How to Crochet a Comfortable Cotton Hat for Kids

You’ll Need:

100 (150) m of 100% cotton yarn (100m/100g);

Crochet hook size 5.

Head Circumference

48-50 (54-56) cm.

Instructions

This hat is made as one-piece work, crocheted helically.

Bottom

At first, make a ring of chain stitches.

• 1^st row: 6 single crochets in the amigurumi ring = 6 sts;
• 2^nd row: 1 increase in every single crochet of the previous row = 12 sts;
• 3^rd row: *1 single crochet, 1 increase*; repeat from * to * x 6 times = 18 sts;
• 4^th row: *2 single crochets, 1 increase*; repeat from * to * x 6 times = 24 sts;
• 5^th row: *3 single crochets, 1 increase*; repeat from * to * x 6 times = 30 sts.

Ears

Now, turn to making ears. Choose 2 points from the sides and make 3 single crochets in these points, except the previously made increases (e.g., 8^th stitch from the beginning of the row and 8^th stitch from the end of the row).

• 6^th row: 4 single crochets, 1 increase, 1 single crochet, 3 single crochets in the 1^st single crochet of the previous row, 2 single crochets, 1 increase, *4 single crochets, 1 increase*; repeat from * to * twice, 1 single crochet, 3 single crochets in the 1^st single crochet of the previous row, 2 single crochets, 1 increase = 40 sts.

Make 4 more rows according to the previously described scheme, making increases (6 single crochets in every row + 3 single crochets from both sides for ears).

After that, make 2 rows without increases in the places of ears.

Make 5 rows with reverse increases (see the scheme) and continue to increase stitches around the bottom part (6 single crochets in every row) or in ½ row, depending on the head circumference.

Crown

Continue working to the needed depth. It’ll be about 7-11 rows, depending on your child’s age.

Flaps

Make 1 row, catching only front loops, and make increases in the 2^nd row (in every 4 stitches). Make the 3^rd and 4^th rows with single crochets.

Fasten your hat with 1 row of single crochets.