Crochet Snowy Day Hat

The Crochet Snowy Day Hat is a charming and cozy winter accessory that will keep you warm and stylish all season long. Handcrafted with love and care, this hat features intricate crochet detailing that adds a touch of handmade charm to any outfit. The soft, snow-white yarn used in its creation is not only soft against your skin but also provides a delightful wintery aesthetic. Whether you're building snowmen, sipping hot cocoa, or simply enjoying a winter stroll, this hat is sure to be your go-to cold-weather companion. Embrace the chill in the air with the Crochet Snowy Day Hat and add a touch of warmth and whimsy to your winter wardrobe.

What You'll Need

YARN

SMC Bravo, 1.75 oz/50g skeins, each approx 146 yd/133m (acrylic)

NOTIONS

SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS

FPdc (Front Post double crochet) Yarn over, insert hook from front to back to front around post of indicated st, yarn over and draw up a loop, [yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook] twice.

BPdc (Back Post double crochet) Yarn over, insert hook from back to front to back around post of indicated st, yarn over and draw up a loop, [yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook] twice.

sc2tog (single crochet 2 stitches together) [Insert hook in next st, yarn over and draw up a loop] twice, yarn over and draw through all 3 loops on hook.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Approx 20751 cm circumference

GAUGE

Rounds 1-6 = 4"/10cm diameter.

Remember to check gauge for best results!

NOTE

Hat is made with two strands of yarn held together throughout.

HAT

Starting at crown with two strands of A held together, ch 5; join with si st in first ch to form a ring.

Round 1 (RS) Ch 1, 6 sc in ring; join with sl st in first sc—6 sc.

Round 2 Ch 1, 2 sc in same st as joining, 2 sc in each st around; join with si st in first sc—12 sc.

Round 3 Ch 1, 2 sc in same st as joining, sc in next st, *2 sc in next st, sc in next st; repeat from * around; join with sl st in first sc—18 sc.

Round 4 Ch 1,2 sc in same st as joining, sc in next 2 sts, *2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts; repeat from * around; join with sl st in first sc—24 sc.

Round 5 Ch 1, 2 sc in same st as joining, sc in next 3 sts, *2 sc in next st, sc in next 3 sts; repeat from * around; join with sl st in first sc—30 sc.

Round 6 Ch 1, 2 sc in same st as joining, sc in next 4 sts, *2 sc in next st, sc in next 4 sts; repeat from * around; join with sl st in first sc—36 sc.

Round 7 Ch 1, 2 sc in same st as joining, sc in next 5 sts, *2 sc in next st, sc in next 5 sts; repeat from * around; join with sl st in first sc—42 sc.

Round 8 Ch 1, 2 sc in same st as joining, sc in next 6 sts, *2 sc in next st, sc in next 6 sts; repeat from * around; join with sl st in first sc—48 sc.

Round 9 Ch 1,2 sc in same st as joining, sc in next 7 sts, *2 sc in next st, sc in next 7 sts; repeat from * around; join with sl st in first sc—54 sc.

Rounds 10-14 Ch 1, sc in same st as joining and in each st around; join with si st in first sc. At end of Round 14, fasten off A.

Round 15 With RS facing, join 2 strands of B with sl st in first sc, ch 1, sc in same st as joining and in each st around; join with sl st in first sc.

Round 16 Repeat Round 10. Fasten off B.

Round 17 With RS facing, join 2 strands of C with sl st in first sc, ch 3 (counts as dc here and throughout), dc in next st and in each st around; join with sl st in 3rd ch of beginning ch-3—54 dc.

Rounds 18-20 Ch 3, BPdc around next st, *FPdc around next st, BPdc around next st; repeat from * around; join with sl st in 3rd ch of beginning ch-3—26 FPdc, 27 BPdc, and 1 dc. At end of Round 20, fasten off C.

Round 21 With RS facing, join 2 strands of B with sl st in 3rd ch of beginning ch-3, ch 1, sc in same ch as joining and in each st around; join with sl st in first sc—54 sc.

Round 22 Repeat Round 10. Fasten off B.

Round 23 With RS facing, join 2 strands of A with sl st in first sc, ch 1, sc in same st as joining and in each st around; join with sl st in first sc. Do not fasten off.

Right Ear Flap

Row 1 (RS) Ch 1, sc in same st as joining and in next 15 sts, leaving remaining sts unworked—16 sc.

Row 2 Ch 1, turn; sc in first 8 sts, leaving remaining sts unworked—8 sc.

Rows 3 and 4 Ch 1, turn; sc in first st and in each st across.

Row 5 Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 4 sts, sc2tog—6 sc.

Row 6 Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog—4 sc.

Row 7 Ch 1, turn; [sc2tog] twice—2 sc. Fasten off A.

Left Ear Flap

Row 1 With WS facing, join 2 strands of A with sl st in first sc on Row 1 of Right Ear Flap, sc in next 15 sts on Row 23 of hat, leaving remaining sts unworked—15 sc.

Rows 2-7 Work same as Rows 2-7 on Right Ear Flap.

EDGING

With RS facing, join 2 strands of B with sl st in 2nd sc on Row 7 of Left Ear Flap, ch 1, sc in same st as joining, sc evenly around entire bottom edge of hat, working in each sc on Rows 1 and 7 on Ear Flaps, in edge of each row on Ear Flaps, and in each remaining sc on Round 23 of hat; join with sl st in first sc. Fasten off B.

BRAIDS (MAKE 2)

For each braid, cut 6 strands of B, each 32"/81.5cm long. With 6 strands held together, using crochet hook, pull yarn halfway through bottom edging stitch of one Ear Flap. Braid strands until braid is approximately 4"/10cm long. Tie knot below braid. Trim ends to desired length.

FINISHING

Weave in ends.

Tip To make a larger hat, use a larger hook.