This super cozy free crochet hat pattern is so much easier than it looks! Using basic crochet stitches this easy pattern is created by making a tube the size of your head circumference and then cinched at the top of the hat.
Adding a faux fur pom pom to the top of your hat is the perfect accent for customizing your new chunky beanie.
If you are a beginner crocheter and know how to make single crochet, chain and double crochet stitches add this to your beanie patterns list because I am sure with the included video tutorial it is sure to become one of your favourite patterns to make with super chunky yarn!
This is a great project for a last minute gift, made with super bulky yarn this is a super quick project.
There are so many choices for super bulky yarn but for a really warm classic look wool-ease thick n quick is one of my faves because it is such a quick yarn to work up with a larger hook but still keeps you super cozy in cold weather.
This design is crazy easy to make by creating a tube cinching the top of the beanie and then adding the ribbed band as we go. Not sure how to do it? No problem I’ve included a video tutorial as well.
I have included sizes for the whole family for baby, children and adults which makes it so fun for gift giving for the people that you love you can make one for everyone. Scroll down for the complete free pattern with 5 sizes or purchase ad-free PDF HERE or add to your Ravelry Queue HERE
Who can make this?
Even though this looks complicated I believe that beginners who are comfortable crocheting can make this hat. And to make sure you have success I’ve added a video tutorial for the adult size that you can watch below.
If you want to make another size no problem just grab the stitch counts from the free pattern below and then you can follow along with the tutorial.
Even though this texture looks complicated it’s not! It’s a simple combination of double crochet and chain stitch so be sure to try it what do you have to lose?
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Tips for beginner crocheters! Watch the video all the way through a few times so that you know what to expect.
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Designers Notes
- Skills: single crochet, double crochet, half double crochet, slip stitch
- Skill Level: Easy, should be comfortable using a combination of repeat stitches and
- counting.
- Sizes Newborn to Adult
- Unisex crochet hat pattern
- Written in Standard American terms
- Made with super bulky yarn
Best yarn for this pattern
LIONS BRAND WOOL EASE THICK N QUICK is a perfect choice for the crochet Alpine Ski Hat. It is really beautiful yarn as well and I was really happy with the result when I used it.
If you’re making this hat for a baby I really recommend choosing something soft from a baby line or two strands of worsted weight together. The hat is pretty stiff when made out of Wool Ease in the smaller size. So try to find some thing that’s soft and pliable or another recommendation would be to use a chunky yarn but go up a size
Substituting yarn
If you are looking for a yarn that isn’t quite this warm there are many others that will work great. BERNAT SOFTEE CHUNKY for more substitute yarns check out www.yarnsub.com this website is fantastic for finding yarns to use in your projects.
In a pinch two strands of worsted weight yarn held together will also work great.
Construction of the Hat
The first part of making this hat is creating a tube. Once you have reached the height you need you will see that there are still open spaces from the ch1 stitch. Before you go ahead and cinch the top closed be sure to complete the last round of the hat where we close them.
Use a needle and yarn to close the top of the hat weaving in and out between stitches.
Because this weave is super dense you may find that you still have a hole at the top. If you do – keep working with the needle and yarn and work some stitches back and forth to sew it closed.
Construction of the Crochet Ribbed Brim
The ribbed band of this hat is attached as you go. You start by making a chain which will be the height of the band then you will be working rows of half double crochet in the back loop attaching to the hat as you go.
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Free Crochet Pattern – Brighton Alpine Ski Hat
Skill Level
Easy
Abbreviations
- ch – chain
- blo – back loop
- dc – double crochet
- flo – front loop
- hdc – half double crochet
- rnd – round
- sc – single crochet
- sk – skip
- sp – space
- st – stitch
- sts – stitches
Gauge
10 Stitches 9 Rows = 4 inch square
Materials Needed
- 8.00 mm hook
- 6.50 mm hook
- Tapestry Needle
- Stitch Markers
- 150-300 g Super Bulky Yarn (I used Bernat Softee Chunky)
- Yarn Gauge = 8mm hook 8 sc 9 rows = 4” x 4”
- Note: I recommend a soft yarn if making the baby size so that hat is not too stiff – try to find yarn with the same gauge as the Bernat Chunky. yarnsub.com is a great place to check.
