Gertie Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 Hi there All of your crochet creations are stunningly good, so I'm hoping someone might know a good pattern for a simple wooly hat. I have not made a hat before or followed a crochet pattern. I can follow an instructional YouTube movie. I can make squares & flowers so far! I'm hoping to make christmas presents for next year so am starting early!! This is the hat I'd like to make http://www.google.co.uk/m/search?tbm=isch&client=safari&hl=en&source=univ&tbo=u&aq=&oq=&aqi=&fkt=&fsdt=&cqt=&rst=&htf=&his=&maction=&q=crochet+hat+patterns#i=3 (just realised the pattern for the hat is with the picture!!) any tips still gratefully received! Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 I couldn't see the instructions for some reason But I'd say go for it. Hats are really very simple to crochet and once you've done one you will find them addicitve! It's just a case of crocheting in the round, increasing each time until the crown is the right size, then continue to crochet without increasing which gives the body of the hat. You then just stop at the required length to give a simple beanie, or make it longer to get a fold up brim. Different yarns and different sized hooks give different finishes. Using a smaller hook gives a more rigid fabric whereas using a larger hook gives a more floppy, elastic fabric. A basic pattern I used involved making your initial starting chain ring, 6 single crochet into that for round 1, round 2 - crochet 2 single crochet into each stitch, round 3 - 2 single crochet into 1 stitch, then 1 SC into 1 stitch, repeat to end; round 3: 2 SC into 1 stitch, 1 SC into next 2 stitches. Try looking on Ravelry, there are loads of free patterns on there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 Snoweeeeeeeyyyy I think we need a crochet learning meet *flutters eyelashes* I have been trying to learn for ages now and get myself stuck with no one to ask.. I love crocheted hats they are great!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 Yes I'd be up for that - they are so easy to do once you get the hang of the basics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gertie Posted December 28, 2011 Author Share Posted December 28, 2011 Thank you Snowy. I'm going to try tonight as an experiment with my 5.00mm hook and double knit wool. I'm delighted with the flowers I made. Hopefully I'll have made enough gifts by next Christmas!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 This website gives some useful info on hat crocheting (explains it better than me CrochetMe And if you look on the right side of the page there is a free download for 8 crochet hat patterns. Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gertie Posted December 30, 2011 Author Share Posted December 30, 2011 Hi and thanks again. I've finished my first hat and I'm very pleased. I will have to post a pic. Thanks for the patterns. I'm hooked now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
