Crochet a Graduation Cap: Free Pattern and Guide
A crochet graduation cap is a fun and creative way to celebrate a momentous occasion. Whether you're crafting for a graduate or making a gift for your grad, these mini graduation caps are a unique way to mark the milestone. With free patterns available online, you can create a cute cap to fit small amigurumi toys or even a Barbie! The caps can be customised with your school colours, or you can follow patterns that use YarnArt Jeans or YarnArt Jeans #35 in black or blue. You can also add a tassel to the cap with yellow yarn. So, get your crochet tools and yarn ready, and let's celebrate those graduates in style!
Characteristics | Values |
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Yarn | Fibranatura cottonwood, YarnArt Jeans, Bernat Blanket Yarn, Worsted Weight Yarn, Lily's Sugarn' Cream, Hobby Lobby |
Yarn Colour | Black, Blue, Yellow |
Tools | Stitch marker, yarn needle, scissors |
Techniques | YUYU method, working in a spiral, working in rows, magic circle, slip knot, chain, back loops only (blo), invisible finish, embroidery |
This crochet graduation cap consists of a base, a top part, and a tassel.
With black color, make magic ring;
Rnd 1. Ch 1, 6 SC in magic ring.
Rnd 2. 2 SC in each St around. Total – 12 SC.
Rnd 3. [2 SC in first St, SC in next St] 6 times. Total – 18 SC.
Rnd 4. SC in first, [2 SC in next St, SC in each of next 2 Sts] 5 times, 2 SC in next St, SC in next St. Total – 24 Sts.
Rnd 5. [2 SC in first St, SC in each of next 3 Sts] 6 times. Total – 30 Sts.
Rnd 6. SC in first St and in next St, [2 SC in next St, SC in each of next 4 Sts] 5 times, 2 SC in next St, SC in each of next 2 Sts. Total – 36 Sts.
Rnd 7. [2 SC in first St, SC in each of next 5 Sts] 6 times. Total – 42 Sts.
Rnd 8. SC in first St and in each of next 2 Sts, [2 SC in next St, SC in each of next 6 Sts] 5 times, 2 SC in next St, SC in each of next 3 Sts. Total – 48 Sts.
Rnd 9. BLO: SC in each St around. Total – 48 Sts.
Rnd 10 – 14. SC in each St around. Total – 48 Sts.
Rnd 15. Sl St in each of next 2 Sts. Fasten off.
With black color, make magic ring;
Rnd 1. Ch 5 (counts as first DC and 2-Ch space, now and throughout), [3 DC in ring, Ch 2] 3 times, 2 DC in ring, join with Sl St to 3 rd Ch of Ch 5 in the beginning. Total – 12 DC.
Rnd 2. Sl St in next Ch, Ch 5, 2 DC in Ch-2 space, DC in each of next 3 Sts, [(2 DC, Ch 2, 2 DC) in next Ch-2 space, DC in each of next 3 Sts] 3 times, DC in space before Ch 5, join with Sl St to 3 rd Ch of Ch 5. Total – 28 DC and 4 Ch-2 spaces.
Rnd 3. Sl St in next Ch, Ch 5, 2 DC in Ch-2 space, DC in each of next 7 Sts, [(2 DC, Ch 2, 2 DC) in next Ch-2 space, DC in each of next 7 Sts] 3 times, DC in space before Ch 5, join with Sl St to 3 rd Ch of Ch 5. Total – 44 DC and 4 Ch-2 spaces.
Rnd 4. Sl St in next Ch, Ch 4 (counts as first DC and 1-Ch space), 2 DC in Ch-2 space, DC in each of next 11 Sts, [(2 DC, Ch 1, 2 DC) in next Ch-2 space, DC in each of next 11 Sts] 3 times, DC in space before Ch 4, join with Sl St to 3 rd Ch of Ch 4. Total – 60 DC and 4 Ch-2 spaces. Fasten off.
PHOTOS by Yarnspirations / yarnspirations.com
Find the original free pattern on yarnspirations.com.
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8ply yarn (suggestion – use a school color!) I used 7g (about 30m) of acrylic yarn for the mini crochet graduation cap
3mm hook (or a hook that’s smaller than the suggested one for the yarn you’re choosing)
Darning needle
Stitch marker – read why stitch markers are helpful!
Scissors
Plastic/cardboard to keep it stiff
The cardboard/plastic for between the rows can be something you find around the house; I’ll be using the lid of an ice cream tub! If you don’t think this will ever get wet, just use a small piece of cardboard from a cereal or tissue box or something similar.
Gauge does not matter!
Size: Keep in mind, you can easily make this any size you want! The one in the images is 6.5cm x 6.5cm (2.5 inch x 2.5 inch)
Looking for other miniature headwear? Check out this mini crochet santa hat!
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