Finished Measurements
- 0-6 Months 15” x 5”
- 6-12 Months 16” x 6”
- 1-3 Years 17” x 7”
- 3-10 Years 18” x 8”
- Adult 19” x 9”
Pom Pom
This doesn’t have to be exact but here is what I used. 4” X 4” piece of cardboard.
Wind yarn around cardboard approx 50 times. Slide off cardboard and tie yarn around middle as tight as possible. Leave ends long for attaching to hat. Cut all loops and trim pom pom to size and shape desired.
Attach to hat.
Free Hat Crochet Pattern – Brighton Alpine Ski Hat
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Crochet Hat Instructions for 0 – 6 Months
Using 8.00 mm hook
Hat is worked bottom up.
Ch 34. Join with sl st to 1st chain being careful not to twist. Ch 1. (34)
Rnd 1: Sc in 1st and each st around. Join with sl st, ch 3, turn (34)
Rnd 2: Chain 3 of previous rnd counts as first (dc, ch1). Skip 1st st, *dc in next, ch 1 and skip next st* rpt from *to* until end of rnd. Join with sl st to the 2nd ch of ch 3. Ch 1 turn (34)
Repeat round 3 below until hat measures 4” from top to bottom or work rounds 3 – 9.
Rnds 3 – 9: Dc in 1st skipped st under ch space, ch 1, skip next st, *dc in skipped st under ch space, ch 1 skip next st* rpt from *to* until end of rnd. Join with sl st to ch 1. Ch 1 turn (34)
Rnd 10: Sc in 1st ch space, dc in skipped stitch under ch space, (sc, dc in skipped st under ch space) rpt ( ) in each ch 1 space until end of rnd. Join with sl st. Fasten off leaving log tail for closing top of hat. (34)
Using tapestry needle and yarn insert needle and weave yarn through stitches of last round. Pull stitches tight as you work until top of hat is closed. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Ribbed Band
Change to 6.50 mm hook
Working in the bottom of the hat with wrong side facing, join yarn at centre back with slst, ch 8.
Note: For row 2 and every odd row, use a stitch marker to indicate the last stitch of the row. This will help you locate the first stitch of the following row.
Row 1: Hdc in 3rd ch from hook and each ch across (6) Working into sts of round 1, slst in next 2 sts, Ch 1, turn.
Row 2: Hdc in blo in 1st and each ch across (6). Ch 1, turn.
Row 3: Hdc in blo of 1st and each hdc across (6) Mark last hdc with stitch marker. Working into sts of round 1, slst in next 2 sts, Ch 1, turn.
Row 4: Hdc in blo in 1st and each hdc across (6). Ch 1, turn.
Repeat rows 3 and 4 until you reach the end of the round.
After last row, join short ends of cuff by working a slip stitch across first and last rows of cuff. NOTE: Right side of hat and seam should be facing you. Once the cuff is turned up the right side of the seam will be facing out.
Use directions on above to complete pompom.
Crochet Hat Instructions for 6 – 12 Months
Using 8.00 mm hook
Hat is worked bottom up.
Ch 36. Join with sl st to 1st chain being careful not to twist. Ch 1. (36)
Rnd 1: Sc in 1st and each st around. Join with sl st, ch 3, turn (36)
Rnd 2: Chain 3 of previous rnd counts as first (dc, ch1). Skip 1st st, *dc in next, ch 1 and skip next st* rpt from *to* until end of rnd. Join with sl st to the 2nd ch of ch 3. Ch 1 turn (36)
Repeat round 3 below until hat measures 5” from top to bottom or work rounds 3 – 10.
Rnds 3 – 10: Dc in 1st skipped st under ch space, ch 1, skip next st, *dc in skipped st under ch space, ch 1 skip next st* rpt from *to* until end of rnd. Join with sl st to ch 1. Ch 1 turn (36)
Rnd 11: Sc in 1st ch space, dc in skipped stitch under ch space, (sc, dc in skipped st under ch space) rpt ( ) in each ch 1 space until end of rnd. Join with sl st. Fasten off leaving log tail for closing top of hat. (36)
Using tapestry needle and yarn insert needle and weave yarn through stitches of last round. Pull stitches tight as you work until top of hat is closed. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Ribbed Band
Change to 6.50 mm hook
Working in the bottom of hat with wrong side facing, join yarn at centre back with slst, ch 9.
Note: For row 2 and every odd row, use a stitch marker to indicate the last stitch of the row. This will help you locate the first stitch of the following row.
