When I was working on this project for Red Heart yarns, I knew it was an easy project. What I didn’t know at the time was how difficult it would be to write the pattern. And, I have to admit that it really was the most difficult pattern I’ve ever written. It reminded me of how difficult it is to write join-as-you-go patterns. Way too much text for something so easy.
What else I didn’t know was that it was going to turn out to be as difficult to read as it was to write (just like join-as-you-go patterns). So, I decided to set about making a video tutorial. This is definitely not the easiest thing to do around here. Seriously, there is rarely a quiet moment. Brianna had to contain Christian because it never fails that I’ll make a perfect video and then Christian will come screaming into the room.
And, this time, after making several attempts, I finally had to turn the fan back on. Literally over 80°F in here and I was going to melt before I could get it finished. You’ll hear the fan in the background, but I’m hopeful that this video will help you.
The pattern is for this adorable Charleston Cloche. It is available on Debbie Stoller’s Stitch Nation website here.
The hat alone literally took me one hour to stitch up. It’s only 12 rounds total. Definitely a super quick project and you’ll have plenty of time to make lots for yourself and for gifts.
Now for that video…
I hope it helps! Enjoy!
September 19, 2011 at 8:51 pm
I definitely think it’s a great idea to add a video tutorial when a pattern is complicated to explain in words (even though I typically learn better with words myself). And so interesting to learn how much work goes into a pattern that may seem simple to the person making something!
September 21, 2011 at 8:17 am
Kim, thank you for providing a visual to help better understand the words. I will admit i was having difficulty with the pattern. Now I can create and learn in my best way, hear and see (written). Thank you for doing this.
September 22, 2011 at 6:35 pm
Thank you so much for the video. I was having problems understanding the pattern. Now everything is so much easier and less frustrating.
September 27, 2011 at 11:14 am
THANK YOU for the tutorial. I have crocheted for years, but was having difficulty with this pattern. So happy I can make this for my friend without pulling my hair out!
October 24, 2011 at 2:41 pm
Oh my goodness. Am I glad I found this link!! Thank you so much for the video. It helped me so much!
October 24, 2011 at 6:07 pm
Thank so much! I am a beginner and picked the pattern up at a yarn shop. I actually thought I might make it through the instructions but got stuck in the middle of round 3…and thought I would go crazy. I googled your name and LOOK what I found. I feel so much better! I love the interesting way this comes together and now can make lots more of the same for gifts.
October 24, 2011 at 9:12 pm
Never mind. It didn’t work
I tried and tried and tried and pulled out row after row but always ended up increasing. There was always an added horizontal cluster at the end of every row. So sad 
I was going to make a bunch for Christmas presents, but I give up. I spent at least 8 hours on this 
October 30, 2011 at 5:42 pm
I’m so sorry Deedra. Perhaps it’s one of those things that you’ll want to set aside for a bit and try later. Sometimes it helps to allow it to “stew” a bit before trying again.
September 22, 2012 at 3:34 pm
Can someone please tell me which stitch the “base of the first horizontal Cl” is in order to join rounds? The video quality is not all that great, and I cannot tell which stitch to join into with a sl st.
September 22, 2012 at 3:42 pm
“join with slip st in base of first horizontal Cl” It is the bottom of the first horizontal stitch of the round.
September 22, 2012 at 6:53 pm
Ugh. I hate being the dumbest crocheter in the entire world. I’m thinking it’s the space shaped like a little “o”. I guess my mental picture of what “bottom” means just doesn’t match up to the wad of yarn in my hand. But thank-you for the prompt reply. I surely wasn’t expecting a personal response. I really appreciate it!
September 22, 2012 at 7:26 pm
Don’t be too hard on yourself. It’s a unique and challenging stitch pattern. It takes some getting used to.
September 29, 2012 at 8:43 pm
My question is: When joining rows, the appearance of the join begins to look like a curve. Is this what it is supposed to happen and look like? I keep pulling the rows out and after many times it always has the crescent pattern. Can you show the joing stitches row (back) to ensure I am making it correctly?
Thanks
September 29, 2012 at 8:59 pm
If you mean that your joins don’t sit directly on top of each other, then yes. This is correct.
October 27, 2012 at 9:33 am
Thank you so much for this video tutorial! I am very much a visual/auditory learner and your instruction helped a lot!
January 6, 2013 at 3:21 pm
Thank you for the video…. I never would have been able to figure it out without it… I love it…. Thanks!
January 28, 2013 at 7:08 am
Thanks for doing this video! I would have not figured it out without it! What I love about this pattern is that it is quick and easy!
January 28, 2013 at 7:16 am
Can you do a toddler size in this pattern? I would like to do a mom and daughter hat!
January 28, 2013 at 10:18 am
What a cute idea! I will see if I can fit that in my schedule at some point.
February 28, 2013 at 11:12 am
I think this pattern may be easier for the Intermediate/Advanced crocheter. You have to familiar with making cluster stitches, working in the ‘back ridge’ in the 3rd ch from the hook (or, the ‘eye’ of the cluster st. In general, one has to realize that this is not your standard ‘working around’ pattern. One has to know how to sometimes ‘work outside the box’.
But I will say having the tutorial is great for clearing up any misconceptions one may have. But saying it will only take about a hour, well….maybe about 2!!
February 28, 2013 at 11:14 am
I really did crochet the hat in an hour. I was watching an episode of “Sons of Anarchy” and I finished during the episode (except for the flower). I am Madame Speedy.
March 5, 2013 at 7:32 am
I’m not too crazy about the change between the dc rnds and the cluster stitch pattern. The dc rnds are stretch too open for me.
February 28, 2013 at 3:24 pm
Hi Kim, This one is on my to-make list! Thank you soooo very much for all you give and GIVE and G.I.V.E. to the crochet community. Although there seem to be more and more people who are rude and inconsiderate, please know there are thousands more of us who value and appreciate the life of service you have chosen. If I could invent a GRATITUDE PILL, it would sell like hotcakes!!
February 28, 2013 at 3:26 pm
Thank you so much for the lovely note.
March 7, 2013 at 1:50 pm
Thank you for your tutorial on this lovely hat. Without it i would not have gotten it done and it’s one of my favorites.
March 7, 2013 at 1:51 pm
You’re welcome. I’m glad it helped.