Stash busting hats: cloche

Yup, still busting through that stash. But I have to mix it up or I get distracted, so here is a cloche style hat based on my beanie hat. (American notation.)

Crocheted cloche

Use a hook size recommended for the yarn you are using. Row 1: Crochet 10 double crochet (dc) in a magic circle. Slip stich (sl) in first dc. Row 2: Chain (ch) 2, dc in same stich, 2 dc in each stitch around, sl in first dc. 20 stitches in round. Row 3: ch 2, dc in same stitch, dc in next stitch, 2 dc in following stitch, repeat, sl in first dc. 30 stitches in round. Row 4: ch 2, dc in same stitch, dc in next X (X=2) stitches, 2dc in following stitch, repeat, sl in first dc. 40 stitches in round. Repeat Row 4, increasing the X number each round. Make rows until the diameter of the circle is the hat size. (A size 7 hat has a 7” diameter. For hats for me, I found that my handspan is also my hat size.) For the next rows, dc in each stitch, sl to join. Make enough rows to reach the top of the ears.

Flare: Using the X number from your last increase round, repeat Row 4. Next Row: dc around, sl to join. Repeat these two rows until you reach the desired length for the hat. Flares that get too long can always be pinned up with a cute pin!