With all the different types of hats out there, it may seem like it would take forever to learn how to make them all. Well, fret not, because it turns out that all these various hats are made with just a few basic principles. This tutorial will teach you how to make yarmulkes, beanies, pill boxes, fezes, cloches, bucket hats, top hats and, of course, fascinators, making you a master hat crocheter in no time. And, if that isn’t enough, it also includes some cute embellishments to decorate your masterpieces. With simple stitches and shaping techniques, it is the perfect pattern for your very first crochet hat.

Required Skills:
Single, half double, and double crochet
Crochet in the round
Increases

Materials:
32-252 yds (29-230 m) worsted yarn for hat (with large brim)
5 yds (5 m) worsted yarn per embellishment
G/ 4mm Crochet hook
2-3 Split Stitch Markers
Darning Needle
Pins (optional)
Blocking Material (optional)