Crochet Cloche Hat
Crochet cloche hats are not just an accessory; they're a fashion statement with a touch of vintage charm! These stylish hats, with their unique bell shape and snug fit, can instantly elevate any outfit. Whether you're going for a classic look or adding a retro twist to your modern wardrobe, the crochet cloche hat is versatile and oh-so chic. With a variety of colors and patterns to choose from, you can find the perfect one to suit your style and personality. So, go ahead and embrace the whimsical elegance of a crochet cloche hat — it's a fun and fabulous way to top off your look!
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
7 1/2 inches long x 20 inches in circumference with Brim folded up
MATERIALS
- Berroco Vintage medium (worsted) weight acrylic/wool/nylon yarn (3 1/2 oz/217 yds/ 100g per hank):
- 1 hank #5106 smoke
- Berroco Blackstone Tweed medium (worsted) weight wool/mohair/angora yarn (1 3/4 oz/130 yds/50g per ball):
- 1 ball #2646 saltwater
- Size H/8/5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
- Tapestry needle
- Straight pins
- Stitch marker
Crown: Rnds 1-5 = 3 1/2 inches
Brim: 7 sc and 7 dc = 4 inches; 14 rows = 4 inches
PATTERN NOTES
Work in continuous rounds; do not turn or join unless otherwise stated.
Mark first stitch of round.
Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated.
CLOCHE
Crown
Rnd 1: With smoke, ch 3, 10 hdc in first ch, do not join (see Pattern Notes), place marker (see Pattern Notes). (10 hdc)
Rnd 2: 2 hdc in each hdc around. (20 hdc)
Rnd 3: [2 hdc in next hdc, hdc in next hdc] around. (30 hdc)
Rnd 4: [2 hdc in next hdc, hdc in each of next 2 hdc] around. (40 hdc)
Rnd 5: [2 hdc in next hdc, hdc in each of next 3 hdc] around. (50hdc)
Rnd 6: [2 hdc in next hdc, hdc in each of next 4 hdc] around. (60 hdc)
Rnd 7: Hdc in each hdc around.
Rnd 8: [2 hdc in next hdc, hdc in each of next 5 hdc] around. (70 hdc)
Rnd 9: Hdc in each hdc around.
Rnd 10: [2 hdc in next hdc, hdc in each of next 6 hdc] around. (80 hdc)
Rnd 11: Hdc in each hdc around.
Rnd 12: [2 hdc in next hdc, hdc in each of next 7 hdc] around. (90 hdc)
Rnd 13: Hdc in each of next 88 hdc, sc in next st, sl st in next st. Fasten off. (88 hdc, 1 sc, 1 sl st)
Brim
Row 1 (RS): With smoke, ch 15, sc in 2nd ch from hook, [dc in next ch, sc in next ch] across to last ch, dc in last ch, turn. (7sc, 7 dc)
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first st, [dc in next st, sc in next st] across to last st, dc in last st, turn.
Rows 3-73: Rep row 2. Leaving long end for sewing, fasten off at end of last row.
With RS tog, using long end, sew row 1 to row 73 on WS.
With RS tog, pin side edge of Brim to rnd 13 of Crown. With WS facing and working through both thicknesses, join (see Pattern Notes) smoke in seam, evenly si st around to join Brim to Crown. Fasten off.
Cuff
Getting started: With WS facing and working in row ends, join salt water at back seam of Brim, 72 sc evenly along edge of Brim, turn.
Row 1: Ch 1, sc in first st, [dc in next st, sc in next st] around to last st, dc in last st, turn. (36 sc, 36 dc)
Rows 2-8: Rep row 1. Leaving long end for sewing, fasten off at end of last row. (36 sc, 36 dc)
Using long end, sew seam at back.
Edging
Rnd 1: With RS facing, join salt water in any st on Cuff, reverse st (see Stitch Guide) in each st around, join in first st. Fasten off.
