For those of you who have hats that are too small, try using a larger hook and more rows. That will do it. I know I have a tighter stitch than most, so I always have to go up a hook size or two on any pattern for it to come out right for me. Her stitch is incredibly loose so I actually used a size P (10mm) hook and instead of stopping hdc at 12 rows, I did 15 rows, then sc for 3 rows to have a more substantial headband. I also went down on hook size with the sc to size K. Hope this helps someone.
+Denise Stowers-Fultz Definitely helpful, thank you so much! I'm making this to fit dreads in spring/summer and I'm using J hook but mine was turning out too small, so you're suggestions should help to make it more of what I was looking for.
so a year ago i started crocheting and this was the very first thing i crocheted and finished and i absolutely could not have done it without your video you are so wonderful. you make it so easy to understand the pattern i love it keep the patterns coming i love your taste in crochet.....beautiful
Compare to most your videos are easy to follow, clear to understand and simply. Im new at crocheting so easy and simply is what Im looking for. Keep up the good work and posting the great designs. Appreciate your talent made simple.
From rows 7-12 I am not decreasing at all. However, the fact that I am continuing to do only 1 HDC each stitch around tightens the hat "naturally" If you want you hat to be a bit larger, you can add on as many rows as you like, using the same method used in rows 7-12. However, be aware that the more rows you do, the tighter the opening gets. If you ever feel like your hat is getting too large too fast, try doing 2 HDC in one space occasionally to add more stitches. Hope all is clear! Thanks!
Thanks for this great tutorial! I need the opening to be larger for these reasons: 1. My head is a few inches. larger than OSFM. 2. My locs are thick and past my shoulders 3. I can't tolerate tightness around my head. How can I add rows but end up with a larger opening? Thanks
Love how easy this is to follow. I did have issue with the hook I was using so I increased my hook size just a little to get the look I wanted and then I modified the band to give me a more fitted slouchy look by decreasing stitches drastically. It came out great and I LOVE it. great video, thanks!!
Mines kept turning out too small. I was using a 6mm with dk yarn, I upped my hook to a 8mm with the same yarn & it is almost perfect. Also I add extra rounds before the single crochet to finish + an extra round of single crochet as well. :) Love my new hat. :D
Thank you so much for the tutorial. This is my new favorite pattern! I used a bigger hook and triple crochet instead of hdc and my hat came out HUGE! Lol. I Love it!!! Big hugs!
I just finished the Mesh Hat. I converted it into a messy bun hat for summer. I really like the way it turned out. Thanks so much for the video tutorial.
Mine ended up a tad loose and didn't want to stay on my head so I added a couple of rows of single stitch in a contrasting color and it's great! New favorite hat!
This hat came out amazing! I used a smaller sized hook (5.5) and all I had to do was crochet more loosely than I normally would. I did add a 13th decreasing round just to make it a little more fitted but ultimately this hat came out perfect! It went extremely quickly to make too, I only spent an hour making it, so thank you!
The color looks SO cute! Great job! I just got done making mine, but I added an extra row of single crochet. Thanks so much for this and all your tutorials. Great teacher! xoxoxo
I am trying this hat for the first time and I think I realize why my hat is trurninig out smaller than it should be. I used the same size needle my yarn is a very forgiving yarn so when it started looking small, I knew it had to be me. I didn't realize this until I got to rows 7-11. I saw that when she said put a HDC in every space. When she did it I saw that even in between the 2 HDC she placed a HDC +1CH , she placed a HDC+CH1. I skipped to the big spaces when doing this is the earlier rows. This made my hat look like it is for a child instead of an adult.Since I have nieces, I am going to keep this one small but on the next one I will pay closer attention to where I place my HDC +1CH. I hope this helps. It might not be your problem with the hat being small but I realize that it is what happened to me.
I loved your video!! It is great that you can watch so well and see how it is made. You have a wonderful personality!! I am definitely gonna try to make this hat!!!
any tips on increasing the size on this? I'm assuming adding a couple more of the increase rounds? I added a couple extra rows near the end but it still didn't seem large enough but still wearable I do have a lot of hair and a big head though lol
I loved it and I instantly made two beanies for me and my best friend in a few hours! It's very simple and easy but it looks gorgeous! Thanks for the tutorial!
