We are all about homemade gifts, and this pattern is the perfect thing to add to your crochet repertoire. With a super easy stitch pattern, hooked in an aran-weight yarn, you can make one up for all your favourite people.
For this crochet hat pattern, you will need:
- LANG YARNS Merino+ (100% wool, 50g/90m), 2 balls of any colour
- A 5mm (US H/8) hook
- A 6mm (J/10) hook
- Fur pompom
Measurements of Hat
Hat measures approx 54cm (21.25in) in circumference
Tension of Hat
13 sts and 17 rows to measure 10x10cm over rib using a 5mm hook, or size needed to obtain correct tension
Hat pattern notes
Hat is worked in rounds, with RS facing throughout.
You can adapt the finished measurements of the Hat by working a longer or shorter foundation chain, making sure it’s a multiple of 6 ch.
The yarn used to make the Hat pictured has been discontinued, but a suitable alternative has been listed in the equipment list.
Hat Pattern
Rib
Using a 5mm hook, ch72 and ss to last ch from hook, being careful not to twist ch.
Round 1 (RS) Ch2 (counts as st throughout), htr in next 71 ch, ss to top of beg ch-2. [72 sts]
Rounds 2-7 Ch2, (FPhtr around next st, BPhtr around next st) rep around, ss to beg ch-2.
Main section
Change to 6mm hook.
Round 8 Ch3 (counts as dc, ch2 throughout), dc in st at base of ch-3, *skip 2 sts, (dc, ch2, dc) in next st; rep from * around, ss in beg ch-3 sp. [24 reps of (dc, ch2, dc)]
Rounds 9-27 Ch3, dc in same sp as beg ch-3, (dc, ch2, dc) in each ch-2 sp around, ss in beg ch-3 sp.
Round 28 Ch3, dc in same sp, *(dc, ch2, dc) in next 3 ch-2 sps, dc2tog next 2 ch-2 sp, ch2, dc in same ch-2 sp as second leg of dc2tog, (dc, ch2, dc) in next ch-2 sp; rep from * 3 times more omitting final (dc, ch2, dc), ss in beg ch-3 sp. [20 (dc, ch2, dc) repeats]
Round 29 As Round 9.
Change to 5mm hook.
Round 30 Ch2, dc in same sp, (dc, ch1, dc) in each ch-2 sp around, ss to first ch of beg ch-2.
Fasten off leaving 25cm tail.
To finish your hat
With WS facing, thread the tail through each ch-1 sp on final round and pull tight to close. Weave in the ends.
Sew the pompom to the top of the Hat.
The perfect last minute gift!
The great thing about this Hat is how quickly it is to work up. If you have any last minute additions to your table this Christmas, you can get this hooked up in just a few hours.
Looking for more winter accessories?
Now that your hat is hooked up, why not have a go at these soft and snuggly mittens? Match the main colour to the Hat and you've got a wonderfully woolly set to see you through the season.
