Huaguan

Divide into two parts: the crown body and decorative accessories. Complete the crocheting of the crown body first, then attach the decorative accessories. For specific notions, yarns, and color schemes, please refer to the paper instructions.

Due to variations in individual tension, the size of the sample is for reference only.
Materials:  4-Ply Combed Cotton & Acrylic Fibre Hand Knitting Yarn

Crochet Hook:  2.00 mm Crochet Hook 

Note:
 1. This pattern is making in Chinese crochet pattern terms, and the stitch name is written using American terminology. All measurements in charts are in cm. 
2. Working in joined round: When crocheting in rounds without further guidance, working in closed rounds, start each round with a set number of beginning chains and close with a slip stitch. The beginning chain preceding a single crochet and the slip stitch used for joining rounds are not included in the total stitches.

Part 1 The Crown Body （21#Black Beauty）A​ 00' 27'' ​

Work with a chain cast on and double magic ring, crocheting in rounds counterclockwise outward, and finish off. Please refer to the video demonstration for more details.

Round	Increases and Decreases	Total Stitches
Casting on	12CH, then join with a slip stitch to form a circle	12
R1	（X,V）*6	18
R2	（V,2X）*6	24
R3	（3X,V）*6	30
R4	（2X,V,2X）*6	36
R5	（5X,V）*6	42
R6	（3X,V,3X）*6	48
R7	（7X,V）*6	54
R8	（4X,V,4X）*6	60
R9-10	work even for 60X	60
R11	R10 back loop only, 60 times	60
R12-13	work even for 60X	60
R14	Turn the workpiece, R10 front loop only, 60 times.	60
R15	work even for 60X	60
At the beginning of each round, make a standing stitch, and at the end, work a slip stitch and pull it tight. After completing the thirteenth round, break the yarn.

Part 2 Decorative accessoriesB​

Emperor's Crown [EN 1381] 15' 35'' ​

Divide into crown decorations, hanging strings (35#Tomato), pendant tassels (beaded thread: white sewing thread), assembly, and brim decorations (sewing thread: 21#Black Beauty, extract one strand). Proceed with making and attaching in sequence. Please refer to the video demonstration for more details.

Empress's Crown[EN 1382] 15' 35'' ​

Divide into cap top decorations, hanging strings (35# Tomato), tassel with beads, pendant tassels (pendants, beaded threads: white sewing thread), assembly, cap edge decorations, and phoenix decorations. Proceed with making and attaching in sequence. Please refer to the video demonstration for more details.