Introducing the Aren Basketweave Hat crochet pattern, a cozy and comfortable accessory for chilly days.Starting with a double crochet foundation at the brim, the hat then transitions into the captivating basketweave stitch. The unique feature of this design lies in the use of post crochet stitches, which create a dense and squishy fabric with excellent stretch. The result is a thick and warm hat, perfect for braving the cold weather in style.
Time: Day Project
Skill Level: Easy
Size: Finished Hat Circumference (17.5, 22.5)” to fit (22.5, 26.5)” head circumference
4 to 5” positive ease recommended, as the Basket Weave Stitch is very stretchy.
Shown in size S
Gauge: 11 sts and 14 rounds = 4” [10 cm] in Basket Weave Stitch
Materials
Yarn: WeCrochet Wool of the Andes Superwash Bulky (100% Superwash Wool; 137 yards [125 meters]/100 grams): 26517 Persimmon Heather, 2 skeins
Hook/Needles: US size G/ (4 mm)
Notions: removable markers, tapestry needle
Special Stitches
Foundation Double Crochet Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_VD4vkQMMfo
Pattern Notes
This pattern is worked from the brim to the crown, starting with Foundation Double Crochet. The crown is shaped using various decreases.
Pattern
Work 48 (56) sts of Foundation Double Crochet and join in round (be careful not to twist your work!)
Rnd 1-3: Ch 2 (counts as first st here and throughout), FPdc in next 3 sts, *BPdc in next 4 sts, FPdc in next 4 sts, rep from * to last 4 sts, BPdc in next 4 sts, sl st to top of ch-2.
Rnd 4-6: Ch 2, BPdc in next 3 sts, *FPdc in next 4 sts, BPdc in next 4 sts, rep from * to last 4 sts, FPdc in next 4 sts, sl st to top of ch-2.
Repeat Rnds 1-6 until work measures 6” (or desired hat depth) from edge.
Hat Crown
Rnd 1: Ch 2, FPdc2tog next two sts, FPdc, *BPdc in next st, BPdc2tog next 2 sts, BPdc in next st, FPdc in next st, FPdc2tog next two sts, FPdc in next st, rep from * to last 4 sts, BPdc in next st, BPdc2tog next 2 sts, BPdc in next st, sl st to top of ch-2. (36 (42) sts)
Rnd 2-3: Ch 2, FPdc in next 2 sts, *BPdc in next 3 sts, FPdc in next 3 sts, rep from * to last 3 sts, BPdc in next 3 sts, sl st to top of ch-2.
Rnd 4: Ch 2, work tog with BPdc in next st, BPdc in next st. *FPdc2tog next 2 sts, FPdc in next st. BPdc2tog next 2 sts, BPdc in next st, rep from * to last 3 sts, FPdc2tog next 2 sts, FPdc in next st, sl st to top of ch-2 dec. (24 (28) sts)
Rnd 5-6: Ch 2, BPdc in next st, *FPdc in next 2 sts, BPdc in next 2 sts, rep from * to last 2 sts, FPdc in last 2 sts, sl st to top of ch-2.
Rnd 7: Ch 2, skip 1 st, *BPdc2tog, FPdc2tog, rep from *to last 2 sts, BPdc2tog and sl st to top of ch-2. (12 (14) sts)
Rnd 8: Ch 1, skip 1 st, sc2tog around, sl st to top of ch-1. (6 (7) sts)
Fasten off.
Finishing
Weave in ends on inside of hat, use end at top of hat to stitch up any remaining hole at the crown. Wash as recommended by yarn manufacturer.
What is the Basket weave stitch & haw do you do it?
From the designer: The Basket Weave Stitch is the 6 round stitch pattern that starts after the foundation round of the hat. It’s worked using front and back post stitches.
Here’s a Craftsy Tutorial for Basket Weave Stitch to help give you an idea of how the stitch pattern goes together. Please note, that because the hat is worked in the round, however, you won’t be turning your work. Instead, follow the instructions for rounds 1 through 6 of the hat pattern, rather then turning your work as the tutorial shows.
https://www.craftsy.com/post/crochet-basketweave-stitch/
Hope that helps!