Betsy Crochet Hat Pattern
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The Betsy Crochet Hat Pattern features the Iris Stitch. This pretty stitch is created simply by using double crochet stitches and chain one spaces.
The pattern is written in sizes Preemie to Adult Large and is available for free in my post below.
Betsy Crochet Hat Pattern
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.
- Color: 1 skein in Faded Jeans
- Hook: 5.5 mm (I) Streamline Swirl Galaxy Aries (affiliate link)
- Finished Project: 6-12 months hat: 1.6 oz (46 g) and 81 yds (74 m)
- Scissors, Yarn Needle, Stitch Marker
Difficulty Level
Easy
Finished Size
This hat is designed to fit to the base of the ear.
Preemie height 4.5 inches X 10 inches circumference
Newborn height 5 inches X 12 inches circumference
0-3 months height 6 inches X 13 inches circumference
3-6 months height 6.25 inches X 15 inches circumference
6-12 months height 6.75 inches X 16 inches circumference
12-24 months height 7 inches X 17 inches circumference
Small Child Hat (age 3-5 years) height 7.5 inches X 19 inches circumference
Child Hat (age 6-10 years) height 8 inches X 19 inches circumference
Teen Hat height 8.25 inches X 20 inches circumference
Adult Hat (Medium) height 8.75 inches X 21 inches circumference
Adult Hat (Large) height 9 inches X 23 inches circumference
Gauge
Approximately 3 sts per 1 inch and 2 rounds worked in pattern per 1 inch
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
US Terminology used
Our Crochet Translation Project offers translations in many languages.
Check out the Basic Crochet Terms in 10 languages here.
ch – chain
dc – double crochet
DMR – double magic ring
g – grams
m – meters
oz – ounces
Rnd – round
rem – remaining
st/sts – stitch/stitches
yds – yards
* 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
Notes
- Stitch multiple: 4 (Understanding Stitch Multiples)
- The initial ch-3 does not count as a stitch until specified.
- The sl st does not count as a stitch
- Make your sl st tightly
- You may customize the Betsy Hat height by working the repeat as many, or as few, times as you wish. Every 2 rounds you add with the stitch pattern, will add approximately 1-inch of height to the hat.
- I use an invisible join to finish off my final round of stitches, you may substitute a sl st to join if you prefer.
Betsy Crochet Hat Pattern Instructions
The Betsy Hat is worked in joined rounds from the top-down.
Betsy Hat – Preemie
Using your 5.5 mm (I) hook (or size required for gauge):
Rnd 1: DMR: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch), 12 dc, sl st to the top of the initial ch 3 to join. [12 dc]
Rnd 2: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch), 2 dc in each st around. Sl st to the top of initial ch 3 to join. [24 dc]
Rnd 3: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch). *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the top of the initial ch 3 to join. [30 dc]
Rnd 4: Sl st in the next st, ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), (1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc) in the same st as the initial sl st, sk 3 sts. *(2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in the next st, sk 3 sts**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the top of the initial ch 3 to join. [30 dc, 6 ch1sp]
Rnd 5: Sl st in the next dc and into the first ch1sp. Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), (1 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in the same ch1sp, sk the next 2 dc. *(2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in the next ch1sp, sk the next 4 dc**. Work from * to ** around to the last ch1sp. Work (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in the last ch1sp, sk the next 2 dc. Sl st to the top of the initial ch 3 to join. [30 dc, 6 ch1sp]
Rnd 6 – Rnd 7: Rep Rnd 5.
Proceed to finishing instructions.
Betsy Hat – Newborn
Using your 5.5 mm (I) hook (or size required for gauge):
Rnd 1: DMR: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch), 12 dc, sl st to the top of the initial ch 3 to join. [12 dc]
Rnd 2: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch), 2 dc in each st around. Sl st to the top of initial ch 3 to join. [24 dc]
Rnd 3: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch). *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the top of the initial ch 3 to join. [36 dc]
Rnd 4: Sl st in the next st, ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), (1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc) in the same st as the initial sl st, sk 3 sts. *(2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in the next st, sk 3 sts**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the top of the initial ch 3 to join. [36 dc, 9 ch1sp]
Rnd 5: Sl st in the next dc and into the first ch1sp. Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), (1 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in the same ch1sp, sk the next 2 dc. *(2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in the next ch1sp, sk the next 4 dc**. Work from * to ** around to the last ch1sp. Work (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in the last ch1sp, sk the next 2 dc. Sl st to the top of the initial ch 3 to join. [36 dc, 9 ch1sp]
Rnd 6 – Rnd 8: Rep Rnd 5.
