Crochet Snowdrift Hat
The Crochet Snowdrift Hat is a charming and cozy accessory perfect for adding a touch of winter magic to your wardrobe. With its intricate design resembling delicate snowdrifts, this hat not only looks stylish but also keeps you warm on chilly days. Crafted with soft yarn and detailed crochet work, it is a delightful piece that makes you feel like you're nestled in a winter wonderland. Whether you're out for a stroll in the snow or just running errands, this hat is sure to bring a smile to your face and compliments from others. So, embrace the season with the Crochet Snowdrift Hat and let its whimsical charm brighten up even the coldest of days!
Size:
1. The directions given will comfortably fit a 19" — 21" head circumference.
2. If you want a 4" diameter, then you will stop increase rounds after round #4.
3. If you want a 5" diameter, then you will stop increase rounds after round #5.
Materials:
--5.0mm hook
--1 skein of Vanna's Choice Lion Brand yarn in Colonial Blue (it only uses approximately 1/2 a skein)
--faux fur pompom or you can make your own (optional)
--tapestry needle for weaving
U.S. Stitch Abbreviations:
Ch: chain
Sl st: slip stitch
St: stitch(es)
Rep: repeat
Sk: skip
SC: single crochet
HDC: half double crochet
DC: double crochet
FPDC: front post double crochet
BPDC: back post double crochet
FLO: front loops only
BLO: back loops only
MR: magic ring
FO: fasten off
Special Stitches:
1. PS: Popcorn Stitch — 4 single crochet stitches into the same stitch; remove hook from last loop and insert hook (front to back) into the first of the four stitches made, then re-join hook back into the fourth stitch loop and pull through.
2. HDC Crossover: Skip first stitch and place half double crochet into the next stitch. Then, place half double crochet into the skipped stitch. Continue to repeat around.
Special Note:
1. If you work this in the round, then use a stitch marker to keep track of the beginning/ending stitches.
2. If you work this by joining a slip stitch to the first stitch at the end of each round, then you will chain 1.
Directions:
1. Create a MR. Ch1. 10 HDC into MR. (10)
2. 2 HDC st into each st around. (20)
3. 2 HDC in first st, 1 HDC in next st. Rep around. (30)
4. 2 HDC in first st, 1 HDC in next 2 st. Rep around. (40)
5. 2 HDC in first st, 1 HDC in next 3 st. Rep around. (50)
6. 2 HDC in first st, 1 HDC in next 4 st. Rep around. (60)
7. 2 HDC in first st, 1 HDC in next 5 st. Rep around. (70)
8-9. 1 HDC in FLO of first st, 1 HDC in BLO of next st. Rep around. (70)
10. PS in the first st, 1 SC in next 2 st. Rep around. 1 SC in last st. (70)
11. 1 HDC in each st around. (70)
12-13. Rep #8-9. (70)
14. Rep #10.
15-16. Rep #8-9.
17. HDC Crossover around. (70)
18-19. 1 SC in BLO of each st around. (70)
20-21. FPDC around the post of the first st, BPDC around the post of the next st. Rep around. (70)
At the end of Round #21, FO and weave ends.
Pompom (optional):
I added a gray, faux fur pompom to the center top of my hat by weaving yarn through the pompom and the top of my hat. Then weaved ends.
If you want to make a yarn pompom and don't have a pompom maker, then you can simply wrap yarn color of your choice around 4 of your fingers 50-60 times (or more, if so desired), use a long piece of yarn to secure a double knot at the center and then cut and trim to shape into a pompom.