Classic Comfort Crochet Hat Free Crochet Pattern

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The Classic Comfort Crochet Hat is a warm, practical hat designed to coordinate with my Classic Comfort Crochet Cowl. It’s a comfortable everyday hat with a bit of slouch, and it can also be worn as a beanie by folding the band up.

This pattern is worked from the bottom up in one piece, starting with ribbed rows for the band and continuing in joined rounds for the main hat. It’s a great project for making hats in multiple sizes, from tiny preemie hats to adult large.

The free written pattern is available in my post below, or if you prefer, you can purchase the ad-free PDF crochet pattern from my shop.

For help on any of these stitches or techniques you can refer to the tutorials included in my free online crochet stitch guide.

Why You’ll Love This Crochet Hat

This hat has a simple, classic look that works well for everyday wear. The ribbed band gives it a comfortable fit, and the hat body has a soft drape that creates a gentle slouch.

You can easily adjust the height to make the hat more fitted, or keep the extra length for a relaxed slouchy style.

What Makes This Pattern Stand Out

Project Type: Hat / Beanie / Slouchy Hat
Skill Level: Easy / Easy-Intermediate (depending on stitch familiarity)
Yarn Weight: Medium Weight Yarn (#4 Worsted)
Hook Sizes: 4 mm (G) for band, 5 mm (H) for hat body
Construction: Bottom-up, one-piece; ribbed rows for band, joined rounds for hat
Best Feature: Adjustable slouch + wide size range

The Yarn

Red Heart Soft

Yarnspirations Red Heart Soft is a #4 medium (worsted) 100% acrylic yarn known for its extreme softness and beautiful drape, making it a great choice for scarves, cowls, and other cozy wearables. It comes in a wide range of colors and works up nicely with a 5.5 mm (I) crochet hook.

• See the other colors that are available in this collection here.
• Worsted Weight Yarn [4]
• 100% Acrylic
• Recommended Hook: 5.5 mm (I)
• Machine washable and dryable
• Color: Dark Leaf (9523)

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Classic Comfort Crochet Hat Pattern Details

Before you begin, take a moment to review the materials and notes so everything goes smoothly.

Supplies

• Yarn: Yarnspirations. Red Heart Soft. 5 oz (141 g) and 256 yds (234 m). 100% Acrylic. Worsted Weight Yarn [4]. Machine wash in warm water, gentle cycle. Tumble dry, low. Do not bleach. Do not iron. Dry-cleanable.
• Color: 1 skein Dark Leaf (9523)
• Crochet Hook: 4 mm (G) for the hat band, 5 mm (H) for the hat body.
• Finished Project: Teen Hat: 3.2 oz (91 g) and 165 yds (151 m)
• Scissors, Tapestry Needle (yarn needle)

Difficulty Level

• Easy

Finished Hat Sizes

To fit the base of the earlobe. 3 inches negative ease (stretchy hat).

• Preemie: 9 inches circumference X 5 inches height
• Newborn: 11.75 inches circumference X 5.5 inches height
• 0-3 months: 13 inches circumference X 6 inches height
• 3-6 months: 14.5 inches circumference X 6.75 inches height
• 6-12 months: 15 inches circumference X 7.25 inches height
• 12-24 months: 16 inches circumference X 7.75 inches height
• 3-5 years: 17 inches circumference X 8.25 inches height
• Child: 18 inches circumference X 8.9 inches height
• Teen: 19 inches circumference X 10 inches height
• Adult Medium: 20 inches circumference X 11 inches height
• Adult Large: 21 inches circumference X 12 inches height

Gauge

• Hat Band: Approximately 5 sc per 1 inch and 16 rows per 4 inches.
• Main Hat stitch: Approximately 15 sts per 4 inches and 14 rows in pattern stitch 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

US Terminology used

• bl – back loop
• ch(s) – chain(s)
• g – grams
• hdc – half double crochet
• m – meters
• oz – ounces
• R – row
• Rnd – round
• RS – right side
• rem – remaining
• rep – repeat 
• sc – single crochet
• sk – skip/skipped
• sl st – slip stitch
• 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

Special Stitches

Back Bar or third (3rd) loop of the stitch. 

