Whistle and Ivy

Craft. Crochet. Create.

  • About
  • The Endless Bundle
    • Get your Pass
  • Resources
    • Premium Patterns
    • Free Patterns
      • Crochet for Women
      • Crochet for Kids
      • Crochet for Baby
      • Christmas
      • Buffalo Plaid
      • Crochet for Home
    • Tips
    • Reviews
  • Shop
  • Member Login

Ombre Cross Stitch SC Hat – Free Crochet Pattern

January 5, 2019 by Bethany 50 Comments

The cross stitch sc hat is worked using the cross stitch single crochet. This stitch is achieved by working the sc just slightly different, and it has a very pretty effect. Make this easy hat to practice this fun stitch, you will love it! 

cross stitch sc hat stitch pattern slouchy free crochet pattern

A few weeks ago, someone in the Facebook group shared a project using a new, pretty stitch called the cross stitch single crochet. I was intrigued, because I love the look of cross stitch and I was curious how the stitch was done. 

(Spoiler alert, it’s way easy! )

close up texture of cross stitch single crochet stitch

This look is achieved by simply grabbing the top of the yarn instead of putting your hook under it to hook it though the stitch. It’s much easier to watch, so check out this video. 

I also decided to do something a bit crazy and make the pom-pom out of faux sheepskin. 

You can use my faux fur pom-pom tutorial and pattern to make them, but eyeball your cut about 1″ larger than the pattern, as the sheepskin is less thick. 
It’s really plush! I am scouting for more colors because this might be my new favorite pom-pom. It even kinda looks like a very plush yarn pom-pom. 

What do you think? 

sheepskin pom-pom crochet hat

sheepskin pom-pom on crochet hat

OMBRE CROSS STITCH SC HAT – FREE CROCHET PATTERN 

Please remember: You are free to use this cross stitch sc hat  pattern to make and sell, but do not republish or distribute this pattern in any way. DO NOT use my photos in your listings. Please do share my blog links! It’s a quick and FREE way of supporting Whistle and Ivy and more free crochet patterns in the future. 
PLEASE read my Disclaimer before working my free patterns! 

What you need: (affiliate links)
– 9 mm hook 
– Brava Bulky  (Black, White, Dove Heather, Cobblestone Heather)
– Darning Needle

Abbreviations: US Terms
Ch – chain
Sc – single crochet
Dc – Double Crochet
Hdc – Half Double Crochet
Sl st – Slip Stitch
St – stitch
BLO – Back Loops Only 

Gauge:  (Gauge Pattern)

Cross Stitch Sc Hat Brim: 

Ch 6. 
1. Hdc in 2nd ch from hook. Hdc in each remaining ch. Turn. (5 sts)
2. Ch 1. Hdc in same st. Working in Back Loops Only, hdc in next 3 sts.  Hdc in last st going through both loops.  Turn. (5 sts)

Repeat row two until your band reaches:
about 20″ for man 
about 19″ for teen/woman

You will get this measurement by gently stretching your band and measuring the length, not the pre-stretch length. You want the hat to be snug and due to differences in yarn stretchiness, I am not providing a row count. Instead, use your measuring tape. It should stretch 2 inches or more 

Note: You can make the hat band longer to make the hat larger ( or visa versa). 

Fold long piece in half and sl st up the side, making a band. Turn so the seam is on the inside and your loop is at the top. 

1. Ch 1. Sc in across the top of the band, achieving approx. 55 – 60 sts. Join with a sl st. 
2. – 3. Working a cross stitch sc, work a st in each st around. Join. 
Join Cobblestone Heather. 
4. – 9. Ch 1. Work a cross stitch sc in each st around. Join. 
Join Dove Heather. 
10. – 15. Ch 1. Work a cross stitch sc in each st around. Join. 
Join White. 
16. – 21. Ch 1. Work a cross stitch sc in each st around. Join. 
Tie off, leave a long tail. 

cross stitch single hat free crochet pattern

Closing the cross stitch sc hat:
Turn the hat inside-out. Using the tail, sew a loose running stitch across the top of the hat. Cinch it tight to close the hat and weave in the end well and firmly. Turn back right-side out. 
Attach a pom-pom on top to finish. 

What do you think of this stitch? 

Join our Facebook Community! We need YOU! 

 

Want a FREE ebook, Tip Tuesday tips and Free Pattern Friday?  Subscribe!
(it’s totally FREE!)

 

xoxo,

 

 

 


 

 

 

Filed Under: crochet, Crochet for Women, Free Patterns Tagged With: crochet pattern, free crochet pattern, gray, ombre, stripe

Comments

  1. Kathy says

    October 10, 2019 at 7:12 am

    This is off topic but just watched your chainless foundation video and it is the best one that I have seen and easy to understand. Thanks for all your hard work!

    Reply
    • Bethany says

      December 3, 2019 at 3:02 pm

      Yay! Thanks so much!!

      Reply
  2. Lori-Lynne Webb says

    August 17, 2019 at 8:09 pm

    Bethany – I’m feeling a bit stupid… as this is the way I’ve always done single crochet?? I didn’t realize that there was a difference…….. OOOps!

    Reply
    • Bethany says

      August 19, 2019 at 11:52 am

      Haha! Don’t feel that way! It’s only a slight difference :)

      Reply
    • Ashley says

      March 13, 2020 at 10:22 am

      Definitely don’t feel that way! It’s actually the preferred method when it comes to making toys. The stitches look fuller and more even.

      Reply
  3. Celli says

    February 21, 2019 at 4:39 pm

    Hey Beth!

    Thanks for all you do. Your such an inspiration for us ❤️

    My question for this fabulous hat is how would I accommodate this pattern for a medium 4 weight yarn, using a 5/5.5mm hook?

    Would I just be sure to get the appropriate measurement for the band and go from there?

    Thanks so much,
    Celli

    Reply
    • Bethany says

      February 23, 2019 at 5:44 pm

      Hi Celli!
      Yes you can do that, it’s quite a simple pattern, so make sure the band fits your head snugly, and then work an appropriate amount of stitches around the top (around 70-75 might be a good starting off point).

      Reply
      • Chelle says

        October 7, 2019 at 10:47 am

        I’m using worsted too. I need to adjust the number of rows in the body of the hat. What’s the finished height using bulky? Thanks!

        Reply
  4. Loretta says

    January 22, 2019 at 7:41 am

    I love the way this stitch looks! I feel like I need a new hat now :-p

    Reply
« Older Comments

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

  • START HERE
    • Terms of Use
    • Work with Me
    • Disclosure
    • Disclaimer
    • Privacy Policy
  • Contact
  • Subscribe
  • FAQS
  • Privacy Policy
Copyright ©2021, Whistle and Ivy. Design by Pixel Me Designs
All rights reserved. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this blog’s author and/or owner is strictly prohibited. Excerpts and links may be used, provided that full and clear credit is given to Bethany and Whistle and Ivy with appropriate and specific direction to the original content. DO NOT take my photos and use them to sell items you make from my crochet patterns and tutorials.

Cookies

This site uses cookies to give you a better browsing experience. For more info, read our privacy policy Read it here