Ready to add a cozy touch to your winter wardrobe? The Crochet Cable Ribbed Hat is the perfect project! With its snug fit and beautiful cable patterns, this hat is not only warm but also stylish. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned crocheter, you'll find joy in making this lovely accessory. By using simple yarn and your crochet hook, you can whip up this charming hat in no time.
Crochet Cable Ribbed Hat
Materials:
- Yarn: Initially Red Heart Heatwave, but Bernat Fabulous or Caron Simply Soft in a medium pink (plum wine color) are also recommended.
- Crochet Hook: Size to match gauge; could be 5, 5.5, or 6 mm depending on the yarn selected.
- Scissors
- Pom Pom Maker (Optional for making the pom pom)
- Four weight yarn or preferred yarn choice for this project
Pattern Overview
Foundation Chain:
- Start with a chain of 72.
Brim Construction:
Row 1:
- Begin shaping the brim with 2 front post double crochets and a back post double crochet.
- Increase to 78 stitches to accommodate for the cable pattern.
Cable Pattern Setup:
- Work several repeats of the below cable pattern for the desired length around the hat before decreasing.
- Front post double crochets are used to create cables, separated by half double crochets for definition.
Decreasing:
- The tutorial covers how to decrease while maintaining the cable pattern in the round, which ensures the cables get gradually smaller towards the top of the hat.
Finishing with a Pom Pom:
- Attach a pom pom using a pom pom maker, or make one by hand or with a piece of cardboard.
- Four different options are mentioned, indicating flexibility in how you choose to top the hat.
Detailed Instructions
Start:
- With a slip knot on your crochet hook, chain 72 loosely to begin the foundation of the hat.
Foundation Row:
- Join with a slip stitch to the first chain to form a ring, chain up 2 (does not count as a stitch), then double crochet into each chain stitch in the round.
Brim Pattern:
Row 2:
- Work 2 front post double crochet, followed by a back post double crochet, around the entire row. Repeat this row for three more rows.
Row 6:
- To transition to the cable pattern, increment the number of stitches as needed by incorporating increases in specific stitches as described in the full tutorial.
Cable Pattern Setup:
- Begin working the cable pattern as directed, ensuring to use front post double crochet for the cables, separated by post stitches and half double crochets.
- Demonstrates the cross using front post double crochet, and option to lengthen that in the treble crochet based on preference.
Continuing the Pattern:
- Continue repeating the cable setup and normal rounds until the hat reaches the desired length before starting the decrease for the crown.
Decreasing for Crown:
- The tutorial explains the decreasing process in the round.
Finishing:
- Complete the hat by attaching a pom pom at the top. Offers four methods for creating a pom pom.
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