The Everyday Summer Hat (Bulky Weight Version)

As promised, here’s the bulky weight version of The Everyday Summer Hat pattern I released last week! Have you tried making one for yourself yet? Please share with us on Instagram and please, don’t forget to tag me @stringsandcuddles so I could see and share it!

For this version, I used Lion Brand Rewind Tape yarn. It was actually one of my tester’s idea to use this yarn. I gave it a try and tada — the born of The Everyday Summer Hat – Bulky Weight version!!! I just love it when crafty friends help and support you! So, thank you, Sarah | Sarah’s Yarn! You’re simply amazing!

The only difference of this version to the original one is of course, the type or category of yarn and the crochet hook being used. Since we used a bulky weight yarn, the number of stitches and rounds were reduced. With that being said, this version is much faster to make compare to the worsted weight version.

If you haven’t seen the original version, please click here! Let me know which version is your favorite one. I love these two versions but I am liking the original one just a little bit more, LOL!!!

Let’s get started!

THE EVERYDAY SUMMER HAT

~ BULKY WEIGHT VERSION ~

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SKILL LEVEL: Advanced Beginner

MATERIALS

• Bulky Weight Yarn (#5) | Lion Brand Rewind Tape Yarn | 240 – 260 yards
• Hook Size J | 6 mm (or size to obtain gauge)
• Scissors
• Stitch Marker
• Tape Measure
• Tapestry Needle
• Plastic Hat Brim Wire also known as Millinery Wire| Approximately 50 inches
• Brim Wire Joiner or a strong adhesive tape

GAUGE: 14 sts x 12 rounds = 4 inches (in cross stitch single crochet)

HOW TO SWATCH GAUGE IN THE ROUND

You can start by chaining 40 (or at least 3x the number of stitches the gauge of the pattern calls for), being careful not to twist your chains, work your first stitch (CSSC) in the back loop of the very first chain and in every ch around. Continue working until you have at least 15 rounds (or the number of rounds the gauge of the pattern calls for). Lay your work flat and then measure it.

FINISHED MEASUREMENT: Fits a Teen/Small Adult to Medium Adult | 21 -23 inches Head Circumference

STITCHES AND ABBREVIATIONS | US Terminology

• Ch(s) – Chain(s)
• BLO – Back Loop Only
• MR – Magic Ring
• Rep – Repeat
• PM – Place Marker
• Sl St(s) – Slip Stitch(es)
• CSSC – Cross Stitch Single Crochet – insert hook in the indicated st, yarn under, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through 2 loops.

NOTES

1. Read the pattern carefully before starting.
2. This pattern is worked in the round, from the top down. Do not join rounds unless otherwise stated. Use a stitch marker to mark the beginning of the round and move as work progresses.
3. The entirety of this pattern is worked in the BLO except for the last 2 rows where you attach the brim wire.
4. Asterisks * * indicate repeat instructions between asterisks as many times as directed or repeat at specified locations.
5. If you don’t have any access to plastic brim wire, you can also use beading wire with a 21 or 22 gauge. For a much sturdier brim, you may use 2 strands of beading wire.
6. If you’re not familiar with these stitches/techniques, please click on the highlighted words to watch the videos.

• Cross Stitch Single Crochet
• Magic Ring/Circle

PATTERN INSTRUCTIONS

CROWN OF THE HAT

Round 1: With a MR, ch 1, work 8 CSSC into the ring. Pull tight the yarn tail to close the round. – 8 sts

Remember to PM in the beginning of each round and move it as work progresses. You’ll be working in the BLO up to the row where you attach the brim wire.

