FREE PATTERN WITH VIDEO TUTORIAL
There are days when the weather is so changing that we may need to adapt our outfits and accessories both for a cold and warm atmosphere.
The Stella Visor Cap works wonders to keep you both cozy and protected from sunlight, when you go for long walks or have those sporty mornings ahead.
Perfect to practice easy crochet stitches, with simple increases and decreases for shaping. Wrap a plastic visor with your own crochet work and then construct the head band in a few rows. Two main pieces that are joined together to complete the cap.
And remember, that if you are totally new to crochet, there are resources available within my channel, to practice basic stitches first. Like my Crocheting from Scratch video, which allows you to make a smaller project, before diving into a more complex task.
Easy skill level overall for this design, focusing on the shaping, to get the comfort and practicality you need for this kind of head accessory.
STITCHES AND TECHNIQUES
Single crochet join (Standing single crochet)
Used to add a new yarn in the beginning of a new row, to get a cleaner start. Make a slip ring over the hook, insert the hook in the indicated st, yarn over, pull through the st, yarn over and pull through two loops on the hook.
Decrease (with single crochet)
Two single crochets closed together, to decrease one stitch. (Insert hook in next st, yarn over, pull through the st) twice, yarn over and pull through the three loops on the hook. One st has been decreased.
Decrease join (Standing decrease with single crochet)
Used to add a new yarn in the beginning of a new row, to get a cleaner start. Make a slip ring over the hook, insert the hook in the indicated st, yarn over, pull through the st, insert hook in next st, yarn over, pull through the st, yarn over and pull through the three loops on the hook. One st has been decreased.
Invisible join
It is used to get a cleaner end of round. Finish last st of the Rnd, cut the yarn leaving a 4”/10 cm tail and pull the yarn through the final loop. Thread tapestry needle and insert in the first st of the rnd. Then, insert the needle on top of the last st of the rnd, by going through the center and pulling through the WS. Pull to close and fasten off.
This video tutorial for the Stella Visor Cap covers all steps of the making. Video is in Spanish, but you have the option to see the Closed Caption in the language of your choice, by selecting the settings icon on the video then, select Closed Caption, Automatic Translation and select your language. And you also have all written directions and images (below this same post), to follow every detail step by step.
If you want the formatted, ad free, 10 page PDF document (with written instructions and also including more than 50 images in photo tutorials) of the Stella Visor Cap, this is available in my pattern stores (Ravelry, Etsy, Lovecrochet) for USD $4.70.
The yarn that I used this time is worsted weight and a mix of acrylic and wool, for that nice warmth that does not feel heavy as the day goes by. ONLY NOTE THAT THE VIDEO TUTORIAL DISPLAYS THE CAP MADE WITH GRAY.
SUGGESTED MATERIALS
- One 100 gr / 3.5 oz (190 m/208 yd) skein of worsted weight (80% acrylic, 11% wool, 9% Italian acrylic) yarn in MAUVE
- 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook
- Stitch marker
- 7.3” x 4.9” / 18.5 cm x 12. 5 cm plastic visor brim
- Two sets of 0.6” / 1.6 cm snaps
- Sewing thread
- Yarn needle
- Sewing needle
- Measuring tape
- Scissors
FINISHED SIZE
CAP BAND, UPPER CIRCUMFERENCE: 18.1” / 46 cm
CAP BAND, FULL HEIGHT: 3.1” / 8 cm
VISOR: 7.7” x 5.1” / 19.5 cm x 13 cm
GAUGE
Single crochet, back and forth
15 sts and 17 rows= 4”/10 cm
SKILL LEVEL
Easy: This design includes basic crochet stitches, simple shaping and finishing techniques.
STITCH GUIDE
- R: row
- Rnd: round
- Ch: chain
- St(s): stitch(es)
- Sl st: slip stitch
- Sc: single crochet
- Dec: decrease
- Rep: repeat
- Beg: beginning
- RS: right side
- WS: wrong side
NOTES
- When crocheting back and forth, with sc, ch 1 to begin every R when indicated, this ch does not count as a st.
- When crocheting in the round, in a spiral, with sc, place a marker in first st of the Rnd and move up with every Rnd as work progresses.
STELLA VISOR CAP
VISOR
Crocheted back and forth, starting from the front of visor top side. Ch 21.
