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G/6 (4.0mm) hook, DK/worsted acrylic: openwork mesh hat with ribbed E/4 (3.5mm) brim, 60g yarn.
This is an openwork mesh hat that begins with a magic ring of 12 dc, increases across rounds 3-7, then works even for rounds 8-19 before a ribbed brim joins invisibly at the edge. It uses about 60g of light worsted/DK acrylic, a US G/6 (4.0mm) hook for the crown, and a US E/4 (3.5mm) hook for the ribbing. Stretch in the ribbing suits a range of head sizes.
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Make a magic ring.
Switch to smaller hook (3.5 mm).
Count the number of stitches & ch-sps on final round; you should have at least 100–104 .
For every ch-1 sp/dc st (= one “stitch” on last round), there will be one row of ribbing.
With the band color (& a slip knot if preferred), Ch 10.
Turn, working into back bumps only for a neater edge: (Optional: Place a marker at last ch; this is row-end.)
Ch 1 (does not count as a stitch).
Hdc in each ch across. (10 hdc)
Turn.
Row A (joining): On hat, sl st to first openwork dc (where band will join).
Sl st to next openwork st for turning (acts as beginning “ch 1” upturn).
Work 10 hdc BLO back up the band row.
Ch 1, turn.
Row B (back up band): Hdc BLO in each st across (10 hdc).
Turn.
Row C:
Continue as Row A: On hat, sl st into next openwork st; sl st into very next (two sl sts for every band row), and proceed as for Row B.
Repeat this process (Rows A/B/turning with sl sts at hat edge, and hdc BLO returning), around entire hat edge.
Tip: Place marker at every 10–20 rows to keep track of count.
Work until you have joined brim around entire lower edge (for sample, 102 rows).
Join last row to foundation starting chain with sl st (or sc seam) through back loops for an invisible join.
With a tapestry needle, securely weave in and cinch the magic ring (beginning of hat) to fully close any hole. Pass yarn tail through several times and knot.
Hide tails inside stitches for a neat finish.
12 dc from the magic ring must sit evenly before round 2 begins; an uneven count here compounds through all five increase rounds.
Place a stitch marker at the start of each round from round 1 through round 19; the ch-1 after every dc makes the round start easy to lose without one.
60g of yarn is the total allowance for hat and brim combined; weigh remaining yarn before starting the brim to confirm enough is left.
No color changes are built into this pattern; if adding stripes, break yarn only at the join between round 19 and the brim foundation to keep the invisible join clean.
| Rounds | 12 |
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| Parts | 10 |
| Level | Intermediate |
| Time | 4-6 hours |
| Hook | 1.5 mm |
| Yarn | DK/Light Worsted |
After round 1, check that the 12 dc lie flat around the closed magic ring with no gap at the center and no cupping.
The pattern gives no stitch-per-inch gauge, so if the crown starts to cup or ruffle by round 5, judge by feel: loosen tension if the fabric pulls tight and cups, tighten it if the mesh gaps and ripples.
| Cotton, DK/light worsted weight | Less stretch than acrylic; mesh holds a crisper, more defined open shape, and the brim may need a slightly larger hook than E/4 (3.5mm) to keep enough give. |
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| Wool-blend, light worsted/DK weight | More natural stretch than acrylic; the ribbing at E/4 (3.5mm) may fit smaller heads without adding extra increase rounds, and hook sizes stay unchanged. |
| Bamboo/rayon blend, DK weight | Heavier drape than acrylic; the hat sits looser and slouchier without adding rounds beyond round 19, and the 4.0mm/3.5mm hook split still applies. |
Original pattern: https://redagapeblog.com/free-crochet-openwork-stitch-hat-pattern/
The pattern calls for about 60g of light worsted/DK acrylic to cover both the mesh body and the ribbed brim. Weigh remaining yarn before starting the brim to confirm enough is left for the ribbing.
Yes: for larger sizes, add another increase round following the established pattern, and for smaller sizes, stop after fewer rounds. Either way, work one even round after the last increase round before continuing into rounds 8-19.
The US G/6 (4.0mm) hook keeps the mesh body open across the crown, while the smaller US E/4 (3.5mm) hook tightens the brim so it stretches to fit. Using one hook for both parts removes the ribbing's elasticity.
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