Pattern Description:
The Wynn Hat is a crochet pattern notable for its texture and unique stitching, which results in eye-catching wavy ridges.
These ridges are created using back loop stitches throughout the pattern, which also provide excellent elasticity to accommodate various head sizes.
Materials Needed & Measurements:
- Yarn: Red Heart Soft in Really Red
- Yarn Weight: Worsted Weight #4 (~107 gms, 195 yards)
- Hook: 5.5 mm (US I-9)
- Measurements:
- Gauge: 13 single crochet and 15 rows = 4 inches
- Size (Head Circumference): Teen/Adult = 21 to 23 inches
- Finished Circumference: 18 inches
- Length: 9 inches
Stitches & Abbreviations Used:
- CH: chain
- RS: right side
- HDC: half double crochet
- SLST: slip stitch
- YO: yarn over
- YO-SLST (Yarn over slip stitch): Yarn over, insert hook in stitch, yarn over, pull loop through stitch and next two loops on hook.
- The pattern also notes that the beginning chain does not count as a stitch and advises to keep tension loose when working slip stitches. Additionally, all stitches for the remainder of the pattern after Row 1 are worked in BACK LOOPS ONLY.
Instructions for Making the Wynn Hat Pattern:
Foundation Chain
- CH 41 (this is your base row).
Main Body of the Hat (Rows)
- Row 1 (RS): CH 41, SLST in 2nd chain from hook, SLST in next 4 chains, HDC in next 3 chains, (SLST in next 3 chains, HDC in next 3 chains) 4 times, YO-SLST in last 8 chains, turn. (40)
- Row 2: CH 1, SLST in first 8 stitches, HDC in next 3 stitches, (SLST in next 3 stitches, HDC in next 3 stitches) 4 times, SLST in next 4 stitches (last stitch will not be worked), turn. (39)
- Row 3: CH 1, SLST in first 7 stitches, (HDC in next 3 stitches, SLST in next 3 stitches) 4 times, YO-SLST in last 8 stitches, turn. (39)
- Row 4: CH 1, SLST in first 11 stitches, (HDC in next 3 stitches, SLST in next 3 stitches) 4 times, SLST in next 3 stitches (last stitch will not be worked), turn. (38)
- Row 5: CH 1, SLST in first 3 stitches, HDC in next 3 stitches, (SLST in next 3 stitches, HDC in next 3 stitches) 4 times, YO-SLST in last 8 stitches, turn. (38)
- Row 6: CH 1, SLST in first 8 stitches, HDC in next 3 stitches, (SLST in next 3 stitches, HDC in next 3 stitches) 4 times, SLST in next 2 stitches (last stitch will not be worked), turn. (37)
- Row 7: CH 1, SLST in first 5 stitches, (HDC in next 3 stitches, SLST in next 3 stitches) 4 times, YO-SLST in last 8 stitches, turn. (37)
- Row 8: CH 1, SLST in first 11 stitches, (HDC in next 3 stitches, SLST in next 3 stitches) 4 times, SLST in next 2 stitches, SLST in each unworked SLST of previous rows (3 unworked stitches total), turn. (40)
- Row 9: CH 1, SLST in first 5 stitches, HDC in next 3 stitches, (SLST in next 3 stitches, HDC in next 3 stitches) 4 times, YO-SLST in last 8 stitches, turn. (40)
- Row 10: CH 1, SLST in first 8 stitches, HDC in next 3 stitches, (SLST in next 3 stitches, HDC in next 3 stitches) 4 times, SLST in next 4 stitches (last stitch will not be worked), turn. (39)
- Row 11: CH 1, SLST in first 7 stitches, (HDC in next 3 stitches, SLST in next 3 stitches) 4 times, YO-SLST in last 8 stitches, turn. (39)
- Row 12: CH 1, SLST in first 11 stitches, (HDC in next 3 stitches, SLST in next 3 stitches) 4 times, SLST in next 3 stitches (last stitch will not be worked), turn. (38)
- Row 13: CH 1, SLST in first 3 stitches, HDC in next 3 stitches, (SLST in next 3 stitches, HDC in next 3 stitches) 4 times, YO-SLST in last 8 stitches, turn. (38)
- Row 14: CH 1, SLST in first 8 stitches, HDC in next 3 stitches, (SLST in next 3 stitches, HDC in next 3 stitches) 4 times, SLST in next 2 stitches (last stitch will not be worked), turn. (37)
- Row 15: CH 1, SLST in first 5 stitches, (HDC in next 3 stitches, SLST in next 3 stitches) 4 times, YO-SLST in last 8 stitches, turn. (37)
- Row 16: CH 1, SLST in first 11 stitches, (HDC in next 3 stitches, SLST in next 3 stitches) 4 times, SLST in next 2 stitches, SLST in each unworked SLST of previous rows (3 unworked stitches total), turn. (40)
Repeating the Pattern
- Repeat Rows 9-16 eight more times.
- This creates the full height of the hat: 80 rows total.
Finishing the Hat
- Seaming
- Place the right sides of the work together.
- SLST through both loops of the last row and corresponding loops on the foundation chain to join the edges.
- Closing the Top
- Fasten off yarn.
- Use a tapestry needle with extra yarn to weave through stitches at the top opening.
- Gently pull to close the top of the hat.
- Weaving in Ends
- Securely weave in all yarn tails for a neat, finished look.
This is now a complete, beginner-friendly, ready-to-crochet Wynn Hat pattern.
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