Long Double Crochet Hat with Flower

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.