Does the Alpine stitch use a lot of yarn?

The heaviest swatch was the alpine stitch swatch, which weighed 31 grams. This means that over the same area, the alpine stitch used 6.9% more yarn than plain single crochet and 24% more yarn than plain double crochet stitches . So yes, the crochet alpine stitch is a yarn eater when compared to sc and dc stitches.

What is the formula for crochet hats?

Hat circumference = measure around the head just above ears and subtract one inch for a nicely fitted finished hat. Crown width = (this is a flat circular top of the hat) you need to divide hat circumference by 3.14 (pi). Hat height = Head circumference / 10 x 4.

How many rows should a crochet beanie have?

To make my beanie, I crocheted as many rows as it took to reach a finished hat size of 20″, which turned out to be 36 rows plus 1 seaming row .

How many stitches for alpine stitch?

The Alpine Stitch is worked over a 4 row repeat (the initial number of chains should be an odd number). The turning chain does not count as a stitch. Even rows are worked by single crocheting in each stitch across.

What is the most yarn efficient crochet stitch?

A great option for yarn-saving purposes is the Solomon stitch , which is versatile, quickly worked up, and has a unique pattern. Another yarn-efficient stitch is the single crochet, which uses shorter stitches and is particularly helpful when creating projects with multiple colors and stitches.

Which crochet stitch eats the most yarn?

Single Crochet As such, its yarn usage per unit area is probably the highest of the four basic stitches. This basket is made from single crochet stitches which produce quite a dense, stiff fabric.

How many crochet stitches does it take to start a hat?

How do you start a crochet beanie? This easy hat pattern begins with a typical chain of 37 stitches . The first row is worked in double crochet. The rest of the hat is working in double crochet, but only through the back loop of each stitch.

What is the hardest crochet stitch in the world?

The bullion stitch is considered one of the most difficult crochet stitches due to its complexity and the number of steps required to complete it. It involves wrapping the yarn around the hook several times before pulling it through the loop.

What is the Alpine stitch in rows?

The alpine stitch uses a 4-row/round repeat, with rows/rounds of repeating pairs of double and front post double crochet stitches separated by rows/rounds of single crochet . We'll start with a set up row/round of double crochet, then start our 4-row/round repeat of sc, Alpine A, sc, and Alpine B rows/rounds.

Raised Ripple Alpine Stitch Crochet Hat

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This free Raised Ripple Hat pattern will show you how to make a beautifully-textured modified alpine stitch crochet beanie. A faux fur pom pom adds an extra touch of style.

There’s still plenty of winter left, so you’ve got time to make more gorgeous winter accessories, like this cozy beanie. It features a highly-textured pattern called the modified alpine stitch aka raised ripple stitch, which is formed by alternating double crochet stitches and frost post treble crochets. It’s an easy technique that combines simple stitches to create impressive results!

This crochet alpine beanie is fun to make for crocheters of any skill level. An advanced beginner should easily be able to pick up the new techniques required to complete the alpine stitch pattern. And a more advanced crocheter would be able to whip up one of these hats in an evening for a last-minute gift.

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Table of Contents

Making the Raised Ripple Alpine Stitch Hat

To make this crochet alpine stitch hat, you’ll start with a strip of single crochet stitches in the back loop only (blo). Then you’ll sew the ends of this strip together to make a band that will serve as the ribbed brim of the hat. The body of the hat is worked right into the end of the rows along the top of the brim.

Speaking of the brim, you can make it two ways. If you crochet it as written, you will get a wide brim that you can fold over, as shown in my photos. But if you prefer not to fold it, you can also start with 10 chain stitches instead of 20. If your band comes out too long or short, you can also use fewer or more single crochet (sc) rows.

Top it off with a big fur pom pom for the perfect accessory for sledding, ice skating, or even a romantic walk through the park on a cold night.

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This hat would look great in many different color combinations. I think a self-striping yarn could look really gorgeous! However, I prefer to use a light or bright-colored yarn so that the stitch pattern will pop.

Crochet Hat Patterns and Tutorials

Well, this Raised Ripple Hat pattern is not my first crochet beanie pattern. If you love making hats, you’ll be delighted to know that I have created an ebook, packed full of amazing hat patterns.

