Crochet Puff Stitch Hat

Create a stylish and cozy hat using the crochet puff stitch technique. This unique stitch adds texture and depth to your hat, making it stand out from the rest. Choose your favorite yarn color to personalize your creation and make it truly one-of-a-kind. The puff stitch hat is perfect for keeping warm during the colder months while still looking fashionable. With just a crochet hook and some yarn, you can easily whip up this trendy accessory in no time. The puff stitch adds a fun and playful element to the hat, making it a great addition to any outfit. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced crocheter, this project is a great way to practice your skills and create something beautiful. So grab your supplies and get started on making your very own crochet puff stitch hat today!

Adult Small

Approximately 21" Circumference

MATERIALS:

• Caron Simply Soft (White - less than 3oz & Bone - less than 1oz)
• Hook Size G
• Stitch Marker

Gauge: 4 single crochets = 1"
6 rows of singles = 1"

Stitches: ch, sc, dc, sc puff st, fpdc, bpdc.

SC PUFF ST = Yo, pull up loop 4 times, 9 loops on hook, yo, pull thru 8 loops, yo, pull thru 2 loops,
push puff to front of work.

FPDC = Yarn over, insert hook from the front side of the work right to left around the post of the indicated stitch on a previous row;
yo and pull up a loop (3 lps on hk)
yo and draw through two lps (2 lps on hk)
yo and draw through two lps (1 lp on hk)

BPDC = Yarn over, insert hook from the back side of the work right to left around the post of the indicated stitch on a previous row;
yo and pull up a loop (3 lps on hk)
yo and draw through two lps (2 lps on hk)
yo and draw through two lps (1 lp on hk)

Difficulty: MEDIUM

R1: With White, ch4. 11 dc in 4th ch from hook. Join with sl st in top of beg ch4. (12dc)

R2: Ch1, do not turn. 2sc bet all sts. Place Marker. (24sc)

NOTE: Do not turn and do not join rounds unless indicated.

R3: Sc in ea sc. Place Marker. (24sc)

R4: (2sc in next st. Sc in next st) around. Place Marker. (36sc)

Rs5-6: Rep R3. (36sc)

R7: Rep R4. (54sc)

Rs8-9: Rep R3. (54sc)

R10: Rep R4. (81sc)

Rs 11-34: Rep R3. (81sc)

Sc2tog (this will make the stitch count even)
Sl st in the next st.

Fasten off.

R35: Turn. Join Bone with a sc in the same st where you fastened off. Sc Puff St in the next st.
(Sc in the next st. Sc Puff St in the next st.) around
Join with a sl st in the 1st sc.

R36: Ch1, turn. Sc in ea st. Join with a sl st.

R37: Do not turn. Ch3, Dc in ea sc.
(Be sure you have an even number of sts at the end of this round)
Sl st to join.

R38: Sl st around the post of the same dc as joining. Ch3, Bpdc around next st.
(Fpdc around next st. Bpdc around next st.) around.
Join with a sl st.

Fasten off.