Crochet Boreal Bun Hat

Imagine creating a cozy and stylish accessory that will keep you warm during the chilly winter months — the Crochet Boreal Bun Hat. This unique hat features a trendy bun opening at the top, allowing you to wear your hair up while staying snug and fashionable. The intricate crochet design adds a touch of elegance to the hat, making it a versatile piece that can be dressed up or down depending on the occasion. The Crochet Boreal Bun Hat is the perfect project for those looking to add a handmade touch to their winter wardrobe. With its soft yarn and detailed stitching, this hat is not only practical but also a fun and rewarding crochet project to work on. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, this hat is sure to be a hit and will make a great addition to your collection of handmade accessories.

Materials ~

Yarn ~ 150 Yards of worsted weight wool yarn. I used Premier Yarns Boreal in Kingfisher -2 Skeins

Hook ~ K

Elastic Hairband

Size ~

22″ circumference un-streatched and 9″ height

Stitches ~

St – Stitch Ch – Chain Sp – Space Sk – Skip Sl St – Slip Stitch Sc – Single Crochet Hdc – Half Double Crochet Dc – Double Crochet Fpdc – Front Post Double Crochet

*Shell – 3 dc in designated st.

*Reverse Sc

Instructions~

Round 1: 52 foundation sc (or ch 53, turn sc in 2nd ch from hook and each across), join with sl st to beginning sc being very careful not to twist the project = 52 sc.*The foundation sc is a bit more stretchy and will make a better base.

Round 2: Ch 3(counts as Dc now and throughout), sk st, 3dc in next st, *sk st, dc in next st, sk st, 3 dc in next st*, repeat *to* around, join around beg dc(this will make the joining st look like a fpdc by going around and not in the st). = 13 shells & 13 dc

Rounds 2 – 15: Ch 3, *3dc shell in next st(this will be the 1st st of shell from previous round), sk 2 sts, fpdc around the next dc*, repeat *to* around. Join with sl st around beginning dc. = 13 shells & 13 fpdc

*Attaching hairband – Ch 1, sc around the hairband into each st around, join with sl st to beginning sc.

BRIM

With right side still facing(outside of hat), join yarn in any st of beginning foundation sc row

Round 1: Ch 1, sc in each st around, join to beginning sc. = 52 sc

Round 2 & 3: Ch 2(counts as hdc), hdc in each st around, join with sl st to top of ch 2. = 52 hdc