Create a Stunning Crocheted Hat
Create a stunning hat using the art of crocheting. Craft a beautiful headpiece that showcases your creativity and style. With just a hook and some yarn, you can design a unique accessory that will keep you warm and fashionable. Experiment with different stitches and patterns to make your hat truly one-of-a-kind.
Whether you prefer a classic beanie or a trendy slouchy hat, crocheting allows you to customize your design to suit your personal taste. Add embellishments like pom-poms or buttons for an extra touch of flair. Crochet a beautiful hat that will make heads turn wherever you go.Skill Level
Easy
Supplies
RED HEART Super Saver: 1 skein of 726 Coral
Susan Bates Crochet Hook: 5 mm [US H-8] and 6 mm [US J-10]
Yarn needle
Size
Hat directions are written for size Medium (Child’s) with changes for size Large (Women’s) in parentheses.
Finished Hat Size: 20 (22)” (51 (56) cm) head circumference
Gauge
GAUGE: Rounds 1-3 = 3.5” (9 cm), with smaller size hook. CHECK YOUR GAUGE: Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.
Hat Instructions
Base Rounds
Round 1 (Right side): With smaller size hook, ch 4; 11 dc in fourth ch from hook (skipped chs count as first dc), join with slip st to first dc: 12 dc.
Round 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc, now and throughout), dc in same dc, 2 dc in each dc around; join with slip st to first dc: 24 dc.
Round 3: Ch 3, dc in same dc, dc in next dc, (2 dc in next dc, dc in next dc) around; join with slip st to first dc: 36 dc.
Round 4: Ch 3, dc in same dc, dc in next 2 dc, (2 dc in next dc, dc in next 2 dc) around; join with slip st to first dc: 48 dc.
Round 5: Ch 3, dc in same dc, dc in next 3 dc, (2 dc in next dc, dc in next 3 dc) around; join with slip st to first dc: 60 dc.
Size Medium Only
Rounds 6-11: Ch 3, dc in each dc around; join with slip st to first dc.
Round 12: With larger size hook, ch 6 (counts as first dc plus ch-3 sp), dc in next dc, (ch 3, dc in next dc) around, ch 3; join with slip st to first dc: 60 dc and 60 ch-3 sps.
Round 13: Ch 3, (skip next ch-3 sp, dc in next dc) around; join with slip st to first dc.
Rounds 14 and 15: Ch 3, dc in each dc around; join with slip st to first dc; fasten off.
Size Large Only
Round 6: Ch 3, dc in same dc, dc in next 4 dc, (2 dc in next dc, dc in next 4 dc) around; join with slip st to first dc: 72 dc.
Rounds 7-12: Ch 3, dc in each dc around; join with slip st to first dc.
Round 13: With larger size hook, ch 6 (counts as first dc plus ch-3 sp), dc in next dc, (ch 3, dc in next dc) around, ch 3; join with slip st to first dc: 72 dc and 72 ch-3 sps.
Round 14: Ch 3, (skip next ch-3 sp, dc in next dc) around; join with slip st to first dc.
Rounds 15 and 16: Ch 3, dc in each dc around; join with slip st to first dc; fasten off.
Flower Instructions
Round 1 (Right side): With smaller size hook, ch 4; 11 dc in fourth ch from hook (skipped chs count as first dc), join with slip st to first dc: 12 dc.
Round 2: Ch 1, sc in next dc, (ch 7, sc in next dc) around, ch 7; join with slip st to first sc; fasten off.
Finishing
Thread yarn needle with a length of yarn. Using the photo as a guide, sew the wrong side of the Flower to the right side of the Hat.
Abbreviations
cm= centimeter; ch= chain; dc= double crochet;
mm= millimeter; sc= single crochet; st(s)= stitch(es);
( )= work directions in parentheses as indicated.