Elevate your spring wardrobe with the Floral Moss Stitch Hat, a chic and stylish accessory that’s perfect for breezy days and cool evenings. This elegant off-white hat, crocheted in a soft aran color, features a delicate crochet flower embellishment that adds a touch of charm and sophistication to the design. Its classic yet contemporary look makes it an ideal choice for everyday wear or as an accent piece for casual outings.
Skill Level: Easy
Size: One size fits most adults
Gauge: 3 sc long by 3 sc high = 1 sq. inch
Materials
Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver (96% acrylic, 4% other fibers; 200 yards [182 meters]/100 grams): Aran (1 skein)
Hook: US size M,N/13 (9.0 mm) hook
Notion: Yarn needle
Pattern Notes
Hat is worked from the bottom up.
Pattern
Ch 44, slip stitch to join being careful not to twist the chain.
Rnd 1: *Ch 3, skip the next st, sc in the next st, repeat from * around, ending with ch1 and slst to join in the 2nd ch of the first ch-3.
Rnd 2: Turn, sc in the first ch 1 sp, *ch 1, sc in the next ch 1 sp, repeat from * around, ending with ch 1, and slst to join in the first sc of the row.
Rnds 3-12: Repeat step 3.
Begin Top of the Hat
Rnd 1: Ch 2 and turn, dc in each st around, slst to join. (44 stitches – Work into each sc, and into each ch1 space)
Rnd 2: *Ch 2 and turn, dc in every 2nd st around, slst to join. (22 stitches)
Rnd 3: Repeat from *.
Rnd 4: Ch 1 and turn, sc in every 2nd stitch around, slst to join and fasten off with a 12 inch long yarn end. Thread into a needle, weave through the last row of stitches, and pull to close top of hat. Secure with a few stitches and fasten off. Weave all yarn ends into the finished work.
Flower Instructions
Ch 5, slst to join and form a ring.
Rnd 1: Ch 1, make 9 sc in the ring, slst to join, fasten off.
Rnd 2: Attach a new color, ch1, sc in the same st, make 2 sc in each st around, slst to join. Fasten off. (18 stitches)
Rnd 3: Attach a new color, ch 1, sc in each st around, slst to join. (18 stitches)
Rnd 4: Attach a new color.
For Each Petal
*ch 3, make 3 dc in the next st, ch3, slst in the next two sts.
Repeat from * to make a total of 6 petals around, slst to join in the base of the first chain 3.
Fasten off.
If the flower will not be viewed from the back, tie all the yarn ends together in a square knot, or weave yarn ends into the finished work.
For another flower variation, be sure to check out the flower tutorial video below!