Hubert M. - Quick-Crochet Hats

COMPLETE INSTRUCTIONS FOR 8 STYLES HATS

approx	approximately
beg	begin/beginning
bet	between
BL	back loop(s)
BP	back post
BPdc	back post double crochet
CC	contrasting color
ch	chain
ch-	refers to chain or space previously made, e.g., ch-1 space
ch lp	chain loop
ch-sp	chain space
CL	cluster
cm	centimeter(s)
cont	continue
dc	double crochet
dc2tog	double crochet 2 stitches together
dec	decrease/decreases/decreasing
FL	front loop(s)
foll	follow/follows/following
FP	front post
FPdc	front post double crochet
g	gram(s)
hdc	half double crochet
inc	increase/increases/increasing
lp(s)	loop(s)
m	meter(s)
MC	main color
mm	millimeter(s)
oz	ounce(s)
p	picot
patt	pattern
pc	popcorn
pm	place marker
prev	previous
rem	remain/remaining
rep	repeat(s)
rev sc	reverse single crochet
rnd(s)	round(s)
RS	right side(s)
sc	single crochet
sc2tog	single crochet 2 stitches together
sk	skip
Sl st	slip stitch
sp(s)	space(s)
st(s)	stitch(es)
tbl	through back loop
tch	turning chain
tfl	through front loop
tog	together
tr	triple crochet
WS	wrong side(s)
yd	yard(s)
yo	yarn over
yoh	yarn over hook
[ ]	Work instructions within brackets as many times as directed
( )	At end of row, indicates total number of stitches worked
*	Repeat instructions following the single asterisk as directed
**	Repeat instructions between asterisks as many times as directed or repeat from a given set of instructions

This is a classic cloche to wear spring through fall. You can wear the brim down or flipped up on the front, side, or all around. Add flair with a bright flower if you like. SILKY CLOCHE YARN Lightweight silk/wool blend yarn for hat 330 yd (303 m) Medium weight ribbon yarn for flower HOOKS 9/I (5.5 mm) 8/H (5 mm) STITCH USED Single crochet GAUGE 31/2 sc = 1" (2.5 cm) on 9/I hook NOTIONS Stitch marker Tapestry needle FINISHED SIZE 20" to 22" (51 to 56 cm) head circumference Lightweight silk/wool blend yarn in single crochet. Hat is worked with double strand throughout. Rnd 1: Work 8 sc in ring, pm for beg of rnds, carry marker up at end of each rnd. Rnd 2: Work 2 sc in each st around (16 sc). Rnd 3: * Work 1 sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, rep from * around (24 sc). Rnd 4: * Work 1 sc in each of next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st, rep from * around (32 sc). Rnd 5: * Work 1 sc in each of next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st, rep from * around (40 sc). Rnd 6: * Work 1 sc in each of next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st, rep from * around (48 sc). Rnd 7: * Work 1 sc in each of next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st, rep from * around (56 sc). Rnd 8: * Work 1 sc in each of next 6 sts, 2 sc in next st, rep from * around (64 sc). Rnds 918: Work even. Rnd 19 (first inc rnd): * Work 1 sc in each of next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st, rep from * around, end 2 sc in last st (80 sc). Rnds 2028: Work even. Rnds 2932: Change to 8/H hook. Work even. Rnd 33 (second inc rnd): Change back to 9/I hook. * Work 1 sc in each of next 9 sts, 2 sc in next st, rep from * around (90 sc). Rnds 3441: Work even, end last rnd with Sl st, fasten off, weave in ends using tapestry needle. Foundation rnd: Using 5/F hook, ch 4, join with Sl st to form ring. Rnd 1: Work 12 sc in ring, join with Sl st to first sc, ch 1. Rnd 2: Sc in same sc, * ch 3, sk 1, sc in next sc, rep from * around, end ch 3, sk 1 sc, and join in first st (7 lps). Rnd 3: * In next ch lp, work [sc, hdc, 3 dc, hdc, sc], rep from * around, end Sl st in first sc, fasten off. Rnd 4: Working in back of petals (in the skipped sc), join yarn in BL of sc on the second rnd below last and first petals, * ch 5, sc tbl of next sc on second rnd below next 2 petals, rep from * around, end ch 5, sc in joining st. Rnd 5: In next ch lp, work [sc, hdc, 5 dc, hdc, sc], rep from * around, end Sl st in first sc, fasten off, weave in ends using tapestry needle. Rnd 5: In next ch lp, work [sc, hdc, 5 dc, hdc, sc], rep from * around, end Sl st in first sc, fasten off, weave in ends using tapestry needle.

Attach rose to hat.

This is a fresh style for spring and summer. The brim can be folded up or rolled. It will hold its shape because it is crocheted with two strands of cotton.