Turbans are having their moment, and it’s no secret why. They can easily be dressed up or dressed down to suit your desired look. Choose a deep, rich color and pair it with the versatile cowl, which can be worn long or wrapped around your neck to keep you warm. The stitch techniques used are very simple, but be sure to pay close attention to the unusual construction of the hat.
Bernat Softee Chunky (100% acrylic; 108 yds/99m per 3.5 oz/100g ball) or similar super bulky weight yarn in color no. 28532 Wine, 3 skeins
Size US L/11 (8mm) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
Yarn needle
Hat: Women’s S (Women’s M, Women’s L):
21" (53.3cm) (22" [55.9cm], 23" [58.4cm])
Cowl: one size
45" × 5" (114.3cm × 12.7cm)
8 sts and 9 rows in sc = 4" (10.2cm)
All sts are worked in the back loops (BL).
Hat is worked flat from brim to crown, folded and then sewn together. Band is crocheted separately and attached.
Row 1: Leaving a long tail for seaming, Fsc 40 (42, 44). Turn. (40 [42, 44] sc)
Row 2 (RS): Ch 1; working in BL, sl st in first 2 sts, sc in each st across until 2 sts rem, sl st in last 2 sts. Turn.
Row 3–11 (3–12, 3–13): Rep Row 2.
Row 12 (13, 14): Ch 1; working in BL, sl st in first 4 sts, sc in each st across until 4 sts rem, sl st in last 4 sts. Turn.
Row 13 (14, 15): Ch 1; working in BL, sl st in first 6 sts, sc in each st across until 6 sts rem, sl st in last 6 sts. Turn.
Row 14 (15, 16): Ch 1; working in BL, sl st in first 8 sts, sc in next 10 (11, 12) sts, sl st in next st, sl st dec over next 2 sts (place marker). Sl st in next st, sc in next 10 (11, 12) sts, sl st in next 2 sts. Leave rem sts unworked. Turn.
Row 15 (16, 17): Ch 1; working in BL, sl st in first 2 sts, sc in next 10 (11, 12) sts, sl st in next 3 sts and move marker. Sc in next 10 (11, 12) sts, sl st in next 2 sts. Leave rem sts unworked. Turn.
Row 16 (17, 18): Ch 1; working in BL, sl st in first 2 sts, sc in next 10 (11, 12) sts, sl st dec over next st and third st (sk 1 st) (move marker). Sc in next 10 (11, 12) sts, sl st in next 2 sts.
Row 17 (18, 19): Ch 1; working in BL, sl st in first 2 sts, sc in next 9 (10, 11) sts, sl st dec over next st and third st (sk 1 st) (move marker). Sc in next 9 (10, 11) sts, sl st in next 2 sts.
Row 18 (19, 20): Ch 1; working in BL, sl st in first 2 sts, sc in next 7 (8, 9) sts, sl st in next st, sl st dec over next st and third st (sk 1 st) (move marker), sl st in next st. Sc in next 7 (8, 9) sts, sl st in next 2 sts.
Row 19 (20, 21): Ch 1; working in BL, sl st in first 2 sts, sc in next 7 (8, 9) sts, sl st dec over next st and third st (sk 1 st) (move marker). Sc in next 7 (8, 9) sts, sl st in next 2 sts. Finish off leaving a long tail for seaming.
FIGURE 1
Row 1: Ch 17 (18, 19); sl st in second ch from hook and each ch across. Turn. (16 [17, 18] sl sts)
Rows 2–10: Ch 1; working in BL, sl st in each st across. Turn. Finish off at end of Row 10 leaving a long tail for seaming.
Fold in half at the marker (dotted line in figure 1)so that ribbing runs vertically. Using long tail, seam from fold to C. Using second long tail, seam from A to B being sure to match up ribbing. Weave end using a loose running st through A–B and pull tightly to gather. Wrap band around hat through opening and around gather just made. Seam band together on inside of hat. Tack to hat and seam opening closed if needed. Weave in ends.
Row 1: Leaving a long tail for seaming, Fsc 80. Turn. (80 sc)
Row 2 (RS): Ch 1; working in BL, sl st in first 2 sts, sc in each st across until 2 sts rem, sl st in last 2 sts. Turn.
Rows 3–13: Rep Row 2. Finish off at end of Row 13 leaving a long tail for seaming.
Row 1: Ch 19; sl st in second ch from hook and each ch across. Turn. (18 sl sts)
Rows 2–10: Ch 1; working in BL, sl st in each st across. Turn. Finish off at end of Row 10 leaving a long tail for seaming.
Fold in half so that ribbing runs vertically. Using long tail, seam ends together to form a circle. Weave end using a loose running stitch through and pull tightly to gather. Wrap band around cowl and seam together on inside of cowl. Tack to cowl and tack in place if needed. Weave in ends.
