How to Crochet a Cozy Bulky Yarn Hat
Materials Needed
Here is what you will need:
- 1 skein bulky weight yarn, approximately 312 yd. (shown here in Lion Brand Scarfie in the Silver/Charcoal colorway)
- US K-10.5 / 6.5 mm hook
- Stitch marker
- Scissors and yarn needle for finishing
- Pom pom, optional (I used this faux fur pom pom that I purchased from Jimmy Beans Wool)
Instructions for Crochet Hat
Magic Ring
Make a magic ring (as an alternative to the magic ring, you can ch 2 and work Round 1 in the second ch from hook).
Hat Rounds
Round 1: Ch 1 (does not count as stitch), work 8 hdc in ring — 8 sts.
Round 2: Work 1 hdc in next st, work 2 hdc in next st and each st around, join — 16 sts.
Round 3: Work 1 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next, *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next, rep from * around, join — 24 sts.
Round 4: Ch 2, work 1 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 2 stitches, *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 2 sts, rep from * around, join — 32 sts.
Round 5: Ch 2, work 1 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 3 stitches, *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 3 sts, rep from * around, join — 40 sts.
Round 6: Ch 2, work 1 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 4 stitches, *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 4 sts, rep from * around, join — 48 sts.
Continuing the Rounds
Rounds 7 through 16: Work 1 hdc in each stitch around — 48 sts.
Remove marker and put aside. Sc in next st, sl st in next st to join. Continue on to Edging pattern.
Hat Edging
Round 17: Ch 1 (does not count as stitch), work 1 hdc in same st as join, 1 FPdc around post of next hdc, *1 hdc in next st, 1 FPdc around post of next st, rep from * around, join — 48 sts.
Round 18: Ch 1, work 1 hdc in same st as join, 1 FPdc around post of next FPdc, *1 hdc in next st, 1 FPdc around post of next FPdc, rep from * around, join — 48 sts.
Fasten off and weave in ends. Add a pom pom if desired.
