The Crossover Hat

 

With a few 70 degree days already under our belt, winter feels like it is quickly drawing to an end.  But I suspect that there are still some cold days ahead of us yet where we are all going to need a warm hat.  The Crossover Hat is so named for two reasons.  One, because it will fit both men and women, and two, because the stitches in this hat cross over.

You can see the details of the stitch better with the two colors.

I personally like a hat that is a bit roomier (I seem to have slippery hair that makes hats slide off), but if you want it to be a bit more fitted for a lady, just go down a hook size or two and you should be fine.

Stitches used
Chain (ch)
Slip Stitch (sl st)
Double Crochet (dc)
Front Post Double Crochet (fpdc)
Back Post Double Crochet (bpdc)
Foundation Double Crochet (fdc)
Double Crochet Two Together (dc2tog)

 
You will need:
Worsted Weight Yarn (I used partial skeins of yarn such as Red Heart, so perhaps 3-4 oz.)
J/6mm hook
Fur pom pom (optional)

Fdc 70, join. This should measure 21″ un-stretched, before joining.
*Tip. When joining fdc, on the last stitch, start stitch as normal, but after making the chain one, insert hook into base of beginning stitch and join with a slip stitch. Then continue working the rest of the fdc as normal, and then sl st to the top of stitch. This joins the stitches at the base and the top with a seamless look.

R1-3) Ch 2, work fpdc, then bpdc. Continue to alternate fpdc and bpdc around, ending with a bpdc. Join with sl st to beginning stitch. (Starting chain does not count as a stitch, here or after.)
R4) Ch 2, dc in each stitch around, join with sl st to beginning stitch.
R5) Repeat round 4.
R6) Ch 2, skip first stitch, dc in next. Go behind just worked dc and work a dc in the skipped stitch. Repeat around. Join with sl st to beginning stitch.
R7) Repeat round 4.
R8) Repeat round 6.
R9) Ch 2, [dc in first 5 stitches, work 1 dc2tog in the 6’th and 7’th stitch.] Repeat between [ ] around. (60 stitches) Join with sl st to beginning stitch.
R10) Ch 2, [dc in first 4 stitches, work 1 dc2tog in the 5’th and 6’th stitch.] Repeat between [ ] around. (50 stitches) Join with sl st to beginning stitch.
R11) Ch 2, work crossed stitches as per round 6, but skip a stitch between every two sets of crossed stitches. (40 stitches) Join with sl st to beginning stitch.
R12) Ch 2, [dc in first 2 stitches, work 1 dc2tog in the 3’rd and 4’th stitch.] Repeat between [ ] around. (30 stitches) Join with sl st to beginning stitch.
R13) Ch 2, [dc in first stitch, work 1 dc2tog in the 2’nd and 3’rd stitch.] Repeat between [ ] around. (20 stitches) Join with sl st to beginning stitch.
R14) Ch 2, dc2tog around, join with sl st to beginning stitch.
Finish off, leaving a long tail. With a needle, stitch around, pull up tight. Pull yarn to inside and tie off. Weave in ends and add a pom pom if desired.

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