Crochet Vintage Lace Hat

• Yarn – Loopara 4ply combed cotton (Red 68)
• Hook – 2.0mm
• Scissors
• Yarn Needle

How to Crochet Granny Squares (Make 16)

1. R1: Magic ring, ch 3, ch 3, (dc, ch 3) 7 times, tighten ring, sl, ch
2. R2: (Ch 3, bo, ch, 4 dc bo, ch 3), (4 dc bo,ch, 4 dc bo, ch 3) 7 times, sl, ch
3. R3: Sl, ch 4, ch, [(3 tr, ch 6, 3 tr), (ch, tr) 3 times, ch] 3 times, (3 tr, ch 6, 3 tr), (ch, tr) twice, ch, sl, fasten off

How to Connect Granny Squares

1. Take 8 granny squares and connect them to form a ring.
2. Place two squares with right sides facing each other, connect from the wrong side.
3. Work a slip stitch in the first chain space, chain 4, skip three double crochets, repeat pattern
4. Next, connect the two rings together.
5. Check the connected piece.

How to Crochet the Crown

1. R1: Ch 3, ch 1, (dc, ch 1) rep to end, sl st
2. R2: Ch 3 (counts as dc), ch 1, [(dc, ch 1) rep 7 times, dc dec, ch 1] rep to end, sl st
3. R3: Ch 3 (counts as dc), ch 1, [(dc, ch 1) rep 6 times, dc dec, ch 1] rep to end, sl st
4. R4: Ch 3 (counts as dc), ch 1, [(dc, ch 1) rep 5 times, dc dec, ch 1] rep to end, sl st
5. R5: Ch 3 (counts as dc), ch 1, [(dc, ch 1) rep 4 times, dc dec, ch 1] rep to end, sl st
6. R6: Ch 3 (counts as dc), ch 1, [(dc, ch 1) rep 3 times, dc dec, ch 1] rep to end, sl st
7. R7: Ch 3 (counts as dc), ch 1, [(dc, ch 1) rep 2 times, dc dec, ch 1] rep to end, sl st
8. R8: Ch 3 (counts as dc), ch 1, dc dec, ch 1, [(dc, ch 1), dc dec, ch 1] rep to end, sl st
9. R9: (Dc dec, ch 1) rep to end, sl st
10. Use a yarn needle to tighten the circle.

How to Crochet the Brim

1. R1: Ch 1, sc around, sl st
2. R2: Ch 1, (sc, sk 2 st, 5 dc, sk 2 st) rep to end, sl st

Crochet Tips:

1. Keep your tension consistent throughout all 16 squares - I recommend making them all in one sitting if possible.
2. When joining squares together, maintain an even tension - too tight will pucker, too loose will create gaps.
3. Block your brim gently after completing - this helps hold the hat's shape.
4. The brim should have a slight natural curve that hugs your head - don't try to force it completely flat.