Materials:
- Worsted weight yarn (I used less than 1 skein of Loops & Threads Impeccable)
- Size 7 (4.5mm) and size H (5.0mm) crochet hooks
- Stitch marker (optional)
- Tapestry needle
st(s) = stitch(es)
ss = slip stitch
sc = single crochet
hdc = half double crochet
dc = double crochet
fpdc = front post double crochet
dec = single crochet decrease (I prefer the invisible decrease method for this pattern)
flo = back loop only
blo = back loop only
Start by creating the brim of the hat using the smaller (4.5mm) hook
Chain 16
Row 1: ss in the second chain from the hook and in remaining sts, turn (15)
Row 2: ch 1, ss across in blo, turn (15) (This is the wrong side)
Row 3: ch 1, hdc across in blo, turn (15) (This is the right side)
Repeat rows 2-3 until the piece measures 21" long (or desired length). Fasten off, leaving long tail for sewing.
Now switch to the larger (5.0mm) hook.
Round 3: ch 1, sc across in flo, join with a ss (84)
The next few rounds are worked in the 3rd loop of the round below. Instead of working into the "v" of the stitch like you normally would, work into the loop below (marked in red in the picture below) *Note: The picture showing you the 3rd loop is taken facing the inside of the hat (aka the wrong side), so it'll be facing the other way when you're crocheting it. It was just easier to show the 3rd loop from this perspective*
Rounds 4-6: ch 1, sc across in 3rd loop, join with a ss (84)
Round 7: ch 1, sc across in 3rd loop, join with a ss (84)
Round 8: ch 2, dc around (working in both loops as normal again), join with a ss (84)
Round 9: ch 1, [sc, fpdc] around, join with a ss (84)
Round 10: ch 1, sc around, join with a ss (84)
Round 11: ch 1, [sc, fpdc] around, join with a ss (84)
Round 12: ch 1, sc around, join with a ss (84)
Rounds 13-17: Repeat rounds 3-7
Rounds 18-22: Repeat rounds 8-12
Rounds 23-27: Repeat rounds 3-7
Round 28: ch 1, sc around, join with a ss (84)
Round 29: ch 1, dec around, join with a ss (42)
Rounds 30-32: ch 1, sc around, join with a ss (42)
Round 33: ch 1, dec around, join with a ss (21)
Round 34: ch 1, sc around, join with a ss (21)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail.