Coral Wander Hat Pattern Free Crochet Pattern
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The Coral Wander Hat is crocheted from the bottom up in one piece. It features an easy 2-row repeat and uses simple stitches to create a light, cozy texture. You can make it more or less slouchy by adjusting the number of repeat rows.
This pattern includes sizes from Newborn to Adult (Large). It’s a relaxing project to make and pairs perfectly with the matching Coral Wander Scarf pattern.
Here are a few reasons makers enjoy this pattern.
Why Crocheters Like This Pattern
- Easy 2-row repeat makes it simple to memorize and work on while watching TV.
- Adjustable length for a snug or slouchy fit.
- Textured finish that looks beautiful in solid or variegated yarns.
- Matching scarf pattern available for a coordinated set.
Let’s take a quick look at the project details.
Project Details
- Project Type: Crochet Hat
- Size: Newborn to Adult (Large)
- Skill Level: Easy
- Yarn: Mary Maxim Starlette (Worsted Weight)
- Hook Size: 5 mm (H)
- Stitches: Simple stitches, 2-row repeat
- Construction: Bottom up, worked in one piece
- Yarn Amount: 1 skein for hat, 2 skeins for hat and scarf set
Here’s what I used to make mine.
Yarn & Hook
I used Mary Maxim Starlette Worsted Weight yarn for this hat and a 5 mm (H) crochet hook. One skein is enough for the hat alone. If you’d like to make the matching scarf too, plan for two skeins total.
This yarn works up beautifully with simple stitches and gives the hat a soft, lightly textured finish.
- Worsted Weight Yarn [4]
- 100% Acrylic
- Recommended hook size is 5 mm (US H-8)
- Machine washable and dryable.
- Shade: Coral [284.655]
- Mary Maxim
See all the colors available in the Mary Maxim Starlette Worsted Yarn Collection here.
This hat is made in one piece, and here’s how it comes together.
Construction Notes
The Coral Wander Hat is worked from the bottom up, beginning with the brim and continuing in one piece.
- The simple stitch pattern repeats every 2 rows.
- The hat is designed to reach the base of the earlobe.
- You can make it longer (slouchier) or shorter by adjusting the row count.
- Seam the top to close the hat and weave in ends to finish.
If you prefer a printable or ad-free version of this pattern, you can grab the premium PDF below.
Premium PDF Crochet Pattern
Find the full written Coral Wander Hat pattern (available for free) in my post below.
You can pair the hat with the scarf for a cozy winter look.
Matching Scarf Pattern
A matching Coral Wander Scarf is also available. The set uses 2 skeins of yarn and makes a cozy, coordinated winter look.
➡️ Get the Coral Wander Scarf Pattern Here
Get the Free Coral Wander Hat Crochet Pattern
Follow the easy step-by-step instructions to crochet your own Coral Wander Hat. The pattern is free on my site and includes all the sizes in one easy post.
Supplies
- Yarn: Mary Maxim. Starlette Worsted Weight. 3.5 oz (100 g) and 180 yds (165 m). 100% Acrylic. Worsted Weight Yarn [4]. Machine washable and dryable.
- Color: 1 skein Coral (284-655)
- Crochet Hook: 5 mm (H)
- Finished Project: Teen Hat: 2.4 oz (70 g) and 126 yds (116 m)
- Scissors, Tapestry Needle (yarn needle)
Difficulty Level
- Easy
This pattern includes a full range of sizes.
Finished Sizes
This hat will reach to the base of the earlobe.
- Newborn: 12 inches circumference X 5.3 inches height
- 0-3 months: 14 inches circumference X 6 inches height
- 3-6 months: 15 inches circumference X 6.6 inches height
- 6-12 months: 16 inches circumference X 7.3 inches height
- 12-24 months: 17 inches circumference X 7.3 inches height
- 3-5 years: 18 inches circumference X 8 inches height
- Child: 19 inches circumference X 8 inches height
- Teen: 20 inches circumference X 8.6 inches height
- Adult Medium: 21 inches circumference X 9.3 inches height
- Adult Large: 22 inches circumference X 9.3 inches height
This range makes it a great pattern for gifts, craft fairs, or coordinating family sets.
Gauge
- Approximately 13 sts per 4 inches and 12 rows per 4 inches; worked in pattern beginning in R2.
