Crochet Helmet-Style Hat
February 13, 2014
Another hat! After I made a hat for myself, I made one for my husband. This one is a helmet-style hat that has a back flap that covers the ears and the back of the head. That extra protection, plus the thick yarn, makes this a nice warm winter hat. He gave the hat a thumbs-up and said that it feels light but is very warm.
I used Lion Brand pattern L32053, Havemeyer Helmet (the pattern is free, but you may need to log in to view it).
Pattern notes:
- I used Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick yarn in the Spartans color (dark green alternating with dark green & white stripes). I only had about 48″ of yarn left, so one ball was cutting it really close.
- The pattern calls for a size P crochet hook; I used size N. I usually go up a hook size, so going down two sizes was very unusual for me. There were a couple of unfavorable reviews for this pattern, and I think the recommended hook size must be way off, so people are having trouble with the gauge. I had to try a few different times to figure out what size hook to use.
Once I did, though, it was an easy pattern to follow. - To make the pom-pom, I used the technique shown in this video.
Bake with Jill 
I love the color and the style. You’re so talented!
Great hat! Your husband must love it.
Great hat, and love the colour.
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The pattern is no longer available, but since you made it, could you provide it plus your corrections?
I just updated the pattern link in the post. My changes (hook size and the specific yarn) are noted in the pattern notes above.