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    Home » Crochet » Crochet Patterns » Accessories » Hats & Beanies » Striped Ombre Hat – Free Crochet Pattern

    Striped Ombre Hat – Free Crochet Pattern

    September 22, 2019 by Nicole Riley

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    This free crochet pattern is for the Striped Ombre Hat which is the perfect beginner crochet pattern for a hat. It makes the perfect Christmas or Holiday gift for the Fall and Winter Seasons.


    So often we want to crochet a hat to make a quick gift and we want to make sure it looks amazing. Well, with this Striped Ombre Hat pattern, you will be crocheting amazing hats so quickly that won’t get bored after making a few. The gradient of 2 different colors creating a striped ombre effect makes this hat extra special.

    Furthermore, it uses the new Heat Wave yarn from Red Heart Yarns/ Yarnspirations. It is a special yarn that is sunlight activated and generates more than 12F more heat when worn outside. Yes, even on cloudy days.

    Crochet Striped Ombre Hat

    So, using single crochet stitches plus the heat wave yarn creates the perfect combination to make every winter warmer. At least your head will be!

    I, for sure, can’t wait to test it out on cold winter days when I drive in the snow. San Diego, CA doesn’t have any snow, but just a quick 1-hour drive away and I can enjoy my new hat as much as I want and not get cold.

    Striped Ombre Hat Pattern

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    So let me now give you the list of supplies you will need in order to make this wonderful Striped Ombre Hat.

    This pattern is also available as an ad-free, printer-friendly pdf pattern that can be purchased at the links below for only a small fee.

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    How to crochet the Striped Ombre Hat

    You will need:

    • Red Heart Heatwave (3.5oz/100g) in colors:
      • Luggage – color A
      • Bikini – color B
    • 5.0mm Crochet hook
    • scissors
    • tapestry needle

    Gauge:

    4 sc x 4 rows = 1 square inch

    Size:

    8 (height without pom pom) x 9 inches

    Stitches used:

    Learn all the basic crochet stitches HERE

    • sc – single crochet
    • hdc – half double crochet
    • blo – back loop only
    • ch – chain
    • st – stitch
    • Pom Pom using Pom Pom Maker

    Instructions for Striped Ombre Hat:

    First, it is important to know that the pattern is written for an adult. But you can change the pattern quite easily using this tutorial.

    First, you’ll crochet the ribbing. This pattern is for a fold-over ribbing. If you prefer to make it not fold over, crochet half the amount of chains.

    Measure out the head circumference of the person you are making the hat for, so you know how long the ribbing needs to be before making it into a circle. You can find a reference table here for head circumferences for different head sizes. If you need help with the ribbing, I have a video tutorial here.

    With color A, ch 15

    R1: starting from the 2nd ch from the hook, 1 hdc in each ch, turn

    R2: 1 hdc in blo in each st, turn

    Repeat R2 until you reach the size of the head circumference you’re making the hat for. For an adult hat, that is about 39 rows.

    Fold the ribbing in half and sl st the first and last row together.

    R1: sc evenly around the edge of the ribbing. For an adult size you would crochet 70 sc’s. Sl st to the first st. Using a (hidden slip stitch prevents the sl stitch from being bulky).

    R2: 1 sc in each st, sl st to the first st

    Repeat R2 for all rows, for color changes drop the unused color and pick up the needed color

    R3: color B

    R4-6: color A

    R7-8: color B

    R9-10: color A

    R11-13: color B

    R14: color A

    R15-26: color B

    Remember to use this reference table for different head sizes.

    Crocheting a Striped Ombre Hat

    Once you are finished, use your tapestry needle to weave your yarn in and out on the last crocheted row (every 3rd or 4th st), then pull the yarn tightly to close the hole. I suggest making a knot and weaving in the ends.

    Now you can add a pom pom. I made a pom pom using a pom pom maker and color A. See a tutorial on how to make one here.

    You are now ready to wear you new Striped Ombre Hat.

    Striped Ombre Hat - Free Crochet Pattern

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