Crochet Lace Hat
Imagine a delicate hat made with intricate crochet lace, perfect for adding a touch of elegance to any outfit. This hat is crafted with care and attention to detail, showcasing the beauty of crochet lace work. The intricate patterns and delicate stitches come together to create a stunning accessory that is both stylish and timeless. Whether worn on a sunny day or to a special event, this crochet lace hat is sure to turn heads and make a statement. Whether you're looking to add a feminine touch to a casual outfit or elevate your look for a formal occasion, the crochet lace hat is the perfect choice. With its timeless appeal and intricate craftsmanship, this hat is sure to become a favorite in your collection.
SKILL LEVEL
Easy – Intermediate
SIZE AND FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Toddler – 19.0” around, 6.0” tall;
Child – 21.0” around, 6.5” tall;
Teen/Adult – 23.0” around, 7.5” tall.
Flower – 2.75 ’’ in diameter.
MATERIALS
Sugar ‘n Cream Yarn (100% Cotton; 70.9 g/ 2.5oz.; 109 m/120yds); Worsted weight;
or Caron Simply Soft (100% acrylic 6oz/170g; 315yds/288m); Worsted weight;
- Main Color (MC)
(9719 Soft Pink ) or (9712 Soft Blue) – approx. 80 – 120 yds;
- Contrast A
(9701 White) – approx. 5 yds;
- Button.
- Matching thread and needle.
CROCHET HOOK
7 (4.5 mm) crochet hook, OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE.
GAUGE
15 dc and 7 rows to 4”/10 cm
(Note: Be sure to check your gauge before starting to crochet. If the gauge is larger, change to a smaller hook size, or work tightly. If it is smaller, change to a larger hook size, or work loosely.)
SPECIAL STITCH
“butterfly wing” – (2 dc, ch 2, sc, ch 2, 2 dc), or (2 dc, ch 2, sc, ch 1, sc, ch 2, 2 dc).
INSTRUCTIONS
Notes:
- Instructions are written for the smallest size with changes for larger sizes given in parentheses. When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes.
- A hat is worked in rounds.
- For ease in working, circle all numbers pertaining to size you’re making.
- To avoid mistake(s), count stitches in each round, or row when finished.
- Ch 3 (4) at beg of rounds count as dc throughout.
HAT
With MC, ch 5, join with sl st in first ch to form a ring.
Rnd 1: Ch 3 (count as dc), work 9 (10, 11) dc in ring; join with sl st to top of beg ch 3 – 10 (11, 12) dc.
Rnd 2: (Ch 5, sc, ch 2, dc) in same st, * (dc, ch 2, sc, ch 2, dc) in next st, rep from * around; join with sl st in third ch of beg ch 5 – 10 (11, 12) petals.
Rnd 3: (Ch 5, sc, ch 2, dc) in same space, skip 7 sts, * (dc, ch 2, sc, ch 2, dc) = “butterfly wing” in next space between two dc, skip 7 sts, rep from * around; join with sl st in third ch of beg ch 5 – 10 (11, 12) “butterfly wings“.
Rnd 4: (Ch 4, dc, ch 2, sc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same space, skip “butterfly wing”, * (2 dc, ch 2, sc, ch 2, 2 dc) = “butterfly wing” in next sp, skip “butterfly wing”, rep from * around; join with sl st to top of beg ch 4 – 10 (11,12) “butterfly wings“.
Rnd(s) 5-6: Repeat Rnd 4 twice.
Rnd 7: (Ch 4, dc, ch 2, sc, ch 1, sc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same space, skip “butterfly wing”, * (2 dc, ch 2, sc, ch 1, sc, ch 2, 2 dc) = “butterfly wing” in next sp, skip “butterfly wing”, rep from * around; join with sl st to top of beg ch 4 – 10 (11, 12) “butterfly wings“.
Next Rnd(s): Repeat last rnd 7 (8, 9) times more, or until hat measures 6.0” (6.5”, 7.5”) from beg. Fasten off. Secure yarn to WS.
FLOWER
With A, ch 5, join with sl st in first ch to form a ring.
Rnd 1: Ch 3 (count as dc), work 9 dc in ring; join with sl st to top of beg ch 3 – 10 dc.
Rnd 2: (Ch 5, sc, ch 2, dc) in same st, * (dc, ch 2, sc, ch 2, dc) in next st, rep from * around; join with sl st in third ch of beg ch 5 – 10 petals. Fasten off.
FINISHING
Sew button and Flower to Hat as shown in picture.
STITCH ABBREVIATIONS
approx – approximately; beg – beginning; ch – chain; dc – double crochet; dc2tog – double crochet two together; hdc – half double crochet; lp(s) – loop(s); MC – main color; rem – remain/remaining; rep – repeat; Rnd(s)- round(s); RS – right side; sc – single crochet; sc2tog – single crochet two sts together; sl st – slip stitch; sp – space(s); st(s) – stitch(es); WS – wrong side; yo – yarn over; ( ) – work instructions within parentheses as many times as directed; * – repeat the instructions following the single asterisk as directed; “ – inches