to make this short-row cap when I first learned crochet, some 40 years ago. Small difference on ours. On the return row of the short rows, I believe we: turn, skipped the first stitch, Slst into the next stitch, Sc-blo into the remaining stitches in the row, ch1, turn Either way, it is a classic style with just the right amount technique to keep you from getting bored with single crochet, lol. I'm very glad to see the technique being passed on. Thanks for the video! ((brought back so many good memories for me ))

[@woodcampercrochetcrafts]

Wow that is interesting to hear. This was the first pattern I created using short rows so funny to hear that the technique has been around for a while. There are only so many stitches and combinations so not surprising that patterns I come up with have variations that have been around for a while. My mom always said what is old will be new again. Thanks for watching!

[@Gottahandle]

Ive never heard of this method , struggle horribly with the bulky sinch it method and am very curious to see thanks in advance , ill let you know how it turns out .

[@woodcampercrochetcrafts]

Yes I would love to hear what you think!

[@Souma-333]

I made it! this is awesome tutoring... just in time for Christmas... thanks

[@woodcampercrochetcrafts]

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a comment and letting me know you enjoyed the tutorial. They make great Christmas gifts.

[@shettikkawoods3248]

Got it❤ I see how the pattern is done 😊

[@bleusilver990]

Amazing tutorial and I love the written part, too❤

[@woodcampercrochetcrafts]

Thanks for you lovely comment. Glad you enjoyed the tutorial.

[@annat9233]

I made this fisherman's hat today and it is lovely!!

[@woodcampercrochetcrafts]

Yeah! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a comment and let me know you enjoyed the pattern! Thanks for watching. 🌲🇨🇦

[@deborahjohnson7861]

Thank you easy yo follow. As far as written pattern I just writes down the instructions.

[@woodcampercrochetcrafts]

Thanks for watching!

[@MM-ll5ck]

Thank you so much for this tutorial. I am not a fan or the hats that bunch up on the top. Very clear instructions. Thank you

[@woodcampercrochetcrafts]

I am glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment and letting me know!

[@teddiev2720]

Thank you!!! Your instructions are great! I love the beanie.

[@woodcampercrochetcrafts]

That is so nice, thank you for the lovely comment. 🌲🇨🇦

[@kathrynpauley4611]

You are so easy to listen to & your pace is perfect!! You have converted me to short rows!

[@woodcampercrochetcrafts]

What a lovely comment thank you very much😁

[@michelesangillo2660]

What I don't understand is where you start the next 2nd row . Do you begin on the short row.

[@woodcampercrochetcrafts]

You begin after you finish row 17. Once you finish row 17 you have 50 stitches in your row which is the same number you started with. Row 17 ends at the bottom of the toque. Once you finish row 17 you repeat row 2-17. When you start the second section (starting with row 2) there are no short rows yet and you are starting at the bottom of the toque. Hope this helps.

[@michelesangillo2660]

@@woodcampercrochetcrafts thank you I will try again.

[@shettikkawoods3248]

Thank you ❤ love 😍 this stitch pattern 😊

[@woodcampercrochetcrafts]

Thanks so much for the lovely comment. Glad to hear you enjoyed the pattern. 🌲🇨🇦

[@homebodybaby6339]

Thank you for walking us through this 😭💕

[@woodcampercrochetcrafts]

No problem! Thanks for watching. 😍

[@DB2hull]

Saved to my watch later list, thanks for sharing!

[@woodcampercrochetcrafts]

No problem. Hope you enjoy!

[@CindyPak]

Chain 51 1:16 row 1 2:30 row 2 4:47 row 3 6:14 row 4 7:36 row 5 8:57 row 6 10:11 row 7 11:28 row 8 12:43 row 9 13:53 row 10 15:09 row 11 16:15 row 12 17:27 row 13 18:28 row 14 19:35 row 15 20:43 row 16 27:50 row 17

[@woodcampercrochetcrafts]

Did you have a question about 11:09 in the video?

[@CindyPak]

:) nah, I'm up to 11:09, just my bookmark 😅 thanks for a lovely tutorial and checking on me :)

[@woodcampercrochetcrafts]

Love it, bookmark away! I never thought about using the comments as a bookmark. Great idea! Thanks for watching. Glad you are enjoying the video.

