Crocheted Summer Hat Tutorial

Looking for the perfect accessory to complete your summer outfit? A crocheted summer hat is just what you need! Not only will it shield you from the sun's rays in style, but it also adds a touch of charm to your look. Whether you're lounging by the pool or strolling through the farmer's market, this versatile hat will keep you looking cool and feeling cool all summer long.

Ingredients

• Crochet Hook: H/8-5.50MM
• Craft Scissors
• Yarn Sewing Needle
• Yarn: 1 Skein Yellow (Sugar N' Cream) Medium 4

Stitch Guide

• HDC: Half Double Crochet
• SC: Single Crochet
• SS: Slip Stitch
• ST(S): Stitch(es)
• CH: Chain
• R[number]: Row
• RND: Round

You will be working in rounds to create the hat.

Instructions

CH 3

Connect the last ST to the first ST by SS.

HDC two times into the circle [for a total of 6 STS].

Round Instructions

RND 1: HDC into the first ST only once, HDC into the following ST two times. (Repeat this method for the entire round, connect at the end of the round and CH 1.) [for a total of 15 STS]

RND 2: HDC into the first ST only once, HDC into the following ST two times. (Repeat this method for the entire round, connect at the end of the round and CH 1.)

RND 3: HDC into the first two STS only once, HDC into the following ST two times. (Repeat this method for the entire round, connect at the end of the round and CH 1.)

RND 4: HDC into the first three STS only once, HDC into the following ST two times. (Repeat this method for the entire round, connect at the end of the round and CH 1.)

RND 5: HDC into the first four STS only once, HDC into the following ST two times. (Repeat this method for the entire round, connect at the end of the round and CH 1.)

RND 6: HDC into the first five STS only once, HDC into the following ST two times. (Repeat this method for the entire round, connect at the end of the round and CH 1.)

RND 7: SC into all of the STS for the entire row. (Repeat this method for the entire round, connect at the end of the round and CH 1.)

RND 8-12: HDC into all of the STS for all of the rows. (Repeat this method for all of the rounds, connect at the end of each round and CH 1.)

RND 13: SC into the first five STS only once, SC into the following ST two times. (Repeat this method for the entire round, connect at the end of the round and CH 1.)

RND 14: SC into the first seven STS only once, SC into the following ST two times. (Repeat this method for the entire round, connect at the end of the round and CH 1.)

RND 15: SC into the first eight STS only once, SC into the following ST two times. (Repeat this method for the entire round, connect at the end of the round and CH 1.)

RND 16-RND 17: SC into the first nine STS only once, SC into the following ST two times. (Repeat this method for the entire round, connect at the end of the round and CH 1.)

RND 18: SC into the first ten STS only once, SC into the following ST two times. (Repeat this method for the entire round, connect at the end of the round and CH 1.)

RND 19: SC into the first eleven STS only once, SC into the following ST two times. (Repeat this method for the entire round, connect at the end of the round and CH 1.)

RND 20: SC into the first twelve STS only once, SC into the following ST two times. (Repeat this method for the entire round, SS to complete round.)