So, where do I put my hook? With your work facing you, find the top of the stitch (this is often referred to as the ‘v’ of the stitch). The loop that is closest to you is called the front loop and the loop that is further away from you is the back loop.

Now tip your project a little bit more so you can peek just behind and below that back loop. See that extra loop back there? That is the back bar of the stitch. All the half double crochet stitches for this hat are crocheted into that loop.

The back bar of the stitch is the loop that you will find directly behind and beneath the back loop of the half double crochet stitch.

Helpful Tutorials

• Crochet Stitch Guide 

Notes:

• Multiple of 1
• The first st of every round will contain the sl st join from the previous round, as well as, a ch 1 and the first st of the round.
• The turning ch 1 does not count as a stitch and we do not work into it.
• The baby sizes have a narrower hat band (1 inch width). Sizes Toddler (12-24 months) and up have a 2 inch hat band.
• These hats will stretch approximately 3 inches (easily).
• To increase the hat height by 1 inch, work an extra repeat set (4 rounds)
• To decrease the hat height by 1 inch, work one less repeat set (4 rounds)
• Extra photos follow pattern
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Classic Comfort Crochet Hat Written Pattern Instructions

This project is crocheted from the band to the crown in one piece.

Preemie Hat

Hat Band

The hat band is worked in turned rows.

Using your 4 mm (G) crochet hook (or size required for gauge) and leaving a 6 inch tail of yarn:

R1: Ch 6, sk the first ch, 1 sc in each rem ch across, ch 1, turn. [5 sc]

R2-R33: 1 sc in the bl of each of the next 8 sts, 1 sc in the last st, ch 1, turn. [5 sc]

Do not finish off, proceed to the Hat Body.

Hat Body

The hat body is worked in joined rounds, directly into the edges of the hat band.

Using your 5 mm (H) crochet hook (or size required for gauge):

Rotate the hat band to work across the row ends.

Rnd 1: (RS): 1 sc in each row end across. Sl st to join. [33 sc]

Rnd 2: Ch 1, 1 sc in each st across. Sl st to join. [33 sc]

Repeat Rounds (Round 3 to Round 6)

Rnd 3: Ch 1, 1 hdc in each st across. Sl st to join. [33 hdc]

Rnd 4: Ch 1, 1 hdc in the back bar of each st around. Sl st to join. [33 hdc]

Rnd 5: Ch 1, 1 sc in the back bar of each st around. Sl st to join. [33 sc]

Rnd 6: Ch 1, 1 sc in each st around. Sl st to join. [33 sc]

Rnd 7-Rnd 9: Rep Rnd 3-Rnd 5

Rnd 10: Ch 1. *Sc2tog, 1 sc in the next st**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join. [22 sc]

Rnd 11-Rnd 13: Rep Rnd 3-Rnd 5 

Rnd 14: Ch 1. Sc2tog around. [11 sc]

Proceed to finishing instructions.

Newborn Hat

Hat Band

The hat band is worked in turned rows.

Using your 4 mm (G) crochet hook (or size required for gauge) and leaving a 6 inch tail of yarn:

R1: Ch 6, sk the first ch, 1 sc in each rem ch across, ch 1, turn. [5 sc]

R2-R44: 1 sc in the bl of each of the next 8 sts, 1 sc in the last st, ch 1, turn. [5 sc]

Do not finish off, proceed to the Hat Body.

Hat Body

The hat body is worked in joined rounds, directly into the edges of the hat band.

Using your 5 mm (H) crochet hook (or size required for gauge):

Rotate the hat band to work across the row ends.

Rnd 1: (RS): Ch 1, 1 hdc in each row end across. Sl st to join. [44 hdc]

Repeat Rounds (Round 2 to Round 5)

Rnd 2: Ch 1, 1 hdc in the back bar of each st around. Sl st to join. [44 hdc]

Rnd 3: Ch 1, 1 sc in the back bar of each st around. Sl st to join. [44 sc]

Rnd 4: Ch 1, 1 sc in each st around. Sl st to join. [44 sc]

Rnd 5: Ch 1, 1 hdc in each st around. Sl st to join. [44 hdc]

Rnd 6-Rnd 7: Rep Rnd 2 and Rnd 3

Rnd 8: Ch 1. *Sc2tog, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join. [33 sc]

Rnd 9-Rnd 11: Rep Rnd 5, Rnd 2 and Rnd 3.

