Crochet Adorable Hat

Crocheting adorable hats is a delightful and rewarding activity that allows you to unleash your creativity and showcase your crafty skills. With just a hook and some colorful yarn, you can create unique and personalized hats for yourself or your loved ones. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced crocheter, the joy of crafting a cozy hat from scratch is truly priceless. From choosing the perfect yarn to adding fun embellishments like pom poms or buttons, each step in the crocheting process is filled with warmth and charm. So, grab your supplies, put on your favorite music or podcast, and get ready to crochet your way to a hat that's not only stylish but also made with love.

MATERIALS
BERNAT SCANDIA (2 oz. skeins) — 2 Main Color (M C) — 1 Contrasting Color (C C)
1 BERNAT-Aero crochet hook Size J (Canadian Wool Crochet Hook No. 8)
OR ANY SIZE HOOK THAT WILL GIVE THE STITCH GIVEN BELOW

GAUGE: 5 s c = 2 inches

BRIM: Using C C, ch 22 sts loosely to measure 8½ inches. Row 1: 1 s c in 2nd ch from hook and in each st to end of ch, ch 1, turn. Row 2: Working in FRONT LOOP ONLY, 1 s c in each s c, drop C C, using M C, draw through loop on hook (right side), turn — 21 sc. Row 3: 1 s c in first st, * ch 1, skip 1 st, 1 s c in next st (top edge of brim), repeat from * across row, ch 1, turn. Row 4: 1 s c in first st, * ch 1, 1 s c in next s c, repeat from * across row, drop M C, pull C C through loop on hook, ch 1, turn. Row 5: Working in BACK LOOP ONLY, 1 s c in first st, * 1 s c in ch 1, 1 s c in next s c, repeat from * across row, ch 1, turn — 21 sc. Repeat Rows 2 through 5 until there are 10 M C stripes. Fasten off. Seam piece so that first C C stripe and last M C stripe are joined on wrong side. CROWN: Round 1: With right side of brim facing you, working along top edge of brim, using M C, work 1 s c in the end of each row — 40 s c. Do not join. Mark beg of round and carry marker up. Rounds 2 and 3: 1 s c in each s c. Round 4: * 1 s c in each of 8 s c, draw up a loop in each of next 2 s c, y o and draw through 3 loops on hook (dec), repeat from * around — 4 sts decreased. Round 5: * Draw up a loop in each of 2 s c, y o and draw through 3 loops on hook, 1 s c in each of next 7 s c, repeat from * around — 4 sts decreased. Continue to dec 4 sts in EVERY ROUND, being sure that decreases do not come directly over each other until 4 sts remain. Break off leaving an 8 inch end. Pull end through remaining 4 sts and draw up tightly. Fasten off. Steam lightly.