The front post dc and shell stitch combination in this Divine hat really caught my eye. The pattern uses asymmetrical shells to force the front post stitches in one direction, making the spiral effect. To me it looks complicated, but the pattern stitch is surprisingly straight forward and very easy to create.
If you’re a knitter, the Odessa from MagKnits is a similar design. I like how the beads are knitted into the spiral. If only I was that advanced! For my hat, I used Caron SS Heather in Denim. The color is closer to a bluish silver than a denim, though.
I made the Cable hat, below, for myself. My double crochet hat is starting to show signs of wear after several loyal years. Plus, with all this snow and freezing wind I needed a sturdy hat.
Compared to my old RHSS hat, this thing makes my head look huge! There’s front and back post stitches, so it has the thickness of three layers of crochet. My brother thinks it looks like those Russian Ushanka hats, especially if I added ear flaps. I tend to agree, but it’s very warm. And the hat is made with Caron Simply Soft Heather (in Charcoal), so it’s soft too.
I learned a new technique for a nearly-seamless front post stitch join with these hats. The pattern calls for a ch-2 before making the first front post stitch in the round. When you come to the end of a round, you ignore this ch-2 and join directly to the front post stitch.
This means that instead of chaining for a stitch that should be a front post, you hide this chain behind and there’s barely any difference between the join and the rest of the hat. You can see the seam of the hat in the picture below, on the left of the cable.
These patterns are both from the same designer, which are written with minimum detail. They’re easy enough to understand if you’ve ever followed a hat pattern and there’s a stitch count at the end of every row. Don’t be scared off by the cables in the second hat either. The directions for cables are really clear.
I ran into some problems with gauge and my yarn selection. I originally used Red Heart Super Saver, but the connected front post stitches looked jilted. Not that you can’t use Red Heart, but the cables really shine when you have a smooth yarn like Caron SS.
The other problem was gauge. I had the gauge with the suggested hook size, but it was mammoth in size. The gauge is based solely on the width of the front post cable. What I found was this gauge could be true with about three different hooks.
Also, the cable hat especially, really stretches because of the front post stitches. So if the hat does feel a little snug, just remember that it will ease up a bit with use. If you want to use the official gauge, I would go with the smallest hook size possible. I ended up using a size H crochet hook with a gauge of 13 dc and 7 rows = 10″. Even with the size H hook, it’s still the teeniest bit loose, but I’m glad I have it for this snowy Northwest winter.
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Ooh, I really like that spiral. The cable is cute, too. I think I have some blue wool-ease that would do quite nicely…off to rummage through my bins!
LOL! I have lots of yarn and I love the patterns!
The hats are amazing! They do look complicated. I have to make some hats for charity this month and I think I’ll have to try these. Your spiral hat looks better than the designers!
Your hats are gorgeous! The do look hard even though you say they are not. I think the colors make the pattern pop. You did a great job. Thanks for sharing!
I really love that spiral oh so cute. The cables looks great also. Making me want to give them both a try great job.
I love those hats! Just added the crocheted ones to my Ravelry queue.
The spiral one caught my eye, too…..it’s a beautifully clever design & on my ‘to-do’ list. I love your choice of yarns. Your hats turned out very smart-looking. Stay warm :)
The hats are both beautiful, but I really love the blue one! I need to learn how to do those post stitches.
They are really beautiful! Love them!
Wow, I love this hat. It would be perfect for my husband. I love the gray. Okay – it will go on the to-do list with all my many other projects that I love and can’t wait to make someday.
I saw the Odessa pattern on Ravelry and was seriously considering giving it a try, despite the fact that my knitting skills are lacking, but I will definitely give this pattern a try. Thanks for sharing. I love both the hats you made. If only I had more time…yarn I have aplenty, but time… :)
Wow, your crocheting is SO awesome! I only hope to be half the crochet-er when I get better. I would LOVE to be able to make that spiral looking hat. SO cool!
