As a mom of two boys, finding hat patterns that are unique and interesting for boys/men has been a bit of a challenge. There simply aren’t that many options out there. When I learned the spiked boxes crochet stitch, I worked it in rows and noticed how it made a sort of herringbone pattern with the stitches that I was absolutely in love with! After making some for the men and boys, I wanted one too, making this perfect for the whole family!

You haven’t heard of the spiked boxes stitch? I hadn’t either! I broke the stitch pattern down to its individual stitches: the half-double crochet decrease and the spiked double crochet -- with full photo and video tutorials for those individual stitches. I also made a full video detailing how to work the gauge swatch, which shows exactly how those stitches go together to make the spiked boxes stitch pattern. In addition to those, I’ve also included full tutorials for the front and back post double crochet. All of it in one place, with links taking you to those outside videos.

This advanced beginner PDF has EVERYTHING you might need to make this pattern, including tutorials and linked videos tutorials for the special stitches mentioned above, supplemental pattern pictures, a stitch chart, and a row tracker!

Not a beginner? The PDF also has a consolidated, printer-friendly version of the pattern for you more experienced crocheters.

Included in the PDF (US Terms, English Only):

• Cover page with a large full-color photo of the finished item
• Required materials, pattern notes, etc page
• Half-Double Crochet Decrease: full-color photo tutorial (with link to video tutorial)
• Spiked Double Crochet: full-color photo tutorial (with link to video tutorial)
• Front & Back Post Double Crochet: full-color photo tutorial (with link to video tutorial)
• Detailed pattern with supplemental instructional photos, notes, and tips and tricks
• Gauge pattern doubles as a coaster pattern, with full video tutorial linked within
• Consolidated pattern, printer-friendly, for more experienced crocheters
• Completion page with another large full-color photo of the finished item
• Stitch chart - not available in the free online version
• Row Tracker - not available in the free online version
• Graded for 5 sizes - free online version has only one size available

Other Details:

Finished Size: Available in 5 sizes: Child (3-5 yrs), Child (6-10 yrs), Adult Small, Adult Medium, Adult Large

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