Proceed to finishing instructions.
Betsy Hat – 0-3 months baby
Using your 5.5 mm (I) hook (or size required for gauge):
Rnd 1: DMR: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch), 12 dc, sl st to the top of the initial ch 3 to join. [12 dc]
Rnd 2: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch), 2 dc in each st around. Sl st to the top of initial ch 3 to join. [24 dc]
Rnd 3: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch). *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the top of the initial ch 3 to join. [36 dc]
Rnd 4: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch). *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 8 sts**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the top of the initial ch 3 to join. [40 dc]
Rnd 5: Sl st in the next st, ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), (1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc) in the same st as the initial sl st, sk 3 sts. *(2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in the next st, sk 3 sts**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the top of the initial ch 3 to join. [40 dc, 10 ch1sp]
Rnd 6: Sl st in the next dc and into the first ch1sp. Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), (1 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in the same ch1sp, sk the next 2 dc. *(2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in the next ch1sp, sk the next 4 dc**. Work from * to ** around to the last ch1sp. Work (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in the last ch1sp, sk the next 2 dc. Sl st to the top of the initial ch 3 to join. [40 dc, 10 ch1sp]
Rnd 7 – Rnd 9: Rep Rnd 6.
Proceed to finishing instructions.
Betsy Hat – 3-6 months baby
Using your 5.5 mm (I) hook (or size required for gauge):
Rnd 1: DMR: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch), 12 dc, sl st to the top of the initial ch 3 to join. [12 dc]
Rnd 2: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch), 2 dc in each st around. Sl st to the top of initial ch 3 to join. [24 dc]
Rnd 3: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch). *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the top of the initial ch 3 to join. [36 dc]
Rnd 4: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch). *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts**. Work from * to ** 8 times. Work 1 dc in each rem st around. Sl st to the top of the initial ch 3 to join. [44 dc]
Rnd 5: Sl st in the next st, ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), (1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc) in the same st as the initial sl st, sk 3 sts. *(2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in the next st, sk 3 sts**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the top of the initial ch 3 to join. [44 dc, 11 ch1sp]
Rnd 6: Sl st in the next dc and into the first ch1sp. Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), (1 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in the same ch1sp, sk the next 2 dc. *(2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in the next ch1sp, sk the next 4 dc**. Work from * to ** around to the last ch1sp. Work (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in the last ch1sp, sk the next 2 dc. Sl st to the top of the initial ch 3 to join. [44 dc, 11 ch1sp]
Rnd 7 – Rnd 10: Rep Rnd 6.
Proceed to finishing instructions.
Betsy Hat – 6-12 months baby
Using your 5.5 mm (I) hook (or size required for gauge):
Rnd 1: DMR: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch), 12 dc, sl st to the top of the initial ch 3 to join. [12 dc]
Rnd 2: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch), 2 dc in each st around. Sl st to the top of initial ch 3 to join. [24 dc]
Rnd 3: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch). *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the top of the initial ch 3 to join. [36 dc]
Rnd 4: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch). *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts**. Work from * to **around. Sl st to the top of the initial ch 3 to join. [48 dc]
Rnd 5: Sl st in the next st, ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), (1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc) in the same st as the initial sl st, sk 3 sts. *(2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in the next st, sk 3 sts**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the top of the initial ch 3 to join. [48 dc, 12 ch1sp]
Rnd 6: Sl st in the next dc and into the first ch1sp. Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), (1 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in the same ch1sp, sk the next 2 dc. *(2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in the next ch1sp, sk the next 4 dc**. Work from * to ** around to the last ch1sp. Work (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in the last ch1sp, sk the next 2 dc. Sl st to the top of the initial ch 3 to join. [48 dc, 12 ch1sp]
Rnd 7 – Rnd 11: Rep Rnd 6.
Proceed to finishing instructions.