I have a big head so I used the most biggest needle I could find and added more rows pass row 11. Love that I can finally make a hat like this. Thanks for the video :)
+IKMAL DANIAL its been awhile since i did the hat but i think before i did the sc i kept going. repeating the rounds until i did 15 then i finished it with the sc
I liked the music. Well maybe not that particular tune. I love love love this hat and I have already made several that I will use as gifts this Christmas. This was so simple and quick and I thought you did an awesome job!! Have a great day!!
I'm having a problem when I try to make this hat. Now, I'm following the video along and I've tried a few times so far. Each time my hats seem to increase more than they should. I've tried not doing one of the increase rounds and one of the 2 hdc, 1 hdc rounds. I'm not sure if it's the weight of the yarn or the hook I'm using. It's the Loops & Threads -Charisma- (Bulky 5) with a N/15 - 10.00mm hook. The pattern looks exactly the same as shown in the video, it is just coming out, well giant. I just started crocheting a month ago so I'm not sure if using the different weight of the yarn and size hook would need to change up the pattern a little. Any advice is appreciated. Thanks :D
Mine turned out perfect!! It looks like one in the video, but before I used a small hook and super hard yarn so it came out small. But now when I used a bigger hook and soft yarn it turned just like yours. Now am starting on another one!
used red heart super saver and ended up having to add a couple more rounds of single crochets to make the hat fit, had to do the singles since i had already cut the yarn. next time i will try a couple more rounds of the half double crochets. the hat did come out cute though, and it was super easy. this was the first pattern i've tried and i love it! thank you!
This hat came out very small, although I LOVE it! Can you suggest direction for a larger hat? I actually added 8 more rounds of HDC, as I have a large head and added 3 more rounds of SC, as the hat fell like it was going to fall off otherwise. I used a 6mm hook and 4 ply Vanna's Choice yarn. Really soft and great colors for Spring!
I love this pattern, made it many times,. This time I am using a variegated yarn. lol the only problem I have with it, is the hcd so used to making doubles, I have to go back and repair it, one day I am going to try in in dc and see what it looks like,
your freaking adorable. Can you show how to make a snood?? its like a lace looking beanie looking hairnet looking thingy for your hair, I guess this is close tho... lol thank you!!!
I really loved this pattern i lost count how many rows total?Do you have a pattern fora slouchy hat for a teenager-i made several but didn't know how to adjust the size for a smaller head?
Just wanted to let you know that I love the hat. I did extend it with one more round of increases and three rounds of decreases. I also added a row of puff stitches and four rounds of single crochet. It turned out great. Thanks again. Wished I knew how to take a pc and send it to you but I don't.
Hello so I made this hat with some cotton yarn that I had in my stash but had to add more rows to it. So I will send you a pic of it I also added a flower on the side. I think I may need to use the peaches and creame next time.... thanks
what did you do different that you did not mention in row six? You seem to have ended in the last space with one half double + chain 2, but that math doesn't work with the repetition of 2 hdc then 1 hdc in 27 spaces from row 5.
I'm trying to find a way to make the crown larger before I start doing the sides. Do you have any idea how I would do that? I have a much larger head. Great video :)
I wish I could see so I could really know how to help you. The issue may be your gauge or how tight you naturally pull when crocheting. Generally when I crochet, I don't have a tight grip so my stitches come out a lot looser. Try crocheting a bit "looser" for a couple of stitches and see if that makes a difference. Let me know how it goes and we can work from there!
Hi. I love your tutorial. I made the cap it came out great but too small for my head. So I added a few more rows. Now it’s really big. I’d like to know if i have to do decreases to get it to close or do i have to do extra rows of sc. please help.
By center, I'm assuming you mean the beginning of each row? :P If you're having issues keeping track, I recommend cutting a small piece of yarn and inserting it at the beginning of each row. Just so you can keep track of where you started. If you're still having issues, let me know!
