Crochet for Eggplant Hat

Crocheting an eggplant hat is such a fun and creative project! The vibrant purple color and unique shape of the eggplant make for an adorable and quirky design. With your crochet skills, you can easily create a cozy hat that will surely stand out in a crowd. Whether you're making it for yourself or as a thoughtful gift for a friend, the process of working with yarn and creating something so charming is truly rewarding. So grab your crochet hooks and yarn, and let's get started on this delightful eggplant hat crochet adventure!

MATERIALS

Schachenmayr Catania 50 g/137 yds, Sport Yarn, 5ply, crochet hook 3 mm.

ABBREVIATIONS

Hdc = half double crochet
Dc = double crochet

Dc2tog = double crochet 2 stitches together

Scfp = single crochet front post

Sl st = slip stitch

Rep = repeat

Rnd = Round

SKILL LEVEL

Easy

SIZE

0-2 months (head circumference: 37-40 cm)

INSTRUCTIONS

HAT

Rnd 1: Chain 4 stitches. 11 dc in the second chain, sl st to the top of ch.

Rnd 2: ch3, dc in the same st as ch, 2 dc in each of next 11 st, sl st to top of ch 3 (24 stitches).

Rnd 3: ch 3, dc in the same st as ch, dc in next st, *2 dc in next st, dc in next st*, repeat from*to* 11 times, sl st to top of ch 3 (36 stitches).

Rnd 4: ch 3, dc in the same st as ch, dc in next st, *2 dc in next st, dc in each of next 2 st*, repeat from*to* 11 times, sl st to top of ch 3 (48 stitches).

Rnd 5: ch3, dc in the same st as ch, dc in next st, popcorn stitch in next st, dc in next st, *2 dc in next st, dc in next st, popcorn stitch in next st, dc in next st*, repeat from*to* 11 times, sl st to top of ch 3 (60 stitches).

Rnd 6: dc in each of next 60 sts.

Rnd 7: ch 3, dc in the same st as ch, dc in next st, *2 dc in next st, dc in each of next 4 st*, repeat from*to* 11 times, sl st to top of ch 3 (72 stitches)

Rnd 8: ch 3, dc in the same st as ch, dc in next st, *2 dc in next st, dc in each of next 5 st*, repeat from*to* 11 times, sl st to top of ch 3 (84 stitches)

Rnd 9-14: ch3, dc in each of next 84 sts.

All around hat crochet one Rnd in crab stitch (reverse single crochet). Weave in all ends.

STEM

Rnd 1: Chain 2 stitches, 10 sc in the second ch from hook.

Row 2-5: sc in each of next 10 sts.

Row 6: scfp in each of next 10 sts, sl st.

Sew stem and border to hat.