Free Crochet Pattern: Southold Hat

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The Southold Hat is a simple, very basic hat that allows the texture of the yarn to shine through. It’s also pretty easy to size (I’ve provided 4 sizes) and it could be applied to different yarn weights by applying the repeat concepts (increase the number of stitches in each round by 8)!

This hat is worked from the crown down and has a simple but effective border. I like this because it makes it a unisex hat that can be embellished in different ways. Try a pompom (I use this tutorial to make mine) or pretty flower to jazz it up. You cold make it in stripes or color blocks or work more repeats of the “Sides” for a slouchy look. It’s amazing to me that by making these small changes, the entire look of the hat changes.

 

 

 

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Southold Hat Instructions

Size	Fits Head Circumference	Crown to End of Band
Toddler	17 – 19”	7.0”
Child (up to 12 years)	19 – 21”	8.0”
Adult Small	21 – 23”	8.5”
Adult Large	22 – 24”	9.0”

Size changes written in parentheses as follows: (Toddler, Child, Adult Small, Adult Large)

 

Materials:

Size: Toddler to Adult, see chart for measurements.

 

Materials:

• Made with #5 Bulky yarn, I used Lion Brand Homespun in the color Wild Fire (185 yards per skein). One skein was enough to make the larger size hat with plenty leftover
• Hook US I/5.50mm
• Yarn needle for weaving ends

 

 

 

 

Gauge: See Gauge Check within the pattern instructions.

 

Abbreviations (US Terms):
ch – chain
hdc – half double crochet
sc – single crochet
sl – slip
st(s) – stitch(es)

 

 

Notes:

• Beginning ch 1 does not count as a stitch.
• Number in ( ) at end of round indicates the number of stitches in that round.
• Join rounds with sl st to first st of round.
• Start each round in same stitch as join.
• Repeat instructions within [ ] as indicated.
• Weave ends as you work.

 

Crown:
Round 1: Ch4, join with sl st to first ch, ch1, 8hdc in center of ring, join. (8)

Round 2: Ch1, 2hdc in each st to end, join. (16)

Round 3: Ch1, [2hdc in next st, hdc 1 in next st] to end, join. (24)

Round 4: Ch1, [2hdc in next st, hdc 1 in next 2 sts] to end, join. (32)

Round 5: Ch1, [2hdc in next st, hdc 1 in next 3 sts] to end, join. (40)

Gauge Check: Approximately 5.25” in diameter

Toddler size, stop here, skip to SIDES.

 

Round 6: Ch1, [2hdc in next st, hdc 1 in next 4 sts] to end, join. (48)

Gauge Check: Approximately 6” in diameter

Child size, stop here, skip to SIDES.

 

Round 7: Ch1, [2hdc in next st, hdc 1 in next 5 sts] to end, join. (56)

Gauge Check: Approximately 6.75” in diameter

Adult Small size, stop here, skip to SIDES.

 

Round 8: Ch1, [2hdc in next st, hdc 1 in next 6 sts] to end, join. (64)

Gauge Check: Approximately 7.5” in diameter

 

Sides:
Round 1:  Ch1, hdc in each st to end, join. (40, 48, 56, 64)

Repeat Round 1 until hat measures (5.5″, 6.5″, 6.5″, 7″) from the crown. (40, 48, 56, 64)

 

Band:
Row 1: Ch1, working in back loop only, sc in each st to end, join.  (40, 48, 56, 64)

Repeat Round 1 until hat measures (7”, 8”, 8.5”, 9”) from the crown. (40, 48, 56, 64)

 

Optional: Pompom Tutorial: http://bit.ly/PomPomLarge

 

 

 

 

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