Seed Stitch Brim Hat
Here is a free crochet pattern for a seed stitch brim hat. The seed stitches help to create a nice tight fabric for a super warm hat. The pattern stitches are easy, except for the front post double crochet (fpdc), which might be a challenge for a beginner. The only other difficult stitch is the foundation single crochet (fsc), which is used to make the string.
Pattern instructions are given for small medium and large.
The fabric begins to bulk a bit at round 6, but it helps to create a texture for the top of the hat.
Material: Bernat Softee Chunky (2 80g/2.8oz balls.)
Hook Size: H/8-5.00MM
Gauge: Measures about 2" over the first 2 rounds.
Finished Sizes: Adult small, medium and large.
Ch 4, join with sl st to form circle.
Rnd 1: Ch 1, (sc, dc) in first ch and in each ch around, join with sl st. (8 sts)
Rnd 2: Ch 1, (sc, dc) in first st and in each st around, join with sl st. (16 sts)
Rnd 3: Ch 1, (sc, dc) in first 2 sts, *sk next st, (sc, dc) in next 3 sts, repeat from * around to last 2 sts, sk next st, (sc, dc) in last st, join with sl st. (24 sts)
Rnd 4: Repeat rnd 3. (36 sts)
Rnd 5: Ch 1, (sc, dc) in first 2 sts, sk next st, (sc, dc) in next st, *sk next st (sc, dc) in next 3 sts, sk next st, (sc, dc) in next st, repeat from * to last 2 sts, sk next st, (sc, dc) in last st, join with sl st. (48 sts)
Rnd 6: Ch 1, (sc, dc) in first 2 sts, [sk next st, (sc, dc) in next st] 4 times, *sk next st, (sc, dc) in next 3 sts, [sk next st, (sc, dc) in next st] 4 times, repeat from * around to last 2 sts, sk next st, (sc, dc) in last st, join with sl st. (56 sts)
Rnd 7: Ch 1, (sc, dc) in first 2 sts, [sk next st, (sc, dc) in next st] 5 times, *sk next st, (sc, dc) in next 3 sts, [sk next st, (sc, dc) in next st] 5 times, repeat from * around to last 2 sts, sk next st, (sc, dc) in last st, join with sl st. (64 sts)
Rnd 8 (Medium and Large Sizes Only): Ch 1, (sc, dc) in first 2 sts, [sk next st, (sc, dc) in next st] 6 times, *sk next st, (sc, dc) in next 3 sts, [sk next st, (sc, dc) in next st] 6 times, repeat from * around to last 2 sts, sk next st, (sc, dc) in last st, join with sl st. (72 sts)
Rnd 9 (Large Size Only): Ch 1, (sc, dc) in first 2 sts, [sk next st, (sc, dc) in next st] 7 times, *sk next st, (sc, dc) in next 3 sts, [sk next st, (sc, dc) in next st] 7 times, repeat from * around to last 2 sts, sk next st, (sc, dc) in last st, join with sl st. (80 sts)
Next 10-13 rows: Sl st into first dc, ch 1, (sc, dc) in same st, *sk next st, (sc, dc) in next st, repeat from * around, join with sl st. You can do as many repeats as you want in order to obtain the size that you need. Do not fasten off, continue with brim.
Brim:
Rnd 1: Sl st into first dc, ch 2 (does not count as st), fpdc around base of same st, ch 2, *sk next st, fpdc around next st, ch 2, repeat from * around, join with sl st.
Rnd 2: Ch 2 (does not count as st), fpdc around first st, (sc, dc) into ch-2 sp, *fpdc around next st, (sc, dc) into ch-2 sp, repeat from * around, join with sl st.
Rnds 3-5: Ch 2 (does not count as st), fpdc around first st, sk next st, (sc, dc) into next st, *fpdc around next st, sk next st, (sc, dc) into next st, repeat from * around, join with sl st. Fasten off at last rnd.
String: With same or contrasting color, fsc 75-85 - enough stitches until the string is just long enough to be woven into the open spaces by the brim. Making sure the string is not twisted, join the two ends with 2 sl sts and fasten off. You can also make the string long enough to overlap the ends about 2-3 inches.