Ok so I love this hat. I did have some trouble though...My hat ended up being smallish..I made sure to loosen my stitches but not enough I would guess. I would love to see this a bit bigger for me! Thanks for sharing
To get a tighter fit on my head I did a Half Double Crochet in every other space for 2 rounds. This tightened it considerably. I have a very small head (21in) so I wanted it snug. I still finished with a single crochet in every space. This method decreased the space by half for each round. Not sure of another method without lengthening it considerably or changing the entire pattern.
a double crochet is longer than a half double crochet...so one single crochet has the same height as 1 chain, a half double crochet has the height of two chains, and a double croxhet has the height of three chains
Hey!! This is one of the first hats that I actually completed! I luv wearing these hats on my bad hair days.lol.. I am so glad that I learned how to make this hat... DONT have to pay $3-5 for one.... THX!!
Hello.. Your video was very easy to follow.. I'm working on my hat just now, but I have a few questions.. I'm using wool yarn and 5mm hook, at row 8 it still seems small, up to how many rows can I introduce to get a very beanie hat? It seemed on your hat that after row 9 your hat is getting smaller, are you decreasing the stiches or what method are you using to get the small opening at your hat? Thanks again, and keep up with the nice work!
Thanks for this easy tutorial, I added more rows & decreased stitches for a snug fit around the rim. I could have done without the music, you have a nice voice.
I have a question.... Mine is starting to buckle like I'm making a flower or something... It's not flat. What am I doing wrong? I wish you'd go a little slower and show us your work as you go. I am so lost... Sorry...
I finished the hat per your instructions and it looks like it fits a baby's head, not an adult. would you be able to possible explain why mine turned out so little compared to the one you show in your video.
For those of you who have hats that are too small, try using a larger hook and more rows. That will do it. I know I have a tighter stitch than most, so I always have to go up a hook size or two on any pattern for it to come out right for me. Her stitch is incredibly loose so I actually used a size P (10mm) hook and instead of stopping hdc at 12 rows, I did 15 rows, then sc for 3 rows to have a more substantial headband. I also went down on hook size with the sc to size K. Hope this helps someone.
+Denise Stowers-Fultz Definitely helpful, thank you so much! I'm making this to fit dreads in spring/summer and I'm using J hook but mine was turning out too small, so you're suggestions should help to make it more of what I was looking for.
lol I'm using a 6.5mm and I thought she was joking when she finished after only 12 rounds. It's not even halfway done and I didn't do it tight at all.
Hi thanks for the video. I just wanted to ask if it will be ok to use a 3mm hook for this mesh hat.
Hi mine is still bigger than i expected. Should I decrease the rows to get it closer to the head band size I need
so a year ago i started crocheting and this was the very first thing i crocheted and finished and i absolutely could not have done it without your video you are so wonderful. you make it so easy to understand the pattern i love it keep the patterns coming i love your taste in crochet.....beautiful
I used a size H hook and just increased row 11 a couple more times. Came out super cute! Thank you for the awesome tutorial!
Compare to most your videos are easy to follow, clear to understand and simply. Im new at crocheting so easy and simply is what Im looking for. Keep up the good work and posting the great designs. Appreciate your talent made simple.
From rows 7-12 I am not decreasing at all. However, the fact that I am continuing to do only 1 HDC each stitch around tightens the hat "naturally" If you want you hat to be a bit larger, you can add on as many rows as you like, using the same method used in rows 7-12. However, be aware that the more rows you do, the tighter the opening gets. If you ever feel like your hat is getting too large too fast, try doing 2 HDC in one space occasionally to add more stitches. Hope all is clear! Thanks!
Thanks for this great tutorial! I need the opening to be larger for these reasons:
1. My head is a few inches. larger than OSFM.
2. My locs are thick and past my shoulders
3. I can't tolerate tightness around my head.
How can I add rows but end up with a larger opening? Thanks
Love how easy this is to follow. I did have issue with the hook I was using so I increased my hook size just a little to get the look I wanted and then I modified the band to give me a more fitted slouchy look by decreasing stitches drastically. It came out great and I LOVE it. great video, thanks!!
I adore your tutorials! They are so helpful with great narration and video clarity on the crocheting. Plus you have a great personality :)
Mines kept turning out too small. I was using a 6mm with dk yarn, I upped my hook to a 8mm with the same yarn & it is almost perfect. Also I add extra rounds before the single crochet to finish + an extra round of single crochet as well. :)
Love my new hat. :D
Thank you so much for the tutorial. This is my new favorite pattern! I used a bigger hook and triple crochet instead of hdc and my hat came out HUGE! Lol. I Love it!!! Big hugs!
