When I say “boys” it is really just a unisex hat – but I made it specifically for ‘my boy’ so it has been very eloquently named “Boys Simple Striped Hat”.
This simple to follow pattern is crocheted with Bulky Weight Yarn and a 8.0 mm hook. You can crochet one of these hats within a matter of a few hours (less if you are a speedy crocheter). The pattern is written using mainly double crochet stitches and is worked in the round.
Have fun making a Simple Striped Hat!
Boys Simple Striped Hat Pattern
Here’s Drew wearing his Cozy Hat!
Supplies
- Yarn: Loops & Threads Impeccable Charisma (109 yds / 100 m; 3.5 oz / 100 g). 100% acrylic. Colors: Black and Yellow. Amount used depends on size you are making.
- Hook: 8.0 mm (L) Clover Amour Crochet Hook
- Scissors, Yarn Needle, Stitch Marker (optional)
Difficulty Level
EASY
Finished Size
See instructions for specific sizes.
Gauge
2 sts per inch
1.325 rounds per inch for dc
2 rounds per inch for sc
Abbreviations
US Terminology used
ch – chain
dc – double crochet
MR – magic ring
R – row/round
rem – remaining
rep – repeat
sc – single crochet
sk – skip
sl st – slip stitch
st/sts – stitch/stitches
* – Repeat the instructions between the asterisks the number of times indicated. This repeat will contain of multiple instructions.
() – Repeat the instructions between the parentheses the number of times indicated.
[] – at the end of the row – the total number of stitches
Helpful Tutorials
Notes
- Since the ch 3 counts as 1 double crochet you do not work into the stitch at its base (except for R2 when you work 2 stitches in each stitch around).
- When you slip stitch to the first double crochet of the round, skip the ch 3 and slip stitch into the next st (1st dc of the round).
- Work into the slip stitch, as a stitch, in every round.
- Color A: Black Color B: Yellow
Pattern Instructions
Just Make it! Crochet the Boys Simple Striped Hat! Free Crochet Pattern Included.Size: 12 months to 3 years
to fit head circumference of 19″; finished height 7″
R1: Color A: MR ch 3, work 11 dc, sl st to the first dc to join [12]
R2: (Ch 3, 1 dc) in the first st, 2 dc in each rem st around; sl st to the first dc to join. [24]
R3: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 2 dc in the next st. *1 dc in the next st, 2 dc in the next st**. Rep from * to ** 9 times. 1 dc in each rem st around; sl st to the first dc to join. Pull up Color B (see tutorial at end of post) [34]
R4: 1 sc in the same st as you sl st to join. 1 sc in each rem st around. Pull up Color A. Sl st to the first sc to join. [34]
R5: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc in each st around; sl st to the first dc to join. Pull up Color B. [34]
R6: 1 sc in the same st as you sl st to join. 1 sc in each rem st around. Pull up Color A. Sl st to the first sc to join. [34]
R7: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc in each st around; sl st to the first dc to join. [34]
R8-R9: Rep R7
R10: 1 sc in the bl of each st around. Sl st to the first st to join. Finish off with an invisible join and weave in any ends. [34]
Size: 3 to 5 years
to fit head circumference of 20″; finished height 7.5″
R1: Color A: MR ch 3, work 11 dc, sl st to the first dc to join [12]
R2: (Ch 3, 1 dc) in the first st, 2 dc in each rem st around; sl st to the first dc to join. [24]
R3: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 2 dc in the next st. *1 dc in the next st, 2 dc in the next st**. Rep from * to ** around; sl st to the first dc to join. Pull up Color B (see tutorial at end of post) [36]
R4: 1 sc in the same st as you sl st to join. 1 sc in each rem st around. Pull up Color A. Sl st to the first sc to join. [36]
R5: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc in each st around; sl st to the first dc to join. Pull up Color B. [36]
R6: 1 sc in the same st as you sl st to join. 1 sc in each rem st around. Pull up Color A. Sl st to the first sc to join. [36]
R7: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc in each st around; sl st to the first dc to join. [36]
R8-R10: Rep R7
R11: 1 sc in the bl of each st around. Sl st to the first st to join. Finish off with an invisible join and weave in any ends. [36]
Size: 6 to 10 years
to fit head circumference of 21″; finished height 8″
R1: Color A: MR ch 3, work 11 dc, sl st to the first dc to join [12]
R2: (Ch 3, 1 dc) in the first st, 2 dc in each rem st around; sl st to the first dc to join. [24]
R3: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc in the next st. *1 dc in the next st, 2 dc in the next st**. Rep from * to ** around; sl st to the first dc to join. [36]
R4: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 2 dc in the next st. 1 dc in each of the next 17 sts. 2 dc in the next st. 1 dc in each rem st around. Sl st to the first dc to join. Pull up Color B (see tutorial at end of post) [38]
R5: 1 sc in the same st as you sl st to join. 1 sc in each rem st around. Pull up Color A. Sl st to the first sc to join. [38]
