How to crochet a hat

Have you ever wondered how to crochet a hat? I didn’t realize how easy it is.  I found this free crochet hat pattern at Michael’s with the new Isaac Mizrahi yarn. This chunky crochet hat uses a large N hook and bulky yarn so it works up quickly! It would be cute with a crochet flower embellishment. After you have learned how to crochet a hat you can whip up any of these crochet hat patterns.

How to crochet a hat

Abbreviations
ch = chain
hdc = half double crochet
hdc2tog = [yarnover, insert hook into next st, yarnover and pull loop through] twice, yarnover, pull through 5 loops on hook – 1 st decrease]
rep = repeat
rnd(s) = round(s)
rs = right side
sl st = slip stitch
st(s) = stitch(es)
ws = wrong side

Finished Measurements 19″, un-stretched.

Guage 8 hdc sts x 8 rows = 4″. Save time, check your gauge.

Brim

Ch 7.

Row 1 (RS): Hdc in 3rd ch from hook and each hdc across – 5 hdc.

Row 2: Ch 2 (does not count as hdc), hdc in each hdc across.

Rep row 2 until brim measures 19″. Sl st last row to first row to join. Turn brim inside out, so that brim seam is on WS of hat.

(I crocheted until brim fit snugly around my daughter’s head, joined then continued with the body slightly adjusting the amount of stitches)

Body

Rnd 1: Ch 2 (counts as 1 hdc here and through crown), 34 hdc in edge of brim, making approx. 3 hdc per 2 rows of brim. Join with sl st, do not turn. Work even in hdc for 7 more rnds.

Shape Crown

Rnd 1: Ch 2, hdc in 2 hdc, hdc2tog, * hdc in 3 hdc, hdc2tog; rep from * to end – 28 hdc.

Rnd 2: Ch 2, hdc in next hdc, hdc2tog, * hdc in 2 hdc, hdc2tog; rep from * to end – 21 hdc.

Rnd 3: Ch 2, hdc2tog, * hdc in next hdc, hdc2tog; rep from * to end – 14 hdc.

Rnd 4: Ch 1 hdc in next st (counts as first hdc2tog), hdc2tog around – 7 hdc. Fasten off.

Finishing

Gather rem sts and sew side seam. Weave in ends. Make large pom pom and attach it to top of hat.

Pom Pom

I wrapped the remaining yard around my hand, leaving a tail long enough to tie around yarn.

Cut off the tail and tie it in the middle of the yard.

Cut each loop. Tie the pom pom to the top of the hat and work in the ends on the inside of the hat.

Would you like to make a super easy scarf to go with your hat? You might enjoy making this cozy chunky fringe crochet scarf.

If you love to crochet please come visit my free crochet patterns database. You will find hundreds of beautiful crochet patterns.  You can even upload your own crochet patterns!

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