Luisa Top-Down Granny Stitch Hat by Marie Segares

Luisa Top-Down Granny Stitch Hat

Crochet
June 2025
Aran (8 wpi) ?
See Pattern Notes.
5.0 mm (H)
50 - 170 yards (46 - 155 m)
4-6 Pound Preemie (Toddler, Teen/Adult Small)
US
English
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This granny stitch hat pattern is available in 3 sizes and is worked in the round from the top down. The top uses solid stitches while the sides allow air in, making it perfect for transitional weather. This pattern is part of the Third Edition of Granny Square Month.

This pattern is available for FREE on my blog HERE.

The free version is supported by advertising on my website. The downloadable PDF for sale on Ravelry includes the full pattern in one printable file without advertisements.

Skills Used
Basic crochet stitches: chain, single crochet, double crochet, slip stitch
Crocheting in the round, increasing
Special stitch: sc2tog (includes written instructions and video tutorial in pattern)
Crocheting in back loop (includes link to video tutorial)

Skill Level
Easy

Finished Sizes
4-6 Pound Preemie (Toddler, Teen/Adult Small). Photographed sample is Teen/Adult Small.

4-6 Pound Preemie: 11” (28 cm) circumference x 5” (13 cm) length.

Toddler: 17.25” (44 cm) circumference x 7.75” (19.5 cm) length.

Teen/Adult Small: 20.5” (52 cm) circumference x 9” (23 cm) length.

Materials
Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice yarn (100% acrylic, 3.5 oz/100 g, 170 yd/156 m) – 1 skein in 178AC Sea Glass, or approximately 50 yd (125 yd, 170 yd)/45.5 m (114.5 m, 155.5 m) in any medium weight yarn.

US Size H-8/5 mm crochet hook, or any size needed to obtain correct gauge.

Yarn needle.

Gauge
Through Rnd 4 in pattern = 4.5” (11.5 cm) diameter. For best fit, always check your gauge.