Moss Stitch Beanie Hat Crochet Pattern
When your schedule gets busier, it can be hard to find time to work on big projects like crochet afghans and sweaters. If you’re like me though, crochet is an important part of your life that has to be worked in. That’s why I always turn to the fun, fast and reliable project: the crochet hat. In particular, this Moss stitch crochet hat pattern.
When I first learned to crochet a hat, it was all I would make for the longest time. And that’s how you’ll feel after you make this crochet beanie. This crochet beanie pattern is really simple and the moss stitch is a lot of fun to crochet. It’s made with two colors and has a big pom pom on top.
Beanie hats make excellent gifts, so if you know someone with a birthday coming up, you’re set.
Like with many hats, after you make the ribbing, you crochet in the round. Row by row. It’s really relaxing and a nice way to unwind at the end of the day. And when the year gets busier, it always nice to have easy crochet projects on hand like this one.
Moss Stitch Beanie Hat Crochet Pattern
Skill Level: Easy
Materials:
Hook(s) size: 5.5 mm
Yarn weight: Worsted
Suggested yarn: Blue Sky Woolstok: Color A – October Sky, Color B – Thermal Spring
Yarn yardage: Color A – 75 yds, Color B – 55 yds
Tools – scissors, tapestry needle, white faux fur pom pom
Approx. finished dimensions: Circumference: 18” Height: 8.5”
Gauge: 2” = 8 sts by 9.5 rows
Special notes
- Ch – chain, sc – single crochet, st(s) – stitch(es), blo – back loop only,
The Pattern
Ribbing
Color A – ch 11
Row 1: Sc into the second ch from the hook and into each ch across – 10 sts
Row 2-64: Ch 1, turn. Sc blo into each st across. Turn the ribbed cuff portion you’ve just finished. You will now be working across the long side of the ribbing.
Hat Portion
Row 1: Sc into the end of each row on the ribbing – 64 sts
Row 2: Ch 2, turn, sc into the next st. *Ch 1, skip 1, sc into the following st* repeat across. Row 3-9: Ch 2, turn, sc into the ch space from the previous row. *Ch 1 skip 1, sc into the following ch space* repeat across. Sc into the top of the ch 2 space in the last st.
Switch to color B
Row 10-27: Ch 2, turn, sc into the ch space from the previous row. *Ch 1 skip 1, sc into the following ch space* repeat across. Sc into the top of the ch 2 space in the last st.
Cut yarn leaving a long tail. Fold hat in half and stitch together the sides using the appropriate color. Turn hat right side out to hide the seam. Cut a piece of yarn and weave through every second st at the top. Pull yarn tight and double knot to close the top of the beanie.
Sew on pom pom.
This free crochet pattern is a perfect crochet hat pattern for beginners. It’s simple and easy to follow and fun. Everything a beginner or expert alike would enjoy.
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