Simple Cylinder Hat

A straightforward, customizable hat crocheted in the round, perfect for showcasing your favorite yarn.

Materials

• Worsted weight (Category 4) acrylic or wool yarn, approximately 150-200 yards (137-183 meters)
• 5.0 mm (US H/8) crochet hook
• Stitch marker
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors
• Measuring tape

Gauge: 16 sts × 18 rounds / 10 cm Finished Size: Size varies with gauge and rounds worked.

Abbreviations

• ch: chain
• sc: single crochet
• inc: single crochet increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
• sl st: slip stitch
• st(s): stitch(es)
• rep: repeat
• rnd: round

Pattern Instructions

Foundation

Create a magic ring (or ch 2, and work all Rnd 1 stitches into the second ch from hook).

Body

Rnd 1: Work 6 sc into the magic ring. (6 sts) Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. (12 sts) Rnd 3: Sc in the next st, inc in the next st; rep from * around. (18 sts) Rnd 4: Sc in the next 2 sts, inc in the next st; rep from * around. (24 sts) Rnd 5: Sc in the next 3 sts, inc in the next st; rep from * around. (30 sts) Rnd 6: Sc in the next 4 sts, inc in the next st; rep from * around. (36 sts) Rnd 7-14: Sc in each st around. (36 sts)

Assembly / Finishing

Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Weave in all ends securely using a tapestry needle. For a neat edge, use the invisible join technique to finish the last round before fastening off. Gently block your hat if desired to achieve final shaping.

Tips

• Use a stitch marker to keep track of the beginning of each round, especially important for working in continuous spirals.
• Always check your gauge before starting. A slight difference in tension can significantly alter the final size of your hat.
• To adjust the hat size, you can add or remove increase rounds to change the diameter of the crown, and add or remove plain sc rounds to change the height of the hat.

Pattern by YarnCro · yarncro.com