Snow Blocks Hat

 

It’s been a bit since I have done a hat pattern so today I am bringing you a new one.  I’m calling it the “Snow Blocks Hat” because to me that is just what it looks like, little blocks of snow all stacked up.

You could use any kind of worsted weight yarn for this, but I choose some Mary Maxim Starlette, which makes this hat super soft and warm and cuddly.  Which is kind of everything you could possibly want in a hat, am I right?

Supplies
1 skein of Mary Maxim Starlette Worsted Weight in White (3 1/2 oz./180 yds) or comparable worsted weight yarn.
1 fur pom pom (or make a yarn pom pom from the yarn that is left over)
J/10 6mm hook
Large eye needle

Stitches used
Chain (ch)
Slip Stitch (sl st)
Single Crochet (sc)
Double Crochet (dc)
Front Post Double Crochet (fpdc)

Ribbing:
Ch 8.
R1) Sc in back loop of second chain from hook and back loop of each chain across. (7 sc) Ch 1, turn.
R2) Sc in back loop of each stitch across. Ch 1, turn.
R3-60) Repeat row 2.
At this point your ribbing should measure 17″ unstretched. If you need to add or subtract rows to reach this length, do so in multiples of 3. Once the correct length is reached, join short edges of ribbing with a slip stitch. Ch 1, turn so that you are working down the long side of the ribbing.

Body of Hat:
R1) Sc in the end of each row around for a total of 60 stitches or whatever number correlates to the number of rows that you have. Join with sl st to first sc.
R2. Ch 1, sc in first stitch, ch 2, skip 2 stitches. [Sc in next stitch, ch 2, skip 2 stitches.] Repeat [] around. Join with sl st to beginning sc.
R3) Ch 2, fpdc around the first sc from the previous row, dc 2 into chain 2 space. [Fpdc around sc, dc 2 into ch 2 space.] Repeat [] around. Join with sl st to first fpdc.
R4-21) Repeat rounds 2-3. Finish off, leaving a long tail.
With a needle and the long tail, stitch around, working through the top loops. Draw yarn up tight, pull to inside and knot. Weave in loose ends.

Attaching the Pom Pom:
With a scrap piece of yarn, pull yarn through the loop on the pom pom and pull both loose ends to inside of hat. Tie into a tight bow. Attaching the pom pom in this way will allow you to easily remove it when it is time to wash the hat.

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