Crochet Calder Cross Winter Hat

Notes:This pattern is written using American crochet terms.Approximate finished size is 9” from the top of the hat to the brim and 25” at its widest diameter.To make smaller or larger try varying the hook size and yarn weight.Work instructions between * to * number of times listed.

Hat

Row 1: Create a magic circle, CH 2, DC 10 in the circle, SLST to the first DC to join and pull tight to close. You may also use a CH 3 and DC 10 into the first chain then pull tight. (10)

Row 2: CH 2, in BLO 2 DC in each stitch around, SLST to the first DC to join (20)

Row 3: CH 2, in BLO *DC 1, 2 DC in next stitch* 10 times, SLST to first DC to join (30)

Row 4: CH 2, in BLO *DC 2, 2 DC in next stitch* 10 times, SLST to first DC to join (40)

Row 5: CH 2, in BLO *DC 3, 2 DC in next stitch* 10 times, SLST to first DC to join (50)

Row 6: CH 2, X Stitch 25 (Skip next stitch, DC in next stitch, DC in previous stitch skipped), SLST to first DC to join (25 X Stitch, 50 DC)

Row 7: CH 1, in BLO SC 50, SLST to first SC to join (50)

Row 8: CH 2, in BLO *DC, SC* 25 times, SLST to first DC to join (50)

Row 9: CH 1, in BLO SC 50, SLST to first SC to join (50)

Row 10: CH 2, X Stitch 25 (Skip next stitch, DC in next stitch, DC in previous stitch skipped), SLST to first DC to join (25 X Stitch, 50 DC)

Row 11: CH 1, in BLO SC 50, SLST to first SC to join (50)

Row 12: CH 2, in BLO *DC, SC* 25 times, SLST to first DC to join (50)

Row 13: CH 1, in BLO SC 50, SLST to first SC to join (50)

Row 14: CH 2, HDC 37, from here on you will be working as a flat piece, CH 1 and turn (37)

Row 15: SC 37, CH 1 and turn (37)

Row 16: *SC in the next stitch, FPDC in the next stitch through Row 14* SC in next stitch, CH 1 and turn (37)If you prefer a shorter brim you may stop here.

Row 17: SC 37, CH 1 and turn (37)Row 18: *SC in the next stitch, FPDC in the next stitch through the FPDC in Row 16* SC in next stitch, finish off and weave in ends. (37)