Rnd 12: Ch 1. *Sc2tog, 1 sc in the next st**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join. [22 sc]

Rnd 13-Rnd 15: Rep Rnd 5, Rnd 2 and Rnd 3.

Rnd 16: Ch 1. Sc2tog around. [11 sc]

Proceed to finishing instructions.

Baby Hat (0-3 months)

Hat Band

The hat band is worked in turned rows.

Using your 4 mm (G) crochet hook (or size required for gauge) and leaving a 6 inch tail of yarn:

R1: Ch 6, sk the first ch, 1 sc in each rem ch across, ch 1, turn. [5 sc]

R2-R48: 1 sc in the bl of each of the next 8 sts, 1 sc in the last st, ch 1, turn. [5 sc]

Do not finish off, proceed to the Hat Body.

Hat Body

The hat body is worked in joined rounds, directly into the edges of the hat band.

Using your 5 mm (H) crochet hook (or size required for gauge):

Rotate the hat band to work across the row ends.

Rnd 1: (RS): 1 sc in each row end across. Sl st to join. [48 sc]

Rnd 2: Ch 1, 1 sc in each st across. Sl st to join. [48 sc]

Repeat Rounds (Round 3 to Round 6)

Rnd 3: Ch 1, 1 hdc in each st across. Sl st to join. [48 hdc]

Rnd 4: Ch 1, 1 hdc in the back bar of each st around. Sl st to join. [48 hdc]

Rnd 5: Ch 1, 1 sc in the back bar of each st around. Sl st to join. [48 sc]

Rnd 6: Ch 1, 1 sc in each st around. Sl st to join. [48 sc]

Rnd 17-Rnd 9: Rep Rnd 3 – Rnd 5

Rnd 10: Ch 1. *Sc2tog, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join. [36 sc]

Rnd 11-Rnd 13: Rep Rnd 3 – Rnd 5 

Rnd 14: Ch 1. *Sc2tog, 1 sc in the next st**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join. [24 sc]

Rnd 15-Rnd 17: Rep Rnd 3-Rnd 5

Rnd 18: Ch 1. Sc2tog around. [12 sc]

Proceed to finishing instructions.

Baby Hat (3-6 months)

Hat Band

The hat band is worked in turned rows.

Using your 4 mm (G) crochet hook (or size required for gauge) and leaving a 6 inch tail of yarn:

R1: Ch 6, sk the first ch, 1 sc in each rem ch across, ch 1, turn. [5 sc]

R2-R54: 1 sc in the bl of each of the next 8 sts, 1 sc in the last st, ch 1, turn. [5 sc]

Do not finish off, proceed to the Hat Body.

Hat Body

The hat body is worked in joined rounds, directly into the edges of the hat band.

Using your 5 mm (H) crochet hook (or size required for gauge):

Rotate the hat band to work across the row ends.

Rnd 1: (RS): Ch 1, 1 hdc in each row end across. Sl st to join. [54 hdc]

Repeat Rounds (Round 2 to Round 5)

Rnd 2: Ch 1, 1 hdc in the back bar of each st around. Sl st to join. [54 hdc]

Rnd 3: Ch 1, 1 sc in the back bar of each st around. Sl st to join. [54 sc]

Rnd 4: Ch 1, 1 sc in each st around. Sl st to join. [54 sc]

Rnd 5: Ch 1, 1 hdc in each st around. Sl st to join. [54 hdc]

Rnd 6-Rnd 7: Rep Rnd 2 and Rnd 3

Rnd 8: Ch 1. *Sc2tog, 1 sc in each of the next 8 sts**. Work from * to ** 10 times. 1 sc in each rem st around. Sl st to join. [44 sc]

Rnd 9-Rnd 11: Rep Rnd 5, Rnd 2 and Rnd 3 

Rnd 12: Ch 1. *Sc2tog, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join. [33 sc]

Rnd 13-Rnd 15: Rep Rnd 5, Rnd 2 and Rnd 3.

