Crochet Velvet Charleston Hat

The Crochet Velvet Charleston Hat is a stylish and cozy accessory that will become your go-to for both warmth and fashion. With its soft velvet texture and intricate crochet design, this hat exudes charm and personality. Whether you're strolling through the city or enjoying a winter evening outdoors, this hat will keep you looking effortlessly chic. Its versatile style makes it easy to pair with any outfit, making it a must-have addition to your winter wardrobe. Get ready to turn heads and stay warm in the Crochet Velvet Charleston Hat!

MATERIALS

1 Size K (6.5 mm) NOTE: I am a tight stitcher! If you have a looser stitching style, you may want to drop down to a J (6 mm) hook. Also….for a more floppy, slouchy hat that can be rolled up, clipped, etc … I go up to an L (8 mm) hook.

1 Skein Yarn Bee Velvety Smooth Sparkle Yarn (since this yarn is in short supply and may be seasonal, you can also use Bernat Velvet as well) 100 – 120 yards

Yarn Needle for sewing

Embellishments?

DIRECTIONS

Make a magic circle, ch1, work 8 hdc in circle, pull closed and sl st to 1st hdc – 8st

If you don’t know how to make a magic circle, ch2, work 8 hdc in 2nd chain from hook and sl st to first hdc – 8 st

Row 2: Ch 1, work 2 hdc in each stitch to end, sl st to first hdc – 16 st

Row 3: Ch 1, *2hdc, 1 hdc* repeat from * to end, sl st to first hdc – 24 st

Row 4: Ch 1, *2 hdc, 1 hdc in next 2 st* repeat from * to end, sl st to first hdc – 32 st

Row 5: Ch 1, *2 hdc, 1 hdc in next 3 st* repeat from * to end, sl st to first hdc – 40 st

Row 6: Ch 1, *2 hdc, 1 hdc in next 4 st* repeat from * to end, sl st to first hdc – 48 st

Row 7: Ch 1, *2 hdc, 1hdc in next 5 st* repeat from * to end, sl st to first hdc – 56 st

Rows 8 – 11: Ch 1, hdc in each stitch around, sl st to first hdc – 56 st

Rows 12-14: Ch 1, hdc in 3rd loop of each stitch around, sl st to first hdc – 56 st

Row 15: Repeat Row 8 – 56 st

Rows 16-18: Repeat Row 12 – 56 st

Row 19-20: Repeat Row 8 – 56 st

Finish off work and weave in ends

To create the pinched affect, use a yarn needle to thread up through the hat just below your 2nd set of 3rd loop rows, insert into row just above 1st set of 3rd loop (3 times) as shown. Turn hat inside out and cinch tight, tie off and trim your ends.

Voila!

They work up very quickly once you get in the groove and get the row counts down.