The Stripy Shell Stitch Crochet Hat is a cozy way to beat the chill while looking stylish. This special crochet hat uses a mix of techniques, including shell stitches and simple double and single crochets, to create a lovely striped pattern. What makes it stand out is the yarn that beautifully blends colors without any extra effort from you. The hat features a thick ribbed brim that folds over, ensuring a snug fit that keeps the cold out. Whether you’re new to crocheting or have been doing it for years, this beginner-friendly crochet pattern is fun to follow and results in a warm, snug accessory that is perfect for winter.
Making Your Stripy Shell Stitch Crochet Hat
Materials
- Red Heart® Super Saver® Stripes™ (5 oz/141 g; 236 yds/215 m)
- Polo Stripe (4960) 2 balls or 299 yds/273.5 m
- Size U.S. H/8 (5 mm) Susan Bates® Silvalume® crochet hook or size
- needed to obtain gauge. Susan Bates® yarn needle.
Step by step Pattern
Abbreviations
- Approx =Approximately
- Beg = Beginning
- Ch = Chain(S)
- Dc = Double Crochet
- Hdc = Half Double
- Pat = Pattern
- Rem =remaining
- Rep = Repeat
- Rnd(S) = Round(S)
- Rs = Right Side
- Sc = Single Crochet
- Scbl = Single Crochet
- Through Back Loop
- Sl St = Slip Stitch
- Sp(S) = Space(S)
- St(S) = Stitch(Es)
- Ws = Wrong Side
SIZE
- One size to fit Adult.
GAUGE
- 13 sc and 16 rows = 4″ [10 cm].
INSTRUCTIONS
- Note: Ch 3 at beg of rnd counts as dc. Ribbing: Ch 21.
- 1st row: (RS). 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch to end of the chain. Turn. 20 sc.
- 2nd row: Ch 1. 1 scbl in each st to end of row. Turn. Rep last row until work, when slightly stretched, measures 19½” [49.5 cm], ending on an RS row. Do not fasten off. Join ribbing: With WS facing, working through both thicknesses of foundation ch and last row of ribbing, work 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Do not fasten off. Turn the Ribbing sideways and work 72 sc evenly around the long edge of the Ribbing. Join with sl st to first sc.
- 1st rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as sl st. *Skip next 2 sc. 5 dc in next sc. Skip next 2 sc. 1 sc in next sc. Rep from * to last 5 sc. Skip next 2 sc. 5 dc in next sc. Skip the next 2 sc. Join with sl st to first sc.
- 2nd rnd: Ch 3. 2 dc in same sp as sl st. *Skip the next 2 dc. 1 sc in the next dc. Skip the next 2 dc. 5 dc in the next sc. Rep from * to last 5 dc. Skip the next 2 dc. 1 sc in the next dc. Skip the next 2 dc. 2 dc in the first sc. Join with Sl st to the top of ch 3.
- 3rd rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as sl st. *Skip next 2 dc. 5 dc in next sc. Skip the next 2 dc. 1 sc in the next dc. Rep from * to last sc and 2 dc. Skip the next 2 dc. 5 dc in the next sc. Skip the next 2 dc. Join with sl st to first sc. Rep 2nd and 3rd rnds for Shell St Pat until work from first rnd of sc after Ribbing measures approx 6½” [16.5 cm], ending on 2nd rnd.
- Shape top: 1st rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as sl st. *Skip the next 2 dc. 3 dc in next sc. Skip the next 2 dc. 1 sc in the next dc. Rep from * to last sc and 2 dc. Skip the next 2 dc. 3 dc in next sc.
Skip the next 2 dc. Join with sl st to first sc. 50 sts. - 2nd rnd: Ch 3. 1 dc in same sp as sl st. *Skip next dc. 1 sc in next dc. Skip the next dc. 3 dc in next sc. Rep from * to last 3 dc. Skip the next dc.1 sc in next dc. Skip the next dc. 1 dc in
first sc. Join with Sl st to the top of ch 3. - 3rd rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as sl st. *Skip next dc. 1 hdc in next sc. Skip the next dc. 1 sc in next dc. Rep from * to last sc and dc. Skip the next dc. 1 hdc in next sc. Skip next dc. Join with sl st to first sc. 28 sts.
- 4th rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in each st around. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off, leaving a long end. Thread end through front loops of rem sts. Pull tightly. Fasten securely. Fold Ribbing in half to RS.
- Pompom: Wind yarn around 3 fingers 100 times. Tie tightly in the middle and leave a long end for attaching to the Hat. Cut loops at both ends and trim to a smooth round shape. Sew securely to the top of the Hat.