Crochet Whimsical Twisted Faux Cable Elf Hat Free Pattern

Materials:

• Worsted weight yarn (4) - 150g (approximately 300 yards)
• Size 5 mm (H/8) crochet hook
• Stitch marker
• Tapestry needle for finishing
• Scissors

Sizes:

• Newborn
• 0-3 Months
• 3-6 Months
• 6-12 Months
• 1-3 Years
• 3-10 Years
• Teen
• Adult

Gauge:

12 stitches = 4 inches in double crochet

Pattern Notes:

Use a stitch marker to keep track of your rounds. The hat is made in the round and starts with the brim.

Instructions:

Brim:

Ch 6, join with a slip stitch to form a ring.
Round 1: Ch 2 (counts as first dc), 11 dc into the ring. Join with a slip stitch to top of ch-2 – 12 dc.
Round 2: Ch 2, dc in the same stitch, 2 dc in each stitch around. Join – 24 dc.
Round 3: Ch 2, *(dc in next stitch, 2 dc in next stitch)* repeat around. Join – 36 dc.
Round 4: Ch 2, *(dc in next 2 stitches, 2 dc in next stitch)* repeat around. Join – 48 dc.
*

Main Hat Body:

Round 5: Ch 2, dc in each stitch around. Join.
Round 6-12: Repeat Round 5 for a total of 7 times. You should have 48 dc for these rounds.

Faux Cable Section:

Round 13: Ch 2, front post dc around next 4 stitches, back post dc around next 4 stitches; repeat from * around. Join.
Round 14: Ch 2, dc in each stitch, maintaining post stitches. Join.
Repeat Rounds 13-14 until hat measures 12 inches from brim.

Finishing:

Round 1: Ch 1, sc in each stitch around. Join.
Cut yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Weave in ends.
Make a pom-pom and attach to the tip of the hat.

Final Touches:

Block the hat if necessary to achieve the desired shape.

Enjoy your whimsical elf hat!