Rnd 16: Ch 1. *Sc2tog, 1 sc in the next st**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join. [22 sc]

Rnd 17-Rnd 19: Rep Rnd 5, Rnd 2 and Rnd 3.

Rnd 20: Ch 1. Sc2tog around. [11 sc]

Proceed to finishing instructions.

Baby Hat (6-12 months)

Hat Band

The hat band is worked in turned rows.

Using your 4 mm (G) crochet hook (or size required for gauge) and leaving a 6 inch tail of yarn:

R1: Ch 6, sk the first ch, 1 sc in each rem ch across, ch 1, turn. [5 sc]

R2-R56: 1 sc in the bl of each of the next 8 sts, 1 sc in the last st, ch 1, turn. [5 sc]

Do not finish off, proceed to the Hat Body.

Hat Body

The hat body is worked in joined rounds, directly into the edges of the hat band.

Using your 5 mm (H) crochet hook (or size required for gauge):

Rotate the hat band to work across the row ends.

Rnd 1: (RS): 1 sc in each row end across. Sl st to join. [56 sc]

Rnd 2: Ch 1, 1 sc in each st across. Sl st to join. [56 sc]

Repeat Rounds (Round 3 to Round 6)

Rnd 3: Ch 1, 1 hdc in each st across. Sl st to join. [56 hdc]

Rnd 4: Ch 1, 1 hdc in the back bar of each st around. Sl st to join. [56 hdc]

Rnd 5: Ch 1, 1 sc in the back bar of each st around. Sl st to join. [56 sc]

Rnd 6: Ch 1, 1 sc in each st around. Sl st to join. [56 sc]

Rnd 7-Rnd 9: Rep Rnd 3 – Rnd 5

Rnd 10: Ch 1. *Sc2tog, 1 sc in each of the next 3 sts**. Work from * to ** 11 times. 1 sc in each rem st around. Sl st to join. [45 sc]

Rnd 11-Rnd 13: Rep Rnd 3-Rnd 5 

Rnd 14: Ch 1. *Sc2tog, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts**. Work from * to ** 11 times. 1 sc in each rem st around. Sl st to join. [34 sc]

Rnd 15-Rnd 17: Rep Rnd 3-Rnd 5

Rnd 18: Ch 1. *Sc2tog, 1 sc in the next st**. Work from * to ** 11 times. 1 sc in each rem st around. Sl st to join. [23 sc]

Rnd 19-Rnd 21: Rep Rnd 3-Rnd 5

Rnd 22: Ch 1. 1 sc in the first st. Sc2tog around. [12 sc]

Proceed to finishing instructions.

Toddler Hat (12-24 months)

Hat Band

The hat band is worked in turned rows.

Using your 4 mm (G) crochet hook (or size required for gauge) and leaving a 6 inch tail of yarn:

R1: Ch 10, sk the first ch, 1 sc in each rem ch across, ch 1, turn. [9 sc]

R2-R60: 1 sc in the bl of each of the next 8 sts, 1 sc in the last st, ch 1, turn. [9 sc]

Do not finish off, proceed to the Hat Body.

Hat Body

The hat body is worked in joined rounds, directly into the edges of the hat band.

Using your 5 mm (H) crochet hook (or size required for gauge):

Rotate the hat band to work across the row ends.

Rnd 1: (RS): Ch 1, 1 hdc in each row end across. Sl st to join. [60 hdc]

Repeat Rounds (Round 2 to Round 5)

Rnd 2: Ch 1, 1 hdc in the back bar of each st around. Sl st to join. [60 hdc]

Rnd 3: Ch 1, 1 sc in the back bar of each st around. Sl st to join. [60 sc]

Rnd 4: Ch 1, 1 sc in each st around. Sl st to join. [60 sc]

Rnd 5: Ch 1, 1 hdc in each st around. Sl st to join. [60 hdc]

Rnd 6-Rnd 7: Rep Rnd 2 and Rnd 3

Rnd 8: Ch 1. *Sc2tog, 1 sc in each of the next 3 sts**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join. [48 sc]

Rnd 9-Rnd 11: Rep Rnd 5, Rnd 2 and Rnd 3 

Rnd 12: Ch 1. *Sc2tog, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join. [36 sc]

Rnd 13-Rnd 15: Rep Rnd 5, Rnd 2 and Rnd 3.

