Billie Hat

before learning how to crochet hats in general weren't really my thing but since entering the realm of crochet bucket hats now they're a staple in my spring and summer wardrobe! they don't just add a cute touch to any outfit but they're also so practical and necessary. the prevention of sun damage is so important, firstly to reduce the chance of burns but also signs of premature aging. a daily routine of sunscreen application to the face (and body!), paired with a brimmed bucket hat and you can feel good knowing you're truly doing the best for your skin. this hat is worked from the top down to the brim, in the round, beginning with a magic circle. using simple stitches such as single crochets and double crochets with the beautiful detail of a crab stitch border around the brim. it's a great project for beginners who want the challenge of learning to increase while in the round. the pattern comes with one size but this pattern is easy to alter by adding more increases for a larger size, less increases for a child or baby size or adding more rounds before the brim for an even more snug fit! • skill level: easy with increases and working in the round • written instructions + step by step photos included • below you will find a list of materials and the techniques that are used (need to know) to crochet this pattern! there are also the gauge swatch and measurements for the finished item listed for reference:) • materials hook size: 4.5mm yarn: Bernat Cotton yarn or any other worsted weight yarn (4) approx. 105g notions: scissors, darning needle, and 4 stitch markers (each a different colour, to represent different sections, making it a smoother experience to count your rounds.) • need to know magic loop single Crochet double Crochet single Crochet into the front loop only single Crochet into the back loop only increase crab stitch • gauge swatch 4” by 4” or 10cm by 10cm we will start the swatch with the stitch pattern for body of the hat, 1 row sc, 1 row dc, 1 row sc, 1 row dc, etc… ch17 + 1 row 1: starting in the second chain from the hook (second st), place 1sc into each st. ch1, turn your work. - 17 row 2: 1dc into each st. ch1, turn your work. - 17 row 3: 1sc into each st. ch1, turn your work. - 17 row 4: 1dc into each st. ch1, turn your work. - 17 row 5: 1sc into each st. ch1, turn your work. - 17 row 6: 1dc into each st. ch1, turn your work. - 17 row 7: 1sc into each st. ch1, turn your work. - 17 row 8: 1dc into each st. ch1, turn your work. - 17 next section of the swatch will be the stitch pattern that makes up the brim of the hat, multiple rows of sc, creating a denser fabric row 9: 1sc into each st. ch1, turn your work. - 17 row 10: 1sc into each st. ch1, turn your work. - 17 row 11: 1sc into each st. ch1, turn your work. - 17 row 12: 1sc into each st. ch1, turn your work. - 17 row 13: 1sc into each st. ch1, turn your work. - 17 row 14: 1sc into each st. ch1, turn your work. - 17 last section will be border of the brim, 1 row of crab stitch row 15: 1 row of crab stitch, ch1, cut yarn, pull through, and pull tight • measurements (corresponds with the last photo in the listing) all measurements are taken while the hat is laying down flat. A - height from the top of the head to right above the brim 5.75” B - diameter of the body of the hat 10.5” C - height of the brim 2.5” D - full length of hat (left to right) 15” E - length of straps 22.5”