Learn how to crochet an easy and basic crochet hat with Firefly's Sarah Jamison! This is a beginner friendly hat meant to teach you many different techniques in one project. This hat uses the following techniques: crocheting in the round, Foundation Double Crochet stitch, Front Post / Back Post Ribbing, half double crochet, and half double decrease. This pattern creates a cozy hat that you will love to wear as the season gets colder.
Prerequisite
Must be comfortable with the single and double crochet stitches. The stitches we use in this pattern are variations of these stitches, so being comfortable making them will make learning these techniques easier. Check out our other videos for how-to's!
Materials
2 skeins of Bulky Yarn - In the instructional video, we used Echoview Fiber Mill’s Ranger Bulky, 90% Merino, 10% Rambouillet, 140y/100g
Size J - 10 (6mm) Hook
Removable stitch markers
Tapestry needle
This tutorial comes with a free pattern!
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Timestamps
00:00 - 00:54 - Introduction
00:55 - 03:58 - Reading the Pattern
03:59 - 10:09 - Foundation Double Crochet
10:10 - 12:24 - Joining in the Round
12:25 - 19:25 - Ribbing FPdc & BPdc
19:26 - 23:14 - Half Double Crochet
24:15 - 26:47 - hdc2tog
26:48 - 29:59 - Size Small Decreases
30:00 - 32:18 - Size Large Decreases
32:19 - 37:15 - Synching Top and Weaving Ends