[@CindyPak]

:) :)

[@CindyPak]

​@@woodcampercrochetcraftsjust finished!!! Loved how it turned out :) thanks again!! Def my go to way of making beanies from now on!! :)

[@LiloDaso-cv7uv]

Es ist so lieb wie du es soo toll erklärst 😊🎉🎉Lilo

[@woodcampercrochetcrafts]

Vielen Dank! Ich freue mich, dass dir das Häkelvideo gefallen hat. Danke fürs zuschauen. In case google translate did not work, what I meant to say is: Thank you very much! I am glad you enjoyed the crochet video. Thanks for watching.

[@rosamejia5956]

Awesome I've been searching for video, others didn't explain well(language barrier) So glad I found u🎉

[@woodcampercrochetcrafts]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Dragonlady61]

I love how easy you make this to follow I just wish you also had a written pattern of this THANK YOU for a wonderful tutorial!!!

[@woodcampercrochetcrafts]

Thank you for your kind comment. I am glad you found the video so easy to follow. I do have written patterns in my Etsy shop but they are not the same as my free tutorials. Thanks for watching😍

[@mariavw6396]

I agree, its difficult to find where you left off if you put it down for life's little interruptions.

[@woodcampercrochetcrafts]

Thanks for watching. Yes life always has lots of interruptions. One of these days I will have to write out the pattern.

[@allisonbarr]

I also wish there was a written pattern. I find it difficult to follow videos without also having a written pattern to follow. I would definitely pay for a written pattern!

[@woodcampercrochetcrafts]

Thanks for watching. I will definitely have to write out the pattern one day.

[@teceyS3]

Gorgeous pattern 😍 thank you ♥

[@woodcampercrochetcrafts]

No problem. Thank you very much for watching.

[@celia6564]

Note to all crochet tutors...we appreciate your time and talent so please use light colored yarn for the tutorials. When you use dark yarn its extremely difficult to see what youre doing a n d when i cant see what youre doing i move on to another tutorial.

[@woodcampercrochetcrafts]

Thank you for your comment. I have heard that from a number of viewers and will definitely be using light colours for n future videos. I appreciate the feedback and thanks for watching.

[@celia6564]

Thank you 😊

[@celia6564]

Thank you 😊

[@imbetthaley5217]

Thank you

[@hannahbrewer162]

Can you post the overall dimensions of the hat? And if I needed to make it smaller could I?

[@woodcampercrochetcrafts]

The height is 10.5 inches and width 7.5 inches but it is very stretchy. You can definitely make this any size just follow the same pattern but start with a shorter or longer chain. You can also make it as wide as you want.

[@alexandragroller6390]

I wanted to check in and make sure I’m crocheting this hat correctly. In your video it doesn’t seem like there is a hole in the top of the hat at the end. My hats have been having holes at the top which I then have to weave closed. Am I doing something wrong? Thank you for this lovely video🙏

[@woodcampercrochetcrafts]

This pattern is worked flat so there is no hole at the top. Once you are done the last row is joined to the original chain with a slip stitch. There is no hole so you do not have to weave anything closed. You only get the hole when you crochet a hat from the bottom up. When you crochet a hat flat or top down there isn't a hole. Sounds like you are doing it right! Thanks for watching.

[@ClareGavin-u4p]

I worked along with you on the patter and THOUGHT I was doing well; until I got to the end and had three pieces to put together for the hat. I must have misunderstood you. I thought you said "do the same pattern two more times". ( duh!!!) I interpreted it as 3 separate pieces and now I realize you must have meant "CONTINUE ON With the same work....just starting with Row 1 again". Dang. I have to rip everything out and begin again, which I hope I'll do. You may want to clarify that in your directions....otherwise I thought you were very clear and I really liked working along with you. Thanks. Clare

[@woodcampercrochetcrafts]

Thanks for the feedback it is much appreciated. It did not occur to me when I made the video but now that you mention it I definitely can see how that is confusing. Thanks for letting me know.

[@ClareGavin-u4p]

@@woodcampercrochetcrafts thanks for the reply. I'll give it another try, hopefully I'll do it correctly this time.

[@woodcampercrochetcrafts]

Glad to hear you are giving it another go. Let me know how it turns out.

[@woodcampercrochetcrafts]

Glad to hear you are giving it another try let me know how it turns out.

[@carolinamarmeto5797]

Hola! Cuántas cadenas debo hacer para un bebé recién nacido? Yo uso hilo de algodón. Gracias! Las botas quedaron hermosas!!!

