Imagine you're sitting down with some cozy yarn and a crochet hook, with the fun goal of making your own witch hat for Halloween. This easy-to-follow pattern lets you whip up a magical accessory that's just perfect for the spookiest time of the year. It's all about having a good time and making something you can wear proudly, whether you're trick-or-treating, attending a costume party, or simply adding a touch of whimsy to your day.
Crochet Witch Hat
Materials Needed:
- Yarn: For this project, the example used was Red Heart Super Saver Metallic to give it some shine, suggesting two strands used at a time for thickness. One 5-ounce ball (255 yards) was sufficient. If you prefer different textures or finishes, adjust yarn type accordingly. Other yarns mentioned were Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick and Quick, and Lion Brand Constellation.
- Hook Size: 9mm crochet hook is recommended when doubling the yarn. Adjust hook size based on your yarn choice and tension.
- Extras: Stitch marker or a piece of yarn in a contrasting color for marking rounds.
Getting Started:
Measure Head Circumference:
- To ensure a good fit, measure your head circumference. The example provided was 21 inches around, which is average for a female.
Hat Tip and Body:
Start with a Magic Circle:
- Begin with a magic circle and make 6 single crochets inside it. If you're not comfortable with a magic circle, chain 4 and join with a slip stitch to form a circle, then work 6 single crochets into the center.
Continuous Rounds:
- You'll work in continuous rounds rather than joining each round. Use a stitch marker to mark the last stitch of each round.
First Few Rounds:
- The initial rounds will involve increasing in every stitch. For the second round, do another 6 single crochets (1 in each stitch without increasing; this is unique, as later you'll increase in set intervals).
Subsequent Increase Pattern:
- Start increasing in a pattern. For instance, next you would double the stitches to 12 by doing 2 single crochets in each stitch around. Then, follow a pattern where you increase every 3rd row. For example, after a round of 12, you'll do two rounds of 12 single crochets without increases, then a round of 18 (1 single crochet, then 1 increase, repeated), followed by two rounds of 18 single crochets each, etc.
Pattern Progression:
- Continue this pattern, increasing the number of single crochets between increases by one as you progress through each set of increase rounds. Follow this until you reach your desired circumference (based on your head measurement).
Hat Brim:
Begin the Brim:
- Once you reach the desired circumference for the hat, start the brim by working into the front loops only. This creates a noticeable ridge marking the start of the brim.
Creating the Brim:
- Continue single crochets in the front loops only for one round.
Increasing the Brim:
- To flare out the brim, continue your pattern of increases in every round. The video specifically mentions repeating your last row of the hat body, then increasing in the same pattern (adding 6 stitches evenly spaced) each round to gradually widen the brim.
Finishing Touches:
Final Rows:
- Once satisfied with the brim width, you can finish off by doing a round or two without increases if desired for a more polished edge.
Fastening Off:
- Try on the hat to ensure a good fit, make any adjustments if necessary, and then slip stitch in the next two stitches to even out the ending. Cut your yarn and weave in the ends securely.
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