Row 1: Hdc in 3rd ch from hook and each ch across (7) Working into sts of round 1, slst in next 2 sts, Ch 1, turn.
Row 2: Hdc in blo in 1st and each ch across (7). Ch 1, turn.
Row 3: Hdc in blo of 1st and each hdc across (7) Mark last hdc with stitch marker. Working into sts of round 1, slst in next 2 sts, Ch 1, turn.
Row 4: Hdc in blo in 1st and each hdc across (7). Ch 1, turn.
Repeat rows 3 and 4 until you reach the end of the round.
After last row, join short ends of cuff by working a slip stitch across first and last rows of cuff. NOTE: Right side of hat and seam should be facing you. Once the cuff is turned up the right side of the seam will be facing out.
Use directions on above to complete pompom.
Crochet Hat Instructions for 1 to 3 Years
Using 8.00 mm hook
Hat is worked bottom up.
Ch 40. Join with sl st to 1st chain being careful not to twist. Ch 1. (40)
Rnd 1: Sc in 1st and each st around. Join with sl st, ch 3, turn (40)
Rnd 2: Chain 3 of previous rnd counts as first (dc, ch1). Skip 1st st, *dc in next, ch 1 and skip next st* rpt from *to* until end of rnd. Join with sl st to the 2nd ch of ch 3. Ch 1 turn (40)
Repeat round 3 below until hat measures 6” from top to bottom or work rounds 3 – 12.
Rnds 3 – 12: Dc in 1st skipped st under ch space, ch 1, skip next st, *dc in skipped st under ch space, ch 1 skip next st* rpt from *to* until end of rnd. Join with sl st to ch 1. Ch 1 turn (40)
Rnd 13: Sc in 1st ch space, dc in skipped stitch under ch space, (sc, dc in skipped st under ch space) rpt ( ) in each ch 1 space until end of rnd. Join with sl st. Fasten off leaving log tail for closing top of hat. (40)
Using tapestry needle and yarn insert needle and weave yarn through stitches of last round. Pull stitches tight as you work until top of hat is closed. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Ribbed Band
Change to 6.50 mm hook
Working in the bottom of hat with wrong side facing, join yarn at centre back with slst, ch 10.
Note: For row 2 and every odd row, use a stitch marker to indicate the last stitch of the row. This will help you locate the first stitch of the following row.
Row 1: Hdc in 3rd ch from hook and each ch across (8) Working into sts of round 1, slst in next 2 sts, Ch 1, turn.
Row 2: Hdc in blo in 1st and each ch across (8). Ch 1, turn.
Row 3: Hdc in blo of 1st and each hdc across (8) Mark last hdc with stitch marker. Working into sts of round 1, slst in next 2 sts, Ch 1, turn.
Row 4: Hdc in blo in 1st and each hdc across (8). Ch 1, turn.
Repeat rows 3 and 4 until you reach the end of the round.
After last row, join short ends of cuff by working a slip stitch across first and last rows of cuff. NOTE: Right side of hat and seam should be facing you. Once the cuff is turned up the right side of the seam will be facing out.
Use directions on above to complete pompom.
Crochet Hat Instructions for 3 – 10 Years
Using 8.00 mm hook
Hat is worked bottom up.
Ch 44. Join with sl st to 1st chain being careful not to twist. Ch 1. (44)
Rnd 1: Sc in 1st and each st around. Join with sl st, ch 3, turn (44)
Rnd 2: Chain 3 of previous rnd counts as first (dc, ch1). Skip 1st st, *dc in next, ch 1 and skip next st* rpt from *to* until end of rnd. Join with sl st to the 2nd ch of ch 3. Ch 1 turn (44)
Repeat round 3 below until hat measures 7” from top to bottom or work rounds 3 – 13.
Rnds 3 – 13: Dc in 1st skipped st under ch space, ch 1, skip next st, *dc in skipped st under ch space, ch 1 skip next st* rpt from *to* until end of rnd. Join with sl st to ch 1. Ch 1 turn (44)
Rnd 14: Sc in 1st ch space, dc in skipped stitch under ch space, (sc, dc in skipped st under ch space) rpt ( ) in each ch 1 space until end of rnd. Join with sl st. Fasten off leaving log tail for closing top of hat. (44)
Using tapestry needle and yarn insert needle and weave yarn through stitches of last round. Pull stitches tight as you work until top of hat is closed. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Ribbed Band
Change to 6.50 mm hook
Working in the bottom of hat with wrong side facing, join yarn at centre back with slst, ch 11.
