Crochet Zigzag Hat

The crochet zigzag hat is a fun and stylish accessory that adds a touch of whimsy to any outfit. With its unique zigzag pattern, this hat is sure to stand out and make a statement. Whether you're heading out for a walk in the park or just running errands around town, this hat will keep you cozy and looking fabulous. The beauty of crochet is that you can customize it to match your personal style by choosing your favorite colors and yarn. So, grab your crochet hook and get ready to create a one-of-a-kind zigzag hat that will keep you warm and fashionable all season long!

Skills used:

• Single crochet
• Double crochet
• V-stitches

Finished measurements:

Approx 22" circumference

Yarn weight: 4

Yarn used: Amazing by Lion Brand Yarns

MATERIALS

• 1 skein Amazing by Lion Brand Yarns, 53% wool, 47% acrylic (147 yds/50g) in Vineyard
• U.S. size I-9 (5.5mm) crochet hook, or size required for gauge
• Stitch marker
• Yarn needle

DETAILS

Gauge

Rnds 1-4 = 4 1/4" (11 cm) diameter

Special technique

Adjustable ring: Make a large loop with yarn leaving a 4" tail.

With hook, draw the working yarn through the loop; ch 1, follow the pattern instructions from here. Once the first rnd of sts is complete, pull tail snug to close the ring.

Special abbreviations

Small V-st: [1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc] in same st.

V-st: [1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc] in same st.

HAT

Make an adjustable ring.

Rnd 1: Ch 3, 11 dc in ring, sl st in top of beg ch-3 to join, do not turn. (12 dc)

Rnd 2: Ch 3, dc 1 in same dc as sl st, 2 dc in each st around, si st in top of beg ch-3 to join, do not turn. (24 dc)

Rnd 3: Sl st in space between first and next dc, ch 4, 1 dc same sp as sl st just made, [1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc] in space between next 2 dc, skip 2 dc; rep from * around, sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-4 to join, do not turn.

Rnd 4: Ch 1, *placing sts between dc of small V-st, small V-st in same space as small V-st of previous rnd; rep from * around, skip ch 1, sl st in first dc to join, do not turn.

Note: From this point, all V-sts will be worked in the ch-sp(s) of the V-st not in the previous rnd, but one rnd below, unless otherwise noted.

Rnd 5: Ch 1, *small V-st in ch-sp of rnd below; rep from * around, skip ch-1 sp, sl st in first dc to join, do not turn.

Rnd 6: Rep rnd 5.

Rnd 7: Ch 1, *[small V-st in ch-sp of rnd below] 3 times, small V-st in space between second dc of previous V-st and first dc of next V-st; rep from * around, skip ch-1 sp, sl st in first dc to join, do not turn.

Rnd 8: Ch 1, *[small V-st in ch-sp of rnd below] 3 times, small V-st in same space as small V-st of previous rnd (placing sts between dc of small V-st), rep from * around, skip ch-1 sp, sl st in first dc to join, do not turn. (16 small V-sts)

Rnd 9: Ch 1, *V-st in ch-sp of rnd below; rep from * around, skip ch-1 sp, sl st in first dc to join, do not turn.

Rnd 10: Rep rnd 9.

Rnd 11: Ch 1, *[V-st in ch-sp of rnd below] 4 times, small V-st in space between second dc of previous V-st and first dc of next V-st; rep from * around, skip ch-1 sp, si st in first dc to join, do not turn.

Rnd 12: Ch 1, * [V-st in ch-sp of rnd below] 4 times, V-st in same space as small V-st of previous rnd (placing sts between dc of small V-st), rep from * around, sk ch-1 sp, sl st in first dc to join, do not turn. (20 V-sts)

Rnds 13-20: Rep rnd 9.

Rnd 21: Skip ch-1 sp, sc 1 in next dc, *5 dc in ch-sp of rnd below, skip dc, sc 1 in next dc, sc 1 in ch-sp of rnd below, sc 1 in next dc; rep from * around, sl st to first sc to join, fasten off.

FINISHING

Weave in ends. Block.