How to Crochet a Winter Hat With Braided Tassels48

This is the perfect pattern for a beginner crochet, or for those wanting a unique winter hat. This hat uses bulky-weight yarn and a large hook for a quick and easy project. It also includes a fun, braided tassel detail that adds dimension and style to the hat. The hat is crocheted in a spiral, so there is no need to seam it together. It is also adjustable to fit any head size.

Materials:
Bulky-weight yarn (I used Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick in the color Fisherman)
Crochet hook size N/15 (10 mm)
Yarn needle

Abbreviations:
Ch - chain
Sc - single crochet
Dc - double crochet
Sl st - slip stitch

Gauge:
4 dc = 2 inches
2 rows dc = 1 inch

Instructions:

Foundation:
Ch 4, sl st to join into a ring.

Round 1:
Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc), dc 11 in ring, sl st to join to the top of ch 2. (12 dc)

Round 2:
Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc), dc 2 in same st, * dc 1 in next st, dc 2 in next st; repeat from * until end of round, sl st to join. (18 dc)

Round 3:
Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc), * dc 2 in next st, dc 1 in next 2 sts; repeat from * until end of round, sl st to join. (24 dc)

Round 4:
Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc), * dc 1 in next 2 sts, dc 2 in next st; repeat from * until end of round, sl st to join. (30 dc)

Round 5:
Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc), * dc 1 in next 3 sts, dc 2 in next st; repeat from * until end of round, sl st to join. (36 dc)

Round 6-24:
Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc), dc in each st around, sl st to join. (36 dc)

Brim:
Ch 1, sc in each dc around, sl st to join. (36 sc)
Ch 1, dc in each sc around, sl st to join. (36 dc)
Ch 1, sc in each dc around, sl st to join. (36 sc)

Tie:
Cut 6 pieces of yarn, each about 1 yard long.
Fold the pieces of yarn in half and tie them together at the top, leaving about 6 inches of yarn at the top for a tassel.
Braid the pieces of yarn together, leaving about 6 inches of yarn at the bottom for a tassel.
Tie the braid to the hat, at the center of the back brim.

Tassel:
Cut a piece of yarn about 6 inches long.
Fold the piece of yarn in half and wrap it around the tie, about 1 inch from the top.
Tie the piece of yarn tightly, leaving about 3 inches of yarn on each side for the tassel.
Trim the tassel to the desired length.

The hat is now complete. Enjoy!

2025-01-04

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