The Celtic Winters Slouchy Hat is a free crochet pattern written in toddler, child and adult sizes. The Celtic weave crochet stitch and Scarfie yarn are pretty much made for each other because…well….just look at that beautiful ombre cable! Keep reading for the free crochet pattern.
Crochet the Celtic Winters Slouchy Hat with the Celtic Weave Stitch
This Celtic weave stitch has been the stitch used in some of my most very popular patterns. It is easier than it looks once you figure it out. I have a little video tutorial to give you a hand, too!
Once you try this pattern you’ll want to make Celtic weave everything. Start today with the Celtic Winters Slouchy Hat.
Seven Days of Scarfie Pattern Collection #3
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Celtic Winters Slouchy Hat - Free One Skein Scarfie Crochet Pattern
Supplies:
- One skein of Lion Brand Scarfie yarn (‘Cream/Teal’ pictured) or approx. 220 yards of a comparable Category 4 yarn for the adult sized hat
- J/6.0mm crochet hook - I love Clover Amour or check out these adorable custom polymer clay hooks!
- Scissors - I always keep these travel scissors in my hook case
- Yarn needle
- Optional pom pom maker
Abbreviations (written in U.S. terms):
- ch: chain
- sl st: slip stitch
- BLO: back loop only
- SC: single crochet
- SC2Tog: single crochet two together
- HDC: half double crochet
- FPTr: Front post treble crochet
Video Tutorial:
Find the LEFT handed video tutorial here (the right handed video loads with the page)
Gauge
7 sts x 7 rows = 2” square using BLO SC
Finished Size:
- Adult width = 9"
- Adult length = 11"
- Sm. Adult width = 8.5"
- Sm. Adult length = 10.25"
- Child width = 8"
- Child length = 9.5"
Pattern Notes
- The chain stitches at the beginning of each round do not count as a stitch.
- The last stitch of each round is attached to the first stitch of the round with a slip stitch.
- This pattern can be adjusted in multiples of fours.
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Instructions
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Child Sized
Bottom Ribbing - Working in Rows
ch 10
Row 1: SC in the second ch from the hook and SC across (9). Turn
Row 2-52: ch 1, working in BLO, SC across (9). Turn.
When you finish the ribbed band, fold it so that Row 1 and 52 are on top of one another. Working through the back loop of Row 52 and the front loop of Row 1, seam the two rows together by slip stitching across. Do not cut your yarn. Continue on to work in rounds along the “raw” edge of ribbed band.
(remember the last stitch of each round is attached to the first stitch of the round with a slip stitch)
Round 1: ch 1, SC around the top of the band working one stitch per row (52). Attach to first SC of the round with a sl st.
Round 2 (first round of celtic weave stitch): Ch 3, *skip 2 sts, FPTr in next 2, working OVER your previous two stitches- FPTr in the two skipped stitches. Repeat from * around. This will create a round of crossed stitches (13 sets total, 52 sts).
Round 3: Ch 3, skip 4 stitches, FPTr in next 2 sts, then working BEHIND the posts of your previous two stitches- FPTr in the 3rd and 4th stitch you skipped at the beginning of the round, *skip 2, FPTr in next 2 sts, then working BEHIND the posts of your previous two stitches FPTr in the two skipped stitches. Repeat from * around.
Round 4: Ch 3, skip 4 stitches, FPTr in next 2 sts, then working OVER the posts of your previous two stitches- FPTr in the 3rd and 4th stitch you skipped at the beginning of the round, *skip 2, FPTr in next 2 sts, then working OVER the posts of your previous two stitches FPTr in the two skipped stitches. Repeat from * around.
Round 5-11: Repeat Rounds 3 (on odd rounds) and 4 (on even rounds).
Round 12: ch 1, SC2Tog around (26). Tie off yarn leaving a long (12”+) tail.
Using a yarn needle, weave the yarn back and forth through the stitches of Round 12. Pull tight to cinch the top of the hat closed. Make and attach a pom pom if desired. Weave in all ends.