Betsy Crochet Hat – 12-24 months baby
Using your 5.5 mm (I) hook (or size required for gauge):
Rnd 1: DMR: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch), 12 dc, sl st to the top of the initial ch 3 to join. [12 dc]
Rnd 2: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch), 2 dc in each st around. Sl st to the top of initial ch 3 to join. [24 dc]
Rnd 3: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch). *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the top of the initial ch 3 to join. [36 dc]
Rnd 4: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch). *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the top of the initial ch 3 to join. [48 dc]
Rnd 5: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch). *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 11 sts**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the top of the initial ch 3 to join. [52 dc]
Rnd 6: Sl st in the next st, ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), (1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc) in the same st as the initial sl st, sk 3 sts. *(2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in the next st, sk 3 sts**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the top of the initial ch 3 to join. [52 dc, 13 ch1sp]
Rnd 7: Sl st in the next dc and into the first ch1sp. Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), (1 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in the same ch1sp, sk the next 2 dc. *(2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in the next ch1sp, sk the next 4 dc**. Work from * to ** around to the last ch1sp. Work (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in the last ch1sp, sk the next 2 dc. Sl st to the top of the initial ch 3 to join. [52 dc, 13 ch1sp]
Rnd 8 – Rnd 11: Rep Rnd 7.
Proceed to finishing instructions.
Betsy Hat – Small Child Hat (Age 3-5 years)
Using your 5.5 mm (I) hook (or size required for gauge):
Rnd 1: DMR: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch), 12 dc, sl st to the top of the initial ch 3 to join. [12 dc]
Rnd 2: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch), 2 dc in each st around. Sl st to the top of initial ch 3 to join. [24 dc]
Rnd 3: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch). *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the top of the initial ch 3 to join. [36 dc]
Rnd 4: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch). *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the top of the initial ch 3 to join. [48 dc]
Rnd 5: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch). *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 5 sts**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the top of the initial ch 3 to join. [56 dc]
Rnd 6: Sl st in the next st, ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), (1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc) in the same st as the initial sl st, sk 3 sts. *(2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in the next st, sk 3 sts**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the top of the initial ch 3 to join. [56 dc, 14 ch1sp]
Rnd 7: Sl st in the next dc and into the first ch1sp. Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), (1 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in the same ch1sp, sk the next 2 dc. *(2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in the next ch1sp, sk the next 4 dc**. Work from * to ** around to the last ch1sp. Work (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in the last ch1sp, sk the next 2 dc. Sl st to the top of the initial ch 3 to join. [56 dc, 14 ch1sp]
Rnd 8 – Rnd 12: Rep Rnd 7.
Proceed to finishing instructions.
Betsy Hat – Child Hat (Age 6-10 years)
Using your 5.5 mm (I) hook (or size required for gauge):
Rnd 1: DMR: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch), 12 dc, sl st to the top of the initial ch 3 to join. [12 dc]
Rnd 2: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch), 2 dc in each st around. Sl st to the top of initial ch 3 to join. [24 dc]
Rnd 3: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch). *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the top of the initial ch 3 to join. [36 dc]
Rnd 4: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch). *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the top of the initial ch 3 to join. [48 dc]
Rnd 5: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch). *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 5 sts**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the top of the initial ch 3 to join. [56 dc]
Rnd 6: Sl st in the next st, ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), (1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc) in the same st as the initial sl st, sk 3 sts. *(2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in the next st, sk 3 sts**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the top of the initial ch 3 to join. [56 dc, 14 ch1sp]
Rnd 7: Sl st in the next dc and into the first ch1sp. Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), (1 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in the same ch1sp, sk the next 2 dc. *(2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in the next ch1sp, sk the next 4 dc**. Work from * to ** around to the last ch1sp. Work (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in the last ch1sp, sk the next 2 dc. Sl st to the top of the initial ch 3 to join. [56 dc, 14 ch1sp]
Rnd 8 – Rnd 13: Rep Rnd 7.
Proceed to finishing instructions.
