Relaxing Stitches Crochet Hat Free Pattern – 11 Sizes

"The Relaxing Stitches Crochet Hat is a free crochet hat pattern featuring double crochet stitches and raised puff stitches. The pattern includes 11 sizes, from Preemie through Adult Large, so you can make hats for babies, toddlers, children, teens, and adults. This hat is crocheted from the top down in joined rounds without turning. The design combines simple double crochet rounds with bands of puff stitches that add texture to the finished hat. A step-by-step photo tutorial is included to help you learn how to make the puff stitches. I made my hat using Mary Maxim Bag-O-Day Tonal Hues in the Live at Wembley color. This Medium Worsted Weight Yarn [4] is made from 100% anti-pilling acrylic and features gradual color changes that work nicely with the raised stitch pattern. I used a 5 mm (H) crochet hook for my project. The hat begins at the crown with a double magic ring (DMR). After completing the increase rounds, you'll work a repeating stitch pattern that combines double crochet stitches, chain spaces, and puff stitches. The raised puff stitches create bands of texture around the hat. Each of the 11 sizes has its own complete set of written instructions, making it easier to follow the pattern for your chosen size. The finished hats are designed with approximately 2 to 3 inches of stretch in the circumference and reach about the middle of the ears. You can adjust the finished height by adding more repeat rounds or additional double crochet rounds before completing the hat. This makes it easy to customize the length to suit your preferences. The Relaxing Stitches Crochet Hat is a practical project for making winter accessories, handmade gifts, and matching hats for family members. The repeating stitch pattern is easy to remember once you have completed the first few rounds. This hat also coordinates with my Relaxing Stitches Crochet Scarf. Both patterns use Mary Maxim Bag-O-Day Tonal Hues yarn and feature raised puff stitches, making them a great choice for a matching hat and scarf set. The free pattern includes a complete supply list, gauge information, finished measurements for all 11 sizes, helpful notes, written instructions using US crochet terminology, and a puff stitch photo tutorial. Visit Oombawka Design Crochet for the complete free Relaxing Stitches Crochet Hat pattern, including instructions for all 11 sizes."

Crochet HookH/8 or 5 mm hook

Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)

Crochet Gauge13 dc and 9 rounds = 4 inches

Finished Size11, from Preemie through Adult Large

Materials List

• Mary Maxim Bag-O-Day Tonal Hues, Medium Worsted Weight Yarn [4]
• 5 mm (H)