Basic Hat Pattern (crochet)

Crocheted hat!

Abbreviations: sc=single crochet (this is the one you know how to do)

ch=chain stitch (like the very first row)

Pattern

To begin ch 4 and then make a slip knot in the farthest stitch from your hook (a slip knot is: insert the hook into the stitch [the “V”], wrap the yarn around the hook, and pull the yarn through everything on the hook).  Alternatively, create a magic circle.

Round 1: 6sc in center of ring

Round 2: 2sc in each sc around (put your stitch marker in the first stitch and move it up with each successive round)

Round 3: [sc in next sc, 2sc in next sc] around. (This means in the first stitch, make 1 sc, and then in the next stitch, make 2.  Repeat around the circle.)

Round 4: [sc in next 2 sc, 2sc in next sc] around. (This means in the first 2 stitches, make 1 sc each, and then in the next stitch make 2.  Repeat around the circle.)

Round 5: [sc in next 3 sc, 2sc in next sc] around.

Round 6: [sc in next 4 sc, 2sc in next sc] around.

Round 7: [sc in next 5 sc, 2sc in next sc] around.

Continue increasing in this pattern until the hat measures 6” across or desired width (it’ll naturally increase a little more, so overestimate the width a little).

Next round: [sc in each sc] around.

Continue this until hat measures approx. 7 inches (less if you’re making a smaller hat; use your judgment) and then fasten off.  If you want your hat to have a little lip (turn up a little bit) then make it longer.