Rnd 16: Ch 1. *Sc2tog, 1 sc in the next st**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join. [24 sc]

Rnd 17-Rnd 19: Rep Rnd 5, Rnd 2 and Rnd 3.

Rnd 20: Ch 1. Sc2tog around. [12 sc]

Proceed to finishing instructions.

Small Child Hat (3-5 years)

Hat Band

The hat band is worked in turned rows.

Using your 4 mm (G) crochet hook (or size required for gauge) and leaving a 6 inch tail of yarn:

R1: Ch 10, sk the first ch, 1 sc in each rem ch across, ch 1, turn. [9 sc]

R2-R64: 1 sc in the bl of each of the next 8 sts, 1 sc in the last st, ch 1, turn. [9 sc]

Do not finish off, proceed to the Hat Body.

Hat Body

The hat body is worked in joined rounds, directly into the edges of the hat band.

Using your 5 mm (H) crochet hook (or size required for gauge):

Rotate the hat band to work across the row ends.

Rnd 1: (RS): Ch 1, 1 sc in each row end across. Sl st to join. [64 sc]

Rnd 2: Ch 1, 1 sc in each st around. Sl st to join. [64 sc]

Repeat Rounds (Round 3 to Round 6)

Rnd 3: Ch 1, 1 hdc in each st around. Sl st to join. [64 hdc]

Rnd 4: Ch 1, 1 hdc in the back bar of each st around. Sl st to join. [64 hdc]

Rnd 5: Ch 1, 1 sc in the back bar of each st around. Sl st to join. [64 sc]

Rnd 6: Ch 1, 1 sc in each st around. Sl st to join. [64 sc]

Rnd 7-Rnd 9: Rep Rnd 3 – Rnd 5

Rnd 10: Ch 1. *Sc2tog, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join. [48 sc]

Rnd 11-Rnd 13: Rep Rnd 3 – Rnd 5 

Rnd 14: Ch 1. *Sc2tog, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join. [36 sc]

Rnd 15-Rnd 17: Rep Rnd 3 – Rnd 5

Rnd 18: Ch 1. *Sc2tog, 1 sc in the next st**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join. [24 sc]

Rnd 19-Rnd 21: Rep Rnd 3 – Rnd 5

Rnd 22: Ch 1. Sc2tog around. [12 sc]

Proceed to finishing instructions.

Child Hat (6-10 years)

Hat Band

The hat band is worked in turned rows.

Using your 4 mm (G) crochet hook (or size required for gauge) and leaving a 6 inch tail of yarn:

R1: Ch 10, sk the first ch, 1 sc in each rem ch across, ch 1, turn. [9 sc]

R2-R68: 1 sc in the bl of each of the next 8 sts, 1 sc in the last st, ch 1, turn. [9 sc]

Do not finish off, proceed to the Hat Body.

Hat Body

The hat body is worked in joined rounds, directly into the edges of the hat band.

Using your 5 mm (H) crochet hook (or size required for gauge):

Rotate the hat band to work across the row ends.

Rnd 1: (RS): Ch 1, 1 hdc in each row end across. Sl st to join. [68 hdc]

Repeat Rounds (Round 2 to Round 5)

Rnd 2: Ch 1, 1 hdc in the back bar of each st around. Sl st to join. [68 hdc]

Rnd 3: Ch 1, 1 sc in the back bar of each st around. Sl st to join. [68 sc]

Rnd 4: Ch 1, 1 sc in each st around. Sl st to join. [68 sc]

Rnd 5: Ch 1, 1 hdc in each st around. Sl st to join. [68 hdc]

Rnd 6-Rnd 9: Rep Rnd 2-Rnd 5 

Rnd 10-Rnd 11: Rep Rnd 2 and Rnd 3

Rnd 12: Ch 1. *Sc2tog, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join. [51 sc]

Rnd 13-Rnd 15: Rep Rnd 5, Rnd 2 and Rnd 3 

Rnd 16: Ch 1. *Sc2tog, 1 sc in each of the next 1 sts**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join. [34 sc]

Rnd 17-Rnd 19: Rep Rnd 5, Rnd 2 and Rnd 3.

