Crochet Hat Pattern: Intermediate Level Instructions for Sizes 19-22”
Skill Level
Intermediate
Size
Fits 19-22”
Measurements
8 inches long by 9.5 inches wide.
Supplies
Yarn
Red Heart Treasure: Color – Watercolors (1 skein)
Yarn Weight
WW #4, 60-65 yards
Hook
8.00 mm [US L-11]
Additional Supplies
Yarn needle
Stitch Marker (1)
Button (1) – 30 mm; 1 3/16 inches
Gauge
4 rows and 3 dc clusters = 4 inches
Abbreviations
(In US Terminology)
- ch – chain
- hdc – half double crochet
- dc – double crochet
- sc – single crochet
- sl st – slip stitch
- sp – space
- st(s) – stitch(es)
Special Stitches & Placement
3 dc Cluster
3 dc in same space from previous row, between clusters.
2 dc Cluster
2 dc in same space from previous row, between clusters.
Notes
- Hat is made from the brim to the crown (bottom up).
- Hat is made in the round, do NOT join or turn.
- Each Round is worked (counted) to the stitch marker. Move stitch marker up each round.
Pattern Starts Here
Instructions
Using L hook-
Row 1: Fsc 45 (OR Ch 46, turn, skip 1 ch, 1 sc in each st across, sl st to beginning fsc to form a circle, place a stitch marker on first st. (45 sc).
Round 2: 1 sc in each st around to stitch marker. (45 sc).
Round 3: ch 1, 3 dc in next st, *ch 1, skip 2 sts, 3 dc in next st*, repeat *-* around. (15 (3) dc cls, 15 ch 1 sps).
Round 4: *3 dc in next ch 1 sp*, repeat *-* around. (15 (3) dc cls).
Round 5: *2 dc in next sp, [3 dc in next sp] 2 times*, repeat *-* around. (5 (2) dc cls, 10 (3) dc cls).
Round 6: Repeat Round 5.
Round 7: *3 dc in next sp, [2 dc in next sp] 2 times*, repeat *-* around (10 (2) dc cls, 5 (3) dc cls).
Round 8: *2 dc in next sp*, repeat *-* around. (15 (2) dc cls).
Round 9-11: Repeat Round 8.
Round 12: 1 dc in each sp around, 15 times, 1 hdc in next sp, 1 sl st in next sp. (15 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sl st).
Leave a 12 inch tail, end off yarn.
Crown
Thread tail on yarn needle and run through the top of each dc st, pull tight to form a ring. Knot and end off yarn, weave in ends.
Brim
Round 1: sl st VERY loosely in each st around in back loop.
Round 2-3: Repeat Row 1. End off yarn, weave in ends.
Embellish
(optional)
Sew on button or applique to the brim.
End off yarn, weave in ends.