Note: For row 2 and every odd row, use a stitch marker to indicate the last stitch of the row. This will help you locate the first stitch of the following row.
Row 1: Hdc in 3rd ch from hook and each ch across (9) Working into sts of round 1, slst in next 2 sts, Ch 1, turn.
Row 2: Hdc in blo in 1st and each ch across (9). Ch 1, turn.
Row 3: Hdc in blo of 1st and each hdc across (9) Mark last hdc with stitch marker. Working into sts of round 1, slst in next 2 sts, Ch 1, turn.
Row 4: Hdc in blo in 1st and each hdc across (9) Ch 1, turn.
Repeat rows 3 and 4 until you reach the end of the round.
After last row, join short ends of cuff by working a slip stitch across first and last rows of cuff. NOTE: Right side of hat and seam should be facing you. Once the cuff is turned up the right side of the seam will be facing out.
Use directions on above to complete pompom.
Crochet Hat Instructions for Adult
Using 8.00 mm hook
Hat is worked bottom up.
Ch 48. Join with sl st to 1st chain being careful not to twist. Ch 1. (48)
Rnd 1: Sc in 1st and each st around. Join with sl st, ch 3, turn (48)
Rnd 2: Chain 3 of previous rnd counts as first (dc, ch1). Skip 1st st, *dc in next, ch 1 and skip next st* rpt from *to* until end of rnd. Join with sl st to the 2nd ch of ch 3. Ch 1 turn (48)
Repeat round 3 below till hat measures 8” from top to bottom or work rounds 3 – 15.
Rnds 3 – 15: Dc in 1st skipped st under ch space, ch 1, skip next st, *dc in skipped st under ch space, ch 1 skip next st* rpt from *to* until end of rnd. Join with sl st to ch 1. Ch 1 turn (48)
Rnd 16: Sc in 1st ch space, dc in skipped stitch under ch space, (sc, dc in skipped st under ch space) rpt ( ) in each ch 1 space until end of rnd. Join with sl st. Fasten off leaving log tail for closing top of hat. (48)
Using tapestry needle and yarn insert needle and weave yarn through stitches of last round. Pull stitches tight as you work until top of hat is closed. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Ribbed Band
Change to 6.50 mm hook
Working in bottom of hat with wrong side facing, join yarn at centre back with slst, ch 12.
Note: For row 2 and every odd row, use a stitch marker to indicate the last stitch of the row. This will help you locate the first stitch of the following row.
Row 1: Hdc in 3rd ch from hook and each ch across (10) Working into sts of round 1, slst in next 2 sts, Ch 1, turn.
Row 2: Hdc in blo in 1st and each ch across (10). Ch 1, turn.
Row 3: Hdc in blo of 1st and each hdc across (10) Mark last hdc with stitch marker. Working into sts of round 1, slst in next 2 sts, Ch 1, turn.
Row 4: Hdc in blo in 1st and each hdc across (10). Ch 1, turn.
Repeat rows 3 and 4 until you reach the end of the round.
After last row, join short ends of cuff by working a slip stitch across first and last rows of cuff. NOTE: Right side of hat and seam should be facing you. Once the cuff is turned up the right side of the seam will be facing out.
Use directions on above to complete pompom.
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I just finished this and it is gorgeous! It was fun to do as well. I used Wool Ease Thick & Quick in navy and added a white fur pom pom. It is, by far, the warmest hat I own. I will definitely be making more for family and friends. Thank you for such a great pattern!
Hi, Jes!
I’m also making this hat. I think you are stitching in the chain one space (the hole) instead of into the skipped stitch beneath it. That would make the hat really tall really fast and it would be less dense/ warm. Also, don’t forget to turn your work. Your joins will be obvious if you are not stitching continuously in the round. Just my thoughts! I haven’t succeeded at this pattern yet and I’m NOT a beginner.
I’m trying to make the hat, but I’m stuck in the body part of it. My gauge may be way bigger than yours because I haven’t completed the 15 rows, and its already longer than 8 inches. I also don’t know if I’m doing the stitch right – I have a hard time understanding crochet jargon sometimes. I’ve been chaining one and then crocheting into a hole and then chaining on and crocheting into the next hole? Finally, I lost which round I was in and keep trying to unravel, but I can’t find the spot where a round started. Help!