4K SharesFind the free pattern for this Alpaca Squishy Pom Crocheted Beanie below or you may choose to purchase the printable ad-free PDF version from my Etsy shop HEREI’m on a total kick with this alpaca blend yarn because it’s so soft and also quite affordable. It’s true that I may have bought half of my local JoAnn’s stock? to make my latest projects.? Lol! Anyway, this hat turned out to be so squishy and super cute! It uses the “Raised Ripple” stitch that I recently shared with you (tutorial here).? It’s a stunning stitch that is full of texture and warmth and can work for so many different projects. This is one of them!
MY LATEST VIDEOSAs you can see in the picture above, I made a scarf which matches the beanie as well which you can also find on the blog (here).You’ll see more details about how to crochet this beanie in the pattern notes below, but let me give you the quick lowdown. This hat really isn’t for beginner crocheters as it’s important to keep your stitch count correct, however, if you’re fairly experienced it should be pretty fun! It’s cool to see how the Raised Ripples stitch works up as you complete each round.? The contrasting texture is made with half double crochet stitches through the back loop only.? There’s no increasing or decreasing so it’s a fairly straight forward pattern without any shaping needed.
Remember that if you need extra help, you can find a stitch tutorial for the Raised Ripple stitch on the blog (here).? If you can work the stitch pattern flat with some practice, you will be able to do it in the round as well. There is only a a slight modification to the pattern in the round so that the join comes together seamlessly. (It took me a bit of work to get that one figured out!)Click the image below to head to the tutorial and video on the Raised Ripple Stitch. __
Pattern Description:A soft, squishy, hat featuring sections of contrasting textures thats both comfortable and beautiful to wear.Skill Level:IntermediateMaterials: US Size H 6.0 Crochet Hook1 skein Lion Brand Yarn Touch of Alpaca in Oxford Grey (here) (100g/skein) Pattern uses approximately 76 g of yarnScissorsTapestry NeedleGauge: Approximately 13 stitches & 9 ? rows of hdc blo in 4 X 4Dimensions (approximate): Circumference 20 around Height Approximately 8.5Abbreviations & Skills: FRTR Front Raised Treble – yarn round hook twice, insert hook from front around double crochet stitch indicated from right to left, then complete the treble crochet as normal.ch chainsc single crochetdc double crochetst stitchsl st slip stitchhdc blo half double crochet through the back loop onlysk – skipNotes: This hat is worked in the round. Mark rounds as needed and count stitches to check your work. The textured portion of the hat is created with the Raised Ripple Stitch you can find a tutorial on this stitch at https://www.mamainastitch.com/how-to-crochet-the-raised-ripplle-stitch/? The other striped section of the beanie is made with half double crochet stitches made through the back loop only.