[@woodcampercrochetcrafts]

La forma más fácil de ajustar el patrón es usando un hilo más ligero o más pesado o usando un ganchillo más pequeño o más grande.

[@rachealafolabi2678]

Thank you for this amazing tutorial,how many ply yarn is advisable for crochet beanies?

[@michele1491]

Can you please clarify if the slip-stitch seam is sewn with the right sides facing out or in?

[@woodcampercrochetcrafts]

The hat is the same on both sides so it doesn’t matter what side you seem the hat together. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching.

[@ShirleyReed-l7p]

What ply wool are you using

[@woodcampercrochetcrafts]

The yarn in the video is a (3). I did a little googling and it looks like it is equivalent to 8ply.

[@LiteratiMuffin]

Hi, did you have to use more than one ball of yarn? I saw that you said one ball in one comment and 1.5 balls in another, so just wanted to double check! Thank you ❤

[@woodcampercrochetcrafts]

Ops! I haven’t made this in a while but I am fairly certain it was 1.5 balls.

[@lalita_soren]

How did you customise it? How did you measure the head size for whom u are making it? U didn't demonstrate it.

[@woodcampercrochetcrafts]

Sorry I did not demonstrate how to measure the toque. If you have the person with you I suggest (before you seem it together) holding it around their head to determine the correct size. This is the easiest method as it accounts for the stretch in the hat. If they are not with you get them to measure the circumference of their head and then measure the hat. You will want to make take off about 1 inch from the measurement to account for stretch. Hope this helps.

[@georgiannwilliams9622]

I am confused as how to continue crocheting rows 2 - 17. Could you please explain.

[@woodcampercrochetcrafts]

This hat is made with short rows. If you are having difficulty I recommend watching the video from start to finish before starting. I go over the short row technique in detail in the video. If you have any specific questions after I am happy to help.

[@michelesangillo2660]

I'm still confused about the next 4 sections, where do you begin the 2nd section

[@woodcampercrochetcrafts]

Once you finish row 17 you have completed the first section. After row 17 start again at row 2. Once you get to 17 again you will have completed the second section. Keep repeating rows 2-17. I hope this helps. You might also want to check out my Summit toque tutorial. It is very similar and also uses short rows but it is an easier pattern.

[@veronicab9997]

Soooo, I’m confused. Using 3 weight yarn, and 5 mm hook, after I chain 51, the chain doesn’t fully wrap around my head. So can I increase my chains to make it fit and then just follow the pattern as normal? Does it get bigger as you go?

[@woodcampercrochetcrafts]

The pattern is worked flat not in the round so no need to measure the chain around your head. The chain is the height of the hat with enough extra for a “cuff”.

[@veronicab9997]

I meant to say a big THANK YOU! For your reply and the pattern! Your video and pattern was so easy to follow, I am in the middle of making a beanie and it’s coming along beautifully! You made it so very easy to understand. Cheers ❤

[@woodcampercrochetcrafts]

What a lovely comment! Thank you so much for letting me know. I am glad you are enjoying the pattern.

[@eganrealestate2056]

Great video ! Does the pattern change at all if I want to use hdc or dc instead of a blo sc rib?

[@woodcampercrochetcrafts]

I have made short row hats before with other stitches but not the hdc or dc. You can do short row hats with any stitch but it will change the pattern. The hdc or dc will make the hat wider so you will probably need fewer "panels". This pattern works well with the sc (blo) because that stitch makes the hat really stretchy, it is the same technique I use for hat bands. Thanks for the question and watching the video!

[@eganrealestate2056]

Thanks!

[@pj13565]

@@woodcampercrochetcrafts 😊

[@rubyincolor]

Are we able to make this using a half double crochet instead of the single crochet? Thank you so much in advance!!

[@woodcampercrochetcrafts]

Thanks for the question. The half double crochet will not produce the same look or texture. Sick with the sc! Thanks for watching.

[@lorrainebrooks6934]

I know this is old, but does anyone know what weight yarn this is made from?

[@woodcampercrochetcrafts]

The pattern uses Katie Merino Wool Aran yarn (8 wpi) which is a medium weight 4 yarn.

[@Boofyre]

Where did you get the stitch markers?

[@woodcampercrochetcrafts]

The stitch markers were purchased from Amazon. They were very inexpensive and came in two sizes. I will try to find the link for you.

