Ravelry Description for ANDY Fedora Hat Crochet Pattern

Stylish & Structured Crochet Fedora Hat
Craft a chic, customizable fedora with this detailed intermediate-to-advanced pattern! Perfect for adding a touch of retro flair to your wardrobe, the ANDY Fedora features textured bobble stitches, an adjustable i-cord closure, and a polished reverse single crochet (crab stitch) brim.

Key Features
✅ Adjustable Fit: Includes a 24-inch i-cord (16-inch for child size) threaded through a casing row for tailored sizing.
✅ Two Sizes: Adult (23” circumference) and Child (18” circumference) versions included.
✅ Textured Design: Bobble stitches create a dimensional crown, paired with a structured, flared brim worked in back loops.
✅ Premium Finish: Crab stitch edging and optional blocking ensure a professional look.

Materials

• Yarn: 2 skeins of Caron Simply Soft (Worsted Weight; 315yds/skein) held double for adult size; 1 skein for child size.
• Hooks: Sizes K-10½ (6.50mm), I-9 (5.50mm), and H-8 (5.00mm).
• Tools: Tapestry needle, scissors, T-pins (for blocking), latch hook (optional for casing).

Skills & Techniques

• Magic loop start
• Bobble stitch (BS) texture
• Reverse single crochet (crab stitch)
• Working with two yarn strands
• Creating an i-cord and casing row
• Shaping with back-loop-only (BL) stitches

Pattern Includes

• Step-by-step rounds for crown, casing, brim, and finishing.
• Stitch glossary and technique guides (e.g., magic loop, blocking).
• Child-size modifications with a comparison table.
• Photo references for key steps.

Finished Measurements

• Adult: 23” head circumference, 6” height, 3” brim width.
• Child: 18” head circumference, 5” height, 2.5” brim width.

Gauge: 4 bobble stitches x 4 rows = 3” (7.4cm).

Perfect For

• Crocheters comfortable with intermediate techniques.
• Crafters seeking a stylish, functional accessory with customizable sizing.
• Gift-makers looking for a timeless, unisex design.

Designer Notes: Blocking recommended for crisp shaping. Use T-pins to set the fedora’s iconic front crease!

Pattern by Strawberrycouture’s Stitchin’ Stuff. For personal use only.
Questions? Contact Lenore (designer) for support!

Tags: Fedora hat, textured crochet, adjustable hat, bobble stitch, intermediate pattern, unisex, retro style.