The crochet hat is the most versatile piece of crocheter. Hats can be worked into any size, from a baby’s hat to a large sized wedding hat. Crocheting a hat adds personality to any outfit and gives you the freedom to wear it for any occasion. This article will give you all the basics on crocheting hats and what to do with them once they are completed.
Crochet hats fall into two basic categories: loose flowing hats and tightened banded hats. The first type of crochet hat is known as a tube hat and the second type is known as a felt hat. The difference in the construction of these two types of crochet hats is the loose weave is much more loosely constructed than the tight woven construction. While the closed weave is much heavier and looks more formal than the tube and felt construction.
It is not very difficult to learn how to crochet a hat. The important thing is to choose the right crochet hat patterns and start your project the proper way. Choosing the wrong pattern or not having enough yarn can throw off your hat patterns making your hat not look the way you want it to. If you choose the right hat patterns follow the instructions completely and double wrap around the hook and start your project, it doesn’t take long before you will be able to start crocheting a hat in no time.