Olympic Blue Crochet Hat
There's no better time to show off your American pride than during these games. Made using Lion Brand Heartland yarn in Olympic Blue, this free crochet hat pattern will keep you warm while cheering on your favorite winter athlete. Only one skein of yarn is needed to complete this easy crochet pattern by Lion Brand. Make this Olympic Blue Crochet Hat today so you can stay warm and stylish all season long. Whether you're hitting the slopes yourself this year, or cheering an athlete on from the sidelines, this is the perfect crocheted hat to wear.
Crochet HookK/10.5 or 6.5 mm hook
Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)
MATERIALS
- 136-109 Heartland Yarn: Olympic
- Lion Brand Crochet Hook - Size K-10.5 (6.5 mm)
- Lion Brand Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6)
SIZE
One Size
Finished Circumference: About 19 in. (48.5 cm), will stretch to fit a range of sizes.
GAUGE
11 sc = about 4 in. (10 cm).
BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.
INSTRUCTIONS
HAT
Ch 26.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across - 25 sc.
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, working in back loops only, sc in each sc across.
Repeat Row 2 until piece measures about 19 in. (48.5 cm) from beginning. Fasten off, leaving a long yarn tail. Thread yarn tail through ends of rows along one long edge and pull to gather for top of Hat. Knot securely.
FINISHING
Sew short sides of piece together to make Hat.
Weave in ends.