Thick and Quick Crochet Hat
Stay warm and cozy with this Thick and Quick Crochet Hat. Choose any two coordinating colors of Lion Brand's bulky Thick and Quick yarn to work up this crochet beanie pattern. It's crocheted in the round using super bulky yarn, which means it's quick to crochet. The simple design of this basic crochet hat pattern makes it an ideal accessory for both men and women to wear. Plus, this crocheted hat pattern includes directions on how to crochet this hat for kids, too.
Crochet HookP/16 or 11.5 mm hook
Yarn Weight(6) Super Bulky/Super Chunky (4-11 stitches for 4 inches)
MATERIALS:
- Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick Yarn, Denim: 1 ball
- Lion Wool-Ease Thick & Quick Yarn, Wheat: 1 ball
- Lion Brand Crochet Hook - Size P-15 (10 mm)
- Lion Brand Split Ring Stitch Markers
- Lion Brand Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6)
SIZE: Varies
Child S (Child M/L, Adult S/M, Adult L)
Finished Circumference: About 16 (18 1/2, 21, 22) in. (40.5 (47, 53.5, 56) cm), will stretch to fit a range of sizes.
GAUGE:
6 1/2 sc = 4 in. (10 cm).
Stitch Explanation:
FPDC (front post double crochet) Yo, insert hook from front to back then to front, going around post of indicated st, draw up a loop, (yo and draw through 2 loops on hook) twice. Skip st behind the FPDC.
sc2tog (sc 2 sts together) (Insert hook in next st and draw up a loop) twice, yarn over and draw through all 3 loops on hook – 1 st decreased.
NOTES:
- Band is worked in the rnd with RS always facing, do not turn.
- Hat is worked in rnds, turning at the end of every rnd.
- To change color, work last st of old color to last yarn over. Yarn over with new color and draw through all loops on hook to complete the st.
- Do not cut yarn between rnds, just carry unused color up inside of Hat.
HAT
BAND
Note: Each dc of Rnd 1 of the Band is worked around (rather than in) a ch, to create a tidy edge.
With A, ch 26 (30, 34, 36). Being careful not to twist, join with sl st in first ch to make a ring.
Rnd 1: Ch 2 (counts as first hdc), dc around (rather than in) the next ch, *hdc in next ch, dc around next ch; rep from * around, join with sl st in top of beg ch-2.
Place marker for beg of rnd. Move marker up as each rnd is completed - 26 (30, 34, 36) sts.
Rnd 2: Ch 2 (counts as first hdc), do NOT turn, FPDC in next dc, *hdc in next hdc, FPDC in next dc; rep from * around, join with sl st in beg ch-2.
FOR ADULT SIZES ONLY
Rnd 3: Rep Rnd 2.
Change to B.
HAT
Change to B.
Rnd 1: Ch 1, sc in each st around.
Rnd 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st around.
Rep Rnd 2, alternating A and B colors every 2 rnds, until 12 (12, 14, 14) rnds have been completed.
Shape Crown (top of Hat)
Notes:
1. Shaping instructions are specific for each size.
2. While working crown shaping, continue to work in stripe sequence of 2 rnds of each color.
Child S
Dec Rnd 1: Ch 1, turn, *sc in each of next 3 sc, sc2tog; rep from * to last st, sc in last st, join with sl st in turning ch - 21 sts.
Dec Rnd 2: Ch 1, turn, *sc in each of next 2 sc, sc2tog; rep from * to last st, sc in last st, join with sl st in turning ch - 16 sts.
Dec Rnd 3: Ch 1, turn, *sc in next sc, sc2tog; rep from * to last st, sc in last st, join with sl st in turning ch - 11 sts.
Dec Rnd 4: Ch 1, turn, *sc2tog; rep from * to last st, sc in last st, join with sl st in turning ch - 6 sts.
Child M/L
Dec Rnd 1: Ch 1, turn, *sc in each of next 3 sc, sc2tog; rep from * around, join with sl st in turning ch - 24 sts.
Dec Rnd 2: Ch 1, turn, *sc in each of next 2 sc, sc2tog; rep from * around, join with sl st in turning ch - 18 sts.
Dec Rnd 3: Ch 1, *sc in next sc, sc2tog; rep from * around, join with sl st in turning ch - 12 sts.
Dec Rnd 4: Ch 1, *sc2tog; rep from * around, join with sl st in turning ch - 6 sts.
Adult S/M
Dec Rnd 1: Ch 1, turn, *sc in each of next 3 sc, sc2tog; rep from * to last 4 sts, sc in last 4 sts, sc2tog; join with sl st in turning ch - 27 sts.
Dec Rnd 2: Ch 1, turn, *sc in each of next 2 sc, sc2tog; rep from * to last 3 sts, sc in next sc, sc2tog, join with sl st in turning ch - 20 sts.
Dec Rnd 3: Ch 1, turn, *sc in next sc, sc2tog; rep from * to last 2 sts, sc in last 2 sts, join with sl st in turning ch - 14 sts.
Dec Rnd 4: Ch 1, turn, *sc2tog around, join with sl st in turning ch - 7 sts.
Adult L
Dec Rnd 1: Ch 1, turn, *sc in each of next 3 sc, sc2tog; rep from * to last st, sc in last st, join with sl st in turning ch - 29 sts.
Dec Rnd 2: Ch 1, turn, *sc in each of next 2 sc, sc2tog; rep from * to last st, sc in last st, join with sl st in turning ch - 22 sts.
Dec Rnd 3: Ch 1, turn, *sc in each of next 2 sc, sc2tog; rep from * to last st, sc in last st, join with sl st in turning ch - 15 sts.
Dec Rnd 4: Ch 1, turn, *sc2tog; rep from * to last st, sc in last st, join with sl st in turning ch - 8 sts.
Fasten off, leaving a long yarn tail. Flatten Hat, and with yarn tail, sew the top closed.
FINISHING
Weave in ends.