Crochet Stepping Texture Hat Free Pattern

Are you looking for a stylish yet cozy crochet hat pattern that adds depth and texture? Look no further than the Crochet Stepping Texture Hat! This hat is designed with an engaging ribbed texture at the brim and bold post stitches that form a lovely stepping texture throughout the hat body. It’s perfect for both beginners and seasoned crocheters who want to try out some post stitches.

Materials:

Yarn: Any worsted weight yarn of your choice
Crochet Hook: 5.5 mm (I/9)
Tapestry needle
Scissors

Gauge:

• 7 sc and 8 rows = 4” [10 cm]

Crochet Stepping Texture Hat Pattern

Abbreviations:

• Approx = Approximately
• Beg = Beginning
• Ch = Chain(s)
• Dc = Double crochet
• Dcbp = Yoh and draw up a loop around post of next stitch at back of work, inserting hook from left to right. (Yoh and draw through 2 loops on hook) twice.
• Dcfp = Yoh and draw up a loop around post of next stitch at front of work, inserting hook from right to left. (Yoh and draw through 2 loops on hook) twice.
• Rem = Remaining
• Rep = Repeat
• Rnd(s) = Round(s)
• RS = Right side
• Sc = Single crochet
• Sl st = Slip stitch
• St(s) = Stitch(es)
• Tog = Together
• WS = Wrong side
• Yoh = Yarn over hook

Instructions:

Ribbing:

Ch 7.
1st row: (RS). Working in back loops only, 1 sl st in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sl st in each ch across. Turn. (6 sts) 2nd row: Working in back loops only, 1 sl st in each of next 6 sl sts. Turn.

Repeat 2nd row until work from the beginning measures 21″ [53.5 cm], ending on a WS row. Do not fasten off. Join back seam: Working in back loops only, sl st last row and remaining loops of the foundation chain together. Do not fasten off.

Hat Body:

Turn work and proceed as follows:
Note: Ch 3 at the beginning of each round does not count as a stitch.

1st rnd: Ch 3. Work 40 dc evenly around. Join with sl st to the first dc. (40 dc), 2nd rnd: Ch 3. (1 dcbp around each of the next 3 sts, 1 dcfp around each of the next 2 dc) 8 times. Join with sl st to first dcbp.

3rd rnd: Ch 3. (1 dcfp around each of the next 3 sts, 1 dcbp around next st) 8 times. Join with sl st to first dcfp. 4th rnd: Ch 3. (1 dcbp around each of the next 2 sts, 1 dcfp around each of the next 3 sts) 8 times. Join with sl st to first dcbp.

5th rnd: Ch 3. (1 dcfp around next st, 1 dcbp around each of the next 2 sts, 1 dcfp around each of the next 2 sts) 8 times. Join with sl st to first dcfp. 6th rnd: Ch 3. (1 dcfp around each of the next 2 sts, 1 dcbp around each of the next 2 sts, 1 dcfp around next st) 8 times. Join with sl st to first dcfp.

Repeat the last 5 rounds until the hat measures approximately 8” [20.5 cm] from the beginning, ending on the 6th round.

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Shape the Top:

1. 1st rnd: Ch 3. (1 dcfp around each of the next 3 sts, skip next st, 1 dcbp around next st) 8 times. Join with sl st to first dcfp. (32 sts)
2. 2nd rnd: Ch 3. (1 dcfp around each of the next 3 sts, skip next st) 8 times. Join with sl st to first dcfp. (24 sts)
3. 3rd rnd: Ch 3. (1 dcfp around each of the next 2 sts, skip next st) 8 times. Join with sl st to first dcfp. (16 sts)

Fasten off, leaving a long end. Draw the yarn end tightly through the remaining stitches at the top and fasten securely.

Finishing:

Weave in all loose ends, and your Crochet Stepping Texture Hat is ready to wear! This textured pattern will keep you warm while adding a pop of style to your winter wardrobe.

Enjoy making this hat, and don’t hesitate to experiment with colors to personalize it for yourself or your loved ones! Happy crocheting!