Crochet Holiday Sparkle Hat: A Festive Winter Accessory

Overview

The Crochet Holiday Sparkle Hat is a delightful accessory that adds a touch of festive charm to your winter wardrobe. With its shimmering yarn and intricate stitches, this hat is sure to make you stand out during the holiday season. Whether you're building snowmen, sipping cocoa by the fireplace, or braving the chilly weather for a winter stroll, this hat will keep you cozy and stylish.

Size and Gauge

Size: This will fit the average woman's head; my head circumference is 21"; it measures 9" long.

Gauge: I did not gauge this project.

Materials

• 6.0mm hook
• Red Heart Holiday yarn in Green/Silver and White/Silver held together (approx. 1/2 skein of each color) or your favorite #4 worsted weight yarn
• White faux fur pompom (optional)
• Tapestry needle for weaving

U.S. Stitch Abbreviations

• Ch: Chain
• Sl st: Slip stitch
• St: Stitch(es)
• SC: Single crochet
• HDC: Half double crochet
• HDC2tog: Half double crochet 2 together (creates a decrease)
• BLO: Back loops only
• Sk: Skip
• Rep: Repeat
• MR: Magic ring
• FO: Fasten off

Special Notes

1. I held the 2 yarns together (double-stranded) to create a "Christmasy" effect.
2. I slip stitch join and ch1 at the end of each round; however, if desired, you can work this in the round. If so, then use a stitch marker to keep track of the beginning/ending of round and move up for the start of each new round.
3. I wanted this to be more of a slouchy type hat and made it 9" long; it's very comfortable on my 21" head circumference. If you want a more beanie-type style, then reduce the number of repeat rounds you do in the pattern.

Directions

1. With 2 yarns held together, 8 HDC into MR. Sl st join to first st and Ch1. (8)
2. 2 HDC in each st around. Sl st join to first st and Ch1. (16)
3. 2 HDC in first st, 1 HDC in next st. Rep around. Sl st join to first st and Ch1. (24)
4. 2 HDC in first st, 1 HDC in next 2 st. Rep around. Sl st join to first st and Ch1. (32)
5. 2 HDC in first st, 1 HDC in next 3 st. Rep around. Sl st join to first st and Ch1. (40)
6. 2 HDC in first st, 1 HDC in next 4 st. Rep around. Sl st join to first st and Ch1. (48)
7. 2 HDC in first st, 1 HDC in next 5 st. Rep around. Sl st join to first st and Ch1. (56)
8. HDC2tog, 1 HDC in each of next 52 st, HDC2tog. Sl st join to first st and Ch1. (54)
9. 1 HDC in first st, Ch2 and sk 2 st. Rep around. Sl st join to first st and Ch1. (18 st; 36 ch)
10. 1 HDC in first st, 2 HDC in ch space. Rep around. Sl st join to first st and Ch1. (54)
11. Repeat steps 9 and 10 for rounds 11-16. (If you want a shorter length hat, then reduce the number of rounds that you complete.)
12. Working in the BLO, 1 HDC in each st around for rounds 17-19. Sl st join to first st and Ch1. (54)
13. 1 SC in each st around for rounds 20-21. (If you are making your hat a shorter length, then omit rounds 20 and 21.)

Trim

1. With White/Silver strand only, 1 SC in each st around. Sl st join to first st and Ch1. (54)
2. 1 SC in each st around. Sl st join to first st and FO. Weave ends. (54)

Optional Pompom

Added a faux fur pompom or use your yarn and make a pompom. You can use a pompom maker or, if you're like me, wrap the yarn 40-50 times around 4 fingers, cut yarn, tie in a double knot in the center, and then trim ends.