R6: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc in each st around; sl st to the first dc to join. Pull up Color B. [38]
R7: 1 sc in the same st as you sl st to join. 1 sc in each rem st around. Pull up Color A. Sl st to the first sc to join. [38]
R8: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc in each st around; sl st to the first dc to join. [38]
R9-R10: Rep R8 [38]
R11: 1 sc in each st around. [38]
R12: 1 sc in the bl of each st around. Sl st to the first st to join. Finish off with an invisible join and weave in any ends. [38]
Size: Adult Small /Medium
to fit head circumference of 22″; finished height 8.5″
R1: Color A: MR ch 3, work 11 dc, sl st to the first dc to join [12]
R2: (Ch 3, 1 dc) in the first st, 2 dc in each rem st around; sl st to the first dc to join. [24]
R3: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc in the next st. *1 dc in the next st, 2 dc in the next st**. Rep from * to ** around; sl st to the first dc to join. [36]
R4: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc in each of the next 7 sts, 2 dc in the next st. *1 dc in each of the next 8 sts, 2 dc in the next st**. Rep from * to ** around. Sl st to the first dc to join. Pull up Color B (see tutorial at end of post) [40]
R5: 1 sc in the same st as you sl st to join. 1 sc in each rem st around. Pull up Color A. Sl st to the first sc to join. [40]
R6: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc in each st around; sl st to the first dc to join. Pull up Color B. [40]
R7: 1 sc in the same st as you sl st to join. 1 sc in each rem st around. Pull up Color A. Sl st to the first sc to join. [40]
R8: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc in each st around; sl st to the first dc to join. [40]
R9-R11: Rep R8 [40]
R12: 1 sc in the bl of each st around. Sl st to the first st to join. Finish off with an invisible join and weave in any ends. [40]
Size: Adult Large
to fit head circumference of 23″; finished height 9″
R1: Color A: MR ch 3, work 11 dc, sl st to the first dc to join [12]
R2: (Ch 3, 1 dc) in the first st, 2 dc in each rem st around; sl st to the first dc to join. [24]
R3: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc in the next st. *1 dc in the next st, 2 dc in the next st**. Rep from * to ** around; sl st to the first dc to join. [36]
R4: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc in each of the next 4 sts, 2 dc in the next st. *1 dc in each of the next 5 sts, 2 dc in the next st**. Rep from * to ** around; sl st to the first dc to join. Pull up Color B (see tutorial at end of post) [42]
R5: 1 sc in the same st as you sl st to join. 1 sc in each rem st around. Pull up Color A. Sl st to the first sc to join. [42]
R6: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc in each st around; sl st to the first dc to join. Pull up Color B. [42]
R7: 1 sc in the same st as you sl st to join. 1 sc in each rem st around. Pull up Color A. Sl st to the first sc to join. [42]
R8: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc in each st around; sl st to the first dc to join. [42]
R9-R11: Rep R8 [42]
R12: 1 sc in each st around. [42]
R13: 1 sc in the bl of each st around. Sl st to the first st to join. Finish off with an invisible join and weave in any ends. [42]
Tutorial (Pull Up Color A or B)
Basically you are just pulling the loop of the new color through the existing loop on your hook and then pulling the original yarn end to tighten it; before beginning to crochet in the new color.
In the image below you will see the black yarn is the existing loop of yarn. I have created a slip knot and put it on the hook in the new color (yellow). Now just slide the new yarn through the black yarn loop and ‘ta da’ it becomes your ‘working yarn’. Pull the black yarn end snuggly to tighten it around the yellow for now and then when you weave in your ends it will remain secure. It creates a nice clean color change for the yellow yarn.
If you prefer to change on the last yarn over of the stitch, here is my tutorial to show you how to do this method instead:
Please note, the ‘cleanest and neatest’ color change you can make will happen if you finish off each color at the end of the round and rejoin your new color with a standing stitch (standing single crochet or standing double crochet) for the following round. It is more time consuming and you will have more ends to sew in but it will be perfect and you won’t have any ‘blips’ caused by carrying your yarn up the inside of your hat.
For those of you who want to see the ‘seam’ on the hat – here’s the ‘seam’ side:
Rhondda says
Hi Patricia! Thank you SO much for catching this! Yes it should say Rep R8. I copied in pasted from the size before and did not update that to R8 for the larger sizes. I’m so sorry! I really appreciate you letting me know so I could fix the error in the instructions. Have a great day 🙂 and check your email I’ve sent you a private message too.
