This is an open version of a classic basket weave hat, it is lighter and makes a nice chemo cap as well. Gauge is not set, any medium yarn would be great, I used I Love This Cotton.

Materials –
Medium weight yarn
5.5 Crochet hook
Tapestry needle

Stitches used and their abbreviations–
slip stitch (this is never abbreviated in below pattern)
(ch) - chain
(sc) – single crochet
(dc) – double crochet
(fpdc) – front post double crochet
(bpdc) – back post double crochet