Stretchy Shells Crochet Hat Pattern

In the Designer's Words: "This beginner-intermediate hat pattern can be worked up with less than one skein of yarn and in 2-4 hours! A pretty, almost lacy design, and yet a warm winter hat. The hat is nice and stretchy, so don't worry if it looks a little small as you're crocheting."

One of the best ways to make crochet hat patterns that stand out is by creating them out of unique crochet stitches that add texture to your winter wear. This how to crochet a hat tutorial allows you to add winter warmth to your wardrobe in a unique feminine way. Using the always-popular shell stitch, the Stretchy Shells Crochet Hat Pattern is an intermediate crochet pattern that is sure to become a wardrobe staple this winter. Unlike many other shell stitch patterns, this one can be worn!

NotesThe hat is nice and stretchy, so don't worry if it looks a little small as you're crocheting.

Crochet HookH/8 or 5 mm hook

Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)

Crochet Gauge13 sts by 13 rows = 4" square (Don't worry if this isn't exact-As I said, the hat is stretchy so we're free to be a little lax with this.)

Finished SizeMeasures 9.5 inches from top of hat to bottom, (brim unfolded) Measures 18 inches around, but the pattern is stretchy, and should fit most head sizes

Materials List

• 1 skein of worsted weight yarn (you won't use the whole skein)
• 1 H/5.00mm crochet hook
• Scissors
  
• Yarn Needle
• Stitch Marker (optional, but recommended)