Crochet Chunky Hat Pattern
Hello everyone, today I have a crochet chunky hat pattern available for you. With the temperature dropping outside and the wind getting chilly, I’ve been getting the motivation to crochet a few hats for the kids.Â
In this post, you will learn how to crochet a chunky hat in multiple sizes!
I’m using Bernat Acrylic Softee Chunky Yarn in Natural color for this hat pattern. There’s a few reasons why I love using chunky yarn for hats; 1) crochet patterns work up very quickly with bulkier yarn, 2) the bulky yarn keeps you warmer than your typical medium weight yarn.Â
When crocheting hats, you’ll get the most accurate size if you measure the circumference of the head of whoever you’re making it for. If you don’t have a tape measure handy, no worries! I have sizes newborn to adult available, but keep in mind these are estimates of average head sizes. Â
Under the different sizes/age groups, I have averages of head circumference, hat length and crown size.
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Materials:
- Bernat Acrylic Softee Chunky Yarn in Natural x 1 skein
- L/8 mm Crochet HookÂ
- Tapestry Needle
- Scissors
- Tape Measure (optional)
Abbreviations:
Please note these are in US terms, not UK
- Ch – chain
- St – stitch
- Sl st – slip stitch
- Hdc – half double crochet
Special Instructions:
- You may start your first round with a magic ring/circle or ch 2 and crochet in the first ch.
- The beginning chain of each round does not count as a stitch
- Slip stitch into the first stitch of the round, not the beginning chain when completing a round.
- For the best fitting hat, I suggest obtaining the head circumference of who you’re crocheting the hat for.
Crochet Chunky Hat Pattern
Newborn-3 MonthsÂ
| Head Circumference: 13-14 inches | Hat Length: 4.5-6 inches | Crown Diameter: 3.75 inches
- Round 1: Make magic circle/ring (alternatively ch 2 and crochet in the first ch). Ch 2 (does not count as a stitch from here on out), 6 hdc in magic circle/ring, sl st to first st (6 sts)
- Round 2: Ch 2, 2 hdc in each st around, sl st to first st (12 sts)
- Round 3: Ch 2, *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next st,* repeat from *to,* sl st to first st (18 sts)
- Round 4: Ch 2, *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 2 sts,* repeat from *to,* sl st to first st (24 sts)Â
- Round 5-9 (or until desired length): Ch 2, 1 hdc in each st around (24 sts)
Cut yarn with scissors, pull through, weave in end with tapestry needle.
See below for Pom Pom instructions.
3-6 MonthsÂ
| Head Circumference: 14-15 inches | Hat Length: 6-6.25 inches | Crown Size: 5-5.25 inches |
- Round 1: Make magic circle/ring (alternatively ch 2 and crochet in the first ch). Ch 2 (does not count as a stitch from here on out), 6 hdc in magic circle/ring, sl st to first st (6 sts)
- Round 2: Ch 2, 2 hdc in each st around, sl st to first st (12 sts)
- Round 3: Ch 2, *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next st,* repeat from *to,* sl st to first st (18 sts)
- Round 4: Ch 2, *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 2 sts,* repeat from *to,* sl st to first st (24 sts)Â
- Round 5: Ch 2, *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 5 sts,* repeat from *to,* sl st to first st (28 sts)
- Round 6-11 (or until desired length): Ch 2, 1 hdc in each st around, sl st to first st (28 sts)
- Cut yarn with scissors, pull through, weave in end with tapestry needle.
See below for Pom Pom instructions.
6-12 MonthsÂ
| Head Circumference: 16-17 inches | Hat Length: 6.25-6.5 inches | Crown Size: 5.25-5.5 inches |
- Round 1: Make magic circle/ring (alternatively ch 2 and crochet in the first ch). Ch 2 (does not count as a stitch from here on out), 6 hdc in magic circle/ring, sl st to first st (6 sts)
- Round 2: Ch 2, 2 hdc in each st around, sl st to first st (12 sts)
- Round 3: Ch 2, *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next st,* repeat from *to,* sl st to first st (18 sts)
- Round 4: Ch 2, *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 2 sts,* repeat from *to,* sl st to first st (24 sts)Â
- Round 5: Ch 2, *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 3 sts,* repeat from *to,* sl st to first st (30 sts)Â
- Round 6-12 (or until desired length): Ch 2, 1 hdc in each st around, sl st to first st (30 sts)
Cut yarn with scissors, pull through, weave in end with tapestry needle.
