National Hat Day – Ski Slope Men’s Hat Crochet Pattern

Gear up for your next winter adventure with the Ski Slope Hat crochet pattern. This charming design combines functionality with style, keeping you warm and fashionable on the slopes or during chilly outings. Crafted with worsted weight yarn and textured stitches, this hat provides comfort and insulation against the cold while showcasing your crochet skills. The pattern features a unique design resembling the ski tracks going down the mountain, making it a perfect accessory for winter sports enthusiasts or anyone seeking a touch of alpine charm. Whether you’re hitting the slopes or strolling through snowy landscapes, this hat will be your go-to companion for staying snug and stylish all season long.

The pattern incorporates textured stitches, adding visual interest and depth to the hat. The unique design resembles the ski tracks you create as you swish down the mountain.

Easily adjustable pattern allows you to customize the men’s size and color to suit your preferences:
* Medium (size 7 1/8) 22.5” circumference, 8.5” height
* Large (size 7 3/8) 23” circumference, 9:” height
* XL (size 7 ½) 23.5” circumference, 9.5” height

Size Medium is free to view on the blog. The full PDF with all 3 sizes is on sale for National Hat Day for only $2.00:

Ski Slope Men’s Hat Crochet Pattern

Materials:

Mule Spinner 2-ply yarn

160 yards

Size G (4.0 mm) and H (5.0 mm) crochet hooks

Yarn needle

STITCHES:

Ultimate finish:  https://youtu.be/jVpTr8mId3I

DIRECTIONS:

Instructions are given for size Medium.

Ribbing:

Leave an 8” length of yarn at beginning for sewing ribbing closed.

Row 1: With G hook, ch1 9, sc in 2^nd ch from hook and in remaining 7 ch (8 sc).

Rows 2-80: Ch 1, turn, working in BLO, sc in each st. At end of last row, do not fasten off. Use 8” length from beginning to sew Row 1 to last row.

Hat: Switch to size H hook. Ch 1, hdc in each row end around (80 hdc). Join with sl st. Do not turn.

Rows 2-7 [9,11]: Ch 1, hdc in next 6 sts, *fpdc in next st, hdc in next 2 sts, fpdc in next st, hdc in next 6 sts,* repeat around. Hdc in remaining sts(80 sts). Join with sl st. Do not turn.

Because crochet sts are slightly offset, the raised sts (fpdc) will move slightly to the left with each round creating the ski tracks.

Row 8: Ch 1, hdc in next 2 sts, dec over next 2 sts, hdc in next 2 sts, *fpdc in next st, hdc in next 2 sts, fpdc in next st, hdc in next 2 sts, dec over next 2 sts, hdc in next 2 sts,* repeat around, hdc in remaining sts (72 sts). Join with sl st. Do not turn.

Row 9: Ch 1, hdc in next 2 sts, dec over next 2 sts, hdc in next st, *fpdc in next st, hdc in next 2 sts, fpdc in next st, hdc in next 2 sts, dec over next 2 sts, hdc in next st,* repeat around, hdc in remaining sts (64 sts). Join with sl st. Do not turn.

Row 10: Ch 1, hdc in next st, dec over next 2 sts, hdc in next st, *fpdc in next st, hdc in next 2 sts, fpdc in next st, hdc in next st, dec over next 2 sts, hdc in next st,* repeat around, hdc in remaining sts (56 sts). Join with sl st. Do not turn.

Row 11: Ch 1, hdc in next st, dec over next 2 sts, *fpdc in next st, hdc in next 2 sts, fpdc in next st, hdc in next st, dec over next 2 sts,* repeat around, hdc in remaining sts (48 sts). Join with sl st. Do not turn.

Row 12: Ch 1, dec over next 2 sts, *fpdc in next st, hdc in next 2 sts, fpdc in next st, dec over next 2 sts,* repeat around, hdc in remaining sts (40 sts). Join with sl st. Do not turn.

Row 13: Ch 1, hdc in next st, *fpdc in next st, dec over next 2 sts, fpdc in next st, hdc in next st,* repeat around, hdc in remaining sts (32 sts). Join with sl st. Do not turn.

Row 14: Ch 1, *sk hdc, fp dc in next st,* repeat around (16 fpdc). Join with sl st. Close with ult fin.

Get the downloadable PDF with all 3 sizes: Ski Slope Men’s Hat Crochet Pattern