Internal Chaos Hat Pattern
The Internal Chaos Hat pattern is crocheted with Medium Weight Yarn [4] and a 5.5 mm (I) hook. If you like making crocheted sets, pop over to this post for the free matching scarf pattern: Internal Chaos Scarf Pattern.
If you prefer wearing crocheted ear-warmers, my Textured Twisted Crochet Ear Warmer uses this same stitch and yarn too.
The 2021 Internal Chaos Hat is available in 5 sizes, small child (age 3-5 years), child (age 6-10 years), teen, adult (medium) and adult (large).
The Internal Chaos Hat is worked flat, back and forth in rows. Once complete we seam the side edge and close up the top. This is a beginner friendly hat pattern.
The links to the other two Hat of the Month CAL patterns are available here: Hat of the Month CAL
Internal Chaos Hat Pattern
Create your project page on Ravelry here.
Link: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/2021-internal-chaos-hat
Supplies
- Yarn: Caron Jumbo Ombre Yarn. 340 g (12 oz) and 595 yds (544 m). 100% Acrylic. Medium-Weight Yarn [4]. Machine wash and tumble dry.
- Colors: 1 skein in Carrara Marble
- Hook: 5.5 mm (I). Furls Streamline Wood Teak
- Finished Project Yardage: Adult Medium Hat: 115 g (4.1 oz) and 202 yds (184 m).
- Scissors, Yarn Needle, Stitch Marker
Difficulty Level
Easy
Finished Size
Small Child Hat (age 3-5 years) height 7.75 inches X 18 inches circumference
Child Hat height 8.25 inches X 19 inches circumference
Teen Hat height 8.5 inches X 20 inches circumference
Adult Hat (Medium) height 9 inches X 21 inches circumference
Adult Hat (Large) hat height 9.25 inches X 22 inches circumference
Gauge
Approximately 10 rows per 4 inches and 11 sts per 4 inches (worked in pattern)
Approximately 2 rows per 1 inch and 3 sts per 1 inch (worked in double crochet)
You can substitute any yarn and hook for this stitch pattern – just remember when you substitute if your gauge is different, the finished size, and amount of yarn used for your project will also be different.
Abbreviations
Our Crochet Translation Project offers translations in many languages.
Check out the Basic Crochet Terms in 10 languages here.
ch – chain
BPdc – back post double crochet
dc – double crochet
FPdc – front post double crochet
R – row
sc – single crochet
sk – skip
st/sts – stitch/stitches
tr – treble stitch
* to **– Repeat the instructions between the asterisks the number of times indicated. This repeat will contain multiple instructions.
[ ] – at the end of the row – the total number of stitches
( ) – important notes AND sets of stitches to be worked within one stitch, or space
Helpful Tutorials
If you are new to crochet, you can always refer to my How to Crochet Guide and Crochet Stitches and Symbols for more information. For my crochet video tutorials, subscribe to my YouTube Channel here.
Simple Closing Method for Hats
Notes:
Multiple of 2 (Understanding Stitch Multiples)
When I work into the foundation chain, I prefer working into the back bar (back bump) of the chain. You can work under the back loop only if you prefer.
The turning chain-1 does not count as a stitch.
You may customize the hat height by working the repeat of R2-R3 as many, or as few, times as you wish.
Internal Chaos Hat Pattern Instructions
This project is crocheted in rows, from the top-down.
Small Child Hat (Age 3-5 years)
(to fit up to a 19 inch head circumference)
Using your 5.5 mm (I) hook (or size required for gauge):
R1: Ch 57, sk the first 3 ch (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc in each rem ch across, ch 1, turn. [55 dc]
R2: *1 sc in the next st, 1 tr in the next st**. Work from * to ** across to the last st. 1 sc in the last st, ch 1, turn. [28 sc, 27 tr]
R3: 1 sc in each of the first 2 sts. *1 tr in the next st, 1 sc in the next st**. Work from * to ** across to the last st. 1 sc in the last st, ch 1, turn. [29 sc, 26 tr]
R4-R16: Rep R2-R3. Sk the ch 1 at the end of R16.
R17: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc in each st across, turn. [55 dc]
R18: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc). *1 FPdc in the next st, 1 BPdc in the next st**. Work from * to ** across to the last 2 sts. 1 FPdc in the next st, 1 dc in the last st. [2 dc, 27 FPdc, 26 BPdc]
At the end of R18, finish off leaving about a 15-inch tail of yarn for seaming. Proceed to the Finishing Instructions.
Child Hat (Age 6-10 years)
(to fit up to a 20 inch head circumference)
Using your 5.5 mm (I) hook (or size required for gauge):
R1: Ch 61, sk the first 3 ch (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc in each rem ch across, ch 1, turn. [59 dc]
R2: *1 sc in the next st, 1 tr in the next st**. Work from * to ** across to the last st. 1 sc in the last st, ch 1, turn. [30 sc, 29 tr]
R3: 1 sc in each of the first 2 sts. *1 tr in the next st, 1 sc in the next st**. Work from * to ** across to the last st. 1 sc in the last st, ch 1, turn. [31 sc, 28 tr]
R4-R17: Rep R2-R3. Sk the ch 1 at the end of R17.