Round 2: 2 CSSC in each st around. – 16 sts

Round 3: *2 CSSC in the next st, 1 CSSC in the next sts*; Repeat from * to * around. – 24 sts

Round 4: *2 CSSC in the next st, 1 CSSC in the 2 next sts*; Repeat from * to * around. – 32 sts

Round 5: *2 CSSC in the next st, 1 CSSC in the 3 next sts*; Repeat from * to * around. – 40 sts

Round 6: *2 CSSC in the next st, 1 CSSC in the 4 next sts*; Repeat from * to * around. – 48 sts

Round 7: *2 CSSC in the next st, 1 CSSC in the 5 next sts*; Repeat from * to * around. – 56 sts

Round 8: *2 CSSC in the next st, 1 CSSC in the 6 next sts*; Repeat from * to * around. – 64 sts

Round 9: *2 CSSC in the next st, 1 CSSC in the 7 next sts*; Repeat from * to * around. – 72 sts

Round 10: *2 CSSC in the next st, 1 CSSC in the 8 next sts*; Repeat from * to * around. – 80 sts

At this point, your Crown should measure approximately 7 inches in diameter.

BODY OF THE HAT

Round 11: 1 CSSC in each st around. – 80 sts

Rep Round 11 until your hat measures approximately 7 inches from the top or until it reaches your desired height.

BRIM OF THE HAT

Round 12: *2 CSSC in the next st, 1 CSSC in the 9 next sts*; Repeat from * to * around. – 88 sts

Round 13: 1 CSSC in the next 5 sts, 2 CSSC in the next st, *1 CSSC in the next 10 sts, 2 CSSC in the next st*; Repeat from * to * up to 5 sts remaining, 1 CSSC in the last 5 sts. – 96 sts

Round 14: *2 CSSC in the next st, 1 CSSC in the 11 next sts*; Repeat from * to * around. – 104 sts

Round 15: 1 CSSC in the next 6 sts, 2 CSSC in the next st, *1 CSSC in the next 12 sts, 2 CSSC in the next st*; Repeat from * to * up to 6 sts remaining, 1 CSSC in the last 6 sts. – 112 sts

Round 16: *2 CSSC in the next st, 1 CSSC in the 13 next sts*; Repeat from * to * around. – 120 sts

Round 17: 1 CSSC in the next 7 sts, 2 CSSC in the next st, *1 CSSC in the next 14 sts, 2 CSSC in the next st*; Repeat from * to * up to 7 sts remaining, 1 CSSC in the last 7 sts. – 128 sts

Round 18: *2 CSSC in the next st, 1 CSSC in the 15 next sts*; Repeat from * to * around. – 136 sts

Round 19: 1 CSSC in the next 8 sts, 2 CSSC in the next st, *1 CSSC in the next 16 sts, 2 CSSC in the next st*; Repeat from * to * up to 8 sts remaining, 1 CSSC in the last 8 sts. – 144 sts

Round 20: *2 CSSC in the next st, 1 CSSC in the 17 next sts*; Repeat from * to * around. – 152 sts

Round 21: 1 CSSC in the next 9 sts, 2 CSSC in the next st, *1 CSSC in the next 18 sts, 2 CSSC in the next st*; Repeat from * to * up to 9 sts remaining, 1 CSSC in the last 9 sts. – 160 sts

Round 22: *2 CSSC in the next st, 1 CSSC in the 19 next sts*; Repeat from * to * around. – 168 sts

Round 23: 1 CSSC in the next 10 sts, 2 CSSC in the next st, *1 CSSC in the next 20 sts, 2 CSSC in the next st*; Repeat from * to * up to 10 sts remaining, 1 CSSC in the last 10 sts. – 176 sts

Prepare your brim wire, you’ll be attaching it into the next round. You will crochet over it, please see the photos below how to attach the brim wire for your reference.

Round 24: working in both loops, 1 CSSC in each st around. – 176 sts

Remember to join the wire before completely finishing Round 24 (refer to the photos below).

Round 25: working in both loops, 1 sl st in each st around. – 176 sts

Sl st in the 1^st st. Fasten off and weave in all ends.

Enjoy your new Summer Hat!!!

This pattern won’t be here without the help of my amazing team! Let’s take a look at their finished summer hats!

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