SIMPLICITY HAT TUTORIAL FOR BEGINNERS

I've received numerous request for a  written pattern for the "simple yet elegant" crochet hat I showcased in a previous blog. 

For this tutorial you will need:

1. A crochet hook, I used a size H hook or 5.mm MM Reel Steel Hook.

2. Fiber—I used super soft cotton. There are so many possibilities so you can use what ever you like.

3. Scissors

4. A tapestry needle, for when you’ve finished a project and it comes time to weave in the ends.

 5. A tape measure or ruler is helpful for checking your gauge.

Round 1: ch 4, join with a slp st, 11 dc in  ring.

Round 2: ch 3, dc in same st, 2 dc in each st around, join in top of first ch 3 with a slp st.

Round 3: ch 3, dc in same st, dc in next st, 2 sc in the next st, continue to end of round, join with slp st.

Round 4: ch 3, dc in same st, dc in the next 2 st, 2 dc in next st, continue to end of round, join with slp st.

Round 5: ch 3, dc in same st, dc in next 3 st, 2 dc in next st repeat around until last st, ending with 2 dc in last st, join in top of ch 3.

Round 6: ch 3, dc in same st, dc in next 4 stitches, 2 dc in next stitch, repeat around until last st ending with 2 dc's in last st, join in top of first ch 3.

Were halfway done.

Round 7: ch 3, dc in each st around, join.

Round 8: chain 3, dc in each st around, join.

(If larger hat is desired, add an additional row of double crochet between rounds 8 and 9. If tighter/longer brim is necessary to hold hat to head, add another row of single crochet after round 14.)


(If smaller hat is desired, take out a row of double crochet between rounds 8, 9, & 10.

Round 9, 10, & 11 : ch 3, dc in each st around, join.

Round 12-13: ch 1, hlf dc in next st. Repeat this pattern around until last st ending with a hlf dc, join

Round 14: loosely single crochet in each stitch around to form hat to head.  Your hat should not slide around but shouldn't be so tight that it is uncomfortable. Slip stitch in last two stitches, finish off, and weave in ends.

Were done! All that is left is to fasten off and weave in the ends. You can add accessories such as broaches, flowers, barrettes, or what have you.

Keep the request coming!