Revamp Your Crochet Memories Hat

Revamp the design of the Crochet Memories Hat to give it a fresh and modern look. Incorporate new stitches, colors, and embellishments to make it stand out and appeal to a wider audience. Experiment with different yarn textures and weights to create a unique and eye-catching hat that is both stylish and comfortable to wear. Consider adding a pom-pom, tassel, or other decorative element to add a fun and playful touch to the design. Play around with the size and shape of the hat to make it more versatile and suitable for different head sizes and styles.

Materials

• Yarn: 200 yards ww yarn; Sample yarn – Red Heart With Love Aran
• Crochet Hook: H (5mm), I (5.5mm)
• Notions: Yarn needle for weaving in ends
• Optional: Measuring tape, scissors

Measurements

• Gauge: 4 inches with I hook = 8.5 clusters and 9.5 rounds
• Sizes: Child Large, Teen/Adult

Tips

• The first stitch of each row is worked into the same stitch as the turning chain.
• Numbers at the beginning of each line may refer to steps and not indicate the number of rows.
• Stitch count remains the same throughout.
• Tie the drawstring to wear as a hat or leave the drawstring loose to wear as a cowl.

Directions for Large Child

Dimensions (measured flat): 8.5” wide x 8-8.5” tall

The beanie is worked from the top of the hat to the bottom. Change colors as desired.

This hat begins at the top with a chain and is joined to work in the round. You can follow the directions as written or start with a fsc (foundation single crochet) chain if preferred.

1. With an I hook and ww yarn, ch 60, sl st in the first ch to join for working in the round, making sure the chain is not twisted. (60sts)
2. Ch 1, sc in the same st and in each st to the end of round, sl st to join.
3. Ch 2, dc in the same st and in each st to the end of round, sl st to join. This round is for the drawstring which will be added later.
4. In this section, the beginning ch 3 counts as a st. Ch 3, dc in the same st, sk 1, *2dc in the next st, sk 1*, repeat to the end of round, sl st between the first two posts of the round to join.
5. Ch 3, dc before the next post, *2dc between posts of the 2dc from the previous round*, repeat to the end of round, sl st between the first 2 posts of the round to join.
6. Tip: Think of the 2dc in one stitch in the shape of a “V”. The 2dc in the next rounds is worked between the 2dc posts, in the valley of the “V”.
7. Repeat the previous round for nine more rounds.
8. Ch 1, (sc, hdc, dc) in the same st, sk 2, *(sc, hdc, dc) in the next st, sk 2*, repeat to the end of round, sl st in the first sc to join. (20 clusters)
9. Ch 1, TURN, (sc, hdc, dc) in the same st, sk 2, *(sc, hdc, dc) in the next st, sk 2*, repeat to the end of round, sl st in the first sc to join.
10. Repeat step 8 three more times or until hat measures the desired length. Note: Make sure to end on the right side of the hat. If the last desired round is on the wrong side (inside), sl st, ch 1, turn.
11. Ch 1, sc in each st to the end of round, sl st to join.

Finish off and weave in ends.

Drawstring

With matching yarn and H hook, create a ch approximately 32” (inches, not chains) long. Finish off and tie a knot in both ends. Weave in and out of the dc round at the top of the hat, *under two posts, over two*, repeat to end of round. Pull through until ends are even.

Directions for Teen/Adult Size

Dimensions (measured flat): 9.5-10” x 10” tall

The beanie is worked from the top of hat to the bottom. Change colors as desired.

This hat begins at the top with a chain and is joined to work in the round. You can follow the directions as written or start with a fsc (foundation single crochet) chain if preferred.

1. With an I hook and ww yarn, ch 66, sl st in the first ch to join for working in the round, making sure the chain is not twisted. (66sts)
2. Ch 1, sc in the same st and in each st to the end of round, sl st to join.
3. Ch 2, dc in the same st and in each st to the end of round, sl st to join. This round is for the drawstring which will be added later.
4. In this section, the beginning ch 3 counts as a st. Ch 3, dc in the same st, sk 1, *2dc in the next st, sk 1*, repeat to end of round, sl st between the first two posts of the round to join.
5. Ch 3, dc before the next post, *2dc between posts of the 2dc from the previous round*, repeat to end of round, sl st between the first 2 posts of the round to join.
6. Tip: Think of the 2dc in one stitch in the shape of a “V”. The 2dc in the next rounds is worked between the 2dc posts, in the valley of the “V”.
7. Repeat the previous round for eleven more rounds.
8. Ch 1, (sc, hdc, dc) in the same st, sk 2, *(sc, hdc, dc) in the next st, sk 2*, repeat to end of round, sl st in the first sc to join. (20 clusters)
9. Ch 1, TURN, (sc, hdc, dc) in the same st, sk 2, *(sc, hdc, dc) in the next st, sk 2*, repeat to end of round, sl st in the first sc to join.
10. Repeat step 8 five more times or until hat measures the desired length. Note: Make sure to end on the right side of the hat. If the last desired round is on the wrong side (inside), sl st, ch 1, turn.
11. Ch 1, sc in each st to end of round, sl st to join.

Finish off and weave in ends.

Drawstring

With matching yarn and H hook, create a ch approximately 36” (inches, not chains) long. Finish off and tie a knot in both ends. Weave in and out of the dc round at the top of the hat, *under two posts, over two*, repeat to end of round. Pull through until ends are even.