Crochet Candace’s Cluster Sun Hat

Crochet Candace's Cluster Sun Hat is a delightful project that adds a touch of charm to any summer outfit! This beautiful hat features lovely cluster stitches that create a unique textured look, making it stylish and fun to wear. Whether you're lounging at the beach or strolling through the park, this sun hat is sure to add a pop of color and flair to your ensemble. Get ready to show off your crochet skills and stay stylish under the sun with this wonderful creation!

• I 5.50mm Crochet Hook
• Worsted Weight Cotton Yarn (Approx 200 yards)
• Yarn needle

Child

7 stitches = 2 inches

Experienced

• SS: (Slip Stitch) – Insert hook into stitch. Yarn over. Pull through stitch and loop.
• Ch: (Chain) – Yarn over. Pull through loop.
• Sc: (Single Crochet) – Insert hook into stitch. Yarn over. Draw up loop. Yarn over. Pull through 2 loops.
• Hdc: (Half Double Crochet) – Yarn over. Insert hook into stitch. Yarn over. Draw up loop. Yarn over. Pull through 3 loops.
• Dc: (Double Crochet) – Yarn over. Insert hook into stitch. Yarn over. Draw up loop. Yarn over. Pull through 2 loops. Yarn over. Pull through 2 loops.

Magic Ring

Round 1: Chain 1. 10 Hdc. Join with a ss to the first Hdc made. (10)

Round 2: Chain 1. 2Hdc in each stitch around. Join with a SS to the first Hdc made (20)

Round 3: Chain 1. *2Hdc. Hdc.* Repeat from * to * around. Join with a SS to the first Hdc made. (30)

Round 4: Chain 1. *2Hdc. Hdc in the next 2 stitches.* Repeat from * to * around. Join with a SS to the first Hdc made. (40)

Round 5: Chain 1. *2 Hdc. Hdc in the next 3 stitches.* Repeat from * to * around. Join with a SS to the first Hdc made. (50)

Round 6: Chain 1. *2 Hdc. Hdc in the next 4 stitches.* Repeat from * to * a total of 8 times. Hdc around. Join with a SS to the first Hdc made. (58)

Round 7: Chain 2. *Cluster. Chain 1. Skip the next stitch.* Repeat from * to * around. Join with a SS to the first cluster made. (35 clusters + 35 chain 1 spaces)

Round 8: SS into the next chain 1 space. Chain 1. *Sc in the next chain 1 space. Chain 1.* Repeat from * to * around. Join with a SS to the first Sc made.

Round 9: SS into the next chain 1 space. Chain 2. *Cluster in the next chain 1 space. Chain 1.* Repeat from * to * around. Join with a SS to the first cluster made.

Round 10 – 14: Repeat rounds 8 – 9 ending in round 8.

Round 15: Chain 1. Sc in each stitch around. Join with a SS to the first Sc made.

Round 16: Chain 1. 2Hdc in each stitch around. Join with a SS to the first Hdc made. (58)

Round 17 – 20: Chain 1. Hdc in each stitch around. Join with a SS to the first Hdc made. (116)