Crochet Cable Stitch Square Hat With Pom Poms

Introduction

Crochet Cable Stitch Square Hat With Pom Poms is the perfect accessory to add a touch of charm and coziness to your wardrobe. The intricate cable stitch creates a beautiful textured design, while the fluffy pom poms add a fun and playful element. This hat is not only stylish but also keeps you warm and comfortable during the chilly weather. Whether you're running errands or enjoying your day outdoors, this hat is sure to keep you looking cute and feeling cozy. So grab your yarn and needles, and let's crochet our way to a fashionable look!

Skill Level

Skill - Intermediate

Materials

• Hook H / 5.00MM
• Yarn - 4 oz of Super soft (4)
• I used Lion Brand Yarn Pound of Love - pink

Stitches Used

• Chain (ch)
• Slip Stitch (sl st)
• Single Crochet (sc)
• Double Crochet (dc)
• Front Post Double Crochet (fpdc)
• Back Post Double Crochet (bpdc)
• Front Post Triple Crochet (fptr)

Gauge

14 sc + 16 rows = 4 inches

Sizes

Adult (20 inches) - Youth (Child 18 inches)

The adult size will be the first number and the child size is the second number.

Note

Ch 1 at the end of rows, is a turning ch, and does not count as a stitch.

Beginning Chains

Ch 39 for Adult (33 for Child)

Row Instructions

RND 1: 1 dc in the 2nd ch from the hook, and in each stitch across, ch 1 turn

(38, 32 dc) Your number of stitches will not change throughout the project.

RND 2: 1 dc in the 1st st, *1 fpdc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st*, repeat from * to * across, ch 1 turn.

RND 3: 1 dc in the 1st st, *1 bpdc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st*, repeat from * to * across, ch 1 turn.

RND 4: 1 dc in the next 8 (5) sts, 1 fpdc in the 2 sts, 1 dc in the next 2 sts, 1 fpdc in the next 2 sts, 1 dc in the next 2 sts, 1 fpdc in the next 6 sts, 1 dc in the next 2 sts, 1 fpdc in the next 2 sts, 1 dc in the next 2 sts, 1 fpdc in the 2 sts, 1 dc in the next 8 (5) sts, ch 1 turn.

Stitch Pattern Explanation

o = dc, l = fpdc

oooooooolloolloolllllloolloolloooooooo - Adult

ooooolloolloolllllloolloollooooo - Child

RND 5: 1 dc in the next 8 (5) sts, 1 bpdc in the 2 sts, 1 dc in the next 2 sts, 1 bpdc in the next 2 sts, 1 dc in the next 2 sts, 1 bpdc in the next 6 sts, 1 dc in the next 2 sts, 1 bpdc in the next 2 sts, 1 dc in the next 2 sts, 1 bpdc in the 2 sts, 1 dc in the next 8 (5) sts, ch 1 turn.

RND 6: Repeat RND 4.

RND 7: Repeat RND 5.

RND 8: 1 dc in the next 8 (5) sts, 1 fpdc in the 2 sts, 1 dc in the next 2 sts, 1 fpdc in the next 2 sts, 1 dc in the next 2 sts,

skip the next 3 fpdc,

fptr in the next 3 sts,

then cross back and fptr in the 3 skipped sts.

1 dc in the next 2 sts, 1 fpdc in the next 2 sts, 1 dc in the next 2 sts, 1 fpdc in the 2 sts, 1 dc in the next 8 (5) sts, ch 1 turn.

RND 9: 1 dc in the next 8 (5) sts, 1 bpdc in the 2 sts, 1 dc in the next 2 sts, 1 bpdc in the next 2 sts, 1 dc in the next 2 sts, 1 bpdc in the next 6 sts, 1 dc in the next 2 sts, 1 bpdc in the next 2 sts, 1 dc in the next 2 sts, 1 bpdc in the 2 sts, 1 dc in the next 8 (5) sts, ch 1 turn.

RND 10-45 (36): Repeat RND 4-9 5 times for Adult, 4 times for Child.

RND 46 (37): 1 dc in each stitch across, ch 1 turn.

(38, 32 dc)

RND 47 (38): 1 dc in the 1st st, *1 fp dc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st*, repeat from * to * across, ch 1 turn.

RND 48 (39): 1 dc in the 1st st, *1 bp dc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st*, repeat from * to * across, tie off and weave in your end.

Fold Hat in half, wrong side out. Sl st down each side to sew the sides closed. Secure tightly and flip over to the right side.

RND 49 (40): Sc around the brim of the hat.

This will ensure that the sides of the hat do not come apart.

Pom Pom Instructions

Wrap the yarn around your 4 fingers 30 times. With a 12-inch piece of yarn, slip it through the loops and tie securely. Trim pom poms evenly.

Using the tie of the pom poms, attach one to each corner of the hat.