How to Crochet a Cozy Bulky Hat with Pom Pom

You’ll Need:

1 ball of Lion Brand Color Made Easy (Weight: 5/bulky – 247 yds, 7 oz);

Crochet hook 8 mm;

Tapestry needle;

Stitch markers.

Head Circumference

18-20”.

Stitches Control

11 dc x 5.25 rows = 4” x 4”.

Notes

Hat is worked back and forth in rows and seamed at the end. These rows will become the vertical ribs on the hat.

The ch 3 at the beginning of each row doesn’t count as a stitch.

After Row 1, the double crochet stitches are worked only under the back loop of the stitch from the previous row. This is always the loop farthest away from you, regardless of which side of the crocheting is facing you. (This is called dcblo.)

Instructions

Foundation Row

Ch 30.

Row 1

1 dc in the fourth ch from the hook and each ch to end of row; turn. (27)

Row 2

Ch 3, dcblo in each dc to end of row; turn. (27)

Rep Row 2 20 (22, 24) more times to create a total of 22 rows.

Fasten off, leaving a 24” tail.

Rectangle dimensions should be approximately: 16.75” x 9.75.”

Seaming Rectangle

Lay rectangle horizontally with WS facing up. Use stitch markers or safety pins to pin seam if desired.

Thread tapestry needle with tail from fastening off. Work from the top of dc stitch into the top of the corresponding ch. Then work from the bottom of the next ch into the bottom of the next corresponding dc. Continue like this through the top of one dc to the top of one ch and then through the bottom of one ch and the bottom of one dc. Repeat until end.

Tie a simple sewing knot by inserting needle in crochet fabric to create a loop of yarn, then inserting needle through loop of yarn and pulling tight. This will prevent the seam from puckering in the next step. Do not fasten off.

Closing Top

Using tapestry needle and strand of yarn leftover from the previous seam, whip stitch around the top of the hat, working one whip stitch into each crochet row. Tighten the circle and use tapestry needle to sew up any remaining opening in the top of the hat.

Attaching Pom Pom

Create a pom pom with a large pom pom maker or 2.5” piece of cardboard.

Use tail from seam to sew fur or yarn pom pom to hat.

Fasten off and weave in ends.