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The basketweave crochet stitch is a timeless crochet stitch that is loved by many – and it creates a gorgeous hat in this Basketweave Beanie crochet pattern!
The Basketweave stitch is a great stitch at creating texture. It can be worked as big squares as you will see in this crochet hat. Or it can be modified into little squares as you can see in the Drew Beanie crochet pattern. Both ways showcase a wonderful texture!
How to make a crochet hat:
This crochet hat pattern, like most of the hat patterns here on Rich Textures Crochet is worked from the brim of the hat to the top.
I prefer to work my crochet hat brims in slip stitches. I love the knit look, it has a lot of spring to it and I find the slip stitches text to keep their shape. But if you are not fond of slip stitch brims (they can be a challenge to work), the slip stitches can be easily swapped for single crochet stitches or half double crochet.
Once the brim is worked, you will continue into the body of the hat before starting the decreases for the top. The crochet pattern below is sized to fit an adult, but I’ll give you some instruction below should you wish to change the size. If wanting to change the size you will find to following sizing chart helpful!
What kind of yarn should I use for a crochet beanie?
The yarn you use is really up to personal preference. Personally, as I live in a colder climate (Canada) during the winter months I will often for a wool or a wool blend yarn for my crochet hats. I love the warmth that wool provides and that it repels moisture. I’m also one of those odd people who don’t mind, and even enjoys the feel of wool.
Really though, all that matters for this hat is that you select a worsted/medium weight yarn. In the photos and in the video tutorial below you will see me using a yarn called Heatherly by KnitPicks and WeCrochet. It is a wool blend yarn that is unbelievably soft!
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The free crochet pattern for the Basketweave Beanie will be written out in full followed by a video tutorial. The written pattern is free to follow here on Rich Textures Crochet. If, however, you wish to purchase an ad free copy of the crochet pattern you may do so through my Etsy and Ravelry shops:
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Basketweave Beanie Crochet Pattern:
Skill Level: Intermediate
Gauge: 16sts x 8 rows of fpdc = 4 inches
Finished Size: 8.5 x 8.5 inches laid flat
Hook: Size H/8 (5 mm) Hook. Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge
OPTIONAL: Pompom to attach to the top
Stitches and Abbreviations:
Blo – Back Loop Only
Bpdc – Back Post Double Crochet
Bpdc2tog – Back Post Double Crochet Two Stitches Together
Ch – Chain
Dc – Double Crochet
Fpdc – Front Post Double Crochet
Fpdc2tog – Front Post Double Crochet Two Stitches Together
Rpt – Repeat
Sc – Single Crochet
Sk – Skip
Sl St – Slip Stitch
Yo – Yarn Over
Pattern Notes:
- Pattern is written in American English terms.
- Brim of hat is worked in rows, body of hat is worked in rounds.
- Ch 1 at beginning of round does not count as stitch.
- Turn at the end of each round AS INDICATED.
- Weave in ends as needed.
- OPTIONAL: Brim of hat may be worked using either single crochet stitches or half double crochet stitches instead of the slip stitches.
- To change the size of your beanie, work the first hdc round of the hat body in multiples of 8.
Free Crochet Pattern:
Brim (Worked in rows):
Ch 10.
Row 1: Sl st in the 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 1, turn. (9 sl sts)
Row 2: Working in the blo, sl st in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (9 sl sts)
Continue to repeat row 2 until work from the beginning measures approximately 16-17 inches.
Do not fasten off, but fold brim of hat so that two shorter ends meet. Now working through both thicknesses, sl st across working through the blo on each side. Do not fasten off, turn work right side out (so that the right side is facing you).
Now working around the edge of the brim, continue working in rounds as follows:
Hat Body (Worked in rounds):
Rnd 1: Ch 1, evenly work 72 hdc all the way around. Join with a sl st in the first st, do not turn. (72 sts)
Rnds 2-3: Ch 1, fpdc in each of the 1st 4 sts, *bpdc in each of the next 4 sts, fpdc in each of the next 4 sts; Rpt from * all the way around ending with a bpdc in each of the final 4 sts, join with a sl st in the 1st st. Ch 1, do not turn.
Rnds 4-5: Ch 1, bpdc in each of the 1st 4 sts, *fpdc in each of the next 4 sts, bpdc in each of the next 4 sts; Rpt from * all the way around ending with a bpdc in each of the final 4 sts, join with a sl st in the 1st st. Ch 1, do not turn.
Rnds 6-13: Repeat rnds 2-5 twice more.
Rnds 14-15: Repeat Rnds 2-3 once more.
Rnd 16: Ch 1, bpdc in each of the 1st 2 sts, bpdc2tog, *fpdc in each of the next 4 sts, bpdc in each of the next 2 sts, bpdc2tog; Rpt from * around ending with a fpdc in each of the final 4 sts. Join with a sl st in the 1st st. Ch 1, do not turn. (63 sts)
Rnd 17: Ch 1, bpdc in each of the 1st 3 sts, *fpdc in each of the next 2 sts, fpdc2tog, bpdc in each of the next 3 sts; Rpt from * around. Join with a sl st in the 1st st. Ch 1, do not turn. (54 sts)
Rnd 18: Ch 1, fpdc in each of the 1st 3 sts, *bpdc in the next st, bpdc2tog, fpdc in each of the next 3 sts; Rpt from * around. Join with a sl st in the 1st st. Ch 1, do not turn. (45 sts)
Rnd 19: Ch 1, fpdc in each of the 1st 3 sts, *bpdc2tog, fpdc in each of the next 3 sts; Rpt from * around. Join with a sl st in the 1st st. Ch 1, do not turn. (36 sts)
Rnd 20: Ch 1, fpdc in each of the 1st 2 sts, *fpdc2tog, fpdc in each of the next 2 sts; Rpt from * around. Join with a sl st in the 1st st. Ch 1, do not turn. (27 sts)
Rnd 21: Ch 1, fpdc in the 1st st, *fpdc2tog, fpdc in the next st; Rpt from * around. Join with a sl st in the 1st st. Ch 1, do not turn. (18 sts)
Rnd 22: Ch 1, fpdc2tog in each st around. Join with a sl st in the first st. (9 sts)
Fasten off leaving a long tail. Using the long tail, sew the top of the hat closed. Fasten off and weave in your ends. Attach Pompom to the top if desired.
Video Tutorial:
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