DIY crochet hat for beginners- takes just 1 hour!
This is a super quick but cute pattern that matches my 1.5 hour crochet scarf made with the same stitch pattern. You can now make a matching set!
This crochet beanie paired with the matching scarf will make great gifts this holiday season. I hope you will make some for your friends and family.
The hat pattern comes in sizes Toddler to adult. I wasn’t sure this stitch and the bulky yarn will look good on a baby, so I skipped that size.
I get a lot of questions on where I get my hat tags. So, before any of you ask, I get it custom made from Etsy. There are many tag sellers who will make them for you.
DIY Crochet Hat
Materials
1. Cozy Wool yarn from Loops and Threads in colors Thunder, Fleece, and Stone were used for the sample hats. It is a size 6, super bulky yarn but has far more drape than other commonly available yarns of the same weight.
2. A size K(6.5mm)hook for the ribbing and an 8mm hook for the rest of the hat
3. Fur Pom pom
4. Tapestry needle to weave in the ends.
Finished Size
Toddler– Fits 19-inch head and is 7 1/2 inches tall
Child– Fits 21-inch head and is 8 inches tall
Adult Small– Fits 22-inch head and is 8 3/4 inches tall
Adult Large– Fits 23-inch head and is 8 3/4 inches tall
You might also like these free beanie patterns:
Yardage
Baby and Toddler– 90 Yards
Child– 110 yards
Adult- 120 yards
Stitch Abbreviations
ch- chain
sl st- slip stitch
sc- single crochet
dc- double crochet
BLO- Back loop only (see stitch explanation below)
YO-yarn over
Stitch Explanations
1. Sl st in the Back Loops Only(BLO): Instead of inserting your hook under both the loops of your stitch, you will insert it only under the back loop and leave the front loop free, see the picture below.
sc2tog: It is a decrease worked across 2 sts to join them into one. Pull up a loop in each of the next 2 sts, YO and pull through all the 3 loops on your hook—–sc2tog completed
Gauge
With 8mm hook, 8 sc sts=4 inches
Crochet Winter Hat Pattern
Note: Stitch counts for bigger sizes are given in brackets in the order Toddler(Child, Adult Small, Adult Large).
Hatband Ribbing
With a K(6.5mm) hook, chain 7 (7, 8, 8).
Row 1: Sl st in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across to end, turn.—–6 (6, 7, 7)sl sts
Row 2: Ch 1, 1 sl in the BLO of the same st as ch 1, 1 sl st in BLO of the remaining 5 (5, 6, 6)sts, turn.——6 (6, 7, 7)sl sts
Repeat Row 2 until the ribbing is approximately 15-1/2(17, 18-1/2, 19) inches without stretching and you have one extra row after the braid (see pictures below). The ribbing will stretch to fit.
Joining Hatband into a Circle
Note: When inserting your hook into the foundation chain side, insert the hook a little deeper, 1/4-inch below, and not at the very edge (see pic above). This will give a seamless band once you turn it inside out.
Take your hook out of the loop, bring the two shorter ends of the band together making sure the extra row after the braid is visible outside.
Insert your hook through the foundation chain side, grab the loop on the other side and start sl stitching through both the layers by inserting your hook through the foundation chain side and the BLO of the last row of sl sts.
Turn your hatband inside out to hide the seam. Pass your skein through the hatband to bring it to the other side if needed.
Sides and Crown
Pattern Notes:
1. When you work the first round of sc sts into the hatband, insert your hook into the valleys between the braids or ridges. The ridges will be too tight and hard to stick your hook into. See pic below to learn where to work your sts for Round 1.
2. While working Round 1, also take care to insert your hook NOT at the very edge but a little lower to avoid leaving holes in your hat.
Round 1: Switch to the 8mm hook. Ch 1 at the seam and work 33(39, 42, 42)sc sts evenly distributed around the ribbing. You can add a few increases or decreases into the valleys to adjust the stitch count if the number of valleys is more or less than your total stitch count. Sl st to the first st but do not turn.—–33 (39, 42, 42)sc
Round 2: Ch 2 (counts as a dc), (1 dc, ch 2, 1 sc ) all into the same st as beginning ch-2, *sk 2 sts, (2 dc, ch 2, 1 sc) in next st, repeat from * until 2 sts are left, sl st to top of beginning ch-2, turn.——-11 (13, 14, 14) repeats
Round 3: Pull up the loop on your hook just a tad, WITHOUT making a turning chain, directly work (2dc, ch2, 1 sc) in the next ch-2 space and each ch-2 space across to end, sl st to the first dc, turn. ——-11 (13, 14, 14) repeats
Repeat Round 3 three more times. You now will have a total of 5 rounds of pattern repeats.
