2021 Back to Basics Hat

This month for our Crochet Along, I am sharing my 2021 Back to Basics Hat Pattern. This project features a gender neutral rib stitch that looks great and is super cozy to wear.

This beginner friendly hat pattern is crocheted back and forth in rows before being seamed into the finished hat shape.

Get last week’s matching Crochet Scarf Pattern for free here: 2021 Back to Basics Scarf Pattern

My 2021 Back to Basics Hat is available in 5 sizes, small child (age 3-5 years), child (age 6-10 years), teen, adult (medium) and adult (large).

This hat is worked flat, back and forth in rows. The simple rib stitch pattern is made up of single crochet stitches, worked in the back loop. Once complete we seam the side edge and close up the top.

The links to the other two Hat of the Month CAL patterns are available here: November 2021 Hat of the Month CAL

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2021 Back to Basics Hat Pattern

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[disclaimer] I received the yarn for this pattern from Yarnspirations.[/disclaimer]

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2021 Back to Basics Hat Link: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/2021-back-to-basics-hat

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Supplies

• Yarn: Red Heart Roll With It Tweed (affiliate link) 150 g (5.29 oz) and 296 yds (271 m). 100% Acrylic. Medium Weight Yarn [4]. Machine wash in cold water, gentle cycle. Tumble dry low heat.
• Colors: 1 skein Stormy Blues (E888-9884)
• Hook: 5.5 mm (I) Furls Navy Odyssey (affiliate link)
• Finished Project Yardage: Adult Hat: 78 g (2.75 oz) and 154 yds (141 m).
• Scissors, Yarn Needle, Stitch Marker

Difficulty Level

Easy

Finished Size

Rectangle measurements before assembly and without stretching.

Small Child Hat (Age 3-5 years ) 9 inches height X 13 width

Child Hat (Age 6-10 years) height 10 inches height X 14 width

Teen Hat (Adult Small) height 11 inches height X 15 width

Adult Hat (Medium) height 12 inches height X 16 width 

Adult Hat (Large) height 13 inches height X 17 width

Gauge

Approximately 14 rows dc per 4 inches and 12 sts per 4 inches

You can substitute any yarn and hook for this stitch pattern – just remember when you substitute if your gauge is different, the finished size, and amount of yarn used for your project will also be different.

Abbreviations

US Terminology used

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BL – back loop

ch – chain

g – grams

m – meters

oz – ounces

R – row

rem – remaining

sc – single crochet

sk – skip

st/sts – stitch/stitches

yds – yards

* to **– Repeat the instructions between the asterisks the number of times indicated. This repeat will contain multiple instructions.

[] – at the end of the row – the total number of stitches

() – important notes AND sets of stitches to be worked within one stitch, or space

Helpful Tutorials

Stitch Anatomy

Invisible Join

Quick Stitch Guide

Slip Knot and Starting Chain

Notes:

Multiple of 1 (plus 1 for the turning chain) (Understanding Stitch Multiples)

When I work into the foundation chain, I prefer working into the back bar (back bump) of the chain. You can work under the back loop only if you prefer.

The finished hat height is determined by the number of starting chains you work.

To add one inch of height, increase the starting chain by 3. To remove 1 inch of height, decrease the starting chain by 3. The hat is designed to fit as a slouch hat, or a beanie with the brim folded. 

You may customize the width (hat circumference) by repeating R2 as many, or as few, times as you wish.

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2021 Back to Basics Hat Pattern

This project is crocheted back-and-forth in rows before being sewn into its final shape.

Small Child (3-5 years) Back to Basics Hat

Using your 5.5 mm (I) hook (or size required for gauge):

R1: Ch 28, sk the first ch, 1 sc in each ch across. Ch 1, turn.  [27 sc]

R2-R46: 1 sc in BL of each sc across. Ch 1, turn. [27 sc]

Proceed to finishing instructions.

Child Hat (Age 6-10 years) Back to Basics Hat 

Using your 5.5 mm (I) hook (or size required for gauge):

R1: Ch 31, sk the first ch, 1 sc in each ch across. Ch 1, turn.  [30 sc]

R2-R49: 1 sc in BL of each sc across. Ch 1, turn. [30 sc]

Proceed to finishing instructions.

Teen Hat (Small Adult) Back to Basics Hat

Using your 5.5 mm (I) hook (or size required for gauge):

R1: Ch 34, sk the first ch, 1 sc in each ch across. Ch 1, turn.  [33 sc]

R2-R53: 1 sc in BL of each sc across. Ch 1, turn. [33 sc]

Proceed to finishing instructions.

Adult Hat (Medium) Back to Basics Hat

Using your 5.5 mm (I) hook (or size required for gauge):

R1: Ch 37, sk the first ch, 1 sc in each ch across. Ch 1, turn.  [36 sc]

R2-R56: 1 sc in BL of each sc across. Ch 1, turn. [36 sc]

Proceed to finishing instructions.

Adult (Large) Back to Basics Hat 

Using your 5.5 mm (I) hook (or size required for gauge):

R1: Ch 40, sk the first ch, 1 sc in each ch across. Ch 1, turn.  [39 sc]

R2-R60: 1 sc in BL of each sc across. Ch 1, turn. [39 sc]

Proceed to finishing instructions.

Finishing Instructions for All Hat Sizes

Finish off leaving a 12-inch tail of yarn for seaming.

On a flat surface, fold your project in half bringing the first and last rows together and lining up the stitches. Thread your yarn end on a yarn needle and work through both layers; whipstitch (view tutorial here) once for each stitch. I worked under the back loop from the last row and both loops from R1. 

Once you have finished seaming the side of the hat, we will be closing the top of the hat using my simple closing method. This method is demonstrated here.

There may be a small hole remaining at the top of the hat for the larger sizes. I used the remaining yarn on my yarn needle to sew four stitches (across the diameter of the hole) to close the small gap that remained after closing the top. If you prefer, you may use a pom pom to hide the small hole.

Weave in any remaining ends securely.

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