Crochet Yarn Stash Busting Hat

Crochet Yarn Stash Busting Hats are an absolute treat for crafters looking to clear out their yarn hoard in a fun and creative way! These delightful projects not only help you use up those odds and ends of yarn but also result in unique and colorful hats that are sure to brighten up any outfit. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, stash-busting hats make for a great way to unleash your imagination and add a personal touch to your wardrobe. So grab those leftover yarn skeins, get your hook ready, and embark on a stash-busting adventure full of colorful possibilities!

Skill: Easy

Materials

• Hook - J / 6.00MM
• Yarn - Worsted Weight yarn (4) from your stash
• Approximately 7 oz.
• Yarn Needle

Stitches

• Chain (ch)
• Cluster Stitch (cl st)
• Single Crochet (sc)
• Double Crochet (dc)
• Front Post Double Crochet (fpdc)

Size

Approximately 20 inches

Simple Cluster Stitch

Yarn over (yo), pull up a loop, yo and pull through the first 2 loops on the hook. Repeat 3 times in the next space, yo and pull through all the loops on the hook.

Hat Instructions

Round 1

Ch 4, join to form a circle, ch 3, 1 cl st, ch 1, repeat 7 times for 8 cl sts and 8 ch1 spaces.

Round 2

Sl st to the 1st ch 1 space, *1 cl st, ch 1, 1 cl st in the 1st ch 1 space. Repeat from * in each ch 1 space, join.

Round 3

Sl st to the 1st ch 1 space, *1 cl st, ch 1, 1 cl st in the 1st ch 1 space, 1 cl st, ch 1 in the next ch 1 space. Repeat from * around, join.

Round 4

Sl st to the 1st ch 1 space, 1 cl st, ch 1 in the 1st ch 1 space, *1 cl st, ch 1, 1 cl st in the next ch 1 space, 1 cl st, ch 1 in the next space. Repeat from * in the around row, join.

Round 5

Sl st to the 1st ch 1 space, 1 cl st, ch 1, *1 cl st, ch 1, 1 cl st in the next ch 1 space, in the next 3 ch 1 spaces, 1 cl st, ch 1. Repeat from * around row, join.

Rounds 6-11

Sl st to the 1st ch 1 space, 1 cl st, ch 1 in each ch 1 space around row, join.

Rounds 12-13

1 hdc in each st around, join, ch 1.

Round 14

1 dc in each st, join, ch 2.

Round 15

1 dc in the 1st st, *1 fpdc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st. Repeat from * around, join, ch 2.

Round 16

1 dc in the 1st st, *1 bpdc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st. Repeat from * around, join, ch 2.

Round 17

1 sc in each st, around, join and tie off. Weave in all ends.

Flower Decoration

5 Petal Flower Instructions

Round 1

Ch 2, 10 hdc in the 2nd ch from the hook. Join.

Round 2

*Ch 2, 3 dc, ch 2 in the next sc, sk the next sc.* Repeat 4 more times for 5 petals.

Round 3

Sl st in the 1st sk sc, working behind the 1st row of petals, *Ch 2, 3 dc, ch 2 in the next sc, sk the next sc.* Repeat 4 more times for 5 petals. Tie off and weave in your ends.

Sew the Flower

Sew the flower on the side of the hat.