Crochet Whimsical Vintage Duck Hat Free Pattern

Crochet Whimsical Vintage Duck Hat Free Pattern

Materials Needed:

• Worsted weight yarn in beige, orange, and blue
• 4mm (G) crochet hook
• Stitch marker
• Safety eyes (8mm)
• Yarn needle
• Scissors

Gauge:

15 stitches and 10 rows = 4 inches in double crochet

Abbreviations:

• ch = chain
• sc = single crochet
• dc = double crochet
• sl st = slip stitch
• st = stitch
• inc = increase
• dec = decrease

Instructions:

Part 1: Duck Head

1. With beige yarn, make a magic ring.
2. Round 1: 6 sc into the ring (6 sts).
3. Round 2: inc in each st around (12 sts).
4. Round 3: *sc in next st, inc in next st* repeat around (18 sts).
5. Round 4: *sc in next 2 sts, inc in next st* repeat around (24 sts).
6. Rounds 5-10: sc in each st around (24 sts).
7. Round 11: *sc in next 2 sts, dec* repeat around (18 sts).
8. Round 12: *sc in next st, dec* repeat around (12 sts). Insert safety eyes before closing.
9. Round 13: dec around (6 sts). Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.
10. Using your yarn needle, sew closed and weave in ends.

Part 2: Duck Beak

1. With orange yarn, make a magic ring.
2. Round 1: 4 sc into the ring (4 sts).
3. Round 2: inc in each st around (8 sts).
4. Round 3: *sc in next st, inc in next st* repeat around (12 sts).
5. Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing. Sew the beak to the front of the head.

Part 3: Hat Brim

1. With blue yarn, ch 30.
2. Row 1: dc in 4th ch from hook and dc across (28 sts).
3. Row 2: ch 2, turn, dc in each dc across.
4. Repeat Row 2 until brim measures approximately 12 inches long.
5. Fasten off and sew the ends together to form a circle.

Part 4: Assembly

1. Sew the duck head to the center of the hat brim.
2. Using the blue yarn, create a bow and attach it under the chin of the duck, securing all pieces.
3. Weave in any remaining yarn tails.

Final Thoughts:

This whimsical vintage duck hat is now ready to wear! Perfect for costumes, gatherings, or simply a cozy day at home. Enjoy your creation!