You can substitute any yarn and hook for this stitch pattern – just remember when you substitute if your gauge is different, the finished size, and amount of yarn used for your project will also be different.
Abbreviations
- bl – back loop
- ch(s) – chain(s)
- g – grams
- hdc – half double crochet
- m – meters
- oz – ounces
- rem – remaining
- rep – repeat
- RS – right side (front facing/good side)
- sc – single crochet
- sk – skip/skipped
- sl st – slip stitch
- st/sts – stitch/stitches
- yds – yards
- * to ** – Repeat the instructions between the asterisks the number of times indicated. This repeat will contain multiple instructions.
- [ ] – at the end of the row – the total number of stitches
- ( ) – important notes AND sets of stitches to be worked within one stitch, or space
Helpful Tutorials
Notes:
- Multiple of 2
- Turning chains (ch 1 and ch 2) do NOT count as stitches and we do not work into them. This means we work into the stitch at the base of the turning chain.
- If you’d like to increase the hat height, work more repeat rows.
- Add the Coral Wander Hat to your Ravelry Library here.
Coral Wander Hat
This project is crocheted from the bottom-up in one-piece.
Newborn Baby
Newborn Hat Band
The hat band is crocheted in turned rows.
Using your 5 mm (H) crochet hook (or size required for gauge):
Leave an 8-inch tail of yarn. This will be used to seam the hat band after you have completed the project.
R1: Ch 6, 1 sc in each ch across. Ch 1 turn. [5 sc]
R2: 1 sc in the bl of each of the next 4 sts, 1 sc in the last st. Ch 1, turn. [5 sc]
R3-R40: Rep R2
Do not finish off. Continue to the Main Hat instructions below, working Round 1 of the main hat into the row ends of the hat band section you just completed.
Newborn Main Hat
The main hat is crocheted in joined, turned rounds.
Using your 5 mm (H) crochet hook (or size required for gauge):
Rnd 1: RS: 1 sc in each row end around. Sl st to join. Ch 2, turn. [40 sc]
Rnd 2: *2 hdc in the next st, sk the next st**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join, ch 1, turn. [40 hdc]
Rnd 3: 1 sc in each st around. Sl st to join. Ch 2, turn. [40 sc]
Rnd 4-9: Rep Rnd 2 and Rnd 3
Rnd 10: Rep Rnd 2
Rnd 11: 1 sc in the first st. *1 sc in the next st, sc2tog**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join, ch 2, turn. [27 sc]
Rnd 12: *2 hdc in the next st, sk the next st**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join, ch 1, turn. [27 hdc]
Rnd 13: *1 sc in the next st, sc2tog**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join, ch 2, turn. [18 sc]
Rnd 14: *2 hdc in the next st, sk the next st**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join, ch 1, turn. [18 hdc]
Rnd 15: *Sc2tog, 1 sc in the next st**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join. [12 sc]
Do not finish off.
Proceed to finishing instructions.
Baby (0-3 months)
0-3 months Baby Hat Band
The hat band is crocheted in turned rows.
Using your 5 mm (H) crochet hook (or size required for gauge):
Leave an 8-inch tail of yarn. This will be used to seam the hat band after you have completed the project.
R1: Ch 6, 1 sc in each ch across. Ch 1 turn. [5 sc]
R2: 1 sc in the bl of each of the next 4 sts, 1 sc in the last st. Ch 1, turn. [5 sc]
R3-R46: Rep R2
Do not finish off. Continue to the Main Hat instructions below, working Round 1 of the main hat into the row ends of the hat band section you just completed.
0-3 months Baby Main Hat
The main hat is crocheted in joined, turned rounds.
Using your 5 mm (H) crochet hook (or size required for gauge):
Rnd 1: RS: 1 sc in each row end around. Sl st to join. Ch 2, turn. [46 sc]
Rnd 2: *2 hdc in the next st, sk the next st**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join, ch 1, turn. [46 hdc]
Rnd 3: 1 sc in each st around. Sl st to join. Ch 2, turn. [46 sc]
Rnd 4-9: Rep Rnd 2 and Rnd 3
Rnd 10: Rep Rnd 2
Rnd 11: 2 sc in the first st. *1 sc in the next st, sc2tog**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join, ch 2, turn. [32 sc]
Rnd 12: *2 hdc in the next st, sk the next st**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join, ch 1, turn. [32 hdc]
Rnd 13: 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts. *1 sc in the next st, sc2tog**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join, ch 2, turn. [22 sc]
Rnd 14: *2 hdc in the next st, sk the next st**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join, ch 1, turn. [22 hdc]
Rnd 15: 1 sc in the first st. *Sc2tog, 1 sc in the next st**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join. [15 sc]
Do not finish off.
