AlixaCrochet
A flat ribbed rectangle, seamed and gathered. Two to three hours for an adult size.
Worsted wool or a wool blend, a 5.5 mm hook, a tape measure, scissors and a needle.
Work half double crochet in the back loop only. The ridges become the stretchy ribs of the hat.
Wrap the rectangle around the head, stretching it gently. The two short ends should just meet.
Seam the short ends into a tube, weave the yarn through the row ends at one edge and pull tight.
Baby, child and two adult sizes, plus slouchy, striped and chunky versions, are in the full pattern.