Thanks for showing it that simple way , it really helps a lot clearing the steps & showing the exact motion of the needle .
I just finished the Mesh Hat. I converted it into a messy bun hat for summer. I really like the way it turned out. Thanks so much for the video tutorial.
Mine ended up a tad loose and didn't want to stay on my head so I added a couple of rows of single stitch in a contrasting color and it's great! New favorite hat!
This hat came out amazing! I used a smaller sized hook (5.5) and all I had to do was crochet more loosely than I normally would. I did add a 13th decreasing round just to make it a little more fitted but ultimately this hat came out perfect! It went extremely quickly to make too, I only spent an hour making it, so thank you!
Your a good teacher.. I enjoyed your personality
I love this pattern, I just added three more rows totaling 15 at the end. It was so easy I made four in one day. THANK YOU.
The color looks SO cute! Great job! I just got done making mine, but I added an extra row of single crochet. Thanks so much for this and all your tutorials. Great teacher! xoxoxo
I am trying this hat for the first time and I think I realize why my hat is trurninig out smaller than it should be. I used the same size needle my yarn is a very forgiving yarn so when it started looking small, I knew it had to be me. I didn't realize this until I got to rows 7-11. I saw that when she said put a HDC in every space. When she did it I saw that even in between the 2 HDC she placed a HDC +1CH , she placed a HDC+CH1. I skipped to the big spaces when doing this is the earlier rows. This made my hat look like it is for a child instead of an adult.Since I have nieces, I am going to keep this one small but on the next one I will pay closer attention to where I place my HDC +1CH. I hope this helps. It might not be your problem with the hat being small but I realize that it is what happened to me.
I just finished my first beanie! It's perfect! You were so easy to follow and fun to watch :) definitely subscribing.
Love this Mesh Hat pattern. Also, I subscribed. Love your bubbly personality.
I loved your video!! It is great that you can watch so well and see how it is made. You have a wonderful personality!! I am definitely gonna try to make this hat!!!
any tips on increasing the size on this? I'm assuming adding a couple more of the increase rounds? I added a couple extra rows near the end but it still didn't seem large enough but still wearable I do have a lot of hair and a big head though lol
Thanks so much for sharing your great pattern! I Love this style hat! ♥
I loved it and I instantly made two beanies for me and my best friend in a few hours! It's very simple and easy but it looks gorgeous! Thanks for the tutorial!
I have a big head so I used the most biggest needle I could find and added more rows pass row 11. Love that I can finally make a hat like this. Thanks for the video :)
hi tracy. did u add more stiches pass row 11?
+IKMAL DANIAL its been awhile since i did the hat but i think before i did the sc i kept going. repeating the rounds until i did 15 then i finished it with the sc
+Tracy Camp ohh. the beret u did, does it can be covered long hair? like for example wearing like a shower cap?
+IKMAL DANIAL yeah for me its baggy enough to tuck my hair in it
Great tutorial! Very professional...thanks for sharing. This hat works up very quickly 😄
I liked the music. Well maybe not that particular tune. I love love love this hat and I have already made several that I will use as gifts this Christmas. This was so simple and quick and I thought you did an awesome job!! Have a great day!!
I'm having a problem when I try to make this hat. Now, I'm following the video along and I've tried a few times so far. Each time my hats seem to increase more than they should. I've tried not doing one of the increase rounds and one of the 2 hdc, 1 hdc rounds. I'm not sure if it's the weight of the yarn or the hook I'm using. It's the Loops & Threads -Charisma- (Bulky 5) with a N/15 - 10.00mm hook. The pattern looks exactly the same as shown in the video, it is just coming out, well giant. I just started crocheting a month ago so I'm not sure if using the different weight of the yarn and size hook would need to change up the pattern a little. Any advice is appreciated. Thanks :D
Great tutorial! I'm going to try to make this, it'll look perfect on my locs!
YOU ARE THE BEST TEACHER, AFTER TRYING SO MANY VIDEOS, FINALLY I FOUND YOU AND I ALREADY FINISH MY FIRST AND I START THE SECOND ONE. BLESS YOU!
+Omaira Gibens she is great… I've made about 3 items from her. Very good.
Where can I see more videos from her?
simply hooked crochet is the youtube channel.
