Crochet Beautiful Hat

Crocheting a beautiful hat is not only a fun and rewarding craft, but it also allows you to showcase your creativity and style! With just a hook and some yarn, you can create a one-of-a-kind accessory that will keep you warm and fashionable. Whether you choose a classic beanie style or a trendy slouchy design, the possibilities are endless. You can play around with different colors, stitches, and embellishments to make the hat truly unique to you. So grab your materials, cozy up in your favorite spot, and enjoy the relaxing process of crocheting your very own beautiful hat!

MATERIALS
BERNAT SESAME (Germantown Weight) (2 oz. pull pouches) —2
1 BERNAT-Aero crochet hook Size J (Canadian Wool Crochet Hook No. 6)
OR ANY SIZE HOOK THAT WILL GIVE THE STITCH GAUGE GIVEN BELOW

GAUGE: 3 h d c = 1 inch

Ch 3, join with sl st to form ring. Round 1: Work 8 s c in ring. Put a marker in work to mark beg of rounds and carry marker up. Round 2: 2 s c in each s c — 16 sts. Round 3: 2 h d c in each s c — 32 sts. From now on, work in back loop ONLY. Round 4: * 2 h d c in next st, 1 h d c in next 3 sts, repeat from * around — 40 sts. Round 5: * 1 h d c in next 4 sts, 2 h d c in next st, repeat from * around — 48 sts. Continue in this manner to inc 8 sts every round 8 times more, being sure that increases do not come directly over each other — 112 sts. Work even in h d c on 112 sts for 2 rounds. Round 16: * 1 h d c in next 11 sts, work next 2 h d c tog, repeat from * around — 104 sts. Round 17: * 1 h d c in next 10 sts, work next 2 h d c tog, repeat from * around — 96 sts. Continue in this manner to dec 8 sts every round 3 times more — 72 sts. Round 21: Dec evenly around to 58 sts. Work even in s c through both loops for 1 inch. Last round: Sl st in each st around. Fasten off. TASSEL: Wrap yarn 50 times around a 5 inch piece of cardboard. Tie at one end. Cut at other end. Tie yarn again tightly 1 inch from tied end. Sew to center of hat.