It’s time to Break Out the Basketweave Hat this season. Winter is when we usually have more of a break in our lives, or we just choose to take the most vacation. Because of this, you should take this time to work up your next crochet pattern. We suggest this crochet beanie pattern, complete with the basketweave stitch, so that your next winter wearable has a nifty look and feel. It’s a great way to learn a new crochet stitch and create something totally useful for the winter season.

NOTES:
Hat is worked in joined rounds. Some rounds are joined with front post or back post slip stitch.
Special Stitches:
bpdc (back post double crochet) = Yarn over, insert hook from back side of work to front and to back again around the post of indicated stitch; yarn over and pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), yarn over and draw through 2 loops (2 loops on hook), yarn over and draw through 2 loops (1 loop on hook). Skip the stitch in front of the bpdc.

fpdc (Front post double crochet) = Yarn over, insert hook from front side of work to back and to front again around post of indicated stitch; yarn over and pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), yarn over and draw through 2 loops (2 loops on hook), yarn over and draw through 2 loops (1 loop on hook). Skip the stitch behind the fpdc.

bpslip st (back post slip stitch) = Insert hook from back side of work to front and to back again around the indicated chains; yarn over and draw through loop on hook.

fpslip st (front post slip stitch) = Insert hook from front side of work to back and to front again around the indicated chains; yarn over and draw through loop on hook.

Gauge/Tension: GAUGE: 7 sts = 3” (7.5 cm) in pattern; Rounds 1 and 2 = 3” (7.5 cm).
CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.