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Why do your hats looks so sturdy? After doing the spiral a couple of times, mine look nothing like your pic… but more like the pic at the pattern page… :(
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I have made several spiral hats from the Divine hat pattern and they are all beautiful looking and warm. I recently made 2 for a friend and she is delighted with them. They look complicated but are really easy once you get into the pattern. They don’t feel heavy on the head and are VERY warm. You could probably make a lighter version for summer with finer yarn.
Hi there! I absolutely love this sprial crochet hat! Do you have the pattern or is it for sale somewhere? Its super cute!!! :) Thanks!
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/divine-hat-2
I am the creator of Crochet Hats N’ Things and I love finding new beautiful hat patterns to try!! and these are just that!! but I have tried over and over again to make the spiral hat and it never seems to turn out right in the end! I finished the entire pattern and the hat was huge!! idk what i did wrong???? can you possibly help me figure it out i would love to actually make one look good!thx
I’m having the same problem
I came upon your website tonight while searching for a cable stitch hat to crochet. I would like to know where to get the patterns for ‘The spiral effect hat’ and your cable hat. I’m fascinated with the spiral effect, would love to try making it.
Click on the word “Divine” in her description above.
this is what i get if i click on Divine…404 Sherbert couldn’t find your page.
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I am seriously struggling. Mine is looking nothing like yours and have pulled out 4 rows about 4 times!! I crochet loads but for some reason can’t grasp this!! :(
Which space do u put your DC’s into? The one where your FPDC ends? Or the next space? Thanks
can i buy your hat patterns or have them 4 free?????
Love the hat, adore the photos :)
i hope this portuguese video will help somebody: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRm0VUxj60w&feature=player_embedded
Hey there! Love the spiral hat where can I find the pattern. The link from pinterest doesn’t bring up the right directions. I can’t wait to make it! Thanks
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I don’t know why, but mine won’t come out right either! Can anyone tell me,are all the dc’s supposed to go in the space directly following the fpdc? It makes mine look more like the shell pattern and I don’t end up with a nice even edge. Help please!
Yes, you want to make the dc’s in the space directly following the fpdc. The shells are what push the fpdc to be “off center” which makes the spiral effect. It looks a little funny at first but once you get further it will start to look like it should. Hope this helped :)
Thank you! I am happy to say I have successfully created two now-love this pattern!
Thanks for the post! I love the spiral and the cable and can’t wait to try them out!
I just finished this hat and it turned out really cute! I saw a picture of the same hat but with a second color only used for the fpdc. Any idea how this is done? The only thing I can think is that the second color yarn is carried the whole time, which I’d really like to avoid as this hat is already a bit thick. Here is a link for the picture: http://raspberrybling.blogspot.com/2011/01/crochet-project-1-blue-grey-spiral-hat.html
Where can I get the pattern for the spiral hat?
Never mind! Haha, found it :) I can’t wait to start!
Where ca I get the Pattern for the spiral hat ?
I have it..,Email me and I will send you the pattern for the spiral hat, also called candy swirl hat.
Can I get the pattern as well? This post isn’t very organized, says free pattern but most can’t find it.
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/divine-hat-2
The pattern is here http://www.rheatheylia.com/index.php?page=patterns&id=10
Love the spiral hat! Did you share your pattern? I don’t see it but thought it may be because I’m on my cell phone. Would love to try to crochet it!
The hat will look funny until at least row 9, when it finally starts to “twist”, so don’t give up!
Can anyone tell me how big the finished hat is ? (For the Divine Hat pattern.) Thank you.
I too would like to know the finished size :)
I am having problems finding the patterns maybe you could make them a little easier to access
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/divine-hat-2
Where’s the free pattern for this crochet hat?
Click on word “Divine”. Its in the first sentence under picture. That will take you to her free patterns.
For lefted handed people, substitute fpdc with bpdc for the same effect. I found this out after a few rows.
