Slouchy Crochet Criss Cross Hat Pattern
Free Crochet Slouchy Beanie Pattern
Who likes the cold? I know I don’t. If you are like me, then this simple slouchy hat will be perfect for you. This easy and quick crochet slouchy beanie features crisis cross stitches for a textured look and is designed to keep you warm during the fall and winter months.
Whether you are crocheting for yourself, your little ones, or family and friends, this crochet crisis cross hat is perfect for you as it comes in multiple sizes now. This was one of my first crochet hat patterns to design and I wrote only one size. The pattern has now been updated with multiple sizes ranging from preemie to large size.
There is something special about handmade accessories, especially when it is practical and stylish as a crochet hat. As the temperatures drop and the wind becomes chilly, there is no better way to protect yourself and your family from the cold than with a warm and snug hat. With this crochet crisis cross stitch, you will not only keep warm and cozy, but you will look stylish too.
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Let’s talk about the criss cross stitch as this is what defines and sets this hat from the rest. The criss cross stitch creates a beautiful twisted and textured effect, which adds depth and visual effect to your hat. Don’t worry if you are new to crocheting or have never crocheted a twisted stitch. This pattern is designed with beginner and advanced crocheters in mind. It will guide and walk you through step and step until you finish the hat.
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Lastly, the joy of making handmade products is making something that reflects your personal style. There are several ways you can make this hat according to your style
Customize the look by using one color, making it as it is, or using multiple colors.
Customize the length by making it as short or long as you want the slouchy part to be by working fewer rows, making it as it is, or adding more rows before the decrease part for a more slouchy hat
Customize the fit by making a size smaller or larger size than your ideal fit for a fitted or snug ft. t. The choice is yours.
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Yarn
I used Lion Brand Anti-pilling yarn, which is a worsted-weight (4) yarn. The yarn is not only soft and cozy, but it also has excellent stitch definition, making the criss cross pop. And did I mention how quick and easy it is to work with this yarn?
Sometimes it is hard to find the exact yarn that is used in a project. If that happens and you can’t find Lion Brand Basic Stitch Anti-pilling yarn, the yarns below are comparable alternatives: Premier Yarn Ever Soft, Caron Simply Soft Yarn, Hobby Lobby I Love This Yarn, Cascade Yarns Anthem, and Bernat Premium.
If you can’t find any of the above substitutes, then use any worsted weight (4) of your choice.
Materials
Lion Brand Basic Stitch Anti-pilling weight 4(medium) 100% Acrylic 3.5 oz/100 g, 165 yds/170 m
Main Color (MC): Ecru 450 yds/ 412 m
Contrast Color (CC): Goldmine 50 yds/46 m
Hook size: US H/8 (5 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge
Tape measure
Tapestry needle
Scissors
Pompom (Optional)
Skill Level
Intermediate
Gauge
16 sts x 8 rows = 4” x 4” (10 cm x 10 cm)
Swatch made with the pattern stitches
Finished Measurements in inches
Preemie Baby Toddler Child Small Medium Large
Head Circum 12” 16” 18” 20” 21” 22” 23”
Length 5.5” 8.5” 8.5” 9.5” 10.5” 11.5” 12.5”
Abbreviations
Sc- single crochet
scblo- Single Crochet Back loop only
Ch-chain
Dc- double crochet
Sk-skip
St(s)-stitch(es)
Sl st-slip stitch
Ccs- Criss cross stitch
Ccsdec- Criss cross stitch decrease
Rep-repeat
Special Abbreviations
Criss Cross Stitch: (ccs)- sk 1 sc, dc in next sc, 1 dc in sc just skipped. This creates a crossed or twisted pair of dc sts.
Criss Cross stitch decrease (ccsdec)- sk 1 ccs (or 2 sc), dc decrease in next ccs (or 2 sc), dc decrease in ccs (or 2 sc) just skipped. The first ccdec row is worked into sc from the prior row so count 2 sc for each ccs, as noted in parentheses
Notes
The hat is made from the bottom up starting with the band, which is worked in rows and joined together with a sl st.
The body of the hat is worked in rounds to the top of the hat.
Chs at the beginning of the rounds do not count as a stitch throughout.
Rounds are joined to the first ch 3 of the round with a sl st.
The stitches are decreased at the top before the hat is tightened and sewn together with a tapestry needle.
You can put a pompom if you like.
Instructions
To create the band, start with MC ch 11
Using MC, Ch 11.
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch and each ch to end, turn (10).
Rows 2-48, (64, 72, 80, 84, 88, 92): scblo 10, ch 1, turn.
Join the band together with sl st.
Start by making the band first with single crochet stitches in the back loop only. Make 80 rows
With wrong side facing, join the band with sl st
From this point, you will be working in joined rounds
Body
Round 1: With RS facing and MC, sc evenly across the 48, (64, 72, 80, 84, 88, 92) rows, join 48, (60, 68, 76, 80, 88, 90) sts.
Round 2: ch 1, sc in each st to end, join 48, (64, 72, 80, 84, 88, 92).
Round 3: ch 3, ccs 24, (32, 36, 40, 42, 44, 46), join.
Rounds 4-5, (5, 5, 5, 7, 7, 7): Rep rounds 2 and 3.
Rounds 6, (6, 6, 6, 8, 8, 8) - 7, (7, 7, 7, 9, 9, 9): With CC rep rounds 2 and 3.
Rounds 8, (8, 8, 8, 10, 10, 10) - 9, (9, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17): With MC rep rounds 2 and 3.
Rounds 10, (10, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18) - 11, (11, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19): With CC, rep rounds 2 and 3.
Rounds 0, (12, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20) -0, (13, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21): With MC rep rounds 2 and 3.
Round 10, (14, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22): With MC, ch 1, sc in each st to end, join 48, (64, 72, 80, 84, 88, 92) sts.
Begin decreasing with next round:
Round 11, (15, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23): ch 3, ccsdec, join 24, (32, 36, 40, 42, 44, 46).
Round 12, (16, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24): ch 3, ccsdec, join 12, (16, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23).
Round 11, (17, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25): ch 3, ccsdec, join 6, (8, 9, 10, 10, 11, 13).
Fasten off leaving a long tail.
Finishing
Using a tapestry needle, weave the tail in a zigzag manner through the sts. Pull the yarn to tighten the middle and sew it together.
Can make a pompom or use faux fur pompom (Optional)
