Round 12: [1fpdc in each of next 2 sts, 1dc] six times, 2fpdc in next st, (1dc, 1fpdc), (1fpdc, 1dc), [1fpdc in each of next 2 sts, 1dc] 13 times, 2fpdc in next st, (1dc, 1fpdc), (1fpdc, 1dc), [1fpdc in each of next 2 sts, 1dc] seven times, ss to top of first st, turn. 90 sts

Sew through the sides of the rows at the top of the hat and pull tightly to gather. Secure in place before rotating to seam the last row to Row 1 with a whipstitch seam (or a crocheted slip stitch seam if you prefer). Learn more about crochet abbreviations & find a complete list on our Crochet Abbreviations & Terms post. Stitches You Will Need Round 4: ch2 (doesn’t count as a sc and ch1), sc in first ch-1 sp, [ch1, sk 1st, sc in next ch-1 sp] – repe Round 1: Ch1, dc in space next to ss. Work 70 dc evenly across placing each stitch into the ‘valley’ across brim. Dc into foundation ch. Join in first st with ss. (72 sts)I also love how this design uses raised crochet post stitches on the hat band to great effect and in a way that I’ve not seen before.

Round 10: Ch2, [1fpdc in each of next 2 sts, 1dc] five times, 2fpdc in next st, (1dc, 1fpdc), (1fpdc, 1dc), [1fpdc in each of next 2 sts, 1dc] 11 times, 2fpdc in next st, (1dc, 1fpdc), (1fpdc, 1dc), [1fpdc in each of next 2 sts, 1dc] six times, ss to top of first st, turn. 78 sts

It also means that there is no increasing or decreasing to worry about. You literally just make a rectangle following the pattern and you’re there. Tension and sizing options You can learn two techniques for estimating yarn amounts here. What are the best stitches for crochet hats?