Crochet Flower Floppy Hat
Oh, the crochet flower floppy hat is a delightful accessory that adds a touch of whimsy and charm to any outfit! Picture a sunny day in the park, with a gentle breeze playing with the petals of the crochet flower atop the floppy brim. This hat is not just a fashion statement; it's a symbol of creativity and individuality. Embracing the handmade touch of crochet, each stitch tells a story of care and skill. And when you wear it, you are not just wearing a hat; you are wearing a piece of art that blooms with every step you take. So, grab your crochet flower floppy hat, let your personality shine through, and bask in the joy it brings wherever you go.
Materials
100g worsted weight cotton yarn (I used KnitPicks Dishie)
4.5 mm hook
yarn needle
scissors
stitch marker
Level
intermediate
Pattern notes & Stitches to Know
magic ring
ch – chain
esc – extended single crochet
blo – back loop only
sc – single crochet
hdc – half double crochet
dc – double crochet
tr – treble crochet
Written in US terms
ch 1 does not count as esc
This hat is made from the top down in continuous rounds.
Approx Finished size (medium adult) –
Length: 9”
Circumference (around base of head): 22”
FLOWER FLOPPY HAT CROCHET PATTERN
Make a magic ring
Round 1: ch 1, 8 esc in ring (8 esc)
Do not join. Continue in next round working in the first stitch of round 1. Place stitch marker in the first esc of the next round.
Round 2: 2 esc blo in each stitch around (16 esc)
Continue to move the stitch marker to the first stitch of each round.
Round 3: *esc blo in 1 stitch, 2 esc blo in next* repeat from * to * around (24 esc)
Round 4: *esc blo in 2 stitches, 2 esc blo in next* repeat from * to * around (32 esc)
Round 5: *esc blo in 3 stitches, 2 esc blo in next* repeat from * to * around (40 esc)
Round 6: *esc blo in 4 stitches, 2 esc blo in next* repeat from * to * around (48 esc)
Round 7: *esc blo in 5 stitches, 2 esc blo in next* repeat from * to * around (56 esc)
Round 8: *esc blo in 6 stitches, 2 esc blo in next* repeat from * to * around (64 esc)
Round 9: *esc blo in 7 stitches, 2 esc blo in next* repeat from * to * around (72 esc)
Crown diameter is approx 6”
To adjust sizing, add or take out increase rounds
Round 10 – 24: esc blo in each stitch around (72 esc)
Round 25: *esc blo in 3 stitches, 2 esc blo in next* repeat from * to * around (90 esc)
Round 26: *esc blo in 4 stitches, 2 esc blo in next* repeat from * to * around (108 esc)
Round 27 – 29: esc blo in each stitch around (108 esc)
Fasten off. Leave a long end for sewing
FLOWER
Make a magic circle
Round 1: ch 2, 12 dc in circle, pull circle closed tight, join to first dc with sl st (12 dc)
Round 2: ch 1, (hdc, 2 dc, 2 tr, 2 dc, hdc) all in first dc, sc in next dc, *(hdc, 2 dc, 2 tr, 2 dc, hdc) all in next dc, sc in next dc* repeat from * to * around, join to first hdc with sl st (6 “petals”)
Fasten off.
Leave a long end for sewing.
SEWING
On the last stitch of the hat there is a long end for sewing. Fold up the brim to round 16. Sew where it is folded.
Weave in all the ends on the hat.
Place the flower right where the fold is. Use the long end of the flower to sew the flower to the hat.
Weave in all the ends.