If you love the look of knited hats, but prefer crocheting, the Side2Side Hat is a perfect choice. As the title suggests, the hat is worked from side to side in rows.
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You can crochet the Side2Side hat for both men and women, using the colors of your choice. Embellish it with pom poms if you like, or let it as is.
Side2Side Hat - Free Crochet Pattern
SIZE: from 12 months through adult large
GAUGE: 16 yoslst = 10 cm (4”)
SUPPLIES:
- yarn Red Heart Soft (shown here in colorway Turquoise, White and Coral); yarn weight: 4 Medium) The amount of yarn will differ from size to size, but one ball of yarn should be enough.
- 5.5 mm crochet hook (shown here my Furls Wooden Hook, Cocobolo)
- yarn needle
- scissors
NOTES: The hat is crocheted, but it looks like knitted.
It is worked sideways in rows, back and forth, then joined together at the back.
Here is how my sample piece looks like before joining the sides together:
The height of the hat will be determined by the length of the foundation chain and the hat circumference will be given by the number of rows. The piece has a lot of stretch. Depending on your own work tension, you might need to work more or maybe fewer rows as in the pattern indicated. For best results, please try it on the recipient's head. If it is too wide, before closing the top, you can still unravel a few rows; if it is too tight, you can work some additional rows.
STITCHES AND ABBREVIATIONS, (US TERMS):
- ch: chain
- back bump of chains. Click here for my picture tutorial.
- sl st : slip stitch
- sl st blo: slip stitch back loop only
- sc: single crochet
- sc blo: single crochet back loop only
- st: stitch
Special Stitches:
Yarn Over -Slip Stitch (yo-slst): Yarn over (yo) and insert the hook into 2nd chain from hook; yarn over and draw the yarn through the chain (You have now 3 loops on the hook). Having the 3 loops on hook, pull/slip the first loop on hook through the next 2 loops on hook to complete a Yarn Over Slip Stitch (yo-slst). Click here for my PICTURE TUTORIAL!
Yarn over- slip stitch back loops only (Yo-slst-blo): work the stitch as described above, but inserting the hook only into the back loops of the stitches.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Note: Be careful at the end of the rows to not lose the last sl st. I have found it easier to work into last sl st inserting a smaller hook size.
SIZE: 12-24 Months - To fit 19″ (48 cm) head size
Chain 33.
Row 1: working into back bump of chains, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, 1 sl st in next ch, 1 sc in each of next 3 ch, yoslst in next 21 ch, sc in next 6 ch, ch1, turn
Row 2: scblo in next 6 sts, yoslstblo in next 21sts, 1 sc blo in each of next 3sc, 1 sl st blo in each of next 2 slst, ch 1, turn
Row 3: sl st blo in each of next 2 slst, sc blo in each of next 3sc, yoslstblo in each of next 21 sts, scblo in next 5 sts, 1sc (worked into both top loops of the last sc), ch 1, turn.
Repeat rows 2-3 until you have 30 relief ribs. Do not cut yarn! At the end of the last row, the yarn tail should be on the same side as the yarn tail at the beginning of the work.
Proceed to instructions for “Joining the sides” at the end of the post!
Size 3-5 years - To fit 20″ (50-51 cm) head size
Chain 35.Row 1: working into back bump of chains, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sl st in next ch, 1 sc in each of next 3 ch, yoslst in next 23 ch, sc in next 6 ch, ch1, turn
Row 2: scblo in next 6 sts, yoslstblo in next 23 sts, 1 sc blo in each of next 3sc, 1 sl st blo in each of next 2 slst, ch 1, turn
Row 3: sl st blo in each of next 2 slst, sc blo in each of next 3sc, yoslstblo in each of next 23 sts, scblo in next 5 sts, 1sc (worked into both top loops of the last sc), ch 1, turn.
Repeat row 2-3 until you have 32 relief ribs. Do not cut yarn!
Proceed to instructions for “Joining the sides" at the end of the post!
Size 6-10 years - To fit 21″ (53-54 cm) head size
Chain 37Row 1: working into back bump of chains, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sl st in next ch, 1 sc in each f next 3 ch, yoslst in next 25 ch, sc in next 6 ch, ch1, turn
Row 2: scblo in next 6 sts, yoslstblo in next 25 sts, 1 sc blo in each of next 3sc, 1 sl st blo in each of next 2 slst, ch 1, turn
Row 3: sl st blo in each of next 2 slst, sc blo in each of next 3sc, yoslstblo in each of next 25 sts, scblo in next 5 sts, 1 sc (worked into both top loops of the last sc), ch 1, turn.
