Rowan Muriel Hat Crochet Pattern

Rowan Muriel Hat: Crochet Pattern Summary

What Is Being Made

The Muriel Hat is an intermediate-level crochet design created by Emma Wright for Rowan. This pattern produces a fitted adult women's hat with an approximate circumference of 52cm, featuring a structured crown and a decorative pompom topper. The hat combines ribbed and textured stitch sections to create visual interest and a polished finished garment.

Techniques Used

This pattern employs several key crochet techniques that define its intermediate skill level:

• Post stitches: Front post trebles (FPT) and back post trebles (BPT) are worked around stitches from the row below, creating a dimensional, woven appearance
• Decrease techniques: The pattern uses FPT2tog and BPT2tog (front and back post treble decreases) to shape the crown and reduce stitch counts progressively
• Ribbed construction: A rib stitch section forms the base, worked in back loop only (BLO) for approximately 50cm before being joined into rounds
• Circular joining: The piece transitions from flat rows to working in joined rounds using slip stitch joins
• Shaping: Multiple decreasing rounds gradually reduce the crown from 56 stitches down to 7 stitches for closing
• Finishing: An 85mm pompom is hand-attached to the crown center

Stitches Used

The Muriel Hat incorporates the following crochet stitches:

• Half treble (htr): Used in the foundational rib stitch section
• Double crochet (dc): Applied when picking up stitches along the ribbed edge
• Treble (tr): Forms the main fabric of the hat body
• Front post treble (FPT): Creates texture by working around the front of stitches from previous rows
• Back post treble (BPT): Creates texture by working around the back of stitches from previous rows
• Treble 2 together (tr2tog): A decrease stitch used in crown shaping
• Slip stitch (sl st): Joins rounds and secures the final stitches

Materials and Tools

The Muriel Hat requires specific materials to achieve the intended finished garment:

• Yarn: Rowan Big Wool, 100gm (one ball is sufficient). The pattern was photographed in two colorways: Glum 056 and Black 008
• Hook: 7mm (US 10.75) crochet hook for main construction
• Tension: 11.5 stitches and 10 rows to 10cm (4 inches) measured over the woven basket stitch created by the post stitch pattern
• Additional materials: Yarn needle for sewing the pompom attachment and weaving in ends

Pattern Notes

The pattern is written in UK crochet terminology. The woven basket stitch effect created by alternating front and back post trebles gives the hat its distinctive textured appearance. The ribbed base provides stretch and ensures a comfortable fit, while the decreasing crown rounds create a neat, tailored silhouette. Pressing is recommended as part of the finishing process to set the stitches and enhance the overall appearance.