- Yarn: Chunky or super bulky yarn (size 5 or size 6).
- Hook: 8mm for adult size, 6 or 7mm for child size.
- Other Supplies: Scissors and a yarn needle.
Instructions:
1. Magic Circle:
- Start with a magic circle:
- Put the yarn under your three fingers and wrap it around to make an X on the top of your hand.
- Hold it with your pinky, go underneath the first part of the X and over the next, pulling up a loop.
- Slide the loop off your fingers, chain 1 to secure it.
2. Round 1:
- Chain 3 (does not count as a stitch).
- Make 12 double crochets into the magic circle.
- Pull the circle tight and slip stitch into the top of the first double crochet.
3. Round 2:
- Chain 3.
- Increase in every stitch around by making 2 double crochets in each stitch.
- You should have 24 stitches at the end.
- Slip stitch into the top of the first double crochet.
4. Round 3:
- Chain 3.
- Double crochet in the first stitch, then increase in the next stitch (2 double crochets).
- Alternate: 1 double crochet in one stitch, followed by 2 double crochets in the next stitch.
- You should have 36 stitches at the end.
- Slip stitch into the top of the first double crochet.
5. Round 4:
- Chain 3.
- Double crochet in the first stitch, double crochet in the next stitch, and increase in the next stitch.
- Alternate: 1 double crochet in each of the next two stitches, followed by 2 double crochets in the next stitch.
- You should have 48 stitches at the end.
- Slip stitch into the top of the first double crochet.
6. Rounds 5-9 (or 5-10 for larger adult size):
- Chain 3.
- Double crochet in each stitch around.
- Slip stitch into the top of the first double crochet at the end of each round.
- Repeat until you've completed the desired number of rounds (5-9 for child size, 5-10 for adult size).
7. Final Round (Front and Back Post Double Crochets):
- Chain 3.
- Front Post Double Crochet (FPDC):
- Yarn over, go behind the post of the next stitch (from the front), pull up a loop, finish double crochet.
- Back Post Double Crochet (BPDC):
- Yarn over, go from the back around the post to come out the back again, pull up a loop, finish double crochet.
- Alternate FPDC and BPDC around the hat.
- Slip stitch into the top of the first double crochet.
8. Finishing:
- Repeat the Front and Back Post Double Crochet round one more time for child size or two more times for adult size.
- Chain 1 and fasten off.
- Using a yarn needle, weave in all ends securely.
Optional:
- Attach a faux fur pom-pom or create a yarn pom-pom and sew it to the top of the hat.
Tips:
- Adjust hook sizes based on your tension.
- Refer to the video for visual guidance on techniques like the magic circle and finishing stitches.
- Engage with the content creator if you have questions or need further help.
And that's it! Enjoy making your chunky hat! If you have any other questions, feel free to ask.