How to Crochet a Hat for Beginner

This will show how to make an easy crochet beanie cap with the single crochet. You will need a basic knowledge of the single crochet.

1. Gauge
   
   
   • 12 Stitches - 4"
   • 16 Rows - 4"
2. Abbreviations
   
   
   • EA - Each
   • ST - Stitch
   • SC - Single Crochet
   • SL ST - Slip Stitch
3. Chain 4, join
   
   
4. Round 1: Work 10 SC through the loop. Do not join. This cap will be worked in a spiral/continual round.
   
   
5. Round 2: Work 2 SC in ea SC around. This is where you will want to use a yarn marker to mark the first stitch of a round, so you have an idea where the beginning of your round starts.( 20Single Crochet Total)
   
   
6. Round 3: 1 SC in ea SC around. ( 20Single Crochet Total)
   
   
7. Round 4: 2 SC in ea SC around ( 40 Single Crochet Total)
   
   
8. Round 5: 1 SC in ea SC around ( 40 Single Crochet Total)
   
   
9. Round 6: *1 SC in next ST, 2 SC in next ST, repeat from * around. ( 60 Single Crochet Total)
   
   
10. Round 7 - 35: 1 SC in ea SC around ( 60 Single Crochet Total)
    
    
11. To end the round even, skip 1 single crochet and slip stitch in the next. Cut the yarn and sew in the tail.
    
    
12. Finished.
    
    

• Size I or 5.5mm Crochet Hook
• 4 ply yarn