Proceed to finishing instructions.
Baby (3-6 months)
3-6 months Baby Hat Band
The hat band is crocheted in turned rows.
Using your 5 mm (H) crochet hook (or size required for gauge):
Leave an 8-inch tail of yarn. This will be used to seam the hat band after you have completed the project.
R1: Ch 6, 1 sc in each ch across. Ch 1 turn. [5 sc]
R2: 1 sc in the bl of each of the next 4 sts, 1 sc in the last st. Ch 1, turn. [5 sc]
R3-R48: Rep R2
Do not finish off. Continue to the Main Hat instructions below, working Round 1 of the main hat into the row ends of the hat band section you just completed.
3-6 months Baby Main Hat
The main hat is crocheted in joined, turned rounds.
Using your 5 mm (H) crochet hook (or size required for gauge):
Rnd 1: RS: 1 sc in each row end around. Sl st to join. Ch 2, turn. [48 sc]
Rnd 2: *2 hdc in the next st, sk the next st**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join, ch 1, turn. [48 hdc]
Rnd 3: 1 sc in each st around. Sl st to join. Ch 2, turn. [48 sc]
Rnd 4-11: Rep Rnd 2 and Rnd 3
Rnd 12: Rep Rnd 2
Rnd 13: *1 sc in the next st, sc2tog**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join, ch 2, turn. [32 sc]
Rnd 14: *2 hdc in the next st, sk the next st**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join, ch 1, turn. [32 hdc]
Rnd 15: 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts. *1 sc in the next st, sc2tog**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join, ch 2, turn. [22 sc]
Rnd 16: *2 hdc in the next st, sk the next st**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join, ch 1, turn. [22 hdc]
Rnd 17: 1 sc in the first st. *Sc2tog, 1 sc in the next st**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join. [15 sc]
Do not finish off.
Proceed to finishing instructions.
Baby (6-12 months)
6-12 months Baby Hat Band
The hat band is crocheted in turned rows.
Using your 5 mm (H) crochet hook (or size required for gauge):
Leave an 8-inch tail of yarn. This will be used to seam the hat band after you have completed the project.
R1: Ch 6, 1 sc in each ch across. Ch 1 turn. [5 sc]
R2: 1 sc in the bl of each of the next 4 sts, 1 sc in the last st. Ch 1, turn. [5 sc]
R3-R52: Rep R2
Do not finish off. Continue to the Main Hat instructions below, working Round 1 of the main hat into the row ends of the hat band section you just completed.
6-12 months Baby Main Hat
The main hat is crocheted in joined, turned rounds.
Using your 5 mm (H) crochet hook (or size required for gauge):
Rnd 1: RS: 1 sc in each row end around. Sl st to join. Ch 2, turn. [52 sc]
Rnd 2: *2 hdc in the next st, sk the next st**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join, ch 1, turn. [52 hdc]
Rnd 3: 1 sc in each st around. Sl st to join. Ch 2, turn. [52 sc]
Rnd 4-13: Rep Rnd 2 and Rnd 3
Rnd 14: Rep Rnd 2
Rnd 15: 2 sc in the next st. *1 sc in the next st, sc2tog**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join, ch 2, turn. [36 sc]
Rnd 16: *2 hdc in the next st, sk the next st**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join, ch 1, turn. [36 hdc]
Rnd 17: *1 sc in the next st, sc2tog**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join, ch 2, turn. [24 sc]
Rnd 18: *2 hdc in the next st, sk the next st**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join, ch 1, turn. [24 hdc]
Rnd 19: *Sc2tog, 1 sc in the next st**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join. [16 sc]
Do not finish off.
Proceed to finishing instructions.
Toddler (12-24 months)
Toddler Hat Band
The hat band is crocheted in turned rows.
