Product Description
This breathable hat is perfect for a fall or spring day. The textured long double crochet stitch creates air holes to keep your head from overheating when the weather is still mild.
This pattern includes both written instructions in U.S. crochet terminology and an international crochet stitch symbol chart.
Skills used Basic crochet stitches (chain, half double crochet, double crochet, single crochet, slip stitch, triple crochet) Crocheting in the round and increasing Long double crochet stitch (written explanation provided in pattern)
Materials Approximately 150 yds 132 m of Color A in any medium weight yarn and approximately 40 yds 37 m of Color B in any medium weight yarn.
I-9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook (for hat) or any size needed to obtain gauge
H-8 (5 mm) crochet hook (for flower) or any size needed to obtain gauge
Yarn needle
Gauge Diameter of first six rounds = 4-1/8”. Check your gauge for best results and fit.
Long Double Crochet Hat with Flower Crochet Pattern
What is Being Made
This crochet pattern creates a women's medium hat with a finished circumference of 21 inches (53 cm), designed by Marie Segares and published by Underground Crafter. The hat features a textured construction using the long double crochet stitch combined with a decorative crocheted flower embellishment. This design is ideal for transitional weather conditions, offering breathability for fall and spring days when temperatures are mild.
Design Purpose and Benefits
The Long Double Crochet Hat is engineered as a breathable hat that prevents overheating during mild weather. The strategic use of the long double crochet stitch creates intentional air holes throughout the fabric, allowing superior ventilation compared to standard crochet stitches. This makes it an excellent choice for layering in spring or fall wardrobes. Additionally, this project functions as an effective stash-buster, requiring minimal yardage and making it perfect for using up leftover yarn from previous projects.
Crochet Techniques and Stitches
The primary construction technique centers on the long double crochet stitch, which is the signature element creating the hat's textured, breathable fabric. This stitch produces the characteristic air holes that define the hat's ventilation properties. The pattern also incorporates standard crochet fundamentals including chain stitches for foundation and shaping.
The flower embellishment is constructed separately using basic crochet stitches, then attached to the finished hat. The pattern uses standard crochet abbreviations and includes special stitch pattern instructions for proper execution.
Materials and Yarn Specifications
The pattern calls for worsted weight yarn, with the original design using Red Heart Eco-Cotton Blend yarn. The specific colorway combination includes 1 skein each of color 1255 Tangerine (Color A) and 1370 Candy Marl (Color B), totaling approximately 150 yards of Color A and 40 yards of Color B. The Red Heart Eco-Cotton Blend yarn composition is 75% recycled cotton and 25% polyester, offering an eco-conscious fiber choice.
Crafters may substitute any medium weight yarn of similar yardage requirements. The pattern specifies an I-9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook for the hat construction and an H-8 (5 mm) crochet hook for the flower component, with adjustments permitted based on individual gauge. A yarn needle is required for finishing and weaving in ends.
Gauge and Sizing
The gauge specification indicates that the diameter of the first six rounds should measure 4-1/8 inches. Checking gauge before beginning is essential for achieving proper fit and finished dimensions. The pattern is written for women's medium sizing at 21 inches circumference.
Skill Level
This pattern is rated as intermediate difficulty, indicating it is suitable for crocheters with foundational skills who are ready to work with textured stitches and multi-part construction. The long double crochet stitch requires understanding of stitch height and tension, while the flower component adds complexity through separate construction and assembly.
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Worsted |
| Pages: | 0 |
| Designer: | Marie Segares |
| Craft: | Crochet |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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