#Free crochet hat patterns how to#
#Free crochet hat patterns free#

US L 11/8 mm crochet hook (these are my absolute favorite hooks I recommend to everyone!).

Purchase an ad-free printable version of Ribbed Wonder Correct Hat Pattern Here Ribbed Wonder: Easy Crochet Hat If you are working this hat and it does not seem to be forming ridges like the photos, re-think where you are putting your hook and make sure you are working into the correct spot. So when you work into the loop, you are sort of pushing a rib towards you and working ever so slightly behind where you’d normally work. The back loop is the loop furtherest from you. Crochet Ribbing Stitchįor this easy crochet hat, you will be making half double crochet stitches into the back loop on every row. Maybe some of you are not “getting” this either and hopefully this bit of explanation has helped. And I SERIOUSLY did NOT grasp this concept until recently. When you turn your work, the current back loop is really the front loop from the row before. What you need to remember is that working in the back loop REALLY means to identify the top of the stitch and THEN work in the top loop that is FURTHEREST from you as the work is facing you. BUT when you are working back and forth in row and CONTINUING to work in the back loop, this looks a little different. You work in the back loop and as you go, the front loop pops out. When you are working in the round, this is so easy to spot. If you’ve read my Parts of a Stitch post you know that if you’ve just crocheted a stitch, the top of the stitch makes a “V’ and the back loop is the back of the “V” shape. Second, what does “working in the back loop mean”. My seaming method is the easiest one out there and cinching the top together is a breeze. It’s the perfect combination of closely worked stitches for warmth while taking advantage of the bulky weight yarn for a quick project. The ribbed wonder uses a half double crochet (instead of the more common double crochet stitch or single crochet rib). I like the looks of half double worked in a rib stitch pattern.

You’ll find other crochet rib hats out there but I’m hoping this might be your new favorite!

There is basically two methods for crocheting ribbing: using post stitches or working in the back loop to create a knit-look ribbing. Because I have things to tell you.įirst up, let’s talk about the whole concept of a hat made out of a crochet rib stitch pattern. It is the perfect first project for a crochet beginner!īut first.

#Free crochet hat patterns free#

PRESTO! Your next favorite free crochet pattern. The rest is just stitch placement and simple seaming.

#Free crochet hat patterns how to#

You need to know how to chain, slip stitch and how to make a half double crochet. But I’m saying it again because it’s hard to believe that something this adorable, useful and warm could be so easy to make! Here’s what I love about this easy crochet hat.