Using your 5 mm (H) crochet hook (or size required for gauge):
Leave an 8-inch tail of yarn. This will be used to seam the hat band after you have completed the project.
R1: Ch 6, 1 sc in each ch across. Ch 1 turn. [5 sc]
R2: 1 sc in the bl of each of the next 4 sts, 1 sc in the last st. Ch 1, turn. [5 sc]
R3-R56: Rep R2
Do not finish off. Continue to the Main Hat instructions below, working Round 1 of the main hat into the row ends of the hat band section you just completed.
Toddler Main Hat
The main hat is crocheted in joined, turned rounds.
Using your 5 mm (H) crochet hook (or size required for gauge):
Rnd 1: RS: 1 sc in each row end around. Sl st to join. Ch 2, turn. [56 sc]
Rnd 2: *2 hdc in the next st, sk the next st**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join, ch 1, turn. [56 hdc]
Rnd 3: 1 sc in each st around. Sl st to join. Ch 2, turn. [56 sc]
Rnd 4-13: Rep Rnd 2 and Rnd 3
Rnd 14: Rep Rnd 2
Rnd 15: 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts. *1 sc in the next st, sc2tog**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join, ch 2, turn. [38 sc]
Rnd 16: *2 hdc in the next st, sk the next st**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join, ch 1, turn. [38 hdc]
Rnd 17: 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts. *1 sc in the next st, sc2tog**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join, ch 2, turn. [26 sc]
Rnd 18: *2 hdc in the next st, sk the next st**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join, ch 1, turn. [26 hdc]
Rnd 19: Sc2tog. *Sc2tog, 1 sc in the next st**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join. [19 sc]
Do not finish off.
Proceed to finishing instructions.
Small Child (3-5 years)
Small Child Hat Band
The hat band is crocheted in turned rows.
Using your 5 mm (H) crochet hook (or size required for gauge):
Leave an 8-inch tail of yarn. This will be used to seam the hat band after you have completed the project.
R1: Ch 6, 1 sc in each ch across. Ch 1 turn. [5 sc]
R2: 1 sc in the bl of each of the next 4 sts, 1 sc in the last st. Ch 1, turn. [5 sc]
R3-R60: Rep R2
Do not finish off. Continue to the Main Hat instructions below, working Round 1 of the main hat into the row ends of the hat band section you just completed.
Small Child Main Hat
The main hat is crocheted in joined, turned rounds.
Using your 5 mm (H) crochet hook (or size required for gauge):
Rnd 1: RS: 1 sc in each row end around. Sl st to join. Ch 2, turn. [60 sc]
Rnd 2: *2 hdc in the next st, sk the next st**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join, ch 1, turn. [60 hdc]
Rnd 3: 1 sc in each st around. Sl st to join. Ch 2, turn. [60 sc]
Rnd 4-15: Rep Rnd 2 and Rnd 3
Rnd 16: Rep Rnd 2
Rnd 17: *1 sc in the next st, sc2tog**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join, ch 2, turn. [40 sc]
Rnd 18: *2 hdc in the next st, sk the next st**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join, ch 1, turn. [40 hdc]
Rnd 19: *1 sc in the next st, sc2tog**. Work from * to ** around to the last st. 2 sc in the last st. Sl st to join, ch 2, turn. [28 sc]
Rnd 20: *2 hdc in the next st, sk the next st**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join, ch 1, turn. [28 hdc]
Rnd 21: 1 sc in the next st. *Sc2tog, 1 sc in the next st**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join. [19 sc]
Do not finish off.
Proceed to finishing instructions.
Child Size (6-10 years)
Child Hat Band
The hat band is crocheted in turned rows.
Using your 5 mm (H) crochet hook (or size required for gauge):
Leave an 8-inch tail of yarn. This will be used to seam the hat band after you have completed the project.
R1: Ch 6, 1 sc in each ch across. Ch 1 turn. [5 sc]
R2: 1 sc in the bl of each of the next 4 sts, 1 sc in the last st. Ch 1, turn. [5 sc]
R3-R62: Rep R2
Do not finish off. Continue to the Main Hat instructions below, working Round 1 of the main hat into the row ends of the hat band section you just completed.
Child Main Hat
The main hat is crocheted in joined, turned rounds.
