Crochet Basic DC Crown The basic dc crown can be used for the beginning of many hat designs.

The measurements given are an approximate as many yarns will differ from brand to brand. I am using an AU 8 ply yarn (US 4 ply) and a 4.00mm hook (US G/6) The crochet terms I use are US I will be giving instructions for a small adult and medium to large adult, both reflecting woman's sizes. Stitches used are: chain DC= double crochet Sl st= slip stitch Tension: see pictures below for measurements Notes: the beginning ch 3 is counted as a dc.

To begin: Ch 4

Row 1.Work 11 dc into 4th chain from hook, sl st to join in top of ch 3. (12 dc) Row 2. Ch 3, work 1 dc in same place as ch 3, work 2 dc in each dc around, sl st to join in top of ch 3 (24 dc) Row3. Ch 3, work 2 dc in next dc, *work 1 dc in next dc, work 2 dc in next dc,* repeat from *to* to end, sl st to join in top of ch 3 (36 dc) Row 4. Ch 3, work 1 dc in next dc, work 2 dc in next dc, *work 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, work 2 dc in next dc,* repeat from *to* to end, sl st to join in top of ch 3 (48 dc) Row 5. Ch 3, work 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, work 2 dc in next dc, *work 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, work 2 dc in next dc,* repeat from *to* to end, sl st to join in top of ch 3 (60 dc) Stop increasing here for a small adult hat.

Row 6. Ch 3, work 1 dc in next 3 dc, work 2 dc in next dc, *work 1 dc in each of next 4 dc, work 2 dc in next dc,* repeat from *to* to end, sl st to join in top of ch 3 (72 dc) Stop increasing here for a medium to large adult hat You are now ready to work with out increasing.

Work 1 dc in each st around, sl st to join in top of ch3. Repeat above round with out increasing for hat height desired.

You also have the option to use a stitch pattern in the hat, once the crown has been established. If you choose to do this you will need a stitch pattern that is dividable by the amount of st's you already have. Keeping in mind that you will be joining the pattern round. It will not matter too much if you need to increase/decrease a stitch or 2 for this to happen. The average hat height is about 9 inches or 11 inches with a folded brim.

We can also work the crown rounds in multiples of 10 dc's, this is particularly useful for the in between sizes and varied tensions. Using the instructions above begin with 10 dc, increasing in rows to 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70.