2x2 Crochet Hat

A faux-knit look, with a hook!

The 2x2 Crochet Hat is worked from side to side, featuring crown shaping achieved with the short rows technique.

The extended half double crochet and slip stitch pattern mimics the beloved 2x2 ribbed fabric from knitting. The crochet fabric provides a thicker hat with more structure, yet it is just as stylish. The hat is very stretchy and is intended to be worn with 3-6” (7.5-15 cm) of negative ease. Depending on your yarn and fiber, the elasticity of the fabric may change. This pattern allows for an easy modification of the circumference in order to account for different elasticities.

Like most CrochetHighway patterns, the 2x2 Crochet Hat comes with step-by-step instructions and clear tutorial photos to help you complete the beanie from start to finish.

The pattern calls for aran weight yarn, but my testers used a variety of yarn weights and colors to show off this design. Check out the tester lookbook on the blog to find all the details on yarns and yardages from my testers!

This pattern is available in English only and uses standard US crochet terminology.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Hat circumference: (14, 14, 16) (16, 18, 18) inches or (36, 36, 41) (41, 46, 46) cm

DIFFICULTY
Intermediate

MATERIALS
• Yarn: Aran or worsted weight yarn, acrylic or wool blends are ideal. Samples shown in Furls Wander acrylic yarn.
• Hook: 6 mm hk or size needed to obtain gauge. I used my limited-edition Cruella Streamline crochet hook.
• Notions: Tape measure, scissors, darning needle, 7-9 stitch markers

YARDAGE
Short hat: (80, 100, 120) (140, 160, 180) yds or (75, 90, 110) (130, 145, 165) m
Long hat: (115, 145, 175) (200, 225, 250) yds or (105, 135, 160) (185, 205, 230) m

These yardages are estimated.

Check out the ad-supported free version on the blog, along with more photos, yarn substitution ideas, and the tester lookbook with exact yardages from my testers.

DOES THIS PATTERN COME WITH A STITCH CHART?
No.

HOW DO I DOWNLOAD MY PATTERN?
After completing the payment, check your inbox for an email containing a download link button for the PDF pattern. You will need a PDF reader installed to open the pattern.

PATTERN SUPPORT
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