I have fallen deeper an deeper in love with crocheting. Since I first started I have watched a lot of different tutorials and I've realized that a easier and more in depth tutorial helps a lot! And will bring your crocheting technique a long way.
When I first started out trying to crochet a winter hat, I followed a tutorial that taught me to make a hat completely different from another tutorial that I saw. The second tutorial on how to make a hat was so much easier! And the technique works out so well for me and it's not as nearly as complicated! Now you can use any type of crochet stitch you prefer, but this design for a winter hat is a no brainer! I hope you enjoy and that this takes away the fear of just starting out crocheting new things!
I wanted this to be easy enough even for beginners to crochet. The hat is made in a flat panel so there is no need to know how to crochet in the round form. This one is probably one of the easiest crochet rib hats.
You can adjust the length by just changing the number of beginning chains. If you don't want the brim (folded edge) to be so wide just start with fewer chains. On the other hand, if you plan to wear it as a slouchy and want it longer just begin with more chains.
Supplies needed:
4 oz. of Medium weight yarn.
J crochet hook (6.0mm)
Scissors
Yarn needle
Measuring tape
To Begin:
Chain 40 sc in each chain beginning in 2nd chain from the hook.
Row 2- to last row: chain 1, turn work, sc (single crochet) in each stitch in the BACK LOOP ONLY.
Continue adding rows until your piece is long enough to easily wrap around you head. You can either wrap the piece around you head or simply measure the circumference of your head. When your piece can easily stretch to that length (without losing the ribbing effect) you have the crochet size.
My head measures 21 inches. I made my piece 16 inches long and it fit around my head. You can either: 1) Stretch piece until it reaches the measurement (without losing it's ribbed look. 2) Wrap the piece around your head to see if it fits. (Not super stretched). See photos below.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT CUT YARN...after your last row.
To finish your hat.
Fold your panel in half and either slip stitch thru BOTH layers making sure to align your stitches. One edge will have only one loop. This is your beginning row. The other edge will have a full single crochet stitch. You want to be sure to work through both edges. If you prefer you can fasten off and leave a long tail. You can then sew both edges. Either way will work.
When you have finished joining your edges you will now fasten off. Be sure to leave a tail 3 times the length of your top edges. This will be used to gather your top edge and close off the top opening. Thread they yarn with a yarn needle. Now you will be working your needle in and out of the top edge (small stitches). When you finish pull the opening shut tightly. You can now make a small knot.
Next, you will be working to close up any remaining opening with the remaining yarn on your needle.
Make sure your work through the top edge (should be pulled shut now) and sew through layers to close up any remaining openings. Flip inside out and fold over your brim. You are ready to enjoy your hat!
You can also use it without folding to a slouchy beanie look.
Thank you so much for joining me today! I hope you enjoy this tutorial!
If you have any questions please ask!
Happy Crocheting!
Angela R.
