The Slat Stitch Beanie – A Free Slat Stitch Crochet Beanie Pattern

Welcome to the midway point of the Winter Wardrobe Freeze-Along! I am absolutely obsessed with today’s release: The Slat Stitch Beanie.

If you love a pattern that looks far more complicated than it actually is, you are going to have so much fun with this one.

The Slat Stitch is all about those beautiful diagonal ridges that mimic a woven or “slatted” effect.

As you can see from my sample, it is a total showstopper when you switch colors between sections!

It’s the perfect way to take those random skeins of worsted-weight yarn from your stash and turn them into something that looks like it came straight out of a cozy winter catalogue

How to Get the Pattern

Print it Out: Grab the clean, ad-free PDF of the Puff Stitch Beanie (or the full CAL bundle!) over in my Payhip Shop .

View it Free: Scroll down to find the free instructions right here on this page👇

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How to Choose the Best Colors for the Slat Stitch

Because this free slat stitch crochet beanie pattern features distinct diagonal ridges, it is the ultimate playground for color play.

To make the texture “pop” like it does in my sample, try using a high-contrast palette.

Think a warm mustard paired with a neutral cream or a deep forest green against a light grey.

If you prefer a more subtle, sophisticated look, a single solid color will highlight the shadows created by the “slats,” giving the hat a gorgeous architectural feel without any extra effort

Why the Slat Stitch is a Must-Try for Stash Busting

One of the best things about the Winter Wardrobe Freeze-Along is finding patterns that make a little bit of yarn go a long way.

The slat stitch is fantastic for this because you can easily change colors every few rows to accommodate the random yardage in your bins.

It turns “scrappy” into “stylish” by organizing those leftover bits of #4 weight yarn into a deliberate, woven-look design.

You’ll be amazed at how a few “leftover” partial skeins can be transformed into a professional-quality accessory.

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Before you get started, check out my newest favorite finds!

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Let’s get to the pattern, shall we? Making The Slat Stitch Beanie

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Notes

• This pattern is written in US terminology
• The pattern is worked in rounds, top down
• Ch1 does not count as st at the beginning of a round
• Ch 3 does count as 1st st at the beginning of the row 
• You can work this pattern with one color or multiple, as you wish- I used 2 colors

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Instructions – Beanie #3 – Slat Stitch Beanie

Difficulty

Easy

Materials:

• Any weight #4 yarn of your choice
• I used three colors to try to finish my stash!
• Hook: US Size 5 mm
• Yarn Needle, Scissors, Measuring Tape

Sizes

22” circumference

Stitch Key

• ch = chain
• dc = double crochet
• hdc = half double crochet
• sl st = slip stitch
• Yo = Yarn over

Specialty Stitches

FpDc = Front Post Double Crochet [Yo, insert hook under the post of next st, yo, draw up a loop (3 loops on hook), yo, draw through 2 loops on hook (2 loops on hook), yo, draw through last 2 loops on hook]

Slat Stitch = Skip next stitch, Fpdc in next st, Fpdc in skipped stitch

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Top/Cup (Rounds 1–4)

Round 1:

• Make a magic circle (or chain 4 and slip stitch to form a circle).
• Chain 2 (does not count as a stitch).
• Work 12 dc into the circle.
• Slip stitch to the top of the first dc (not the chain 2).

Round 2:

• Chain 2 (does not count as a stitch).
• Work 2 dc on top of each dc around.
• Slip stitch to the first dc.
• Stitch count: 24 dc

Round 3:

• Chain 2 (does not count as a stitch).
• [1 dc in next stitch, 2 dc in next stitch] repeat around.
• Slip stitch to the first dc.
• Stitch count: 36 dc

Round 4:

• Chain 2 (does not count as a stitch).
• [1 dc in each of the next 2 stitches, 2 dc in next stitch] repeat around.
• Slip stitch to the first dc.
• Stitch count: 48 dc

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Body – Puff Stitch Pattern

Round 5

• Chain 2 (does not count as a stitch).
• Work 1 dc on top of each stitch around.
• Slip stitch to the first dc.
• Stitch count: 48

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Round 6 – Slat Stitch Round

• Work 1 dc on top of the first stitch.
• Work a slat stitch as follows:
  1. Skip 1 stitch.
  2. Work fpdc on top of the next stitch from the previous round.
  3. Work fpdc on top of the skipped stitch from the previous round.
• Continue this pattern: dc, skip 1, fpdc on next, fpdc on skipped, all the way around.
• Slip stitch to close the round.
• Stitch count: 48

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Round 7 – Double Crochet Round

• Chain 2 (does not count as a stitch).
• Work 1 dc on top of each stitch around.
• Slip stitch to the first dc.
• Stitch count: 48

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Round 8 – Slat Stitch Round

• Repeat Round 6 (slat stitch pattern).

Round 9 – Double Crochet Round

• Repeat Round 7 (regular dc round).

Round 10 – Slat Stitch Round

• Repeat Round 6 (slat stitch pattern).

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Rounds 11–13 – Half Double Crochet Edge

• Chain 1.
• Work 1 hdc on top of each stitch around for 3 rounds.
• Slip stitch to the first hdc at the end of each round.
• Stitch count: 48

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Finishing:

• Fasten off and weave in all ends.
• Your Slat Stitch Beanie is complete!

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**This is an original Sandra Regev pattern: Owner /Designer of Sandra Stitches. This pattern may not be redistributed for free, sale, or trade, but finished products can be sold with credit to this shop – enjoy!

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