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US crochet terms:
SlSt – slip stitch
CH/s – chain/s
SC - single crochet
SK - skip
T - turn
ST/s - stitch(es)
REP - repeat
YO – yarn over

Construction, Sizing, and Customization

Sizing and Customization

This pattern is prepared for two base sizes: Men's and Women's.

Thanks to the simple cut and construction, the hat is easy to adjust to any size, from child to adult. You simply need to adjust the number of stitches and rounds, and detailed instructions for increasing and measuring can be found directly within the pattern.

Design and Construction (Both Versions)

Both versions of the hat are crocheted as one piece from the top down.

• Technique: We crochet in continuous spiral rounds (on the right side only) without turning the work after completing a round.
• Method: We begin at the crown and gradually increase until the desired width (circumference) of the hat is achieved.
• Hat Body: Once you have crocheted the required width, you will continue crocheting the body straight (without further increasing) until the desired length is reached.

Finishing Details

Stripes: For a vibrant detail on the lower part of the hat, I alternated thinner stripes using a combination of Aura and Inka yarns.

Border/Edging: The entire hat is finished by crocheting a final round of slip stitches (sl st) to stabilize and reinforce the brim.

TIPS and Recommendations for a Perfect Result

Regular Measuring: Measure regularly as you work to ensure you maintain the correct size. Due to the tight single crochet pattern, the hat will only stretch slightly with wear.

Measuring the Circumference:

• Remember that the hat should fit rather loosely to allow air to circulate inside.
• Regularly measure not only the diameter of the crown but also the hat's circumference. Use the sizing tips in the pattern to adjust the circumference so the hat fits more casually than tightly.

Tension Consistency: Maintaining even tension throughout the entire project is crucial for a neat and professional-looking result. Try to keep your yarn tension consistent as you work.

Crochet Instructions

Color Change for Stripes

If you are alternating colors to create stripes (Aura/Inka), you can choose one of these two methods:

Method 1: Invisible Join in a Spiral Round

This method is suitable if you are crocheting in a continuous spiral and want to achieve a minimally visible transition:

• Do not complete the last single crochet (sc) of the round (the last two loops will remain on the hook).
• Prepare the new yarn.
• Perform the final pull-through and completion of the stitch with the new color.

This technique ensures an invisible yarn join.

Method 2: Crocheting in Joined Rounds (For a Straighter Line)

If you want a perfectly straight stripe line, crochet in joined/closed rounds:

• Joining the Round: Instead of the last sc, join the round with a slip stitch (sl st) into the first sc.
• Attaching New Color: Begin the next round by attaching the new yarn into any single crochet in the round.
• Start of the New Round: Chain 1 (ch 1) at the beginning of the round
• Then, single crochet (sc) into the same stitch where the new color is joined, and continue with sc into sc until the end of the round.
• Finishing: Join the round with a sl st into the first sc of the round.

This second method will result in a more visible seam but guarantees a perfectly straight stripe line.

MORE TIPS AND Recommendations

Stitch Marker for Spiral Rounds

• Necessity is Key: Since we are crocheting in continuous spiral rounds (without a slip stitch to join at the end of the round), a stitch marker is absolutely essential!
• Placement: Consistently mark the first stitch of every new round. This ensures you increase at the correct intervals and prevents your pattern from spiraling or shifting.

Mind Your Tension

• Material Note: Yarns containing linen and cotton (like Aura and Inka) are not as elastic as wool or acrylic.
• Balance: Maintaining even tension is important. A pattern that is too loose might look shapeless, but a pattern that is too tight with these fibers could result in a hard, stiff hat. Aim for comfortable, relaxed stitches to ensure the finished hat is both pleasant and breathable.

Before You Begin

• Plan Ahead: Before you start crocheting, I recommend deciding on the desired length and width of the hat.
• Sizing: This pattern includes instructions for two sizes: men's and women's. You can easily adjust the size to smaller or larger (for children and adults) by modifying both the number of increase rounds and the total number of rows on the hat body.
• Yarn Quantity: Keep in mind that you will need more yarn for a larger size.

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