Warm Knit Hat

Materials:

Worsted weight yarn (choose a warm and soft yarn like wool or acrylic)
Crochet hook (appropriate size for the yarn you’re using)
Yarn needle
Scissors
Pattern:

Step 1: Start with a slipknot and make a foundation chain. The length of the chain will depend on the size of the hat you want. As a general guideline, a chain of 70-80 stitches should work for an average adult-sized hat. You can always adjust the size by adding or subtracting stitches.

Step 2: Once you have your foundation chain, join it into a circle by slip stitching into the first chain. Be careful not to twist the chain.

Step 3: Work in rounds. Start each round by chaining one (this counts as the first stitch) and then work a single crochet stitch into each stitch around. Continue this pattern for each round.

Step 4: Continue crocheting in rounds until the hat reaches the desired height. To measure the height, you can try it on periodically or refer to a standard hat size chart. For an average adult-sized hat, 6-7 inches (15-18 cm) of height should be sufficient.

Step 5: Once you reach the desired height, finish off your work by cutting the yarn, leaving a long tail. Thread the tail through a yarn needle and weave it through the stitches of the last round, pulling tight to close the top of the hat.

Step 6: To add a decorative edge or trim, you can crochet additional rounds using different stitches like half double crochet, double crochet, or even a ribbed pattern. This is optional and depends on your personal preference.

Step 7: Finally, weave in any loose ends using a yarn needle to secure them and trim any excess yarn.