Chunky Crochet Hats

Skill Level:

Finished Size: Adult Chunky Crochet Hat: approximately 19" around by 8.5" high
Kids Chunky Crochet Hat: approximately 17" around by 7.5 " high

Gauge:band: 4" by width (2") = 8 rows by 6 hdcs
hat 4" x 4" = 8 mhdc by 8 rows
Materials:

• #5 bulky weight Chunky Yarn (3.5 oz/109 yds)
• Size L/8.0 mm Crochet Hook
• Size K/6.5mm Crochet Hook
• Faux Fur Pom Pom

Abbreviations, Notes and Tips:

• mhdc(s): modified half double crochet(s)
  Modified half double crochet (mhdc): insert hook into the same stitch of the last completed stitch, pull up a loop, yo and insert hook into the next stitch pull up a loop, yo and pull through all four loops on the hook.
• mhdc2tog: modified half double crochet 2 together
  Modified half double crochet 2 together (mhdc2tog): Insert hook into the NEXT stitch, pull up a loop, yo and insert hook into the next stitch pull up a loop, yo and pull through all four loops on the hook.
• The hat is started by working the band first. Using the sizes in the ear warmer chart, the hat band can easily be adjusted for a different size head by changing the number of rows worked.
• The half double crochet stitches of the brim are worked entirely up through the 3rd loop of the half double crochets in the row below.
• After the brim is joined, a sc round is worked around the entire brim. Although 1 sc is worked in every row in the band, adding an extra single crochet as you start and then finish the round will leave you with 2 more single crochets than rows. (ex: 41 rows and 43 scs.) The number of single crochets does not need to be precise as long as the band is not pulled out of shape.
• The hat is also worked with the right side facing in. When you are finished, you�ll want to turn it inside out before adding the pom pom.
• With the variegated yarn, the join of each round is almost invisible, but it does stand out more with a solid colored yarn. Instead of starting with a hdc, you could try a mhdc by pulling up a loop through the last stitch of the previous round.

Instructions Adult Size:
Band

Foundation: With K hook: Chain 7 (alternately, fhdc 6)

• Row 1: hdc in the 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. (6)
• Row 2: ch 1, hdc in 3rd loop only in each st across, turn
Repeat row 2 for a total of 41 rows or until band is desired length.
Hold the short ends of the brim together to form a loop. Sl st or sew the short ends of the brim together.
Face whichever side of join looks smoother to the inside.

Body of Hat

• Rnd 1: with L hook, ch 1, sc around the entire brim placing approximately 1 sc every row, join with a sl st to the 1st sc. (43)
  Join new color
• Rnd 2: ch 1, hdc, mhdc in each st around, join with sl st
• Rnd 3-13:repeat round 2
• Rnd 14: ch 1, *mhdc2tog, mhdc in the next 2 stitches, repeat from * ending with 1 mhdc, join with sl st.
Fasten off leaving a long tail. Using a large eye needle, weave the tail through the top of the stitches in the last row and pull gently to cinch closed. Weave in ends.

Turn the hat inside out and attach pom pom if desired.


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Instructions Child's Chunky Hat:
Band

Foundation: With K hook: Chain 6 (alternately, fhdc 5)

• Row 1: hdc in the 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. (5)
• Row 2: ch 1, hdc in 3rd loop only in each st across, turn
Repeat row 2 for a total of 37 rows or until band is desired length.
Hold the short ends of the brim together to form a loop. Sl st or sew the short ends of the brim together.
Face whichever side of join looks smoother to the inside.

Body of Hat

• Rnd 1: with L hook, ch 1, sc around the entire brim placing approximately 1 sc every row, join with a sl st to the 1st sc. (39)
  Join new color
• Rnd 2: ch 1, hdc, mhdc in each st around, join with sl st
• Rnd 3-11: Repeat rnd 2.
• Rnd 12: ch 1, *mhdc2tog, mhdc in the next 2 stitches, repeat from * ending with 1 mhdc, join with sl st.
Fasten off leaving a long tail. Using a large eye needle, weave the tail through the top of the stitches in the last row and pull gently to cinch closed. Weave in ends.

Turn the hat inside out and attach pom pom if desired.
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