Using your 5 mm (H) crochet hook (or size required for gauge):
Rnd 1: RS: 1 sc in each row end around. Sl st to join. Ch 2, turn. [62 sc]
Rnd 2: *2 hdc in the next st, sk the next st**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join, ch 1, turn. [62 hdc]
Rnd 3: 1 sc in each st around. Sl st to join. Ch 2, turn. [62 sc]
Rnd 4-15: Rep Rnd 2 and Rnd 3
Rnd 16: Rep Rnd 2
Rnd 17: Sc2tog. *1 sc in the next st, sc2tog**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join, ch 2, turn. [41 sc]
Rnd 18: *2 hdc in the next st, sk the next st**. Work from * to ** around to the last st. 2 hdc in the last st. Sl st to join, ch 1, turn. [42 hdc]
Rnd 19: Sc2tog. *1 sc in the next st, sc2tog**. Work from * to ** around to the last st. 1 sc in the last st. Sl st to join, ch 2, turn. [28 sc]
Rnd 20: *2 hdc in the next st, sk the next st**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join, ch 1, turn. [28 hdc]
Rnd 21: 1 sc in the next st. *Sc2tog, 1 sc in the next st**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join. [19 sc]
Do not finish off.
Proceed to finishing instructions.
Teen Size (Adult Small)
Teen Hat Band
The hat band is crocheted in turned rows.
Using your 5 mm (H) crochet hook (or size required for gauge):
Leave an 8-inch tail of yarn. This will be used to seam the hat band after you have completed the project.
R1: Ch 6, 1 sc in each ch across. Ch 1 turn. [5 sc]
R2: 1 sc in the bl of each of the next 4 sts, 1 sc in the last st. Ch 1, turn. [5 sc]
R3-R66: Rep R2
Do not finish off. Continue to the Main Hat instructions below, working Round 1 of the main hat into the row ends of the hat band section you just completed.
Teen Main Hat
The main hat is crocheted in joined, turned rounds.
Using your 5 mm (H) crochet hook (or size required for gauge):
Rnd 1: RS: 1 sc in each row end around. Sl st to join. Ch 2, turn. [66 sc]
Rnd 2: *2 hdc in the next st, sk the next st**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join, ch 1, turn. [66 hdc]
Rnd 3: 1 sc in each st around. Sl st to join. Ch 2, turn. [66 sc]
Rnd 4-18: Rep Rnd 2 and Rnd 3
Rnd 19: Rep Rnd 2
Rnd 17: *1 sc in the next st, sc2tog**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join, ch 2, turn. [44 sc]
Rnd 20: *2 hdc in the next st, sk the next st**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join, ch 1, turn. [44 hdc]
Rnd 21: Sc2tog. *1 sc in the next st, sc2tog**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join, ch 2, turn. [29 sc]
Rnd 22: *2 hdc in the next st, sk the next st**. Work from * to ** around to the last st. 2 hdc in the last st. Sl st to join, ch 1, turn. [30 hdc]
Rnd 23: *Sc2tog, 1 sc in the next st**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join. [20 sc]
Do not finish off.
Proceed to finishing instructions.
Adult Size (Medium)
Adult Hat Band
The hat band is crocheted in turned rows.
Using your 5 mm (H) crochet hook (or size required for gauge):
Leave an 8-inch tail of yarn. This will be used to seam the hat band after you have completed the project.
R1: Ch 6, 1 sc in each ch across. Ch 1 turn. [5 sc]
R2: 1 sc in the bl of each of the next 4 sts, 1 sc in the last st. Ch 1, turn. [5 sc]
R3-R70: Rep R2
Do not finish off. Continue to the Main Hat instructions below, working Round 1 of the main hat into the row ends of the hat band section you just completed.
Adult Main Hat
The main hat is crocheted in joined, turned rounds.