R18: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc in each st across, turn. [59 dc]
R19: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc). *1 FPdc in the next st, 1 BPdc in the next st**. Work from * to ** across to the last 2 sts. 1 FPdc in the next st, 1 dc in the last st. [2 dc, 29 FPdc, 28 BPdc]
At the end of R19, finish off leaving about a 15-inch tail of yarn for seaming. Proceed to the Finishing Instructions.
Teen Hat
(to fit up to a 22 inch head circumference)
Using your 5.5 mm (I) hook (or size required for gauge):
R1: Ch 63, sk the first 3 ch (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc in each rem ch across, ch 1, turn. [61 dc]
R2: *1 sc in the next st, 1 tr in the next st**. Work from * to ** across to the last st. 1 sc in the last st, ch 1, turn. [31 sc, 30 tr]
R3: 1 sc in each of the first 2 sts. *1 tr in the next st, 1 sc in the next st**. Work from * to ** across to the last st. 1 sc in the last st, ch 1, turn. [32 sc, 29 tr]
R4-R18: Rep R2-R3. Sk the ch 1 at the end of R18.
R19: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc in each st across, turn. [61 dc]
R20: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc). *1 FPdc in the next st, 1 BPdc in the next st**. Work from * to ** across to the last 2 sts. 1 FPdc in the next st, 1 dc in the last st. [2 dc, 30 FPdc, 29 BPdc]
At the end of R20, finish off leaving about a 15-inch tail of yarn for seaming. Proceed to the Finishing Instructions.
Adult Hat (Medium)
(to fit up to a 23 inch head circumference)
Using your 5.5 mm (I) hook (or size required for gauge):
R1: Ch 67, sk the first 3 ch (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc in each rem ch across, ch 1, turn. [65 dc]
R2: *1 sc in the next st, 1 tr in the next st**. Work from * to ** across to the last st. 1 sc in the last st, ch 1, turn. [33 sc, 32 tr]
R3: 1 sc in each of the first 2 sts. *1 tr in the next st, 1 sc in the next st**. Work from * to ** across to the last st. 1 sc in the last st, ch 1, turn. [34 sc, 31 tr]
R4-R19: Rep R2-R3. Sk the ch 1 at the end of R19.
R20: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc in each st across, turn. [65 dc]
R21: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc). *1 FPdc in the next st, 1 BPdc in the next st**. Work from * to ** across to the last 2 sts. 1 FPdc in the next st, 1 dc in the last st. [2 sc, 32 FPdc, 31 BPdc]
At the end of R21, finish off leaving about a 15-inch tail of yarn for seaming. Proceed to the Finishing Instructions.
Adult Hat (Large)
(to fit up to a 24 inch head circumference)
Using your 5.5 mm (I) hook (or size required for gauge):
R1: Ch 69, sk the first 3 ch (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc in each rem ch across, ch 1, turn. [67 dc]
R2: *1 sc in the next st, 1 tr in the next st**. Work from * to ** across to the last st. 1 sc in the last st, ch 1, turn. [34 sc, 33 tr]
R3: 1 sc in each of the first 2 sts. *1 tr in the next st, 1 sc in the next st**. Work from * to ** across to the last st. 1 sc in the last st, ch 1, turn. [35 sc, 32 tr]
R4-R20: Rep R2-R3. Sk the ch 1 at the end of R20.
R21: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc in each st across, turn. [67 dc]
R22: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc). *1 FPdc in the next st, 1 BPdc in the next st**. Work from * to ** across to the last 2 sts. 1 FPdc in the next st, 1 dc in the last st. [2 sc, 33 FPdc, 32 BPdc]
At the end of R22, finish off leaving about a 15-inch tail of yarn for seaming. Proceed to the Finishing Instructions.
Finishing Instructions
On a flat surface, fold your project in half widthwise; bringing the two side edges together. Thread your yarn end on a yarn needle and work through both layers; whipstitch (view tutorial here) once for each row along the edge. I work under one loop of the stitch on each edge.
Once you have finished whipstitching the side edge and you reach the foundation row, we will be closing the top of the hat using my simple closing method. This method is demonstrated here.
There may be a small hole remaining at the top of the hat for the larger sizes. I used the remaining yarn on my yarn needle to sew four stitches (across the diameter of the hole) to close the small gap that remained after closing the top. If you prefer, you may use a pompom to hide the small hole.
Weave in any remaining ends securely.
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Thank you Sandra xo
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Your patterns are really the ones I like the very best. The readers of your site I’m sure, truly appreciate all you do & wish you the very best.
Thank you Rita ♥
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Now I can too 🙂
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Thank you Kate 🙂
Thank you for the pattern – I really like the look of this hat. I am sorry to hear how you’re struggling with the lock-down – hang in there – I’m sending you a big hug. ^^