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This quick chunky faux knit hat features a yarn over slip stitch brim and moss stitching that looks like it’s knitted. It’s perfect as a gift for men or women, and can be paired with my Spokane Shawlette, too!
I absolutely adore the look of gorgeous, chunky knitted hats. Every year when I’m planning my xmas gifts, I really consider dusting off my knitting needles to try this exact hat pattern on Etsy.
So this year, I found a fancy hank of yarn in my stash and thought, you know, I bet it wouldn’t be too hard to crochet! That looks a lot like crochet Moss Stitch! This hat pattern is the result.
The moss stitch has been one of my favorites for years- though I first learned it as the granite stitch when I made this lovely cowl.
I use it so much that I even recently made a video tutorial for the stitch. You can watch that here.
It pairs really nicely with a tidy ribbed brim made with the yarn over slip stitch, don’t you think?
Here’s what you’ll need to make one:
I used a crochet hook in the K/6.5mm size. With a single crochet pattern, I always use a chunky ergonomic hook like this one, or my hands get sore so fast! This one from Furls is my Favorite.
You’ll also want a soft, Aran/Worsted weight yarn, that has a bit of a chunky feel and between 109y and 150y.
The exact yarn I used was a fancy purchase from a local yarn shop, so I don’t think it’s available widely online. If you’re curious, or want the exact details so you can make sure the gauge matches, I used: 1 skein Blue Sky Fibers Woolstok Tweed yarn, Aran [4] weight, 85% Highland Wool, 15% Donegal yarn, 100g; 109y/100m, shown in Blue Lichen colorway.
Of course, you’ll want a yarn needle and scissors, too, but I’ll bet you have those in your project bag already!
Abbreviations
Ch- chain; Sc- single crochet; Sc2Tog- single crochet 2 together; Sk- skip; Sl- slip; St- stitch; Yoss- yarn over slip stitch;
Gauge / Finished Size
4 sts and 3 rows yoss ribbing per 1”. 3 repeats and 6 rounds moss st per 2”.
Hat measures 20” or 22” in circumference and 9” from crown to brim.
Special Stitches
Yarn Over Slip Stitch (YOSS): Yarn over, insert hook into stitch indicated, yarn over and pull through all loops on hook to complete stitch.
I have a video tutorial for that stitch available.
Single Crochet 2 Together (Sc2Tog): Insert hook into first stitch indicated, yarn over, pull up a loop, insert hook into second stitch indicated, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through all loops on your hook to complete stitch.
Notes
This hat begins with the ribbing, worked in short rows, and joined into a hat band. Then, you’ll work upward in continuous rounds for the sides of your hat, and work decrease rounds until you can cinch it shut with a yarn needle.
Turning chains do NOT count as a stitch throughout.
Spokane Hat Pattern
Hat Ribbing
Row 1: Ch 11, yoss in 2nd ch and across. [10]
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, working through 3rd loops, yoss in each st across.
Repeat Row 2 until your brim is just about 2” smaller than your head circumference. Adult S/M: stop after row 59, Adult L/XL stop after row 65
Joining Row: Ch 1, turn, holding both ends of brim together without twisting, sl st together to join the hat band in a loop.
Hat Base
Work in continuous rounds. Use a stitch marker to keep track if desired.
Round 1: Ch 1, *sc in end of next row, ch 1, sk 1,* repeat around. [30 (sc, ch 1) repeats for S/M, 33 repeats for L/XL]
Round 2: Sk first sc, sc in first ch st, *ch 1, sk 1, sc,* repeat * to * around.
Round 3: *Ch 1, sk 1, sc,* repeat * to * around.
Repeat Round 3 until hat is just about as tall as you desire- there will only be 3-4 decrease rounds.
Decrease rounds: *Sc2Tog across next 2 ch, ch 1,* repeat * to * around. [count decreases by half]
Repeat until you have fewer than 8 stitches to stitch shut at the top of your hat. (I went just under 2 more rounds, ending when I had 6 sts left.
Finishing:
Fasten off, leaving a long tail.
Turn the hat inside out, then using a yarn needle, sew the top of the hat shut.
Weave in all ends.
Block lightly if desired.