Clicking on Devine did not work for me and believe me I tried several times. It has taken me 2 days to finally find the pattern. Here it is….even the strawberry one did not work for me….http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/divine-hat-2
I am very curious as to how you got your hat straight when is starts going down. Mine eants to flare out. I am thinking that if I reduse the number of stitches in the shell once I reach my desired circumference it may start going straight.
Just have a question where can I get the pattern for the spiral beanie?
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/divine-hat-2
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where is the free pattern?
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Would I be able to please have the patters to these two hats.. The spiral and cable knit? I looked but couldn’t find a link.
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Here’s the direct link to the pattern: http://www.rheatheylia.com/index.php?page=patterns&id=10
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I found a hat on Pinterest – https://thekidneybean.wordpress.com/2008/02/06/the-spiral-effect/ which showed this hat that then linked to reheatheylia.com – Divine hat. The one I found here looks like it is only for babies and I would like to make it for an adult. Can you tell me if the one on the kidneybean blog is the same and if there are directions for Adults? Thanks for your help.
does’t work on finding the pattern, tried several times. here is the link; http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/divine-hat-2
The grey hat looks like it’s knitted. Can you point me to the pattern for that one?
This is a cute hat, but good luck finding the pattern
I’m not sure if I’m missing something, but I can’t find the crochet pattern link on the site. I live this design. Please help.
Just made this hat… it is officially my new FAVORITE hat! I see my self making many more in the near future!! Very near future!
Hello, how do I download this pattern?
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How do I find the pattern? Would you mind emailing me at ZenBabyCrochet@yahoo.com? I love this hat and can’t wait to make it! Thanks a Mil,
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Checked the link for the pattern and it’s no longer available. Does anyone else have this pattern?
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/divine-hat-2
Where can I find the pattern for the devine hat. Please email me (mfigueroa0825@ yahoo.com). Much appreciated . Thank you Maria
I’d love the pattern for this please. Where can I find it? Someone has requested that I make this for them. thanks
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/divine-hat-2
I would love to get the divine hat pattern. Link does not go to a pattern. Thank you.
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/divine-hat-2
Find free pattern on Ravelry.com Search Divine Hat by Sarah Arnold.
I found the hat at the link posted here: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/divine-hat-2
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link to the cable hat is broken:(
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Thanks for sharing this pattern. Finally found it. Love the spiral stitches. I used one skein of Caron Simply Soft win camo and added two more rows for a total of 18 rows. May add more as I wanted it to be slouchy. Will make it for a baby or young child. Thanks again!
Why can’t I get the free pattern? It says it’s a ‘free pattern’ but can’t find instructions. I’ve got wool and hook ready to start but don’t know what to do. Please help.
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/divine-hat-2
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Want to make this…please can I have pattern.
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http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/divine-hat-2
Love the Divine hat, working ring now on new version for toddlers and adults!
Is this pattern still available? The link takes me to Ravelry but then says the pattern can’t be found. I have actually made a few of these hats, and love them. I really would like to make more as Christmas gifts. Any chance the pattern could be emailed to me?
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where can I get this pattern? Having difficulty locating it..
I would like the pattern for the spiral hat effect where could I fine it
I have been searching for this pattern for days and every link fails. Can you tell me where to find it? I love it and would live to try it. All other patterns use the FPDC with DC but no shells. The shells make a big differerence. Thank you.
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If you go to Raverly.com and type in Divine hat you will find this pattern. I have yet to figure out how this blogger makes the hat more cylinder shape. The pattern tends to look like the pics on the Raverly site. Hope this helps.
Is there a pattern for the spiral hat? I would love to try to make it! Love, love, lobe the design!
Where can I locate the pattern for the spiral hat as well as the cable hat. They’re gorgeous and I have to make my own for myself because I have a small head.
But where is the pattern for the hat
I,also, love the spiral hat. Please let us know where we can download the pattern for it. Thanks
Is there a chance u would email it to me also. The spiral hat. Thanks
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link to pattern would be great…Thanks, Holly
I cant find the pattern. Can someone please help me. Love this and would like to make it
Here is a recent link to the pattern on Ravelry:
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/divine-hat-2
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