R1(WS): Starting in 2nd ch from the hook, sc 20, turn= 20 sts
R2: Ch 1, sc 1, 2 sc in next st, sc 16, 2 sc in next st, sc 1, turn= 22 sts
R3: Ch 1, sc 22, turn= 22 sts
R4: Ch 1, sc 1, 2 sc in next st, sc 18, 2 sc in next st, sc 1, turn= 24 sts
R5: Ch 1, sc 24, turn= 24 sts
R6: Ch 1, sc 1, 2 sc in next st, sc 20, 2 sc in next st, sc 1, turn= 26 sts
R7: Ch 1, sc 26, turn= 26 sts
R8: Ch 1, sc 1, 2 sc in next st, sc 22, 2 sc in next st, sc 1, turn= 28 sts
R9: Ch 1, sc 28, turn= 28 sts
R10: Ch 1, sc 1, 2 sc in next st, sc 24, 2 sc in next st, sc 1, turn= 30 sts
R11: Ch 1, sc 30, turn= 30 sts
R12: Ch 1, sc 8, dec 1, turn= 9 sts (20 sts will remain uncrocheted)
R13: Ch 1, dec 1, sc 7, turn= 8 sts
R14: Ch 1, sc 6, dec 1, turn= 7 sts
R15: Ch 1, dec 1, sc 5, turn= 6 sts
R16: Ch 1, sc 4, dec 1, turn= 5 sts
R17: Ch 1, dec 1, sc 3, turn= 4 sts
R18: Ch 1, sc 2, dec 1, turn= 3 sts
R19: Ch 1, dec 1, sc 1, turn= 2 sts
R20: Ch 1, dec 1= 1 st
Fasten off. Do not turn, to continue crocheting on the RS and complete the left side of the visor. Skipping 10 sts from R11 of the visor.
R12 (left side): Dec join, sc 8, turn= 9 sts
R13 (left side): Ch 1, sc 7, dec 1, turn= 8 sts
R14 (left side): Ch 1, dec 1, sc 6, turn= 7 sts
R15 (left side): Ch 1, sc 5, dec 1, turn= 6 sts
R16 (left side): Ch 1, dec 1, sc 4, turn= 5 sts
R17 (left side): Ch 1, sc 3, dec 1, turn= 4 sts
R18 (left side): Ch 1, dec 1, sc 2, turn= 3 sts
R19 (left side): Ch 1, sc 1, dec 1, turn= 2 sts
R20 (left side): Ch 1, dec 1, turn= 1 st
Fasten off. Rotate the piece 180 degrees clockwise on the WS. Start crocheting on the opposite side of the foundation ch from R1 of the visor top, to shape the bottom side. Starting in first foundation ch.
R1(WS): Sc join, sc 19, turn= 20 sts
R2-20: Rep R2-20 of the visor.
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing. Do not turn, to continue crocheting on the RS and complete the left side of bottom side of the visor. Skipping 10 sts from R11 of the visor.
R12-20 (left side): Rep R2-20 of left side of the visor.
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.
VISOR SIDES’ JOIN
With tapestry needle, on the RS, join the sides of the visor by leaving the curved edge open. Fasten off and weave in all ends. Place the plastic visor inside the crochet work for the visor,
by covering the top ends of the visor.
CAP BAND
Crocheted back and forth and in the round, starting from the lower edge.
R1(RS): Ch 34, then continue crocheting by taking one st from the top and one st from the bottom of the visor to join and sc 11, sc 10 over the sts left uncrocheted from top and bottom of the visor, sc 11 over the left side of the visor, ch 35, turn= 32 sc and 69 ch
R2: Starting in 2nd ch from the hook, sc 100, turn= 100 sts
R3-4: Ch 1, sc 100, turn= 100 sts
R5: Sl st 12, ch 1, sc 76, turn= 76 sts (12 sts will remain uncrocheted)
R6: Ch 1, sc 8, (dec 1, sc 17) rep ( ) 3 times, dec 1, sc 9, turn= 72 sts
R7: Ch 1, sc 5, (dec 1, sc 10) rep ( ) 5 times, dec 1, sc 5, turn= 66 sts
R8: Ch 1, sc 4, (dec 1, sc 9) rep ( ) 5 times, dec 1, sc 5, turn= 60 sts
R9: Ch 1, sc 4, (dec 1, sc 8) rep ( ) 5 times, dec 1, sc 4, ch 12 (without tightening the ch)= 54 sts and 12 ch
Do not turn. Continue crocheting in the round, in a spiral, to shape the upper part of the cap band. Starting in first st from last R.
Rnd 10: Sc 66= 66 sts (place a marker in first st of the Rnd)
Rnds 11-14: Sc 66= 66 sts
Rnd 15: Sc 66, close with invisible join in first sc of the Rnd= 66 sts
Fasten off and weave in all ends.
FINISHING
With sewing needle, on the RS, sew one side of the snaps over the outer side of the left cap band flap, with an interspace of 6 sts. Sew the opposite side of the snaps over the inner side of the right cap band flap.
And you have finished your own Stella Visor Cap, which so stylish and useful, for your sporting activities or the everyday errands.
Wear it differently, with a high or low ponytail or even with your hair down, depending on how you feel like. And make it in varied colors for many looks.
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