Firefly’s Basic Crochet Hat by Firefly Fiber Arts Studio

Firefly’s Basic Crochet Hat

Crochet
November 2020
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
10 stitches and 10 rows = 4 inches
in Half Double Crochet
6.0 mm (J)
140 yards (128 m)
Small & Large
US
English
This pattern is available for free.

This is a beginner friendly hat meant to teach you many different techniques in one project. This pattern comes with an instructional video you can follow along as you make your hat! This hat uses the following techniques: crocheting in the round, Foundation Double Crochet stitch, Front Post / Back Post Ribbing, half double crochet, and half double decrease. This pattern creates a cozy hat that you will love to wear as the season gets colder.

Required Skills
Must be comfortable with the single and double crochet stitches. The stitches we use in this pattern are variations of these stitches, so being comfortable making them will make learning these techniques easier.

Instructional Video
www.fireflyfiberarts.com/learn-the-basics

Materials
2 skeins of Bulky Yarn - In the instructional video, we used Echoview Fiber Mill, Ranger Bulky, 90% Merino, 10% Rambouillet, 140y/ 100g
Size J - 10 (6mm) Hook Removable stitch markers Tapestry needle

Gauge
10 hdc stitches x 10 rows = 4 inches

Sizing
S (L)