Looking for a project that balances style with a fun, rhythmic stitch? You are going to love the Margarita Hat crochet pattern. First, this modern, textured beanie is more than just a winter staple; it is a true fashion statement. In addition, whether you’re making it for yourself or as a gift, this pattern works up quickly. Furthermore, it looks beautiful in any color palette.
Stylish Margarita Hat: Easy Crochet Instructions
Materials
CB – Deborah Norville Everyday – Coral
CA – Deborah Norville Everyday – Chinchilla
H 5.0 mm Hook
1 Button
Darning Needle
Stitches:
ch(s) – chain(s)
sc- single crochet
dc – double crochet
st(es ) stitch(es)
sp(s) space(s)
sl st – slip stitch
tch – turning chain
CA – Color A
CB – Color B
dc –cl – double crochet cluster
rep – repeat
sh – shell
Special Stitches
Shell (sh): Work [(3 dc-cl, ch 2) twice, 3 dc-cl] into the stitch indicate
Hat measures 21” circumference, height 8.5.” Average adult woman hat
Gauge: 2 inch by 2 inch = 8 stitches and 11 rows
Pattern is Written in American Terminology
Hat Body Instruction
Phase 1: Creating the Band
Foundation: Start by making a Ch 85.
Row 1: Work a sc in the 2nd ch from the hook and continue with a sc in each stitch across. Turn your work (84 sts).
Row 2: For this row, Ch 1 and work a sc in the same stitch. Next, skip 1 stitch and then work 2 sc in the following stitch. Repeat this sequence from * to the end before turning.
Row 3: Ch 2 and skip the first sc. Afterward, work 2 sc in the next stitch. * Sk the next sc, then work 2 sc in the following stitch. Repeat from * to the end and turn.
Row 4: Simply repeat the instructions for Row 3.
Row 5: Finish the band by working a sc in the first stitch and every stitch across. Turn (84 sts).
Phase 2: Joining and Working in the Round
Assembly: After finishing the rows, weave in your ends. Then, attach your button to the band by overlapping the ends (skipping 4 stitches) to secure the shape.
Completing the Hat Body. Once the band is finished, you will be working in the round. Consequently, you will see the beautiful texture of the shells and x-stitches begin to form as you progress through rounds 5–20.
You will be working in the round.
Rnd 1: Ch 1, sc in same st and in each st around. (80 sts)
Rnd 2: RS sc in 1st sc, *sk 3 sts. sh in next st. ch 1, sk 3 sts, Then, sc in the next st. After that, repeat from *. * across. sl st into sc to join.
Rnd 3: Ch 3, (counts as dc) dc in 1st sc. * ch 2, sk 1 dc-cl, sc in next dc-cl.ch 2, 3 dc in next sc,; rep from * around, sl st to ch 3. turn
Rnd 4:Ch 1, sc in same as ch 1, ch 2, 3 dc in next st. ch 2, sk dc-cl, sc in next dc-cl; rep from * around, sl st to sc. Turn
Rnds 5-9: ch 2. sk next st, dc into next st, dc in skipped previous st, (makes an x st), sk next st, repeat from * to * sl st into ch 2 to join
Rnd 10-ch 1, sc in 1st st, sc in each st across to end, sl st into ch 1, turn
Shaping the Crown
Shaping the Crown Rnd 11-13: Ch 1, work a sc in the 1st stitch and in each stitch across to the end. Sl st into the ch 1 and turn
Rnd 14: Next, ch 2 and skip the next stitch. Work a dc into the following stitch, then work a dc in the skipped previous stitch to create your X-stitch. Skip the next stitch and repeat from * to * before joining with a sl st into the ch 2.
Rnd 15: Ch 3 and skip the next 2 stitches. Sc in the next stitch, then ch 3 and repeat from * to * around. Sl st into the first chain and turn your work.
Rnd 16- sc into first ch of previous row. *dc, tc, tc dc, sc, in same
chain 3 sp, sc into next ch. * repeat from * to * sl st into sc.Turn
(On rnd 17 you will see a post made in the previous row. Sl st
behind every post.)
Rnd 17- ch 3, sl st behind post of previous row, ch 3, repeat
from * to * turn
Rnd 18 – sc into 1st ch 3, dc, tc, tc, dc, sc all in ch 3sp, sc into next ch, dc, tc, tc ,dc, sc in same ch 3 Repeat from * to * turn
Rnd 19- repeat rnd 17
Rnd 20- repeat rnd 18
Finish off Weave in ends
Adding the Flower
Finishing Touches: Adding the Flower To give your Margarita Hat that signature look, you can add a beautiful crochet flower! I personally love the design found over at Skip to My Lou. It complements the texture of this hat perfectly.
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Stylish Margarita Hat: Easy Crochet Instructions
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