Cold Weather Hat Pattern

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This month for our Crochet Along, I am sharing my Cold Weather Crochet Hat Pattern. This warm crochet beanie pattern follows a very simple crochet stitch repeat, created with front post double crochet (FPdc) and back post double crochet (BPdc) stitches.

I’ve used this stitch before for some of my designs and I love the woven texture it creates. The stitch is known as the Rice Stitch.

To make my Cold Weather Hat you will need Chunky Weight Yarn [5] and a 7 mm (L) crochet hook.

Get last week’s scarf crochet pattern that uses the same yarn for free here: Cold Weather Scarf Pattern

My Cold Weather Hat is available in sizes preemie, newborn, 0-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-12 months, 12-24 months, small child (3-5 years), child (6-10 years), teen, adult (medium) and adult (large).

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Cold Weather Hat Pattern

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Cold Weather Hat Pattern

Supplies

• Yarn: King Cole Nordic Chunky (check your local yarn shop here). Find it online here. (affiliate link) 5.29 oz (150 g) and 218 yds (200 m). 80% Premium Acrylic and 20% Superwash Merino. Chunky Weight Yarn [5]. Gentle wash at 30°. Dry Flat. Dry clean, any solvent other than trichlorethylene. Do not iron. Do not bleach.
• Colors: 1 skeins Ulf (Shade: 4805)
• Crochet Hook: 7 mm (L) Furls Streamline Wood (ebony) (affiliate link)
• Finished Project: Adult Hat:  3.42 oz (97 g) and 141 yds (130 m)
• Scissors, Tapestry Needle (yarn needle), Stitch Marker (optional)

Difficulty Level

Easy (Beginner)

Finished Size

This hat is designed to reach between mid-ear and base of the earlobe. 

• Preemie height 4.75 inches X 11 inches circumference
• Newborn height 5.25 inches X 13 inches circumference
• 0-3 months height 5.75 inches X 14 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 7.25  inches X 17 inches circumference
• Small Child Hat (age 3-5 years) height 7 inches X 18 inches circumference
• Child Hat (age 6-10 years) height 8 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) height 9.5 inches X 22 inches circumference

Gauge

• Approximately 9 FPdc/BPdc per 4 inches and 8 rows in FPdc/BPdc 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

Crochet Stitch Dictionary

US Terminology used

• BPdc – back post double crochet
• ch – chain 
• dc – double crochet
• FPdc – front post double crochet
• g- grams
• m – meters
• oz – ounces
• Rnd – round
• rem – remaining
• sc – single crochet
• sk – skip
• 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

• Crochet Stitch Guide 

Notes:

• Stitch multiple for foundation chain: 2 (TIP: understanding stitch multiples)
• To increase the hat height work more rounds of FPdc/BPdc.
• The initial ch 1 and ch 2 do not count as stitches and we do not work into them
• I use a DMR (double magic ring) to begin my projects that are worked in the round. You may substitute a magic ring (magic circle), or a chain 3 and slip to form a ring, if you prefer.
• You don’t have to use a magic ring to start your projects in the round. Learn more here.
• I use an invisible join to finish off my final round of stitches, you may substitute a sl st to join if you prefer.
• Add the Cold Weather Hat to your Ravelry Library here.

Cold Weather Hat Pattern Instructions

This hat is worked from the top-down in continuous rounds. 

Preemie

Using your 7 mm (L) hook (or size required for gauge):

Rnd 1: In a DMR, ch 2 and make 12 dc. Sl st to the first st to join. [12 dc]

Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st around. Sl st to the first st to join.  [24 dc]

Rnd 3: Ch 2, 1 FPdc in the first st, 1 BPdc in the next st. *1 FPdc in the next st, 1 BPdc in the next st**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first st to join. [12 FPdc, 12 BPdc]

Rnd 4: Ch 2, 1 BPdc in the first st, 1 FPdc in the next st. *1 BPdc in the next st, 1 FPdc in the next st**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first st to join. [12 FPdc, 12 BPdc]

Rnd 5-Rnd 7: Rep Rnd 3 and Rnd 4

Rnd 8: Ch 1, 1 sc in each st around. [24 sc]

Proceed to finishing instructions.

