This cozy hat works up fast in sparkly moonlight mohair. Add the frayed denim flower for a cute shabby chic look, or leave it off for simply chic one. Either way, this hat equals almost instant gratification.
Skill level: easy
Finished size: one size fits most (adult)
Materials:
Gauge:
Lion Brand Moonlight Mohair bulky (chunky) weight yarn (1.75 oz./82 yd/50 g per ball): 3 balls # 510-205 Glacier Bay With size G hook and mohair yarn, 2 inch square $=4$ rows worked in pattern and 6 puffs across
Puff Stitch:
3 yard strip of scrap denim material, about 1/2 inch wide Size $\mathrm{G}/6/4.5\mathrm{mm}$ crochet hook, or size needed to obtain gauge Size $\mathrm{L}/13/8\mathrm{mm}$ crochet hook Tapestry needle note: draw up loops about $^{1\!}/_{2}$ in. YO, insert hook in st, yo and draw up a loop,\* yo, draw up a loop in same st; repeat from \* once, having 7 loops on hook, yo and draw through last 6 loops on hook, yo and draw through remaining 2 loops on hook. 1 puff made.
Hat
With size G hook: Foundation ring: Make a ring of yarn around 2 fingers and hold yarn tail with thumb. Insert hook into ring and draw up a loop. Ch1. Row1: 6 sc in foundation ring. Pulloose end of yarn to tighten ring around sts. just made. Join with sl st in top of first sc. Row 2: Ch 3, work puff in same sc, ch 1, \*work pufin next sc, ch1; repeat from $^{\ast5}$ times more. Sl st on top of $1^{\mathrm{st}}$ puff to join. 7 puffs and 7 spaces. Row 3: Ch3, work puff in same st as ch 3, ch1, work (puff, ch1) in each st and ch1 space around. Join with si st in top of first puff 14 puffs and 14 spaces. Row 4: Work same as Row 3. 28 puffs and 28 spaces. Row 5: Ch3, work puffin next ch1 sp, ch1. Work (puff, ch1) in each ch1 space around. 28 puffs and 28 spaces. Rows 6-16: Work same as Row 5. cut yarn, tie off and weave in loose end.
Frayed Denim Flower
Note: denim is best when cut in one continuous $^{1}\!/\!_{2}^{\,,\,\bullet}$ wide strip with no joins. Follow dotted cutting line on diagram $a$ to ensure the longest fabric strip possible.
With size L hook:
Foundation ring: Leaving 6-7” tail of unworked yarn, Ch 6, join with sl st to $1^{\mathrm{st}}$ chto form ring. Row 1: ( Ch 5, sc in ring ) 5 times. Tie off tightly leaving a 6-7" tail of yarn. Wash flower in delicates bag on normal wash cycle and dry in dryer on medium heat. Attach flower in desired spot on hat using tapestry needle and scrap piece of hat yan.
