Round 3: ch2 (counts as a first sc and ch1), [sc in next ch-1 sp, ch1, sk 1 sc] – rep […] until end

There is a great chart from Oombawka Design Crochet that tells you some great info about how to make a hat that fitsincluding how long to make them if you’d like it to be a slouch hat. Cloche– a more formal, bell shaped hat (cloche comes from the french word for bell) with a downward sloping brim at the front which may be worn pointing down or turned up and embellished. You can see that the proportions of the crown, body and brim will change in different styles of hat.Use this method to join corresponding stitches up until the end of the starting chain. This will be 2 stitches from the end of the previous row as the joining row is essentially a decrease row. Given the size of the finished item and the length of time it would take to make a swatch, you may wish to start the hat using the hook size suggested for your yarn weight then measure your gauge after you get started. There are three main approaches to crochet beanie construction; top down, bottom up and side to side. Lets have a look at each of these in some detail. How to crochet a top-down beanie

A common customisation is to make a ‘bun-hat’ where there is a hole in the crown to feed a ponytail or ‘messy bun’ through. As someone with a lot of hair, I get how helpful this can be, though personally I prefer to go for the slouchy beanie which has room under the hood for my hair as well as my head! The Off Piste Beanie is a top down crochet hat which uses the cozy waffle stitch to keep your nuggin’ warm whether you’re on or off the piste. Crochet Technique Tutorials Learn all about crochet technique from Hannah of HanJan Crochet. There are so many ways to achieve the same result in crochet and there is no right or wrong – this is just the way I do things!

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You do not need to know waffle stitch before you start as it is explained as you work through the pattern. However, you can find a tutorial for waffle stitch here, which you may find useful for making your gauge swatch. In the case of a beanie hat, it’s main purpose is us usually to keep the head, and ears warm, and make you look good whilst you’re at it. The yarn you see here is West Yorkshire Spinners, The Croft Aran, Shetland Colours, 100g = 166m 182yds, 100% Shetland Island Wool in Huxter 397 Yarn Substitution Options Round 10: Ch2, [1fpdc in each of next 2 sts, 1dc] five times, 2fpdc in next st, (1dc, 1fpdc), (1fpdc, 1dc), [1fpdc in each of next 2 sts, 1dc] 11 times, 2fpdc in next st, (1dc, 1fpdc), (1fpdc, 1dc), [1fpdc in each of next 2 sts, 1dc] six times, ss to top of first st, turn. 78 sts Round 19: Ch1, *2dc, fptr around fptr two rows below, miss unworked st; repeat from * around. Join in first st with ss.

With a bottom up beanie, you can start by creating the brim and working the body of the hat into it (as described in the construction section) or you can start with the body and add the brim at the end. Round 11: Ch2, *(1fpdc, 1dc), (1dc, 1fpdc), 2dc in next st, [1fpdc, 1dc in each of next 2 sts] 12 times; rep from * once more, ss to top of first st, turn. 84 sts You can learn two techniques for estimating yarn amounts here. What are the best stitches for crochet hats? If you want more of a dome shape at the crown, then I recommend adjusting the flat circle method, crocheting fewer increases each round. This will cause the fabric to curve in and is my preferred approach to beanie hat designs. I know that some people can find slip stitching repeatedly a bit of a challenge, so I have included my tips in the tutorial on how to make it enjoyable.Boot Cuffs and Leg Warmers: Seed stitch boot cuffs and leg warmers are fashionable and functional. They add texture and style to your winter outfits. The waffle stitch pattern uses a stitch multiple of 3 and a row multiple of 2 – learn about stitch and row multiples here Gauge / Tension After seaming, weave stitches in and out of the beanie top and cinch it tightly shut(see below). One side of your hat may look better based on how the puff stitches react to being gathered up. If you are adding a pom pom it can help to cover some bubbling. Or, you can also choose to leave the beanie as it is now. ADDING RIBBING AND POM: I’m working on a video tutorial showing you how to seam your hat. But in the meantime, here’s step by step instructions:

Row 15 (dec): Ch1 (does not count as a st here), 1ss in BLO of each st to 2 sts from end, turn. 66 sts (2 sts decreased) Half Treble Crochet in Third Loop (HTC3rdLoop): Yarn over, insert the hook into the third loop of the stitch, yarn over, pull the loop through the stitch, yarn over and pull through all the loops on the hook.I love long and spiked styles crochet stitches when working with different colours because of the jagged, interrupted stripes it creates. My article on how to crochet a flat circle goes into a lot more detail on this topic if you want to learn more. It also includes a guide to how many increases to make if you want to keep your circle roughly flat for different basic stitches. (If you’re into the how and why, it goes into the maths behind it too.) The beehive beanie hat is made top down. How to crochet a bottom-up beanie Stitch pattern will also impact the drape and density of the fabric too so it’s useful to think of how the yarn and chosen stitch work together. The beehive beanie seen below uses a bulky yarn but a stitch pattern which allows the fabric to have a beautiful soft slouch. Row 2: Without chaining, miss 3 ss, 1hdc in BLO of next 6 sts, 1hdc through both loops of last st, turn. 7 hdc Hook size 3.5 mm (US E/4-UK 9), 2,5 mm (US C/2-UK 12). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.