New year, new crochet project! Sarah Zimmerman’s 2019 C2C Crochet Hat is a fantastic way to show off your skills while staying warm. Whether you’re celebrating the new year or just need a stylish winter accessory, this pattern is a great pick. The coolest part? You can easily change the design to display any year, initials, or symbols, making it a unique creation.
What Does Corner-to-Corner Mean in Crochet?
Corner-to-Corner (C2C) is a crochet method that builds fabric diagonally. You start from one corner, increase until you reach the desired width, then decrease back down to form a square or rectangle.
In this pattern, the C2C technique lets you work from one side to the other using a pixel-like grid pattern. This makes it perfect for creating letters, numbers, and other designs with color changes.
Never done C2C crochet? Check out our tutorial: How To Corner-To-Corner Crochet (C2C) For Beginners
What’s the Best Yarn for a Winter Crochet Hat?
For this crochet hat pattern, a soft worsted weight yarn works best. Acrylic yarns like Red Heart Super Saver, Bernat Satin Sparkle, or Caron Simply Soft are some of the great options. If you want something cozier, wool blends like Lion Brand Wool-Ease offer a soft texture with extra insulation against the cold.
How to Customize Your Hat
While the original design celebrates the year 2019, you can switch the numbers to reflect any year — 2024, 2025, and so on. If you want something more personalized, use initials or a favorite symbol instead of numbers.
You can also play with color combinations to match your favorite winter coat or holiday themes.
sARAH…i love all YOUR PATTERNS. i HAVE MADE MANY OF THEM FOR MY FAMILY!
sARAH…i love all YOUR PATTERNS. i HAVE MADE MANY OF THEM FOR MY FAMILY!