[@woodcampercrochetcrafts]

www.amazon.ca/AIEX-Knitting-Markers-Plastic-Handmade/dp/B08L937VB1/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?crid=1Y9N4U9VYOQXQ&keywords=stitch+markers+for+crochet&qid=1679713022&sprefix=stitch+markers%2Caps%2C98&sr=8-6

[@zeynep2088]

Hi, how much yarn did you use in total? I probably didnt get that. I will be making this hat for my boyfriend, this will be the first time crocheting for me so I hope it turns out good, but as far as I have watched the video, it seems as your explanations are really easy to understand even if you have no experience 😊

[@woodcampercrochetcrafts]

Thanks! I used 1 ball of yarn. Just some tips if you are new to crocheting, always use stitch markers and count the stitches in your rows. If the number of stitches per row don’t match the pattern take out the rows until you find where you were off and start over. Let me know how it goes. If you have questions just leave me a comment I try to respond to all comments. Happy crocheting!

[@zeynep2088]

@@woodcampercrochetcrafts Thank you very much, especially for your fast and kind response!! I will let you know on how it goes😊 Thank you for this video😊❤️ Greetings from Germany!!

[@woodcampercrochetcrafts]

Oh wow Germany. That is very cool to know people are watching my videos all over the world!

[@zeynep2088]

@@woodcampercrochetcrafts Yes, I agree!! I just wanted to start but realized that my hook is 4.00mm instead of 5.00mm…Do you think that it does much of a difference?

[@woodcampercrochetcrafts]

@@zeynep2088 It will definitely make a difference. You can use a smaller hook but you will need to start with a longer chain so you have more stitches per row and will have to crochet more rows in total.

[@basic_ganglia_27]

My hat ended up with a weird point at the top when I finished. Any ideas why this could have happened?

[@woodcampercrochetcrafts]

I am sorry to hear that. It is really hard to say but it could be when you seemed it together, the tension, or possibly dropped stitches. Wish I could be more help but it is hard to say without examining the finished product.

[@CanadianShewolf]

How do I adjust the pattern for different sizes or yarn? I understand guage. Can I pick any number of starting SC to reach the hat length I want?

[@woodcampercrochetcrafts]

Thanks for your question. You can easily make this hat with any yarn and in any size. The gauge for 4 inches by 4 inches is 19 stitches by 20 rows. My completed hat is 10.5 inches high.

[@wafaalkhars9407]

Do mean make alot of peases and join together??

[@woodcampercrochetcrafts]

You are only making one piece that has rows that are repeated. Each time you repeat the rows I call it a section. You only have one seam.

[@griselaverde6033]

Se puede en español

[@woodcampercrochetcrafts]

I think there is an option for subtitles unfortunately I don’t speak Spanish but I wish I did!

[@Laurietarbush]

I cannot get my gauge swatch to the appropriate measurements. I went all the way down to a 3.50/E. It’s like I compensate for the change in hook, meaning I get 4” at 15-16 stitches from a 5 down to the 3.50. My swatch is 5” with 19 stitches. I haven’t even made it to the correct rows yet.

[@Laurietarbush]

5” with a 5.00 hook

[@Laurietarbush]

My yarn weight is a 4

[@woodcampercrochetcrafts]

I am sorry to hear that you are having problems with sizing. The gauge for this pattern is 19 stitches by 22 rows equals 4 inches. I would recommend starting out with the yarn and hook I use in the pattern and then try modifying from there. Thanks for watching.

[@Laurietarbush]

@@woodcampercrochetcrafts thank you! My husband keeps saying the same thing. I ‘guess’ I’ll have to buy more yarn 😂

[@woodcampercrochetcrafts]

There is no better feeling than yarn shopping!🧶

[@carlygreen8605]

I couldn't see anything saying how much wool you need? could you add that please?

[@woodcampercrochetcrafts]

Based on similar comments I am using lighter yarn for my videos going forward. It is all a learning process. If you use the same yarn you will need approximately 1.5 balls of yarn. Thanks for watching.

[@bettyfulton8235]

Next time don’t use that color. Doesn’t show up enough what you are doing.

[@woodcampercrochetcrafts]

Thanks for the feedback. I will try to use lighter colours next time. 🇨🇦🌲

[@michelesangillo2660]

35:31 Thank you for your email I finally got it 😊