Crochet 'I Feel Pretty' Ladies Hat

The "Crochet 'I Feel Pretty' Ladies Hat" is an absolute charm! This beautifully crafted piece exudes elegance and style while adding a touch of whimsy to any outfit. The intricate crochet details give it a unique and delightful look that is sure to make you feel like the belle of the ball. Whether you're strolling through the park or enjoying a sunny day at the beach, this hat is the perfect accessory to add a pop of personality to your ensemble.

Specifications

Size: Ladies

Materials Needed

• 100g 8ply yarn
• 4.50mm hook
• Aus/UK terminology

Abbreviations

• ch - chain
• htr – half treble crochet
• ss – slip stitch
• beg – beginning
• dc – double crochet
• tr – treble crochet
• sts - stitches

Note

Beg ch 2 counts as first htr in every round.

Crochet Instructions

Rounds 1 to 10

Round 1 - Commencing with a magic loop, ch 2, 11 htr, join with ss to top of beg ch2 (12 htr)

Round 2 – (ch2, htr) in first htr, 2htr in next htr and in each stitch around, join with ss to top of beg ch 2 (24 htr)

Round 3 – (ch2, htr) in same place as ss, 1htr in next stitch, *2 htr in next stitch, 1htr in next stitch* repeat from * to * around, join with ss to top of beg ch 2 (36 htr)

Round 4 – ch2, htr in each stitch around, join with ss to top of beg ch2 (36 htr)

Round 5 – (ch2, htr) in same place as ss, htr in next 2 stitches, *2 htr in next stitch, 1 htr in next 2 stitches * repeat from * to * around, join with ss to top of beg ch2 (48 htr)

Round 6 – ch2, htr in each stitch around, join with ss top of beg ch2 (48 htr)

Round 7 – (ch2, htr) in same place as ss, htr in next 3 stitches, *2htr in next stitch, 1 htr in next 3 stitches* repeat from * to * around, join with ss to top of beg ch2 (60 htr)

Round 8 – ch2, htr in each stitch around, join with ss to top of beg ch2 (60 sts)

Round 9 – (ch2, htr) in same place as ss, htr in next 4 stitches, *2htr in next stitch, 1 htr in next 4 stitches* repeat from * to * around, join with ss to top of beg ch2 (72 htr)

Round 10 – ch1, dc in same stitch as join *tr in next stitch, dc in next st* repeat from * to * to last stitch, tr in last stitch, join with ss to beg dc, ch1, turn

(NOTE: for remaining rounds you will be alternating dc in top of tr from previous row and tr in top of dc from previous row, always ending each round with a tr.)

Rounds 11 and Beyond

Round 11 – *dc in next stitch, tr in next stitch* repeat from * to * around [ending with a tr] join with ss to beg dc, ch1, turn

Repeat round 11 till hat measures 18cm (7”) from top of crown.

Finishing Touches

Next round (right side) – ch1, dc in same stitch and in each stitch around, join with ss to ch1, do not turn.

Repeat last round 2 more times.

Finish off. Weave in ends.

Embellish as desired.