See below for Pom Pom instructions.
Toddler 1-3 Years
| Head Circumference: 18-19 inches | Hat Length: 7.25-7.5 inches | Crown Size: 5.5-6 inchesÂ
- Round 1: Make magic circle/ring (alternatively ch 2 and crochet in the first ch). Ch 2 (does not count as a stitch from here on out), 6 hdc in magic circle/ring, sl st to first st (6 sts)
- Round 2: Ch 2, 2 hdc in each st around, sl st to first st (12 sts)
- Round 3: Ch 2, *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next st,* repeat from *to,* sl st to first st (18 sts)
- Round 4: Ch 2, *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 2 sts,* repeat from *to,* sl st to first st (24 sts)Â
- Round 5: Ch 2, *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 3 sts,* repeat from *to,* sl st to first st (30 sts)Â
- Round 6: Ch 2, *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 14 sts,* repeat from *to,* sl st to first st (32 sts)
- Round 7-13 (or until desired length): Ch 2, 1 hdc in each st around, sl st to first st (32 sts)
Cut yarn with scissors, pull through, weave in end with tapestry needle.
See below for Pom Pom instructions.
Child 3-10 YearsÂ
| Head Circumference: 19-21 inches | Hat Length: 7.5 inches | Crown Size: 6-6.25 inches
- Round 1: Make magic circle/ring (alternatively ch 2 and crochet in the first ch). Ch 2 (does not count as a stitch from here on out), 6 hdc in magic circle/ring, sl st to first st (6 sts)
- Round 2: Ch 2, 2 hdc in each st around, sl st to first st (12 sts)
- Round 3: Ch 2, *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next st,* repeat from *to,* sl st to first st (18 sts)
- Round 4: Ch 2, *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 2 sts,* repeat from *to,* sl st to first st (24 sts)Â
- Round 5: Ch 2, *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 3 sts,* repeat from *to,* sl st to first st (30 sts)
- Round 6: Ch 2, *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 4 sts,* repeat from *to,* sl st to first st (36 sts)
- Round 7: Ch 2, *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 5 sts,* repeat from *to,* sl st to first st (42 sts)
- Round 8-13: ch 2, 1 hdc in each st around, sl st to first st (42 sts)
Cut yarn with scissors, pull through, weave in end with tapestry needle.
See below for Pom Pom instructions.
Teen/Small Adult
| Head Circumference: 20-21 inches | Hat Length: 8-8.5 inches | Crown Size: 6.5-7 inches |
- Round 1: Make magic circle/ring (alternatively ch 2 and crochet in the first ch). Ch 2 (does not count as a stitch from here on out), 6 hdc in magic circle/ring, sl st to first st (6 sts)
- Round 2: Ch 2, 2 hdc in each st around, sl st to first st (12 sts)
- Round 3: Ch 2, *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next st,* repeat from *to,* sl st to first st (18 sts)
- Round 4: Ch 2, *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 2 sts,* repeat from *to,* sl st to first st (24 sts)Â
- Round 5: Ch 2, *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 3 sts,* repeat from *to,* sl st to first st (30 sts)Â
- Round 6: Ch 2, *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 4 sts,* repeat from *to,* sl st to first st (36 sts)
- Round 7: Ch 2, *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 5 sts,* repeat from *to,* sl st to first st (42 sts)
- Round 8-14 (or until desired length): Ch 2, 1 hdc in each st around, sl st to first st (42 sts)Â
Cut yarn with scissors, pull through, weave in end with tapestry needle.
See below for Pom Pom instructions.
