Hooked On Success: Crocheting A Graduation Cap

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
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

Instructions:

This crochet graduation cap consists of a base, a top part, and a tassel.

Base

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.

Top part

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.

C2C Graduation 2023 Crochet Blanket

• Designed by Yarnspirations

PHOTOS by Yarnspirations / yarnspirations.com

Find the original free pattern on yarnspirations.com.

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What You’ll Need:

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!