Decrease Rounds
Note: You will place a marker in the first stitch of each of the following rounds. This will help you know where your round ends.
Decrease Round 1: Pull up the loop on your hook just a tad, WITHOUT making a turning chain, directly work (dc, ch 1, sc)in the next ch-2 space, place a marker in the first dc you just made, (dc, ch 1, sc)in the next ch-2 space and each ch-2 space across to end, sl st to the first marked dc, turn. ——-11 (13, 14, 14) repeats
For Toddler size, jump to ‘Second to Last Round’ below.
Decrease Round 2: Pull up the loop on your hook just a tad, WITHOUT making a turning chain, directly work (dc, ch 1, sc)in the next ch-1 space, place a marker in the first dc you made, (dc, ch 1, sc)in the next ch-1 space and each ch-1 space across to end, sl st to the first marked dc, turn. ——-11 (13, 14, 14) repeats
For Child size, jump to ‘Second to Last Round’ below.
For the adult sizes, repeat the above round 1 more time and then proceed to the ‘Second to Last Round’ below.
Second to Last Round: Pull up the loop on your hook just a tad, WITHOUT making a turning chain, directly work (dc, sc)in the next ch-1 space, place a marker in the dc you just made, (dc, sc) in the next ch-1 space and each ch-1 space across to end, sl st to the first marked dc, turn. ——-11 (13, 14, 14) repeats
Last Decrease Round: ch 1, sc in next st, place a marker in this sc, *(sc2tog across next 2 sts, 1 sc in next), repeat from * all the way to the end of the round, sl st to the first sc. Fasten off with a 15-inch tail for cinching the hat.
Cinching the Hat (All Sizes)
1. Turn the hat inside out. Thread the tail at the top through a yarn needle, go in and out through every alternate st at the top of the hat, pull, and cinch the hat shut. Make a knot and securely weave in the remaining tail.
2. Weave in any other tails left. While weaving in the beginning tail close the tiny gap in the hatband.
3. Attach the fur pom pom to the top of the hat for a final finishing touch.
Enjoy!
More free DIY Crochet Hats for Beginners:
1.5 Hour Chunky Crochet Beanie
Crochet Ribbed Beanie Pattern in 6 sizes
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Shirley
Monday 6th of November 2023
Hello, I used the #5 bulky yarn and proper hooks but after the ribbing of 15 1/2" and making it into a headband, I had way to many spaces for the 33 stitches required. I actually had 47 spaces. That's a lot of decreasing. Could I have left more stitches for the pattern? Hope this makes sense.
Shehnaaz
Monday 6th of November 2023
Your yarn could be thinner than mine. I used a size 6 yarn.
Debbie Doebley
Monday 3rd of July 2023
Between the afghans and the matching hats, you gave me a new idea for a friend of mine's 4 young children. She asked me to make something for them but she didn't know what she wanted but I am now thinking of an afghan with the matching hats and maybe something more depending on how much yarn I have left.
Krista
Thursday 10th of November 2022
Hello, is your gauge measured with the 8mm used in the the larger portion, the main section of the beanie? And not the 6.5mm trim?
Shehnaaz
Friday 11th of November 2022
Yes, with the 8mm hook.
Angeli Goffredo
Friday 5th of November 2021
Hi I don’t have any (6) bulky yarn but have a ton of (4) weight. Can I use the (4) weight with this pattern? Or, do you have any crochet hat patterns that use (4) weight yarn? Thanks so much! Angeli
Shehnaaz
Saturday 6th of November 2021
You can try doubling up worsted weight yarn for this pattern. I also have worsted weight hat patterns. You can see all of my hats here: https://crochetdreamz.com/category/crochet-hats-2
Angeli Goffredo
Friday 5th of November 2021
Hi I don’t have any chunky yarn but tons of medium weight (4). Can I use for this pattern or do you have hats patterns for (4) weight yarn? Thank you, Angeli