Repeat row 2-3 until you have 33 relief ribs. Do not cut yarn!
Proceed to instructions for “Joining the sides” at the end of the post!
Size Adult small - To fit 22″ (55 cm- 56cm) head size
Chain 39
Row 1: working into back bump of chains, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sl st in next ch, 1 sc in each of next 3 ch, yoslst in next 27 ch, sc in next 6 ch, ch1, turn
Row 2: scblo in next 6 sts, yoslstblo in next 27 sts, 1 sc blo in each of next 3sc, 1 sl st blo in each of next 2 slst, ch 1, turn
Row 3: sl st blo in each of next 2 slst, sc blo in each of next 3sc, yoslstblo in each of next 27sts, scblo in next 5 sts, 1 sc (worked into both top loops of the last sc), ch 1, turn.
Repeat row 2-3 until you have 34 relief ribs. Do not cut yarn!
Proceed to instructions for “Joining the sides” at the end of the post!
Size Adult medium - To fit 23″ (58 cm- 59cm) head size
Chain 41Row 1: working into back bump of chains, sl st in 2nd ch from hook , sl st in next ch, 1 sc in each of next 3 ch, yoslst in next 29 ch, sc in next 6 ch, ch1, turn
Row 2: scblo in next 6 sts, yoslstblo in next 29sts, 1 sc blo in each of next 3sc, 1 sl st blo in each of next 2 slst, ch 1, turn
Row 3: sl st blo in each of next 2 slst, sc blo in each of next 3sc, yoslstblo in each of next 29sts, scblo in next 5 sts, 1 sc (worked into both top loops of the last sc), ch 1, turn.
Repeat row 2-3 until you have 35 relief ribs. Do not cut yarn!
Proceed to instructions for “Joining the sides” at the end of the post!
Size Adult large - To fit 24″ (60cm- 61cm) head size
Chain 43Row 1: working into back bump of chains, sl st in 2nd ch from hook , sl st in next ch, 1 sc in each of next 3 ch, yoslst in next 31 ch, sc in next 6 ch, ch1, turn
Row 2: scblo in next 6 sts, yoslstblo in next 31 sts, 1 sc blo in each of next 3sc, 1 sl st blo in each of next 2 slst, ch 1, turn
Row 3: sl st blo in each of next 2 slst, sc blo in each of next 3sc, yoslstblo in each of next 31 sts, scblo in next 5 sts, 1 sc (worked into both top loops of the last sc), ch 1, turn.
Repeat row 2-3 until you have 36 relief ribs.
Joining the sides: From bottom to top and with the right sides facing together, hold Row 1 edge on last row edge. Chain 1 and slip stitch the edges together inserting the hook through the back loops of the stitches of both sides. Fasten off.
Cut yarn leaving a long tail. Continue with the step below.
Closing the hole on top of the hat:
Turn the hat inside out. Thread yarn needle with the long strand of yarn, weave yarn through slip stitches at top of hat. Cinch together to close space, and fasten securely more times. Weave in all ends.
Enjoy your Side2Side knit look crochet hat! Check out the matching Side2Side Cowl free crochet pattern also!
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Side2Side Hat Pattern
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I really like this stitch. Looks great on all ages and unisex designs. I have trouble doing the stitch though. I can do hdc no problem but find it hard to draw the 3rd loop through the 1st 2 loops. Any hints? Or is it just me!
ReplyDeleteHi Lynnr! It sure takes a bit of practice! After a while it becomes easy and fast. What I can recommend is, to hold the middle loop and the 3rd. loop on hook between your left thumb and middle finger and slip the first loop through the other 2 loops on hook. I hope it makes sense.
DeleteThank you for sharing your Adorable Hat Pattern. It really helps to keep your mind occupied at a time like this and to make such a Beautiful Beanie is so Inspiring to me! Going to make a few more to give to the Homeless Shelters too. Thank you so much!
ReplyDeleteYou're very welcome! I'm so glad you enjoy the pattern! :)
DeleteLynette hi I can't crocher can u give me a easy knitting pattern for hats women and 12 months old thank u so mutch
ReplyDeleteHow many chains for a 32 inch head?🤣
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