How to Crochet the Ombre Lemon Peel Stitch Hat

The ombre Lemon Peel Stitch Hat is the perfect stash buster! This beanie is worked from the bottom up, starting with a ribbed brim using a double strand of yarn. It is quick to make and is easy to customize the size and color.

I don’t often enjoy making the same pattern over and over again, but this might be the exception. I have made 2 so far and I’m working on a third.

This hat uses 2 strands of yarn held together while you crochet. You could use 2 strands of the same color, different colors or a combination of both of these for an ombre look. It is completely customizable.

Lemon Peel Stitch in the Round

The lemon peel stitch alternates double and single crochets across a row or round. This stitch is one of my most popular tutorials year after year! Generally, when crocheting the round, it is not necessary to turn after each round. However, to get the texture right with this stitch, turning after each round is necessary.

This can be a little tricky because the slip stitch join looks like a stitch.

To make it easier to see where to start the round, I suggest placing a stitch marker in the last stitch of the current round. That way, when you turn, you’ll see what stitch you need to work into first.

Materials and Pattern Information

• 210 yds category 4/worsted weight yarn in 2 colors
  • 105 yds each color, approximately
  • Yarn will be held double throughout the entire pattern
  • Gray/Pink hat = Lion Brand Wool Ease
  • Purple/Gray = Lion Brand Heartland
  • This hat is great for scrap yarn!
• 6.5mm crochet hook
• Stitch marker
• Scissors + Yarn Needle

Gauge and Sizing

• Gauge: 6 sts x 5 rows BLO sc = 2 in
• Finished Size: 19 in around x 8 in tall

Abbreviations

• US Terminology
• Ch(s): chain(s)
• St(s): stitch(es)
• Dc: double crochet
• Sc: single crochet

Notes

• Band is worked in rows, body of hat worked in turned rounds.
• Instructions written are for ombre version of hat. If you want to use the same 2 colors for the whole hat hold one strand of color A and B together for the entire pattern. 
• To make the ombre version you will need to split your yarn into 2 balls of each color.
• Lemon Peel Stitch Tutorial

Easy Lemon Peel Stitch Hat Crochet Pattern

Band:

Row 1: Using 2 strands CA held double, ch 7, sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across. Turn. (6 sts)

Row 2-48: Ch 1, working in BLO, sc in same st as ch 1 and each st across. Turn. 

It should measure approx: 2 in x 19 in. See notes for modifying size. 

Match up short ends and slip stitch together. 

Body:

Rnd 1: Continue working with 2 strands of CA, Ch 1, working into edge of band placing 1 stitch in each row end, dc in same st as ch 1, sc in next. *Dc in next, sc in next, repeat from * around. Place marker in final sc. Join to top of 1st dc with sl st. (48 sts)

Rnd 2-3: Ch 1, Turn. Dc in marked st, sc in next, *Dc in next, sc in next, repeat from * around. Place marker in final sc. Join to top of 1st dc with sl st. (48 sts)

Rnd 4-7: Repeat rnd 2 using 1 strand CA and 1 strand CB held double. 

Rnd 8-10: Repeat rnd 2 using 2 strands CB held double.

Crown Shaping

Rnd 11: Continue using 2 strands CB held double. Ch 1, Turn. Hdc2tog, starting in marked stitch, *hdc next 4,** hdc2tog, repeat from * around ending final repeat at **. Join to top of 1st st with sl st. (40 sts)

DO NOT TURN after each round from here til end. 

Rnd 12: Ch 1, Hdc2tog, starting in same st as ch 1, *hdc next 2,** hdc2tog, repeat from * around ending final repeat at **. Join to top of 1st st with sl st. (30 sts)

Rnd 13: Ch 1, Hdc2tog, starting in same st as ch 1, *hdc next,** hdc2tog, repeat from * around ending final repeat at **. Join to top of 1st st with sl st. (20 sts)

Rnd 14: Ch 1, hdc2tog, starting in same st as ch 1, hdc2tog arounds. Join to top of 1st st with sl at. (10)

Cut yarn leaving long tail. Weave tail in and out around top of hat, pull to cinch closed. Secure ends. 

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