Margarida Hat Crochet Pattern

Margarida Hat by Rowan Design Team

What is Being Made

The Margarida Hat is a crocheted bucket-style hat designed by the Rowan Design Team. This intermediate-level project creates a finished hat with a circumference of 56 cm (22 inches) all around and a brim depth of approximately 7.5 cm (3 inches). The design is available in both a two-colour version and a one-colour version, offering versatility for different yarn preferences and color combinations.

Yarn and Materials

This hat pattern is designed specifically for Rowan Cotton Glacé, a lightweight cotton yarn. The two-colour version requires 2 balls of Ecru (color 725) and 1 ball of Dijon (color 739). The one-colour version, photographed in Mineral (color 856), requires 3 balls of Cotton Glacé. Each ball weighs 50 grams. A 3.50mm (US E4) crochet hook is used for the Cotton Glacé version.

Crochet Techniques and Stitches

The Margarida Hat employs fundamental crochet techniques suitable for intermediate crafters. The primary stitches used include:

• Double crochet (dc) – the main stitch forming the fabric structure
• Chain stitch (ch) – used for foundation and turning chains
• Slip stitch (ss) – used to join rounds and create seamless circular construction
• Half treble (htr) – referenced in the abbreviations for pattern variations
• Star stitch – a decorative stitch element featured in the pattern

The hat is constructed in the round using continuous rounds rather than turning rows, creating a seamless cylindrical form. Increases are strategically placed throughout the pattern, with 2 double crochets worked into single stitches at regular intervals to shape the crown and expand the diameter as the hat grows. This gradual increase technique allows the hat to transition from the fitted crown to the wider brim area.

Pattern Construction and Shaping

The pattern follows a methodical increase sequence across multiple rounds. Early rounds establish the crown with increases distributed evenly around the circumference. As the pattern progresses through rounds 10 through 22 and beyond, the number of stitches between increases expands, creating the characteristic bucket shape. The pattern uses a consistent rhythm of double crochet stitches interspersed with strategic increases, allowing crafters to follow a logical progression that builds the hat's three-dimensional form.

Tension and Finished Dimensions

Proper tension is essential for achieving the correct finished size. The pattern specifies 8 star stitches to 7 cm and 8 rounds to 6 cm when measured over the pattern, and 20 stitches and 20 rows to 10 cm when measured over double crochet fabric, both using the 3.50mm crochet hook. Maintaining this tension ensures the hat will fit properly at the specified circumference of 56 cm.

Skill Level and Suitability

Classified as an intermediate project, the Margarida Hat is suitable for crocheters with foundational knowledge of basic stitches and comfortable working in the round. The repetitive nature of the increases and the straightforward stitch patterns make this an approachable project for those progressing beyond beginner level, while the shaping techniques provide valuable practice in garment construction.