Crochet Convertible Hat & Cowl Pattern

Start your own Crochet Convertible Hat & Cowl for a fun and practical addition to your wardrobe. This nifty pattern allows you to switch from a cozy hat to a snug cowl, perfect for changing weather. With yarn choices like Superwash Merino Wool mixed with Lyocell or a vibrant acrylic from Lion Brand's Ferris Wheel, you'll enjoy mixing textures and colors.

Crochet Convertible Hat & Cowl

Materials Needed:

Yarn for First Example:
50% Superwash Merino Wool
50% Lyocell
Weight Category 2
Yarn for Second Example:
Lion Brand's Ferris Wheel
Color: Full Moon
Hooks:
5.5 mm (I) for lighter yarn
6.0 mm (J) for thicker yarn

Pattern Instructions:

Starting the Base (Chainless Foundation Stitches):

Making the Slip Knot:

Begin with a slip knot on your hook.

Starting Stitches:

Chain 2.

First Chainless Foundation Stitch:

Insert the hook into the first chain made, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, and pull through both loops on the hook.

Proceed to Half Double Crochet:

Yarn over, insert the hook into the previously created chain space, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through all three loops.

Continue with Double Crochets:

Yarn over, insert the hook into the chain space, yarn over, pull up a loop, chain one, and then complete the double crochet as normal.

Completing the Base:

Continue with chainless double crochets until you reach the desired number (approximately 50 stitches for a circumference to fit most adult heads comfortably).

Joining and Working in Rounds:

Joining:

Ensure there are no twists in your foundation row. Join to the first stitch with a double crochet but not in the usual top two loops. Instead, insert your hook just below the "V" to join, creating less of a visible seam.

Working in Rounds:

Proceed in rounds by making wide double crochet stitches. This implies inserting your hook between the posts (spaces) of the stitches from the previous round without chaining up. This creates a mesh-like, flexible fabric.

Continue the Body of the Hat-Cowl:

Building Length:

Keep working in spiral rounds until you reach the desired length. Approximately 18 inches for the lighter yarn project and about 20 inches for the thicker yarn project.

Finalizing the Project:

Tapering Off:

To create a seamless ending, mirror the starting sequence but in reverse. Move from double crochets to half-double and then single crochet stitches.

Finishing:

Finish off with a slip stitch and weave in all ends securely.

Converting the Cowl to a Hat:

Twist and Fold:

For conversion, twist the fabric once and fold it on itself, aligning the open edges. You should see four layers with two layers on each side of the twist.