All the best, Rhondda
Patricia Buchanan says
Is there an error on rows 9 through 11? It states to repeat row 7, but the hat will not be long enough because it is sc. I just dc to length.
Rhondda says
Hi Michelle 🙂 I’m so happy you were able to make it work for you! I agree Poms are so popular this year it is a perfect choice! Have a lovely week, Rhondda
Michelle says
Hi there! I’m still a beginner crochet-er so I don’t own an 8mm hook. I grabbed the one closest, 6.75mm, repeated R4 and R5 once (lg adult), then continued on. Turned out perfect. Thank you so much for making this pattern available. Love it. Oh added a pom too since it was for me. Made it more fem. 😊
Rhondda says
Hi Sophia, My goodness there is definitely an error. I’ve gone in and updated the pattern. It should have read:
R3: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 2 dc in the next st. *1 dc in the next st, 2 dc in the next st**. Rep from * to ** around; sl st to the first dc to join. Pull up Color B (see tutorial at end of post) [36]
I am so sorry!! Thank you for letting me know!!
All the best, Rhondda
Sophia Moreno says
No matter how much I try and try (I HATE FROGGING) I cannot get R3 to 36 stitches. I’m sorry to complain but this is not making sense. I’m going to try another pattern as this is not working because I need to do this in 2 days. It looks so beautiful too.
Rhondda says
Hi Ashley, There is an error in the pattern! I apologize. I’ve rewritten and I apologize for not catching it sooner. It should read: R3: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 2 dc in the next st. *1 dc in the next st, 2 dc in the next st**. Rep from * to ** 9 times. 1 dc in each rem st around; sl st to the first dc to join. Pull up Color B (see tutorial at end of post) [34] All the best, Rhondda
Ashley says
Row three can only have a max of 32 stitches using your count. I believe you meant for the pattern to read …
12mths-3yrs
R3: ch 3, 2 dc in next st., *1 dc, 2 dc* until you reach 30 st. Then 1 dc in remaining 4 st. (34)
All other sizes
R3: ch 3, 2 dc in next st., *1 dc, 2 dc* (36)
Rhondda says
Hi Bronna, I don’t have a video for the Boys Simple Striped Hat. You may be watching a video for a different hat pattern?
Bronna says
On the video you are talking about half double crochets. I don’t see that in the pattern directions. Am I reading it wrong?
Rhondda says
Hi Linda, the number of stitches you have for R3 will depend on which size hat you are working. If you are working the 12 mos to 3 years size, after R2 you have 24 stitches. Then in R3 you are only increasing 10 stitches to make it to 34 stitches. (Note how the repeat section says repeat 9 times and then work 1 dc in each remaining stitch?) Remember for this particular hat we are counting the ch 3 as a dc and working into it – so if you are missing it you may want to add a stitch marker to make sure you remember to work into the stitch. If you forgot to work into it in R1 and R2, by R3 you would be 2 stitches short and only have 32. ? Hope this helps, Rhondda
Linda Bryan says
I’m having the same issue as Rhondda. I’ve worked, reworked, worked, reworked and row 3 still comes out 32 dc. I’m ready to move on to another pattern.
Patti Alderman says
Thank you for a quick response. I put it aside to work on another one, now I can finish this one. Thanks again.
Rhondda says
Hi Patti, Each round is increasing 12 stitches. So for R3 the first st has 1 dc, the next st has 1 dc, the third st you need to work 2 dc into. Then you repeat this… 1 dc, 1 dc, 2 dc, around the hat. See the section that indicates *1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, 2 dc in the next st**? That translates to 1 dc in the first st, 1 dc in the next st, 2 dc in the next st. This sequence of stitches is repeated all the way around the hat. So every 3rd stitch you crochet will have 2 dc in it instead of 1. This will increase your hat round by 12 sts to give you 36 sts. Remember for this particular hat we are counting the ch 3 as a dc and working into it – so if you are missing it you may want to add a stitch marker to make sure you remember to work into the stitch 🙂 Hope this helps, Rhondda
Patti says
someone please help me. no matter how many times i try, i cannot get r3 to be 36 dc. I am trying to make the size 3 to 5 years. i get 12 in r1, and 24 in r2, but cannot get 36 in r3. please help!
R1: Color A: MR ch 3, work 11 dc, sl st to the first dc to join [12]
R2: (Ch 3, 1 dc) in the first st, 2 dc in each rem st around; sl st to the first dc to join. [24]
R3: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc in the next st, 2 dc in the next st. *1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, 2 dc in the next st**. Rep from * to ** around; sl st to the first dc to join. Pull up Color B (see tutorial at end of post) [36]
Clotilde/Craftybegonia says
That’s a net pattern for gifts! I do a lot of charity work for children, and this one would be a great one. Thanks for sharing, Rhondda!