Adult Medium
| Head Circumference: 22 inches | Hat Length: 8.5-9 inches | Crown Size 7-7.5 inches |
- Round 1: Make magic circle/ring (alternatively ch 2 and crochet in the first ch). Ch 2 (does not count as a stitch from here on out), 6 hdc in magic circle/ring, sl st to first st (6 sts)
- Round 2: Ch 2, 2 hdc in each st around, sl st to first st (12 sts)
- Round 3: Ch 2, *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next st,* repeat from *to,* sl st to first st (18 sts)
- Round 4: Ch 2, *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 2 sts,* repeat from *to,* sl st to first st (24 sts)Â
- Round 5: Ch 2, *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 3 sts,* repeat from *to,* sl st to first st (30 sts)Â
- Round 6: Ch 2, *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 4 sts,* repeat from *to,* sl st to first st (36 sts)
- Round 7: Ch 2, *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 8 sts,* repeat from *to,* sl st to first st (40 sts)
- Round 8: Ch 2, *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 9 sts,* repeat from *to,* sl st to first st (44 sts)
- Round 9-15 (or until desired length): Ch 2, 1 hdc in each st around, sl st to first st (44 sts)
- Cut yarn with scissors, pull through, weave in end with tapestry needle.
See below for Pom Pom instructions.
Adult Large
| Head Circumference: 23 inches | Hat Length: 9-9.5 inches | Crown Size: 7.5-8 inches
- Round 1: Make magic circle/ring (alternatively ch 2 and crochet in the first ch). Ch 2 (does not count as a stitch from here on out), 6 hdc in magic circle/ring, sl st to first st (6 sts)
- Round 2: Ch 2, 2 hdc in each st around, sl st to first st (12 sts)
- Round 3: Ch 2, *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next st,* repeat from *to,* sl st to first st (18 sts)
- Round 4: Ch 2, *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 2 sts,* repeat from *to,* sl st to first st (24 sts)Â
- Round 5: Ch 2, *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 3 sts,* repeat from *to,* sl st to first st (30 sts)Â
- Round 6: Ch 2, *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 4 sts,* repeat from *to,* sl st to first st (36 sts)
- Round 7: Ch 2, *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 5 sts,* repeat from *to,* sl st to first st (42 sts)
- Round 8: Ch 2, *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 6 sts,* repeat from *to,* sl st to first st (48 sts)
- Round 9-17 (or until desired length): Ch 2, 1 hdc in each st around, sl st to first st (48 sts)
Cut yarn with scissors, pull through, weave in end with tapestry needle.
See below for Pom Pom instructions
Pom Poms
How to make a pom pom for your crochet chunky hat:
Take your yarn and wrap it around 4 of your fingers about x times (see sizes below) (don’t wrap too tightly, you don’t want to hurt your fingers). Carefully slide it off your hand, lay on top of one of your 12 in pieces of yarn.
Take both ends of the cut piece of yarn and tie a tight knot in the middle of your wrapped yarn. For extra security, flip your wrapped yarn over and tie another knot on the other side. If your yarn is not tight, your pom pom may unravel.
Leave enough length to sew onto the hat.
Take your scissors and cut through all the loops on both sides of the bundle.Â
Fluff your pom pom and cut any missed loops. Shape it up and neaten the pom pom by trimming any long pieces.
Sew pom poms onto top of hat, I suggest counting evenly from the center of the top of the hat for both sides. Or if you’re making just one pom pom, sew directly on the top of the crochet chunky hat.Â
Newborn-12 Months Pom Pom Size
Cut 2, 12 in pieces of yarn. Lay aside.
Take your yarn and wrap it around 4 of your fingers about 30 times. Follow instructions above.
Toddler (1-3 Years) Pom Pom Size
Cut 2, 14 in pieces of yarn Lay aside.
Take your yarn and wrap it around 4 of your fingers about 40 times. Follow instructions above.
Child (3-10 Years) Pom Pom Size
Cut 2 18 in pieces of yarn, lay aside.
Wrap yarn around 4 of your fingers about 60 times. Follow instructions above.
Teen-Large Adult Pom Pom Size
Cut 2 18-20 in pieces of yarn, lay aside.
Wrap yarn around 4 of your fingers about 65-70 times. Follow instructions above.
Thank you for trying out this Crochet Chunky Hat Pattern, I hope you enjoyed it. Try out single or double pom poms on the top (I personally love the double pom pom for my girls!).
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