Rnd 20: Ch 1. *Sc2tog, 1 sc in the next st**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join. [17 sc]

Rnd 21-Rnd 23: Rep Rnd 5, Rnd 2 and Rnd 3.

Rnd 24: Ch 1. 1 sc in the first st. Sc2tog around. [9 sc]

Proceed to finishing instructions.

Teen Hat / Adult Small Hat

Hat Band

The hat band is worked in turned rows.

Using your 4 mm (G) crochet hook (or size required for gauge) and leaving a 6 inch tail of yarn:

R1: Ch 10, sk the first ch, 1 sc in each rem ch across, ch 1, turn. [9 sc]

R2-R72: 1 sc in the bl of each of the next 8 sts, 1 sc in the last st, ch 1, turn. [9sc]

Do not finish off, proceed to the Hat Body.

Hat Body

The hat body is worked in joined rounds, directly into the edges of the hat band.

Using your 5 mm (H) crochet hook (or size required for gauge):

Rotate the hat band to work across the row ends.

Rnd 1: (RS): Ch 1, 1 hdc in each row end across. Sl st to join. [72 hdc]

Repeat Rounds (Round 2 to Round 5)

Rnd 2: Ch 1, 1 hdc in the back bar of each st around. Sl st to join. [72 hdc]

Rnd 3: Ch 1, 1 sc in the back bar of each st around. Sl st to join. [72 sc]

Rnd 4: Ch 1, 1 sc in each st around. Sl st to join. [72 sc]

Rnd 5: Ch 1, 1 hdc in each st around. Sl st to join. [72 hdc]

Rnd 6-Rnd 9: Rep Rnd 2-Rnd 5 

Rnd 10-Rnd 11: Rep Rnd 2 and Rnd 3

Rnd 12: Ch 1. *Sc2tog, 1 sc in each of the next 4 sts**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join. [60 sc]

Rnd 13-Rnd 15: Rep Rnd 5, Rnd 2 and Rnd 3 

Rnd 16: Ch 1. *Sc2tog, 1 sc in each of the next 3 sts**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join. [48 sc]

Rnd 17-Rnd 19: Rep Rnd 5, Rnd 2 and Rnd 3 

Rnd 20: Ch 1. *Sc2tog, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join. [36 sc]

Rnd 21-Rnd 23: Rep Rnd 5, Rnd 2 and Rnd 3.

Rnd 24: Ch 1. *Sc2tog, 1 sc in the next st**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join. [24 sc]

Rnd 25-Rnd 27: Rep Rnd 5, Rnd 2 and Rnd 3.

Rnd 28: Ch 1. Sc2tog around. [12 sc]

Proceed to finishing instructions.

Adult Hat (Medium)

Hat Band

The hat band is worked in turned rows.

Using your 4 mm (G) crochet hook (or size required for gauge) and leaving a 6 inch tail of yarn:

R1: Ch 10, sk the first ch, 1 sc in each rem ch across, ch 1, turn. [9 sc]

R2-R75: 1 sc in the bl of each of the next 8 sts, 1 sc in the last st, ch 1, turn. [9sc]

Do not finish off, proceed to the Hat Body.

Hat Body

The hat body is worked in joined rounds, directly into the edges of the hat band.

Using your 5 mm (H) crochet hook (or size required for gauge):

Rotate the hat band to work across the row ends.

