Crochet Cloche Hat Pattern and Instructions

Introduction

The crochet cloche hat is a charming and versatile accessory that adds a touch of vintage elegance to any outfit. This stylish hat features a snug fit around the head with a brim that frames the face, giving a classic and sophisticated look. Perfect for adding a pop of personality to your ensemble, the crochet cloche hat can be customized with various yarn colors and embellishments to match your unique style.

Its timeless appeal makes it a popular choice for both casual outings and special occasions. With its cozy design and retro flair, wearing a crochet cloche hat is like stepping back in time while staying fashion-forward. So, why not crochet yourself a cloche hat today and embrace a bit of old-school glamour in your wardrobe!

Finished Sizes

Instructions given fit size baby; changes for toddler, child, and adult are in [].

Finished Measurement

13 3/4 inches (baby) [16 1/4 inches (toddler), 18 1/2 inches (child), 20 3/4 inches (adult)] in circumference

Materials

• Tahki Yarns Cotton Classic light (DK) weight mercerized cotton yarn (1 3/4 oz/108 yds/50g per hank) - (3):
• 2 hanks #3752 dark celery
• 1 hank each #3912 red-violet and #3914 orchid
• Size G/6/4mm crochet hook
• Tapestry needle

Gauge

13 dc = 3 inches; 7 dc rnds = 3 inches

Pattern Notes

Chain-3 at the beginning of the round counts as the first double crochet unless otherwise stated.

Join with a slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated.

Special Stitch

Slip Ring

Leaving a 4-inch end, lap the thread over the end forming a loop, insert the hook through the loop from front to back, yarn over, pull through the loop to form a ring, yarn over, and pull through the loop on the hook.

Hat Instructions

Rounds 1-6

Rnd 1: Starting at top with dark celery, make a slip ring, ch 3, 9 dc in ring, join in the top of beg ch-3. (10 dc)

Rnd 2: Ch 3, dc in the same st, 2 dc in each st around, join in the top of beg ch-3. (20 dc)

Rnd 3: Ch 3, dc in the same st, dc in the next st, [2 dc in the next st, dc in the next st] around, join in the top of beg ch-3. (30 dc)

Rnd 4: Ch 3, dc in the same st, dc in each of the next 2 sts, [2 dc in the next st, dc in each of the next 2 sts] around, join in the top of beg ch-3. (40 dc)

Rnd 5: Ch 3, dc in the same st, dc in each of the next 3 sts, [2 dc in the next st, dc in each of the next 3 sts] around, join in the top of beg ch-3. (50 dc)

Rnd 6: Ch 3, dc in the same st, dc in each of the next 4 sts, [2 dc in the next st, dc in each of the next 4 sts] around, join in the top of beg ch-3. (60 dc)

Sizes Toddler, Child & Adult Only

Rnd [7]: Ch 3, dc in the same st, dc in each of the next 5 sts, [2 dc in the next st, dc in each of the next 5 sts] around, join in the top of beg ch-3. ([70] dc)

Sizes Child & Adult Only

Rnd [8]: Ch 3, dc in the same st, dc in each of the next 6 sts, [2 dc in the next st, dc in each of the next 6 sts] around, join in the top of beg ch-3. ([80] dc)

Size Adult Only

Rnd [9]: Ch 3, dc in the same st, dc in each of the next 7 sts, [2 dc in the next st, dc in each of the next 7 sts] around, join in the top of beg ch-3. ([90] dc)

All Sizes

Rnds 1-4 [1-5, 1-6, 1-7]: Ch 3, dc in each st around, join in the top of beg ch-3. At the end of the last rnd, change color to red-violet in the last st.

Rnd 5 [6, 7, 8]: With red-violet, ch 1, sc in each st around, change color to orchid in the last st, join in the first sc.

Rnds 6-8 [7-9, 8-11, 9-12]: Rep rnd 5 [6, 7, 8] with orchid. At the end of the last rnd, change color to red-violet in the last st.

Rnd 9 [10, 12, 13]: Rep rnd 5 [6, 7, 8] with red-violet, change color to dark celery in the last st.

Brim Instructions

Rnd 1: With dark celery, ch 3, dc in each st around, join in the top of beg ch-3.

Rnd 2: Working in front lp only, ch 3, dc in the same st, dc in each of the next 4 dc, [2 dc in the next st, dc in each of the next 4 sts] around, join in the top of beg ch-3. (72 [84, 96, 108] dc)

Rnd 3: Ch 3, dc in each st around, change color to orchid in the last st, join in the top of beg ch-3.

Rnd 4: With orchid, ch 1, sc in each st around, join in the first sc, fasten off.

Flower Instructions

Rnd 1: With orchid, make a slip ring, ch 1, 6 sc in the ring, join in the first sc. (6 sc)

Rnd 2: [Ch 3 (does not count as first dc), sl st in front lp of the next st] around, do not join. (6 ch-3 sps)

Rnd 3: Ch 1, (sc, hdc, 2 dc, hdc, sc) in each ch-3 sp around (petal made), do not join. (6 petals)

Rnd 4: Working behind the first set of petals, [ch 5, sl st in rem back lp of next st from rnd 2] around, do not join. (6 ch-5 sps)

Rnd 5: Ch 2, (hdc, 5 dc, hdc) in each ch-5 sp around (petal made), join in first hdc. Fasten off. (6 petals)

Front Petals Edging

Rnd 1: Join red-violet to any st of rnd 3, ch 1, sc in the same st and in each remaining st around, join in the first sc, fasten off.

Finishing Touches

Lay the hat flat and sew the flower to the orchid band on the side.