Mine turned out perfect!! It looks like one in the video, but before I used a small hook and super hard yarn so it came out small. But now when I used a bigger hook and soft yarn it turned just like yours. Now am starting on another one!
I just finished this hat. It was the easiest & Best that I've seen. My Granddaughter loves it. I will be making in differant colors. Thanks so much 3
Love your videos, they are so fun and EASY TO FOLLOW!! Please keep sharing your beautiful crochet creations!
Thank you! Out off all the videos I watched, you were so much easier to follow.
What are tge ratios for one to fit over dreadlocks please and thankypu ? :)
I never saw this color yarn before! Great videos. i must try these. Right now working on making a scarf!
I love this. It started me on my crochet journey. Thanks
I've just subscribed to your channel! My 7yo daughter loves it. Your tutorials are easy enough for her to follow, Thanks!
the music and tutorial bring such good vibes. :)
used red heart super saver and ended up having to add a couple more rounds of single crochets to make the hat fit, had to do the singles since i had already cut the yarn. next time i will try a couple more rounds of the half double crochets. the hat did come out cute though, and it was super easy. this was the first pattern i've tried and i love it! thank you!
This was my 1st hat and it came out awesome. Thank you for posting such a great video, that made completing this project so simple. :-)
This hat came out very small, although I LOVE it! Can you suggest direction for a larger hat?
I actually added 8 more rounds of HDC, as I have a large head and added 3 more rounds of SC, as the hat fell like it was going to fall off otherwise.
I used a 6mm hook and 4 ply Vanna's Choice yarn. Really soft and great colors for Spring!
I love this pattern, made it many times,. This time I am using a variegated yarn. lol the only problem I have with it, is the hcd so used to making doubles, I have to go back and repair it, one day I am going to try in in dc and see what it looks like,
Keep up the great work!! You explain and show everything so simple. Can't wait for more videos. :) thanks
I loved your tutorial. I changed it some to make it a little bigger and bigger in two colors that came out Great.Thanks for the pattern.
very cute but i have just one question you don't chain 1 in between on rows 6 on the 2 hdc? i hope you understand my question thank you
This yarn in particular is the brand Peaches and Creme. I'm positive you can find it at Walmart for like $2
Great tutorial!
I’ve crocheted three hats using Scheepjes Wanderlust yarn.
Thank you!
your freaking adorable. Can you show how to make a snood?? its like a lace looking beanie looking hairnet looking thingy for your hair, I guess this is close tho... lol thank you!!!
What size yarn is that? I see that its a J hook but I used medium weight yarn and my hat came out wayyyyyy small. Thx!
I really loved this pattern i lost count how many rows total?Do you have a pattern fora slouchy hat for a teenager-i made several but didn't know how to adjust the size for a smaller head?
Seriously you explain things so well...keep posting new videos :)
Just what I need for summer, love it
Love your videos!
Does the hat start to curl over or no? Is it the single crochet that pull it together?
how many stiches do you do after the first stich
Just wanted to let you know that I love the hat. I did extend it with one more round of increases and three rounds of decreases. I also added a row of puff stitches and four rounds of single crochet. It turned out great. Thanks again. Wished I knew how to take a pc and send it to you but I don't.
Such a great video! Thank you!
Do I Chain 1 in between EVERY half double crochet on every round?
Is there any way to customize this pattern for a kid size beanie? My daughter loves this and I would love to make one for her.
Hello so I made this hat with some cotton yarn that I had in my stash but had to add more rows to it. So I will send you a pic of it I also added a flower on the side. I think I may need to use the peaches and creame next time.... thanks
what did you do different that you did not mention in row six? You seem to have ended in the last space with one half double + chain 2, but that math doesn't work with the repetition of 2 hdc then 1 hdc in 27 spaces from row 5.
Love love love this tutorial ❤
I'm trying to find a way to make the crown larger before I start doing the sides. Do you have any idea how I would do that? I have a much larger head. Great video :)
I wish I could see so I could really know how to help you. The issue may be your gauge or how tight you naturally pull when crocheting. Generally when I crochet, I don't have a tight grip so my stitches come out a lot looser. Try crocheting a bit "looser" for a couple of stitches and see if that makes a difference. Let me know how it goes and we can work from there!
