This classic cloche can be made to hug the head or be a bit slouchy – just work another few rounds to customize to your style.

Worked from the top down with sport weight yarn, the body of the hat is double crochet and the brim is single crochet. Simple cables are made with front-post treble crochet (no back-post stitches used!)

If you are an experienced crocheter who would like to expand your skills to includes cables, this design is a good one to begin with – and you’ll have a great hat when you’re done.