Aster is worked top down in the round for a quick and easy hat that looks good on everyone. The texture is eye-catching, cozy and makes for a subtle addition any man’s winter wardrobe.
Skill Level: Easy
Size: 22” / [56 cm] circumference x 9” / [23 cm] height
Gauge: 12 sts and 7 rows = 4” [10 cm]
Materials
Yarn:
Berroco Yarns Vintage Chunky (52% Acrylic, 40% Wool, 8% Nylon; 136 yards [125 meters]/100 grams): #6199 Sage (1 skeins)
Hook: US size I/9 (5.5 mm)
Notions: Removable markers, tapestry needle
Special Stitches
Magic Ring
Stacked dc (stacked double crochet): Sc in indicated st, insert hook behind leftmost vertical bar of sc just made, pull up a loop, yo, draw through 2 loops on hook.
Pattern Notes
Hat is worked top down in spiral rounds without joining with the right side always facing.
Take time to save time. Stitch and wash a gauge swatch in the same manner you will be using for your garment to ensure proper measurements.
Replace stacked dc with traditional ch 3 or ch 4 if desired.
Pattern
Rnd 1 (RS): Magic ring, work 16 dc around ring, pull tight, do not join, do not turn. (16 dc)
Rnd 2: Stacked dc in first dc, fpdc in same dc as just worked into, *(dc, fpdc) in next dc; rep from * around, do not join, do not turn. (32 dc)
Rnd 3: Stacked dc in first dc, fpdc in next dc, *dc in next dc, fpdc in next dc; rep from * to end, do not join, do not turn.
Rnd 4: Stacked dc in first dc, fpdc in same dc as just worked into, *(dc, fpdc) in next dc; rep from * around, do not join, do not turn. (64 dc)
Rnds 5-15: Rep Row 3.
Rnd 16: Rep Row 3, sl st to first dc of row to join.
Fasten off.
Finishing
Weave in ends.
Lightly wet block or steam for best results.
Nice looking hat. Nice that it is in bulky yarn. I will have to try making that. Nice to have patterns for men, as well. I crochet for my hubby, my sons, and my grandsons. Thank you.