Andy Crochet Hat Pattern - A Free Crochet Pattern - Cross Stitched

Andy Crochet Hat Pattern - A Free Crochet Pattern

The Andy Crochet Hat Pattern: A Free Crochet Pattern

Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials Needed:

- 1 skein of Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice Yarn in Linen or any worsted weight yarn (4) - Yarn needle - Crochet hook size J 6 mm - 2 one-inch coconut shell buttons

Finished Size:

- One size fits most Teen – Adult Woman: approximately 19″ circumference (stretches easily to 22″) & 9″ length

Gauge:

- Gauge for the main hat: 6 sts = 2″ - Gauge for the ribbing: Each row is 2.75″ wide & 0.5″ high

Abbreviations:

- sl st = slip stitch - ch = chain - st = stitch - hdc = half double crochet - hdc2tog = half double crochet 2 together - bl hdc = half double crochet in the back loop

Notes:

- The 3rd loop is the loop behind the main V that is formed with a half double crochet stitch. We will be working part of the hat in that stitch. - The pattern is written in standard US terms

The Pattern

Make sure to follow the correct gauge listed above or the hat will end up too small or too big.

Part 1: Ribbing

Row 1: ch 9

Row 2: starting in the 2nd ch from the hook bl hdc, bl hdc across row in each st, turn. (8)

Row 3: ch 1, bl hdc, bl hdc across row in each st, turn. (8)

Row 4-36: repeat row 3 (8)

Hold together two short ends & do 8 sl st’s evenly together across to form a circle. It should measure 19″ inches at this point

Part 2: Main Part of Hat

Round 1: ch 1, and working along top of circle ribbing horizontally hdc on top of the last row you just worked, hdc on the top of every row across for a total of 37 hdc, sl st to top of first hdc. (37)

Round 2: ch 1, in the first st, hdc in the 3rd loop, do a 3rd loop hdc in every st around, sl st to the top of the first hdc. (37)

Round 3: ch 1, hdc, hdc in every st around, sl st to the top of the first hdc. (37)

Continue with the pattern as instructed to complete the hat.

Finishing

Leave a 15″ piece of yarn and fasten off, attach yarn needle to yarn, weave through the last round of stitches, pull yarn tail tightly to close the top of the hat. Fasten off securely, weave in loose ends throughout the hat with yarn needle. Securely attach buttons to the bottom ribbing of the hat with extra yarn (optional).

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