This month for our CAL, I am sharing the 2021 Whatever Will Be Will Be Hat pattern. This hat matches last week’s scarf pattern. If you like making sets, visit this post for free scarf pattern: 2021 Whatever Will Be Will Be Scarf
The 2021 Whatever Will Be Will Be Hat is available in 4 sizes, small child (age 3-5 years), child (age 6-10 years), teen and adult.
This crochet hat pattern has a bit of slouch built into the design but if you want a beanie instead, simply omit 4 rows of the repeat section to decrease the hat height by an inch. This will give you a more fitted hat.
The Whatever Will Be Will Be 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: February 2021 Hat of the Month CAL
2021 Whatever Will Be Will Be Hat
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Supplies
- Yarn: Lion Brand. Jeans. 3.5 oz (100 g) and 246 yds (225 m). 100% Acrylic. Medium Weight Yarn [4]. Machine washable and dryable.
- Colors: 1 skein in Brand New (505-108R)
- Hook: 5.5 mm (I). I used this hook.
- Finished Project Yardage: Adult Hat: 3.25 oz ( 92 g) / 227 yds (207 m)
- Scissors, Yarn Needle, Stitch Marker
Difficulty Level
Easy
Finished Size
Small Child (age 3-5 years) hat height 8.5 inches X 18 inches circumference
Child hat height 9 inches X 19 inches circumference
Teen hat height 10.25 inches X 20 inches circumference
Adult hat height 11 inches X 21 inches circumference
Gauge
Approximately 8 rows per 3 inches and 14 sts per 4 inches
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
ch2sp – chain 2 space
R – row
RS – right side
rem – remaining
rep – repeat
sk – skip
st/sts – stitch/stitches
WS – wrong side (back of project)
* 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
Simple Closing Method for Hats
Notes:
- Stitch multiple is 3+2 (Understanding Stitch Multiples)
- If you would like a longer scarf, simply repeat R2 to your desired length before adding the single crochet edging.
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.
2021 Whatever Will Be Will Be Hat Pattern Instructions
This hat is worked widthwise in rows.
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: RS: Ch 65, sk the first ch. *(1 sc and 2 dc) in the next ch, sk 2 chs**. Work from * to ** across to the last ch. 1 sc in the last ch, ch 1, turn. [22 sc, 42 dc]
R2-R20: *(1 sc and 2 dc) in the sc, sk 2 dc**. Work from * to ** across to the last sc. 1 sc in the last sc, ch 1, turn. [22 sc, 42 dc]
R21-R24: 1 sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. [64 sc]
At the end of R24, 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: RS: Ch 68, sk the first ch. *(1 sc and 2 dc) in the next ch, sk 2 chs**. Work from * to ** across to the last ch. 1 sc in the last ch, ch 1, turn. [23 sc, 44 dc]
R2-R22: *(1 sc and 2 dc) in the sc, sk 2 dc**. Work from * to ** across to the last sc. 1 sc in the last sc, ch 1, turn. [23 sc, 44 dc]
R23-R27: 1 sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. [67 sc]
At the end of R27, 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: RS: Ch 71, sk the first ch. *(1 sc and 2 dc) in the next ch, sk 2 chs**. Work from * to ** across to the last ch. 1 sc in the last ch, ch 1, turn. [24 sc, 46 dc]
R2-R24: *(1 sc and 2 dc) in the sc, sk 2 dc**. Work from * to ** across to the last sc. 1 sc in the last sc, ch 1, turn. [24 sc, 46 dc]
R25-R29: 1 sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. [70 sc]
At the end of R29, finish off leaving about a 15-inch tail of yarn for seaming. Proceed to the Finishing Instructions.
Adult Hat
(to fit up to a 23 inch head circumference)
Using your 5.5 mm (I) hook (or size required for gauge):
R1: RS: Ch 74, sk the first ch. *(1 sc and 2 dc) in the next ch, sk 2 chs**. Work from * to ** across to the last ch. 1 sc in the last ch, ch 1, turn. [26 sc, 50 dc]
R2-R26: *(1 sc and 2 dc) in the sc, sk 2 dc**. Work from * to ** across to the last sc. 1 sc in the last sc, ch 1, turn. [26 sc, 50 dc]
R27-R31: 1 sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. [76 sc]
At the end of R31, 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.
Weave in any remaining ends securely.
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Rhondda says
Thank you 🙂
Alexandra says
The name attracted me, but love the texture on this hat!