Using your 5 mm (H) crochet hook (or size required for gauge):
Rnd 1: RS: 1 sc in each row end around. Sl st to join. Ch 2, turn. [70 sc]
Rnd 2: *2 hdc in the next st, sk the next st**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join, ch 1, turn. [70 hdc]
Rnd 3: 1 sc in each st around. Sl st to join. Ch 2, turn. [70 sc]
Rnd 4-19: Rep Rnd 2 and Rnd 3
Rnd 20: Rep Rnd 2
Rnd 21: *1 sc in the next st, sc2tog**. Work from * to ** around to the last st. 2 sc in the last st. Sl st to join, ch 2, turn. [48 sc]
Rnd 22: *2 hdc in the next st, sk the next st**. Work from * to ** around to the last st. Sl st to join, ch 1, turn. [48 hdc]
Rnd 23: *1 sc in the next st, sc2tog**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join, ch 2, turn. [32 sc]
Rnd 24: *2 hdc in the next st, sk the next st**. Work from * to ** around to the last st. 2 hdc in the last st. Sl st to join, ch 1, turn. [32 hdc]
Rnd 25: *Sc2tog, 1 sc in the next st**. Work from * to ** around to the last 2 sts. Sc2tog. Sl st to join. [21 sc]
Do not finish off.
Proceed to finishing instructions.
Adult Size (Large)
Adult Large Hat Band
The hat band is crocheted in turned rows.
Using your 5 mm (H) crochet hook (or size required for gauge):
Leave an 8-inch tail of yarn. This will be used to seam the hat band after you have completed the project.
R1: Ch 6, 1 sc in each ch across. Ch 1 turn. [5 sc]
R2: 1 sc in the bl of each of the next 4 sts, 1 sc in the last st. Ch 1, turn. [5 sc]
R3-R72: Rep R2
Do not finish off. Continue to the Main Hat instructions below, working Round 1 of the main hat into the row ends of the hat band section you just completed.
Adult Large Main Hat
The main hat is crocheted in joined, turned rounds.
Using your 5 mm (H) crochet hook (or size required for gauge):
Rnd 1: RS: 1 sc in each row end around. Sl st to join. Ch 2, turn. [72 sc]
Rnd 2: *2 hdc in the next st, sk the next st**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join, ch 1, turn. [72 hdc]
Rnd 3: 1 sc in each st around. Sl st to join. Ch 2, turn. [72 sc]
Rnd 4-19: Rep Rnd 2 and Rnd 3
Rnd 20: Rep Rnd 2
Rnd 21: *1 sc in the next st, sc2tog**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join, ch 2, turn. [48 sc]
Rnd 22: *2 hdc in the next st, sk the next st**. Work from * to ** around to the last st. Sl st to join, ch 1, turn. [48 hdc]
Rnd 23: *1 sc in the next st, sc2tog**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join, ch 2, turn. [32 sc]
Rnd 24: *2 hdc in the next st, sk the next st**. Work from * to ** around to the last st. 2 hdc in the last st. Sl st to join, ch 1, turn. [32 hdc]
Rnd 25: *Sc2tog, 1 sc in the next st**. Work from * to ** around to the last 2 sts. Sc2tog. Sl st to join. [21 sc]
Do not finish off.
Proceed to finishing instructions.
Finishing Instructions for All Coral Wander Hat Sizes
- Finish off leaving a 10-inch tail of yarn for assembly.
- Place your yarn tail on your yarn needle and weave it under the front loop of each remaining stitch at the top of the hat, pull to cinch close and tighten. Weave the end in on the inside of the hat securely before finishing off.
- For help using my simple closing method to close the top of the hat, you can view the Photo tutorial, or the Video tutorial on YouTube.
- Use the yarn end left at the beginning of the project to sew the hat band edges closed. I use a whipstitch technique to do this.
- For help using a whipstitch to seam the hat band, please view my Whipstitch Photo tutorial, or the Video tutorial on YouTube.
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If you’re wondering about yarn amounts or adjustments, this section will help.
FAQ
One skein of Mary Maxim Starlette is enough for the hat. If you want to make the matching scarf too, plan for two skeins total.
Add a few extra repeat rows before decreasing or finishing the crown. This will increase the length without changing the width.
Yes. Choose any worsted weight yarn. Remember that yarn thickness and fiber content can slightly change the finished size and texture.
Yes. It uses simple stitches and a 2-row repeat, making it easy to follow and memorize.
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About the Author
Rhondda Mol is the crochet designer and blogger behind Oombawka Design Crochet. Since 2012, she has been sharing free crochet patterns, tutorials, and expert tips to help crocheters of all levels succeed. With more than 600 published patterns, Rhondda focuses on creating clear instructions and resources to inspire creativity and confidence in the crochet community.