Crochet with Melanie

Basket Weave Hat Free Crochet Pattern This hat was inspired by a commercial for a ski lodge. I don’t ski personally (way too clumsy), but I love the idea of a winter getaway. As I watched this commercial, I could see myself curling up with a good book, a mug of hot chocolate steaming, sitting in a over-sized leather armchair next to a roaring fire. Of course the first thing I think is what kind of hat would I crochet myself for such an occasion? At the time, I recently learned the basket weave stitch and had only used it as an afghan stitch. I quickly got to work to figure out how to incorporate this stitch into a hat pattern. It was the perfect mix of classy and cozy. The hat pattern works up quickly and looks great in any color. You can customize it to coordinate with your winter coat or your favorite fall outfit. For these reasons, it's my go to pattern. I take my crochet with me everywhere I go, and it seems I sell this hat hot off the hook every time. Whether I’m on va...