Chunky Double V-Stitch Hat

This chunky, feminine hat works up quickly from headband to crown.

This pattern is available for FREE on my blog. The free version is supported by advertising on my website. The downloadable PDF for sale on LoveCrafts includes the full pattern in one printable file without advertisements.

Skills Used Basic crochet stitches: chain, double crochet, single crochet, slip stitch Crocheting flat in rows (for headband), crocheting in the round (for rest of hat) Skipping stitches, crocheting in chain spaces, crocheting in the back loop only Special stitch: dv-st (with written instructions in pattern)

Materials Sprightly Acrylic Super Bulky yarn (100% acrylic, 3.5 oz/100 g/109 yd/100 m) – 2 skeins in 502-012 Suede, or approximately 120 yd (109 m) in any medium weight yarn.

US Size L-11/8 mm crochet hook, or size needed to obtain gauge.

Yarn needle.

Gauge 8 sts = 2.5” (6.5 cm) wide in pattern for headband. For best fit, always check your gauge.

This pattern uses U.S. abbreviations.