As a matter of fact, in my ebook, you will find this pattern, plus 54 more crochet hat patterns, Plus 9 tutorials and 57 videos to help you make beautiful crochet hats for any sized head. Make sure to grab your copy right here:

Get the PDF of the Raised Ripple Alpine Stitch Crochet Hat

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In “The Crochet Club” membership the pattern is interactive with check-off boxes so you can keep track of where you are in the pattern (and saved per user login) without any ads and is printer-friendly!

Do you love alpine stitch patterns and other richly-textured crochet projects? Here are a few more designs you may like to try:

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Patchwork Project Bag with Alpine Squares
Crochet Alpine Stitch with Video Tutorial
Textured Fall Poncho
Ribbed Cable Textured Beanie

To start, let me now give you the supplies you need in order to crochet this easy pattern.

How to Crochet an Alpine Stitch Hat

Materials you will need

Lion Brand Color Theory Yarn (Worsted, 100% Acrylic, 246yards/100g)
- 1-2 skeins of Canyon (2 for fold over ribbing)
4.0 and 4.5 mm crochet hook
scissors
tapestry needle
Faux Fur Pom Pom with Snap Button

Gauge

Measuring from the front seeing only fptr:
1 rounds x 4 sts =1 square inch

Size

Adult size: 8.5 (diameter) x 8.5 (height) inches (without pom-pom)

Stitches used in the pattern (US crochet terminology)

Learn all the basic crochet stitches HERE

ch = chain
sc = single crochet
dc = double crochet
fptr = front post treble crochet
blo = back loop only
sl st = slip stitch
RS = right side
WS = wrong side

Alpine Stitch Video Tutorial

This hat pattern uses a MODIFIED version of the alpine stitch. For the hat, I used a fptr instead of a fpdc stitch. But if you want to learn the regular alpine stitch first, you can watch the video below.

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Free Written Pattern for the Raised Ripple Alpine Stitch Crochet Hat

Pattern Notes

This hat pattern uses a MODIFIED version of the alpine stitch. For the hat, I used a fptr instead of a fpdc stitch.

This pattern is written for an adult head, but it can easily be adjusted to different head sizes.

Use the Reference Table below to change this pattern into different sizes.

First, use the hat size reference table below and note the head circumference for the head you’re making the hat for. Next note the height of the hat. If you want to make it slouchy add 2 -3 inches for the height.

The below pattern is for an adult size, as an example. Make sure to measure the “hat circumference” once you make the first row as the chain stretch prevents accurate measurements.

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Written Instructions for the Alpine Stitch Crochet Beanie

Ribbing (using a 4.0mm):

Row 1 (WS):

Ch 21, 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc in each ch across, turn (20 sts)

(non-fold over would be ch 10)

Row 2 (RS):

Ch 1 (not included as a st here and throughout, can also be skipped), 1 sc in the blo of each st across, turn (20 sts)

Rows 3-80:

Rep Row 2. After the final Row, turn, RS facing fold band together, ch 1, sl st band together.

The band should measure approx. 17.75” x 4.5”

IF the band is too long (80 rows) then aim for 60 or 70 rows and adjust below accordingly (the pattern below is a repeat of 2 sts.

Round 1 (RS):

With smaller hook, ch 1(not counted OR skip the turning chain), 1 sc in each row around band, sl st in the blo of first sc to join (80 sts)

Now switch to a 4.5mm hook (depending on your tension)

Side Note: This hat pattern uses a MODIFIED version of the alpine stitch. For the hat, I used a fptr instead of a fpdc stitch.

Each first dc is made as ch3 OR Alternative Turning Chain and counted as a stitch

Body of the Hat

R1: 1 dc in each st, sl st to the first st

R2: 1 sc in each st, sl st to the first st

R3: *1 dc in the 1st st, 1 fptr in the next st, repeat from * until the end, sl st to the first st

R4: repeat R2

R5: ch 1 (not counted), *1 fptr in the 1st st, 1 dc in the next st, repeat from * until the end, sl st to the first st

Repeat R2-R5 until you have the height of 8.5 inches for an adult hat or your desired length.

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Finishing

Once you finish, cut about 12 inches of yarn and then weave the yarn in and out every 1/2 – 1 inch. Then pull tightly and close the hole. Fasten off and weave in the ends. Then add your pom pom – I added a removable faux fur one. Here are a few different colors you could add to this one.

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Congratulations! Your beautiful new alpine stitch beanie is now finished and ready to wear. Will you be wearing this hat yourself or will you gift your newly crocheted masterpiece to a lucky friend or family member? I’d love to know!

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