Materials: J/10 (6.0 mm) crochet hook, 3 ft of 3/4” or 7/8” ribbon, stitch marker, yarn needle, scissors
Yarn: 100-150 yards of worsted weight yarn. Sample shown using I Love This Yarn.
Sizes: Infant (6-12 mo), Toddler (1-3 yrs), Child (4-10 yrs) and Adult
Gauge: 6 SC and 8 Rounds = 2”
Difficulty: Easy
Stitch Guide: CH - chain, SC - single crochet, SL ST - slip stitch, ST(S) - stitch(es), TR - treble crochet
Notes
1. The hat is worked in continuous rounds. Place stitch marker to mark beginning of each round.
2. This hat is slightly fitted. For a more relaxed fit, use a K (6.5mm) crochet hook.
All Sizes: Written as [Infant (Toddler, Child, Adult)]
Start with Magic Ring.
Round 1: CH 1, 9 (10, 11, 12) SC in ring, do not join.
Round 2: 2 SC in each SC around. -- 18 (20, 22, 24) SC
Round 3: 1 SC in each SC around.
Round 4: [1 SC in next, 2 SC in next] around. -- 27 (30, 33, 36) SC
Round 5: 1 SC in each SC around.
Round 6: [1 SC in next 2, 2 SC in next] around. -- 36 (40, 44, 48) SC
Round 7: 1 SC in each SC around.
Round 8: [1 SC in next 3, 2 SC in next] around. -- 45 (50, 55, 60) SC
Round 9: 1 SC in each SC around.
Repeat Round 9 until hat height measures 5 (6, 7, 8) inches, then SL ST into next SC to join. Do not fasten off. Continue to Brim.
Brim
Round 1: CH 3 (counts as TR), 1 TR in each SC around, join with SL ST to top of CH-3. -- 45 (50, 55, 60) TR
Round 2: CH 1, SC in each TR around, do not join. -- 45 (50, 55, 60) SC
Round 3: [1 SC in next 4, 2 SC in next] around. -- 54 (60, 66, 72) SC
Round 4: 1 SC in each SC around.
Round 5: [1 SC in next 5, 2 SC in next] around. -- 63 (70, 77, 84) SC
Round 6: 1 SC in each SC around, SL ST into next SC to join.
Infant & Toddler ONLY: Fasten off now.
Child & Adult ONLY: Repeat Round 6. Fasten off.
Child & Adult ONLY: Repeat Round 6. Fasten off.
Weave Ribbon through TR Round, careful not to pull it tight, then tie it in a bow or knot.
Other Suggestions
- Work the final round in RSC (reverse single crochet/crab stitch) for a fun “rope” edging.
- Use a fun variegated or self-striping yarn for a colorful hat.
- Use cotton yarn for a cool summer hat.
- Add pins, brooches, ribbons, or buttons to your hat to make it unique.
- Flip the hat upside down & use the ribbon to cinch it into a little purse!