This is a crochet version of the knitted “double seed stitch”. The pattern comes in 3 sizes: Teen/Adult, Child, and Toddler.

This crochet pattern is available for FREE on my website, (visit pattern website link above), or you can download it here on Ravelry as a printable, ad-free PDF.

A matching mittens pattern is available over here.
Matching fingerless gloves and convertible mittens patterns coming soon.

Difficulty: 
Advanced Beginner/Easy

Materials Needed:
4mm (G) hook, or hook needed to obtain gauge – band
5mm (H) hook, or hook needed to obtain gauge – hat body
270-280 yards #4 worsted weight Red Heart Soft in “Off-white”
Yarn needle
Scissors
Adults and Children: 1” round wooden button
Toddlers: ⁷/8” round wooden button

Stitches Used:
sl st = slip stitch
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
FPdc = front post double crochet

Additional Terms:
hdc in the 3rd loop = Look at the top of the stitch, and locate the sideways “V”, bend the stitch to look at the back, and you should see another “V”. You’ll be working into the back loop of that “V”, this is called the 3rd loop.For this hat band the textured portion created by working hdc in the 3rd loop should always be facing you when beginning a new row.

Gauge:
Hat Body: 16 FPdc/sc stitches in 4”
Band: 10 hdc stitches in 2”

Measurements:
Finished teen/adult hat measures approximately 10 1/2” tall by 11” wide, but can be made taller, or shorter depending on your preference.
Finished child hat measures approximately 8 1/2-9 1/2” tall by 10” wide, but can be made taller, or shorter depending on your preference.
Finished toddler hat measures approximately 6 1/2-7 1/2” tall by 8-9” wide but can be made taller, or shorter depending on your preference.

Additional Notes:
-Ch-1 at beginning of row does not count as stitch.
-This pattern is worked from the bottom up.