A Simple HDC Hat

Half Double Crochet (HDC) is one of the basic stitches in crochet. When making hats/bonnet this stitch is very reliable, it makes your hat cozier(because it is thicker than SC, or DC) and it leaves a beautiful pattern on your work.

So I decided to make a very easy HDC hat. Anyone can do this, suitable for beginners and you will be happy with the result.

 

Materials

• Acrylic Yarn (Medium # 4)
• H/5.00mm Crochet Hook
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle

Stitches Used

• HDC - Half Double Crochet
• CH(s) - Chain(s)

Notes:

• Some notes are written along the way it is in Italic.
• Sizes are indicated along the way in the pattern. And those in parenthesis are written as follows. (Newborn, Baby, Toddler, Child, Teenager, Adult)

Sizes

• Newborn   -      0-6 months
• Baby         -       6-12 Months
• Toddler
• Child
• Teenager
• Adult

Instructions

Round 1. Magic ring. CH 1 and 10 HDC into the ring. Closed the ring tightly, join in the first HDC. (10HDC)

Round 2. CH1, 2 HDC in each stitch all the way around. Join in the first HDC. (20 HDC)

Round 3. CH1, 1 HDC in the first stitch, 2 HDC in next. * 1 HDC in the next stitch, 2 HDC in next.* Repeat all the way around. Join with a slip stitch in the first stitch. (30 HDC)

Round 4. CH1, 1 HDC in the first 2 stitches, 2 HDC in next. * 1 HDC in the next 2 stitches, 2 HDC in next.* Repeat all the way around. Join with a slip stitch in the first stitch. (40 HDC)

Round 5. CH1, 1 HDC in the first 7 stitches, 2 HDC in next. * 1 HDC in the next 7 stitches, 2 HDC in next.* Repeat all the way around. Join with a slip stitch in the first stitch. (45 HDC)
Stop here and proceed to Round 11 for a NEWBORN (0-6 mos) size.

Round 6. CH1, 1 HDC in the first 8 stitches, 2 HDC in next. * 1 HDC in the next 8 stitches, 2 HDC in next.* Repeat all the way around. Join with a slip stitch in the first stitch. (50 HDC)
Stop here and proceed to Round 11 for a BABY (6-12 mos) Size

Round 7. CH1, 1 HDC in the first 4 stitches, 2 HDC in next. * 1 HDC in the next 4 stitches, 2 HDC in next.* Repeat all the way around. Join with a slip stitch in the first stitch. (60 HDC)
Stop here and proceed to Round 11 for a Toddler Size

Round 8. CH1, 1 HDC in the first 9 stitches, 2 HDC in next. * 1 HDC in the next 9 stitches, 2 HDC in next.* Repeat all the way around. Join with a slip stitch in the first stitch. (66 HDC)
Stop here and proceed to Round 11 for a CHILD's Size

Round 9. CH1, 1 HDC in the first 10 stitches, 2 HDC in next. * 1 HDC in the next 10 stitches, 2 HDC in next.* Repeat all the way around. Join with a slip stitch in the first stitch. (72 HDC)

Stop here and proceed to Round 11 for a TEENAGER size.

Round 10. CH1, 1 HDC in the first 11 stitches, 2 HDC in next. * 1 HDC in the next 11 stitches, 2 HDC in next.* Repeat all the way around. Join with a slip stitch in the first stitch. (78 HDC)

Round 11-24 CH1, 1 HDC in each stitch all the way around until the end. Join with a slip stitch in the first stitch. (45,50,60,66, 72, 78HDC)

You can add more rounds if you want a more slouchy hat. You reduce the number of rounds if you don't want it slouchy. For Teenager and Adult, I stop at Round 17 and proceed to Round 25. And only added 5 rounds of HDC in the 3rd stitch.

Round 25-34. CH1, HDC in the 3^rd loop in all stitches all the way around. Join with a slip stitch in the first stitch. (78HDC)  You can actually opt to join in the first stitch and continue to work in rounds. It will create a very nice continuing V-stitch like or Knit Like stitches.

Round 35. Slip stitch loosely on each stitch all the way around. Fasten off and weave in all ends. Do not tighten your slip stitches.

That's it, I hope you all learn something and enjoy this post. If you have any questions, comments or suggestion just leave a message in the comment box and I will gladly answer them. And don't forget to Tag me on Instagram and Twitter with your finished project and also like my Page on Facebook, Si Nanay Madel. I would love to see what you've done and Pin it also on Pinterest. Thank you and God bless!

XOXO

Nanay Madel

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Thought of the Day

October 6, 2018

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