Rnd 1: (RS): Ch 1, 1 hdc in each row end across. Sl st to join. [75 hdc]

Repeat Rounds (Round 2 to Round 5)

Rnd 2: Ch 1, 1 hdc in the back bar of each st around. Sl st to join. [75 hdc]

Rnd 3: Ch 1, 1 sc in the back bar of each st around. Sl st to join. [75 sc]

Rnd 4: Ch 1, 1 sc in each st around. Sl st to join. [75 sc]

Rnd 5: Ch 1, 1 hdc in each st around. Sl st to join. [75 hdc]

Rnd 6-Rnd 17: Rep Rnd 2-Rnd 5

Rnd 18-Rnd 19: Rep Rnd 2 and Rnd 3

Rnd 20: Ch 1. *Sc2tog, 1 sc in each of the next 3 sts**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join. [60 sc]

Rnd 21-Rnd 23: Rep Rnd 5, Rnd 2 and Rnd 3 

Rnd 24: Ch 1. *Sc2tog, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join. [45 sc]

Rnd 25-Rnd 27: Rep Rnd 5, Rnd 2 and Rnd 3.

Rnd 28: Ch 1. *Sc2tog, 1 sc in the next st**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join. [30 sc]

Rnd 29-Rnd 31: Rep Rnd 5, Rnd 2 and Rnd 3.

Rnd 32: Ch 1. Sc2tog around. [15 sc]

Proceed to finishing instructions.

Adult Hat (Large)

Hat Band

The hat band is worked in turned rows.

Using your 4 mm (G) crochet hook (or size required for gauge) and leaving a 6 inch tail of yarn:

R1: Ch 10, sk the first ch, 1 sc in each rem ch across, ch 1, turn. [9 sc]

R2-R78: 1 sc in the bl of each of the next 8 sts, 1 sc in the last st, ch 1, turn. [9sc]

Do not finish off, proceed to the Hat Body.

Hat Body

The hat body is worked in joined rounds, directly into the edges of the hat band.

Using your 5 mm (H) crochet hook (or size required for gauge):

Rotate the hat band to work across the row ends.

Rnd 1: (RS): Ch 1, 1 hdc in each row end across. Sl st to join. [78 hdc]

Repeat Rounds (Round 2 to Round 5)

Rnd 2: Ch 1, 1 hdc in the back bar of each st around. Sl st to join. [78 hdc]

Rnd 3: Ch 1, 1 sc in the back bar of each st around. Sl st to join. [78 sc]

Rnd 4: Ch 1, 1 sc in each st around. Sl st to join. [78 sc]

Rnd 5: Ch 1, 1 hdc in each st around. Sl st to join. [78 hdc]

Rnd 6-Rnd 17: Rep Rnd 2-Rnd 5

Rnd 18-Rnd 19: Rep Rnd 2 and Rnd 3

Rnd 20: Ch 1. *Sc2tog, 1 sc in each of the next 4 sts**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join. [65 sc]

Rnd 21-Rnd 23: Rep Rnd 5, Rnd 2 and Rnd 3 

Rnd 24: Ch 1. *Sc2tog, 1 sc in each of the next 3 sts**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join. [52 sc]

Rnd 25-Rnd 27: Rep Rnd 5, Rnd 2 and Rnd 3.

Rnd 28: Ch 1. *Sc2tog, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join. [39 sc]

Rnd 29-Rnd 31: Rep Rnd 5, Rnd 2 and Rnd 3.

Rnd 32: Ch 1. *Sc2tog, 1 sc in the next st**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join. [26 sc]

Rnd 33-Rnd 35: Rep Rnd 5, Rnd 2 and Rnd 3.

Rnd 36: Ch 1. Sc2tog around. [13 sc]

Proceed to finishing instructions.

Finishing Instructions

• Finish off.
• Close the top of the hat by weaving your yarn end through the front loops of the last round of stitches and cinching the top closed. See this video tutorial for help. 
• Using the yarn tail you left at the beginning of the hat band, whipstitch the 2 edges of the first row and last row of the hat band together.
• Weave in ends

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Tips for Customizing Your Hat

• Make the hat shorter for a fitted beanie
• Keep the full height for a relaxed slouchy style
• Fold the ribbed band up or wear it unfolded
• Add a pompom to the top
• Crochet matching sets with the Classic Comfort Crochet Cowl

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Crocheters Often Ask

The Classic Comfort Crochet Hat is a versatile pattern you can use to make fitted beanies or relaxed slouchy hats. Try it in different colors to create matching sets with the Classic Comfort Crochet Cowl. If you make one, I’d love to see your finished hat!

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