Plaid Crochet Hat Pattern

Make plaid crochet hats for the whole family! This free pattern comes in 4 different sizes from toddler to adult.

Plaid seems to be a classic fabric pattern for fall and winter. Whether it’s on a pair of soft flannel pajamas or a cozy beanie, these little squares have stood the test of time. An easy begin ning crochet pattern, this hat is worked flat and then sewn up the sides and top. The sizes given can easily be adapted for a longer or shorter hat. I have included tips on switching the colors as well as estimated yardage for each color and hat size. Would you rather have a 2 toned check or a kaleidoscope of colors? As al ways, I encourage you to be creative, so feel free to work as little or as many colors into your plaid masterpieces as you wish.

Materials: 

• 130-220 Yards worsted weight yarn

Estimated Yardage:

Toddler: Color A:55 Color B:55 Color C:25

Child: Color A:60 Color B:60 Color C:30

Small Adult: Color A:75 Color B:80 Color C:40

Large Adult: Color A:80 Color B:90 Color C:45

• Size H(5 mm) and Size G(4 mm) crochet hooks

• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Gauge: 

16 stitches/12 rows = 4 inches in pattern with large hook

Finished Size: 

Toddler: 15 inch circumference/8 inch height

Child: 17 inch circumference/8 inch height Abbreviations: 

Sm Adult: 19 inch circumference/9.5 inch height

Lg Adult: 21 inch circumference/9.5 inch height

Abbreviations (US Terms)

ch: chain

dc: double crochet

sc: single crochet

blo: back loop only

st/sts: stitch/stitches

Plaid Crochet Hat Pattern Instructions:

Instructions written as Toddler (Child, Small Adult, Large Adult)

Brim: 

For a tutorial on how to make crochet ribbing for the beginning of a project go to the link here: https://youtu.be/P-9MzM1Pd6A

1. With small hook and Color A, ch 8(8, 10, 10). sc in 2nd chain from hook and sc across the remaining chains, ch 1. Turn. - 7[7, 9, 9] sts

2. Scblo across the row, ch 1. Turn. 7 [7, 9, 9] sts

Repeat step 2 until you have 56(64, 72, 80) rows

Body:

Switch to large hook. Keep working with Color A.

Foundation row: Rotate work so the long edge of ribbing is at the top. SC into the end of each row of ribbing.

CH 1. Turn. (56(64, 72, 80) sts)

First Block Set (Colors A and B)

Row 1: With Color A, SC, DC, SC, DC. Switch to Color B. With Color B, SC, DC, SC, DC. Continue working across the row switching the colors every 4 stitches. You will end with a DC and Color B. CH 1. Turn. (56(64, 72, 80) sts)

Row 2: With Color B, SC, DC, SC, DC. Switch to Color A. With Color A, SC, DC, SC, DC. Continue working across the row switching the colors every 4 stitches. You will end with a DC and Color A. CH 1. Turn. (56(64, 72, 80) sts)

Row 3: With Color A, SC, DC, SC, DC. Switch to Color B.

With Color B, SC, DC, SC, DC. Continue working across the row switching the colors every 4 stitches. You will end with a DC and Color B. CH 1. Turn. (56(64, 72, 80) sts)

Second Block Set (Colors B and C)

Row 1: With Color C, SC, DC, SC, DC. Switch to Color B. With Color B, SC, DC, SC, DC. Continue working across the row switching the colors every 4 stitches. You will end with a DC and Color B. CH 1. Turn. (56(64, 72, 80) sts)

Row 2: With Color B, SC, DC, SC, DC. Switch to Color C. With Color C, SC, DC, SC, DC. Continue working across the row switching the colors every 4 stitches. You will end with a DC and Color C. CH 1. Turn. (56(64, 72, 80) sts)

Row 3: With Color C, SC, DC, SC, DC. Switch to Color B. With Color B, SC, DC, SC, DC. Continue working across the row switching the colors every 4 stitches. You will end with a DC and Color B. CH 1. Turn. (56(64, 72, 80) sts)

Alternate the first and second block sets until you have 7(7, 8, 8) rows of blocks or 21(21, 24, 24) total rows.

Note: If a longer hat is desired, more block sets can be added.

Measure 2 feet of yarn, cut and pull through the final loop. Save this for sewing the top of the hat.

Finishing:

Using a long piece of yarn (2-3 feet) and a tapestry needle, stitch the two row edges to sew the hat together. Be sure to align the rows and stitches as you go.

Using the long piece of yarn from the last hat body stitch, weave the yarn through the top of the last row of stitches. Pull the fabric gently as you weave a few inches at a time to cinch the fabric close. Be sure not to pull the yarn too hard as it may break. Secure the yarn by making a few knots. Weave in all loose ends, block and attach a pompom if desired.

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Copyright:

Use of the written instructions as well as permission to sell the products made from the pattern is granted for craft or handmade businesses and not for mass production use. This permission is given with the agreement of acknowledgement to this pattern or a link back to this pattern if used for web sites, blogs or for sale sites.

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