I love your videos and all your projects
Thank you, you explain better than the others videos in hear
Hi. I love your tutorial. I made the cap it came out great but too small for my head. So I added a few more rows. Now it’s really big. I’d like to know if i have to do decreases to get it to close or do i have to do extra rows of sc. please help.
By center, I'm assuming you mean the beginning of each row? :P If you're having issues keeping track, I recommend cutting a small piece of yarn and inserting it at the beginning of each row. Just so you can keep track of where you started. If you're still having issues, let me know!
Is there a written patterns for this hat? Would love to work on it while camping this weekend.
i looked. at it again....your so sweet. i love your voice
Mine is coming out that way so far, too.
From what I've noticed, I've done mine tighter than she has so far.
Ok so I love this hat. I did have some trouble though...My hat ended up being smallish..I made sure to loosen my stitches but not enough I would guess. I would love to see this a bit bigger for me! Thanks for sharing
I just finished making the hat. However, mine ended up being too big and didn't have a snug fit. Would making the stiches tighter help?
To get a tighter fit on my head I did a Half Double Crochet in every other space for 2 rounds. This tightened it considerably. I have a very small head (21in) so I wanted it snug. I still finished with a single crochet in every space. This method decreased the space by half for each round. Not sure of another method without lengthening it considerably or changing the entire pattern.
ok so...my stitches are done loosely and im even using a 6.5mm hook, but 11 rows of half doubles is wayyyy to small...im confused....
could you show how you would change colours?
I want to add a different colored stripe along the middle
My came out way to small. What do I need to do to make it bigger.
What kind of yarn (brand/material) do you use?
Your a cutie. I am going to try this hat and give it to my Mom because she has long hair.
Like them way it came out.
I'm a little lost....I guess this isn't so much for beginners.... Very fast! Yours turned out cute though! I guess I'll have to keep rewinding...
I think you should start putting in the box the wrote out directions. :-D
What's the difference between doing a half double crochet chain one vs just a double crochet? I'm just a beginner and they both kind of look similar.
a double crochet is longer than a half double crochet...so one single crochet has the same height as 1 chain, a half double crochet has the height of two chains, and a double croxhet has the height of three chains
If you're having sizing problems, you also have to realize how incredibly loose she crochets...
Hey!! This is one of the first hats that I actually completed! I luv wearing these hats on my bad hair days.lol.. I am so glad that I learned how to make this hat... DONT have to pay $3-5 for one.... THX!!
Thx i love it
If it cubes out too small you may be crocheting too tightly. You can try to crochet loosely or use a bigger hook.
I just knit for the life of me follow the 2 nd and 3rd row please help me. Do you have a pattern? Please and thank you 🙏
will this fit on a kids head first time trying anything like this
Great tutorial thank you 🙏.
Hello.. Your video was very easy to follow.. I'm working on my hat just now, but I have a few questions.. I'm using wool yarn and 5mm hook, at row 8 it still seems small, up to how many rows can I introduce to get a very beanie hat? It seemed on your hat that after row 9 your hat is getting smaller, are you decreasing the stiches or what method are you using to get the small opening at your hat? Thanks again, and keep up with the nice work!
Hello what kind of yarn are you using if you don't mind me asking?
I love your videos I watch all of them please make more
Thanks for this easy tutorial, I added more rows & decreased stitches for a snug fit around the rim. I could have done without the music, you have a nice voice.
+Carolyn Guerrero NO MUSIC PLEASE.
+Omaira Gibens I thought I was the only one who could do without the music, great tutorial !
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me out too small. I am still messing with it. Nice try, but something is seriously not right.
do you have any written patterns??
my size was no where near hers either, so I got creative.
I have a question.... Mine is starting to buckle like I'm making a flower or something... It's not flat. What am I doing wrong? I wish you'd go a little slower and show us your work as you go. I am so lost... Sorry...
I finished the hat per your instructions and it looks like it fits a baby's head, not an adult.
would you be able to possible explain why mine turned out so little compared to the one you show in your video.
really. nice. i made it ysing a 5.0 hook its small. i going to redue with another hook,,very easy to do
your pattern is amazing im just wondering if this can work on 5mm crochet hook. it is all i have :(
Why type of yarn did you use