How to Crochet a Hat
Take the measurements., Gather your materials., Crochet in the round., Make 8 single crochet stitches through the center of the ring then join together with a slip stitch., Do 2 single crochets in each stitch around for a total of 16 stitches...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Take the measurements.
Whether you're making this for an adult or a child will greatly change your yarn needs and crocheting tactics.
Measure the circumference of the recipient's head.
If that's not an option, follow these general guidelines: 3
- 6 mos: circumference = 13-14" (33
- 36 cm); hat height =
6.5
- 7" (15
- 18 cm) 6
- 12 mos: circumference = 16
-19" (40
- 48 cm); hat height =
7.5" (18 cm) Toddler: circumference = 18
- 20" (46
- 48 cm); hat height = 8" (20 cm) Child: 19
- 20 1/2" (48
- 51 cm); hat height =
8.5" (22 cm) Teens: 20 1/2
- 22" (53
- 56 cm); hat height = 9
- 10" (25 cm) Adult woman:
21.5
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22.5" (55
- 60 cm); hat height = 11" (28 cm) Adult man: 23
- 24" (58
- 61 cm); hat height = 11
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11.5" (28
- 30 cm) The circumference of the hat should be a bit smaller than the circumference of the head.
About 1 inch (2.5 cm) will do.
The ones listed are general head circumferences, not hat circumferences. -
Step 2: Gather your materials.
To crochet a hat, you'll need one skein of yarn, a crochet hook, a plastic tapestry needle, and a pair of scissors.
All of these items can be purchased at your local craft store. , This simply means to join two ends of a chain and work in a circle.
To get started, chain
4.
Then join together with a slip stitch to form a circle. , Then mark the beginning of the row.
Where your hook is now is the "beginning" of your new row and where it will end when you've completed your next circle. , Join together with a slip stitch. , On the next row, do 1 single crochet in the first stitch, then 2 in the next stitch.
Repeat this step until you've achieved the width you want.
Keep increasing your rounds until the circle you've created covers the top of the head. , Repeat this step for as many rows as you'd like.
Do fewer rows if you'd only like the hat to reach the top of the ears; do more if you want the ears covered. , If you do choose to do this, simply increase your stitches again for a few more rows, by putting 1 single crochet in the first stitch, 2 in the next, and so on for as many rows as you like.
Doing this to a only a few rows will make the end of the hat roll up a bit; doing it to several will create a floppier effect.
Then tie off. , With the tapestry needle, weave the tail back into the stitches of the hat. , -
Step 3: Crochet in the round.
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Step 4: Make 8 single crochet stitches through the center of the ring then join together with a slip stitch.
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Step 5: Do 2 single crochets in each stitch around for a total of 16 stitches.
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Step 6: Start adding width to your beanie.
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Step 7: Do 1 single crochet in each stitch around.
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Step 8: Add a brim
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Step 9: if you'd like.
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Step 10: Hide the tail.
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Step 11: Finished.
Detailed Guide
Whether you're making this for an adult or a child will greatly change your yarn needs and crocheting tactics.
Measure the circumference of the recipient's head.
If that's not an option, follow these general guidelines: 3
- 6 mos: circumference = 13-14" (33
- 36 cm); hat height =
6.5
- 7" (15
- 18 cm) 6
- 12 mos: circumference = 16
-19" (40
- 48 cm); hat height =
7.5" (18 cm) Toddler: circumference = 18
- 20" (46
- 48 cm); hat height = 8" (20 cm) Child: 19
- 20 1/2" (48
- 51 cm); hat height =
8.5" (22 cm) Teens: 20 1/2
- 22" (53
- 56 cm); hat height = 9
- 10" (25 cm) Adult woman:
21.5
-
22.5" (55
- 60 cm); hat height = 11" (28 cm) Adult man: 23
- 24" (58
- 61 cm); hat height = 11
-
11.5" (28
- 30 cm) The circumference of the hat should be a bit smaller than the circumference of the head.
About 1 inch (2.5 cm) will do.
The ones listed are general head circumferences, not hat circumferences.
To crochet a hat, you'll need one skein of yarn, a crochet hook, a plastic tapestry needle, and a pair of scissors.
All of these items can be purchased at your local craft store. , This simply means to join two ends of a chain and work in a circle.
To get started, chain
4.
Then join together with a slip stitch to form a circle. , Then mark the beginning of the row.
Where your hook is now is the "beginning" of your new row and where it will end when you've completed your next circle. , Join together with a slip stitch. , On the next row, do 1 single crochet in the first stitch, then 2 in the next stitch.
Repeat this step until you've achieved the width you want.
Keep increasing your rounds until the circle you've created covers the top of the head. , Repeat this step for as many rows as you'd like.
Do fewer rows if you'd only like the hat to reach the top of the ears; do more if you want the ears covered. , If you do choose to do this, simply increase your stitches again for a few more rows, by putting 1 single crochet in the first stitch, 2 in the next, and so on for as many rows as you like.
Doing this to a only a few rows will make the end of the hat roll up a bit; doing it to several will create a floppier effect.
Then tie off. , With the tapestry needle, weave the tail back into the stitches of the hat. ,
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