The hat is crocheted with single crochet stitches, two strands held together, and x-stitches. It is important that the whole hat is crocheted with x-stitches to get the right shape, size and gauge.
First, the top is crocheted with gradual increases. Then the chart pattern is crocheted, before the hat is finished with a brim.
SIZE
Measure around the widest part of the head.
Medium: 55–58 cm
Large/XL: 59–62 cm
TOOLS AND GAUGE
Recommended crochet hook: 3.5 mm
Tapestry needle
Scissors
Gauge:
10 cm = 18 stitches horizontally and 15 stitches vertically
Make a gauge swatch – important!
If you get too many stitches over 10 cm, go up half a hook size. If you get too few stitches over 10 cm, go down half a hook size.
TECHNIQUES AND KEY TERMS
X-stitches: single crochet stitches where the yarn is pulled up in a way that makes the stitch look like an x
Working yarn: the active yarn you crochet with when working the motif
Carried yarn: the passive yarn you crochet around when working the motif
Magic ring
Stitches (st)
Slip stitch (sl st)
Single crochet (sc)
Invisible seam
Increase = 2 single crochet stitches in one stitch. When you are not increasing, crochet 1 sc in each st.
Check out this link. Here you will find short videos for all the techniques you need: www.garnoggreier.no/bottehatt
WEIGHT OF THE HAT
Approx. 230 g in size medium.
Large/XL approx. 290 g.
