Mailman hat crochet pattern

A mailman hat crochet pattern! Here's a simple and adorable pattern to create a mailman hat:

Materials:

• Medium weight yarn (approx. 100g)
• Size J (6.0mm) crochet hook
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors
• Stitch markers (optional)

Gauge: 12 dc stitches x 7 rows = 4 inches (10 cm)

Abbreviations:

• ch = chain
• dc = double crochet
• sc = single crochet
• st = stitch
• sl st = slip stitch

Pattern:

Body of the Hat:

1. Foundation Round: Ch 2, 6 dc into 2nd ch from hook; join with a sl st to form a ring.
2. Increase Round: Ch 2 (counts as first dc), dc in each st around, increasing by making 2 dc in each st; join with a sl st. (12 dc)
3. Repeat the Increase Round until you have a total of 60 dc.
4. Even Rounds: Ch 2, dc in each st around; join with a sl st. Repeat for 6-7 rounds.

Brim:

1. Ch 2, dc2tog (see Special Stitches below), dc in each st around; join with a sl st. (30 dc)
2. Repeat the Brim Round until you have a total of 3-4 Brim Rounds.

Special Stitches:

• dc2tog (double crochet 2 together): (Insert hook in next st, yarn over, draw up a loop) twice, yarn over, draw through all 3 loops on hook.

Assembly:

1. Fasten off and weave in ends.
2. Block the hat to shape.

Tips and Variations:

• Use a stitch marker to mark the beginning of the round.
• You can adjust the size of the hat by changing the hook size or the number of increase rounds.
• Add a pom-pom or a tassel to the top of the hat for a fun touch.
• Use a different yarn color or texture to create a unique mailman hat.

Mailman Hat Tips:

• The hat should be slightly slouchy to fit comfortably on the head.
• You can adjust the brim to be wider or narrower depending on your preference.
• The mailman hat is a great project for beginners, as it requires only basic crochet stitches.

I hope you enjoy making this mailman hat crochet pattern!