I designed the Iolani dreadlock hat with a special section near the top that has a bit of a lacy, fancy look to it. It is a beautiful tam that is very comfortable and can hold its shape really well even with lots of wear, in addition to accommodating a wide variety of dreadlock lengths and thicknesses. The pattern is written very clearly with step by step instructions as well as lots of photos! It includes instructions for a brim if you’d like to put one on your hat. I am happy to help if you have any questions please don’t hesitate to reach out. I hope you enjoy this pattern as much as I did! Have fun!

Supplies needed:
Yarn: Approximately 5 ounces or 300 yards of worsted weight #4 yarn in your choice of color. Feel free to use multiple colors!
Approx 3 ft length of ⅛” black elastic
Hook: 5.5 mm
Weaving needle
Scissors

Stitches used:
Single Crochet
Half Double Crochet
Double Crochet
Double Crochet 2 Together (This is a Decrease Stitch)
V-stitch (V-stitch = ‘dc, ch 1, dc’ all in the same stitch)

Abbreviations:
sl st slip stitch
ch chain
sc single crochet
dc double crochet
dc2tog double crochet 2 together (this is a decrease stitch)
hdc half double crochet
v-st v-stitch
st stitch
sts stitches
rs right side
sk skip
* x * Repeat the instructions that are between the asterisk