Cross-Over Long DC Free Crochet Newsboy Hat Pattern

April 16, 2014 · Rhelena · 32 Comments

This free crochet newsboy hat pattern is perfect for sunny, yet cold days. Whether it be fall, winter, or spring, this newsboy is the perfect hat can give you the protection you need from both the cold and the sun!

In the cooler weather this is all you need, but in the bitter cold winter weather you can easily slip a hood over this hat for extra warmth.

You have the choice of making this with or without a brim. Either way, this makes for a great gift idea for birthdays and Christmas holidays.

The Stitch Pattern Used to Make this Newsboy Hat

This is an intermediate pattern.

The hat is started at the crown with single crochet stitches until the diameter is the size that you want.

The body, or the sides, of the hat is worked with the cross-over long double crochet stitch. It’s a basic cable stitch that is worked by skipping a stitch, then working three half double crochet stitches. Then to make the cable, work a long double crochet stitch into the skipped stitch. This brings the long double crochet diagonally over the half double crochets for a beautiful texture!

A Few Images to Help with the Cross-Over Long DC Rounds.

Mark last stitch of last rnd – this is where you will work your first cross-over long dc into.

You might also want to mark the first stitch in the next round. That way you know exactly where to join.

First Cross-Over Long DC Made

Skip Next Stitch, Hdc in Next 3 Sts.

Second Cross-Over Long Dc Made.

This is what it looks like once completed. Only thing left is to join it with a slip stitch in the marked hdc.

But before you join, move the stitch marker up into the last stitch made.

Join and make your first stitch. Move the stitch marker up. Continue moving the markers up to help you see clearly where to join and work the stitches.

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The Brim

The brim is worked directly onto the hat. It is worked in rows, with increases made in each row in order to create the rounded look. The increases are made within the rows, as well as at the end of the rows by picking up more stiches along the hat band.

It looks okay as it is, but for a sturdier brim you could add a lining underneath to help keep the shape better. For a cleaner look, you can use a permanent fabric stiffener along the brim. If you decide not to stiffen or line it you will need to block it after each washing.

Cross-Over Long DC Free Crochet Newsboy Hat Pattern modeled on a 6-12 month old baby.

Finished Sizes

The pattern has been updated to include multiple sizes including sizes for a doll size, preemie, 0-3 months, 6-12 months and small adult. If you need additional sizes, see the sizing notes.

This Crochet Hat Size Chart by Age can also be helpful in determining how big to make the crown for a particular size. Please note that this is a cap, so you don’t want too much negative ease because that will cause the brim to overstretch.

The Yarn

Originally this hat pattern was given in one size only using Patons Canadiana. Although it worked great, I found that the Astra was more along the same weight as a lot of baby yarns. And since I added the baby sizes I figured the Astra might make it easier for those who crochet a lot for babies.

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