The crochet hook size is important too because it will dictate how the yarn behaves and what the drape is like too. In reality, the stitch, hook and yarn choice create the magic formula in any crochet pattern to give you so many different fabric choices. Read pattern instructions carefully before beginning to make sure you understand everything. It might save you hours frogging your work& crocheting it again! It has a fitted crown, seamed to make it fit over the head with no gather. You can wear it as a slouchy skater style beanie or toque, or turn or roll it up at the brim for a seafaring vibe. Yarn over, pull through all three loops on the hook (this creates the first foundation half treble crochet).

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.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. If you have made a side to side beanie using the method described above, you’ll need to add the brim at the end. This can be done a similar way to adding a brim to a top down beanie. You may find it helpful to work a single round of sc, into the row-ends so that you have a nice neat round to work into, but this is not essential. Bamboo Stitch: Bamboo stitch is a textured pattern that alternates between (K1, P1) and (P1, K1) over a multiple of two stitches. It creates a pattern of small, textured columns that resemble bamboo shoots.

The great thing about patterns like this is that you can add or take away from the brim length to suit you and make yours as slouchy as you like!

On top of that, the free pattern includes step by step instructions, so if you think it looks intimidating or if you’re more of a beginner level crocheter, there are photos to guide you through.

Also make sure that you have an even amount left on both sides. But if you seam at the bumps at each edge, your seam should automatically line up fine. Remember that hats are pulled on and off and exposed to all kinds of temperatures and weathers, so thinking about stretch and wear is important when thinking about the lifetime and fit of your beanie. What is the best yarn for a crochet hat?I actually made the first Star Stitch beanie for myself over a year ago. However, I had only crocheted it in one size, and the worst thing is I didn’t take any notes whatsoever of what I was doing. For a summer hat you might want to use a lacy open stitch pattern for a lightweight aesthetic hat. For something requiring more structure, you might want to use single crochets or the waistcoat stitch or thermal stitch.