Betsy Teen Hat
Using your 5.5 mm (I) hook (or size required for gauge):
Rnd 1: DMR: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch), 12 dc, sl st to the top of the initial ch 3 to join. [12 dc]
Rnd 2: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch), 2 dc in each st around. Sl st to the top of initial ch 3 to join. [24 dc]
Rnd 3: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch). *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the top of the initial ch 3 to join. [36 dc]
Rnd 4: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch). *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the top of the initial ch 3 to join. [48 dc]
Rnd 5: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch). *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the top of the initial ch 3 to join. [60 dc]
Rnd 6: Sl st in the next st, ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), (1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc) in the same st as the initial sl st, sk 3 sts. *(2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in the next st, sk 3 sts**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the top of the initial ch 3 to join. [60 dc, 15 ch1sp]
Rnd 7: Sl st in the next dc and into the first ch1sp. Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), (1 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in the same ch1sp, sk the next 2 dc. *(2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in the next ch1sp, sk the next 4 dc**. Work from * to ** around to the last ch1sp. Work (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in the last ch1sp, sk the next 2 dc. Sl st to the top of the initial ch 3 to join. [60 dc, 15 ch1sp]
Rnd 8 – Rnd 13: Rep Rnd 7.
Proceed to finishing instructions.
Betsy Adult Hat (Medium)
Using your 5.5 mm (I) hook (or size required for gauge):
Rnd 1: DMR: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch), 12 dc, sl st to the top of the initial ch 3 to join. [12 dc]
Rnd 2: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch), 2 dc in each st around. Sl st to the top of initial ch 3 to join. [24 dc]
Rnd 3: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch). *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the top of the initial ch 3 to join. [36 dc]
Rnd 4: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch). *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the top of the initial ch 3 to join. [48 dc]
Rnd 5: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch). *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the top of the initial ch 3 to join. [60 dc]
Rnd 6: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch). *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 14 sts**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the top of the initial ch 3 to join. [64 dc]
Rnd 7: Sl st in the next st, ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), (1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc) in the same st as the initial sl st, sk 3 sts. *(2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in the next st, sk 3 sts**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the top of the initial ch 3 to join. [64 dc, 16 ch1sp]
Rnd 8: Sl st in the next dc and into the first ch1sp. Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), (1 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in the same ch1sp, sk the next 2 dc. *(2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in the next ch1sp, sk the next 4 dc**. Work from * to ** around to the last ch1sp. Work (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in the last ch1sp, sk the next 2 dc. Sl st to the top of the initial ch 3 to join. [64 dc, 16 ch1sp]
Rnd 9 – Rnd 14: Rep Rnd 8.
Proceed to finishing instructions.
Betsy Adult Hat (Large)
Using your 5.5 mm (I) hook (or size required for gauge):
Rnd 1: DMR: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch), 12 dc, sl st to the top of the initial ch 3 to join. [12 dc]
Rnd 2: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch), 2 dc in each st around. Sl st to the top of initial ch 3 to join. [24 dc]
Rnd 3: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch). *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the top of the initial ch 3 to join. [36 dc]
Rnd 4: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch). *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the top of the initial ch 3 to join. [48 dc]
Rnd 5: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch). *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the top of the initial ch 3 to join. [60 dc]
Rnd 6: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch). *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 6 sts**. Work from * to ** 8 times. Work 1 dc in each rem st around. Sl st to the top of the initial ch 3 to join. [68 dc]
Rnd 7: Sl st in the next st, ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), (1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc) in the same st as the initial sl st, sk 3 sts. *(2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in the next st, sk 3 sts**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the top of the initial ch 3 to join. [68 dc, 17 ch1sp]
Rnd 8: Sl st in the next dc and into the first ch1sp. Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), (1 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in the same ch1sp, sk the next 2 dc. *(2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in the next ch1sp, sk the next 4 dc**. Work from * to ** around to the last ch1sp. Work (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in the last ch1sp, sk the next 2 dc. Sl st to the top of the initial ch 3 to join. [68 dc, 17 ch1sp]
Rnd 9 – Rnd 15: Rep Rnd 8.
Proceed to finishing instructions.
Finishing Instructions
Weave in any remaining ends securely.
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Hi Elizabeth, It was a copy/paste error. I apologize for the confusion. I’ve updated the numbers in the post now to be sequential (i.e. making the second Row 6, Row 7…and changing the other rows to be, 8, 9…etc.). Thank you for letting me know this was written incorrectly! Rhondda
why is there two round 6 rows in the adult medium and large size patterns?