Small Adult Sized
Bottom Ribbing - Working in Rows
ch 11
Row 1: SC in the second ch from the hook and SC across (10). Turn
Row 2-56: ch 1, working in BLO, SC across (10). Turn.
When you finish the ribbed band, fold it so that Row 1 and 56 are on top of one another. Working through the back loop of Row 56 and the front loop of Row 1, seam the two rows together by slip stitching across. Do not cut your yarn. Continue on to work in rounds along the “raw” edge of ribbed band.
(remember the last stitch of each round is attached to the first stitch of the round with a slip stitch)
Round 1: ch 1, SC around the top of the band working one stitch per row (56). Attach to first SC of the round with a sl st.
Round 2 (first round of celtic weave stitch): Ch 3, *skip 2 sts, FPTr in next 2, working OVER your previous two stitches- FPTr in the two skipped stitches. Repeat from * around. This will create a round of crossed stitches (14 sets total, 56 sts).
Round 3: Ch 3, skip 4 stitches, FPTr in next 2 sts, then working BEHIND the posts of your previous two stitches- FPTr in the 3rd and 4th stitch you skipped at the beginning of the round, *skip 2, FPTr in next 2 sts, then working BEHIND the posts of your previous two stitches FPTr in the two skipped stitches. Repeat from * around.
Round 4: Ch 3, skip 4 stitches, FPTr in next 2 sts, then working OVER the posts of your previous two stitches- FPTr in the 3rd and 4th stitch you skipped at the beginning of the round, *skip 2, FPTr in next 2 sts, then working OVER the posts of your previous two stitches FPTr in the two skipped stitches. Repeat from * around.
Round 5-12: Repeat Rounds 3 (on odd rounds) and 4 (on even rounds).
Round 13: ch 1, SC2Tog around (28). Tie off yarn leaving a long (12”+) tail.
Using a yarn needle, weave the yarn back and forth through the stitches of Round 13. Pull tight to cinch the top of the hat closed. Make and attach a pom pom if desired. Weave in all ends.
Adult Sized
Bottom Ribbing - Working in Rows
ch 12
Row 1: SC in the second ch from the hook and SC across (11). Turn
Row 2-60: ch 1, working in BLO, SC across (11). Turn.
When you finish the ribbed band, fold it so that Row 1 and 60 are on top of one another. Working through the back loop of Row 60 and the front loop of Row 1, seam the two rows together by slip stitching across. Do not cut your yarn. Continue on to work in rounds along the “raw” edge of ribbed band.
(remember the last stitch of each round is attached to the first stitch of the round with a slip stitch)
Round 1: ch 1, SC around the top of the band working one stitch per row (60). Attach to first SC of the round with a sl st.
Round 2 (first round of celtic weave stitch): Ch 3, *skip 2 sts, FPTr in next 2, working OVER your previous two stitches- FPTr in the two skipped stitches. Repeat from * around. This will create a round of crossed stitches (15 sets total, 60 sts).
Round 3: Ch 3, skip 4 stitches, FPTr in next 2 sts, then working BEHIND the posts of your previous two stitches- FPTr in the 3rd and 4th stitch you skipped at the beginning of the round, *skip 2, FPTr in next 2 sts, then working BEHIND the posts of your previous two stitches FPTr in the two skipped stitches. Repeat from * around.
Round 4: Ch 3, skip 4 stitches, FPTr in next 2 sts, then working OVER the posts of your previous two stitches- FPTr in the 3rd and 4th stitch you skipped at the beginning of the round, *skip 2, FPTr in next 2 sts, then working OVER the posts of your previous two stitches FPTr in the two skipped stitches. Repeat from * around.
Round 5-13: Repeat Rounds 3 (on odd rounds) and 4 (on even rounds).
Round 14: ch 1, SC2Tog around (30). Tie off yarn leaving a long (12”+) tail.
Using a yarn needle, weave the yarn back and forth through the stitches of Round 14. Pull tight to cinch the top of the hat closed. Make and attach a pom pom if desired. Weave in all ends.
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