Crochet Cloche Hat

The crochet cloche hat is a charming and versatile accessory that adds a touch of vintage elegance to any outfit. This stylish hat features a snug fit around the head with a brim that frames the face, giving a classic and sophisticated look. Perfect for adding a pop of personality to your ensemble, the crochet cloche hat can be customized with various yarn colors and embellishments to match your unique style. Its timeless appeal makes it a popular choice for both casual outings and special occasions. With its cozy design and retro flair, wearing a crochet cloche hat is like stepping back in time while staying fashion-forward. So, why not crochet yourself a cloche hat today and embrace a bit of old-school glamour in your wardrobe!

FINISHED SIZES

Instructions given fit size baby; changes for toddler, child and adult are in [].

FINISHED MEASUREMENT

13 3/4 inches (baby) [16 1/4 inches (toddler), 18 1/2 inches (child), 20 3/4 inches (adult)] in circumference

MATERIALS

Tahki Yarns Cotton Classic light (DK) weight mercerized cotton yarn (1 3/4 oz/108 yds/50g per hank); (3):

2 hanks #3752 dark celery

1 hank each #3912 red-violet and #3914 orchid

Size G/6/4mm crochet hook

Tapestry needle

GAUGE 13 dc = 3 inches; 7 dc rnds = 3 inches

PATTERN NOTES

Chain-3 at beginning of round counts as first double crochet unless otherwise stated.

Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated.

SPECIAL STITCH

Slip ring: Leaving 4-inch end (see illustration), lap thread over 4-inch end forming lp, insert hook through lp from front to back, yo, pull through lp to form ring, yo, pull through lp on hook.

HAT

Rnd 1: Starting at top with dark celery, make slip ring (see Special Stitches), ch 3 (see Pattern Notes), 9 dc in ring, join (see Pattern Notes) in top of beg ch-3. (10 dc)

Rnd 2: Ch 3, dc in same st, 2 dc in each st around, join in top of beg ch-3. (20 dc)

Rnd 3: Ch 3, dc in same st, dc in next st, [2 dc in next st, dc in next st] around, join in top of beg ch-3. (30 dc)

Rnd 4: Ch 3, dc in same st, dc in each of next 2 sts, [2 dc in next st, dc in each of next 2 sts] around, join in top of beg ch-3. (40 dc)

Rnd 5: Ch 3, dc in same st, dc in each of next 3 sts, [2 dc in next st, dc in each of next 3 sts] around, join in top of beg ch-3. (50 dc)

Rnd 6: Ch 3, dc in same st, dc in each of next 4 sts, [2 dc in next st, dc in each of next 4 sts] around, join in top of beg ch-3. (60 dc)

Sizes Toddler, Child & Adult Only

Rnd [7]: Ch 3, dc in same st, dc in each of next 5 sts, [2 dc in next st, dc in each of next 5 sts] around, join in top of beg ch-3. ([70] dc)

Sizes Child & Adult Only

Rnd [8]: Ch 3, dc in same st, dc in each of next 6 sts, [2 dc in next st, dc in each of next 6 sts] around, join in top of beg ch-3. ([80] dc)

Size Adult Only

Rnd [9]: Ch 3, dc in same st, dc in each of next 7 sts, [2 dc in next st, dc in each of next 7 sts] around, join in top of beg ch-3. ([90] dc)

All Sizes

Rnds 1-4 [1-5, 1-6, 1-7]: Ch 3, dc in each st around, join in top of beg ch-3. At end of last rnd, change color (see Stitch Guide) to red-violet in last st.

Rnd 5 [6, 7, 8]: With red-violet, ch 1, sc in each st around, change color to orchid in last st, join in first sc.

Rnds 6-8 [7-9, 8-11, 9-12]: Rep rnd 5 [6, 7, 8] with orchid. At end of last rnd, change color to red-violet in last st.

Rnd 9 [10, 12, 13]: Rep rnd 5 [6, 7, 8] with red-violet, change color to dark celery in last st.

Brim

Rnd 1: With dark celery, ch 3, dc in each st around, join in top of beg ch-3.

Rnd 2: Working in front lp (see Stitch Guide) only, ch 3, dc in same st, dc in each of next 4 dc, [2 dc in next st, dc in each of next 4 sts] around, join in top of beg ch-3. (72 [84, 96, 108] dc)

Rnd 3: Ch 3, dc in each st around, change color to orchid in last st, join in top of beg ch-3.

Rnd 4: With orchid, ch 1, sc in each st around, join in first sc, fasten off.

Flower

Rnd 1: With orchid, make slip ring, ch 1, 6 sc in ring, join in first sc. (6 sc)

Rnd 2: [Ch 3 (does not count as first dc), sl st in front lp of next st] around, do not join. (6 ch-3 sps)

Rnd 3: Ch 1, (sc, hdc, 2 dc, hdc, sc) in each ch-3 sp around (petal made), do not join. (6 petals)

Rnd 4: Working behind first set of petals, [ch 5, sl st in rem back lp (see Stitch Guide) of next st from rnd 2] around, do not join. (6 ch-5 sps)

Rnd 5: Ch 2, (hdc, 5 dc, hdc) in each ch-5 sp around (petal made), join in first hdc. Fasten off. (6 petals)

Front Petals Edging

Rnd 1: Join red-violet to any st of rnd 3, ch 1, sc in same st and in each rem st around, join in first sc, fasten off.

Finishing

Lay Hat flat and sew Flower to the orchid band on the side.