How to Crochet Cute Sun Hat Keychain for Summer

Introduction and Materials

The video begins with a warm welcome and an introduction to a “super easy and quick” crochet project.

• The creator outlines the materials needed:
  • Two colors of cotton yarn (viewers can use any available material).
  • A keychain ring.
  • A crochet hook.
  • Scissors.
  • Cold silicone adhesive.

Beginning the Hat Base (Magic Ring and Double Treble Crochet)

• The project starts with a magic ring.
• Four chains are made, which count as a double treble crochet.
• The creator then demonstrates how to make double treble crochet stitches by taking two yarn overs, inserting the hook into the ring, and pulling through loops three times.
• This process is repeated to create a total of double treble crochet stitches around the magic ring.
• The stitches are completed, and the magic ring is tightened by pulling the yarn tail.

First Few Rounds of Single Crochet

• After securing the first round, the creator demonstrates how to join the round with a slip stitch into the fourth chain of the initial four chains.
• For the second round, one chain is made, followed by a single crochet in the same place.
• The entire second round consists of single crochet stitches.
• A marker is used to indicate the first stitch of the round.
• The second round of single crochet stitches is completed and joined with a slip stitch.

• The third round is also worked in single crochet, following the same process of chaining one and making single crochets in each stitch.
• The fourth round continues with single crochet stitches, maintaining the same stitch count as previous rounds.

Expanding the Brim of the Hat (Double Treble Crochet Increase)

• The fifth round begins with four chains, counting as a double treble crochet.
• In the same stitch where the chains were elevated, another double treble crochet is made.
• The pattern for this round involves making two double treble crochet stitches in each stitch from the previous round.

• This creates an increase in the stitch count, forming the brim of the hat.
• The round is completed, resulting in a significantly increased number of double treble crochet stitches.
• The round is joined with a slip stitch into the fourth chain of the starting chains, completing what looks like a small hat.

Final Touches on the Hat

• The sixth and final round of the hat involves a decorative edging.
• The creator makes one chain, then a slip stitch in the next stitch, followed by another chain and slip stitch in the following stitch.
• This pattern of chain one, slip stitch is repeated around the entire brim to create a neat finish.

• The final stitch is completed, and the yarn is cut.
• An invisible join technique is used to finish the hat neatly.

Creating the Decorative Band

• The creator takes the second color of yarn to make a decorative band for the hat.
• A slip knot is made, followed by a series of chains.
• Starting from the second chain from the hook, single crochet stitches are worked into each chain.
• This creates a flat strip of single crochet.

• The yarn is cut and secured after completing the strip.

Assembling the Keychain

• The decorative band is tied to the hat.
• Cold silicone adhesive is applied around the base of the hat’s crown.
• The single crochet band is carefully placed and wrapped around this section of the hat, adhering it with the silicone.

• Any excess yarn tails are secured with adhesive.
• A small pearl bead is added to the front of the hat for extra decoration using a dab of silicone.
• Finally, the keychain ring is attached to the top of the hat, completing the project