On Fridays, I share a link blast on Twitter and Facebook to get you excited about crocheting all weekend! In keeping with the #FlashbackFriday meme, I’m sharing patterns that were first released at least 12 months ago.

Hats are great projects for this time of the year. They are portable, so you can make them on the go, and you can use them pretty much right away in most parts of the world! Find your next crochet project for your favorite lady or fussy guy among these patterns for beanies, balaclava, slouchy, and chemo hats.

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Not Quite a Slouchy Hat (photo 8), free crochet pattern by @ucrafter (that’s me!): This pattern is available in four sizes from infant through adult and includes video and photo tutorials for the special stitches.

Half & Half Slouch (photo 7), free crochet pattern by @LittleMCrochet: Get the matching set of boot cuffs, designed by @RescuedPaw, here.

I-Cord Earflap Hat (photo 9), free crochet pattern by @MelodysMakings: This pattern is available in 8 sizes and includes a companion knit design, too.

X-Border Hat, free crochet pattern by @JBHCrochet for @RedHeartYarns: This three-color hat features x shaped textures.

Stay Strong Beanie (photo 4), free crochet pattern by @ELKStudio_: This pattern was designed to be used as a chemo cap.

Cables and Stripes Hat (photo 3), free crochet pattern by @SameDiNamics for @Cre8tionCrochet: This hat is available in two sizes and also has a companion cowl pattern.

Rylee Long Slouch (photo 10), free crochet pattern by @nettagyrl: This striped slouchy hat looks great in contrasting or coordinating colors.

Seeing Stripes, free crochet pattern by Kirsten’s Knits: This pattern includes instructions for two different striped hats.

Favorite Beanie for Men (photo 12), free crochet pattern by @CrochetKim: This hat is crocheted using double-ended Tunisian.

Stormchaser Drawstring Slouch (photo 11), free crochet pattern by @AGHandmades: This pattern is available in 7 sizes from newborn through adult.

Reflective Front Post Beanie (photo 5), free crochet pattern by @PoshPoochDesign: This pattern uses a reflective yarn to make it visible at night.

Whimsical Balaclava Ski Hat (photo 6), free crochet pattern by @OombawkaDesign: This pattern includes 3 sizes from child through adult large and links to the toddler sized pattern.

Adult Striped Spike Stitch Beanie (photo 2), free crochet pattern by @armazey: This striped beanie pattern includes helpful progress photos.

Rustic Woods Men’s Chemo Cap (photo 1), free crochet pattern by @TriflsNTreasurs: This soft and cozy striped hat in three colors makes a comforting chemo cap.

Benefaction Hat, free crochet pattern by @kp_stacey for @KnitPicks: This pattern is also part of the free ebook, Helping Hands, featuring 6 projects, each with both a crochet and knit version, for charity.

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