Leeward Hat Crochet Pattern

The Leeward Hat is a perfect companion to the Leeward Mitts, featuring Lena’s crochet cable technique. Simple stitches - single crochet and its variations (esc, fsc) - form a beautiful cable design, accented by ribbing ridges for added texture.

It’s recommended to start with the mitts first to familiarize yourself with the technique, as the hat introduces a more complex variation of the cables combined with short rows.

MATERIALS

• Yarn: Malabrigo Arroyo; sport weight; 335 yds / 306 m per 100 g skein; 100% Superwash Merino Wool, Cape Cod Gray colorway AR429
• Hook: U.S. 7 (4.5 mm)
• Yarn needle to weave in ends
• Stitch markers

GAUGE FOR SWATCH

20 sts and 18 rows = 4″ (10 cm) worked in ribbing st patt only, after blocking

MEASUREMENTS & YARDAGE

The Leeward Hat is worked sideways in one piece and joined as-you-go along the side. One size is provided, which comfortably fits many head sizes.

The measurements below refer to the fabric in its unstretched state. The single crochet ribbing is highly stretchy and elastic, comfortably fitting a range of head sizes. The hat is shown in the photos worn over a 21¼″ (54 cm) head circumference.

• Circumference: 18½″ (47 cm)
• Length: 8⅞″ (22.5 cm)
• Yardage: 60 g, 201 yds (184 m)

One skein of Arroyo is sufficient to complete either a hat with a matching pair of short Leeward mitts or two pairs of mitts (one short and one long).