Newborn

Using your 7 mm (L) hook (or size required for gauge):

Rnd 1: In a DMR, ch 2 and make 12 dc. Sl st to the first st to join. [12 dc]

Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st around. Sl st to the first st to join.  [24 dc]

Rnd 3: Ch 2, *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first st to join. [30 dc]

Rnd 4: Ch 2, 1 FPdc in the first st, 1 BPdc in the next st. *1 FPdc in the next st, 1 BPdc in the next st**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first st to join. [15 FPdc, 15 BPdc]

Rnd 5: Ch 2, 1 BPdc in the first st, 1 FPdc in the next st. *1 BPdc in the next st, 1 FPdc in the next st**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first st to join. [15 FPdc, 15 BPdc]

Rnd 6-Rnd 8: Rep Rnd 4 and Rnd 5

Rnd 9: Ch 1, 1 sc in each st around. [30 sc]

Proceed to finishing instructions.

0-3 months baby

Using your 7 mm (L) hook (or size required for gauge):

Rnd 1: In a DMR, ch 2 and make 12 dc. Sl st to the first st to join. [12 dc]

Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st around. Sl st to the first st to join.  [24 dc]

Rnd 3: Ch 2, *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first st to join. [32 dc]

Rnd 4: Ch 2, 1 FPdc in the first st, 1 BPdc in the next st. *1 FPdc in the next st, 1 BPdc in the next st**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first st to join. [16 FPdc, 16 BPdc]

Rnd 5: Ch 2, 1 BPdc in the first st, 1 FPdc in the next st. *1 BPdc in the next st, 1 FPdc in the next st**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first st to join. [16 FPdc, 16 BPdc]

Rnd 6-Rnd 9: Rep Rnd 4 and Rnd 5

Rnd 10: Ch 1, 1 sc in each st around. [32 sc]

Proceed to finishing instructions.

3-6 months baby

Using your 7 mm (L) hook (or size required for gauge):

Rnd 1: In a DMR, ch 2 and make 12 dc. Sl st to the first st to join. [12 dc]

Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st around. Sl st to the first st to join.  [24 dc]

Rnd 3: Ch 2, *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st**. Work from * to ** 10 times around. Work 1 dc in each rem st around. Sl st to the first st to join. [34 dc]

Rnd 4: Ch 2, 1 FPdc in the first st, 1 BPdc in the next st. *1 FPdc in the next st, 1 BPdc in the next st**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first st to join. [17 FPdc, 17 BPdc]

Rnd 5: Ch 2, 1 BPdc in the first st, 1 FPdc in the next st. *1 BPdc in the next st, 1 FPdc in the next st**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first st to join. [17 FPdc, 17 BPdc]

Rnd 6-Rnd 10: Rep Rnd 4 and Rnd 5

Rnd 11: Ch 1, 1 sc in each st around. [34 sc]

Proceed to finishing instructions.

6-12 months baby

Using your 7 mm (L) hook (or size required for gauge):

Rnd 1: In a DMR, ch 2 and make 12 dc. Sl st to the first st to join. [12 dc]

Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st around. Sl st to the first st to join.  [24 dc]

Rnd 3: Ch 2, *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first st to join. [36 dc]

Rnd 4: Ch 2, 1 FPdc in the first st, 1 BPdc in the next st. *1 FPdc in the next st, 1 BPdc in the next st**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first st to join. [18 FPdc, 18 BPdc]

Rnd 5: Ch 2, 1 BPdc in the first st, 1 FPdc in the next st. *1 BPdc in the next st, 1 FPdc in the next st**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first st to join. [18 FPdc, 18 BPdc]

Rnd 6-Rnd 11: Rep Rnd 4 and Rnd 5

Rnd 12: Ch 1, 1 sc in each st around. [36 sc]

Proceed to finishing instructions.

12-24 months baby

Using your 7 mm (L) hook (or size required for gauge):

Rnd 1: In a DMR, ch 2 and make 12 dc. Sl st to the first st to join. [12 dc]

Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st around. Sl st to the first st to join.  [24 dc]

Rnd 3: Ch 2, *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first st to join. [36 dc]

Rnd 4: Ch 2, *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 17 sts**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first st to join. [38 dc]

Rnd 5: Ch 2, 1 FPdc in the first st, 1 BPdc in the next st. *1 FPdc in the next st, 1 BPdc in the next st**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first st to join. [19 FPdc, 19 BPdc]

Rnd 6: Ch 2, 1 BPdc in the first st, 1 FPdc in the next st. *1 BPdc in the next st, 1 FPdc in the next st**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first st to join. [19 FPdc, 19 BPdc]

Rnd 7-Rnd 11: Rep Rnd 5 and Rnd 6

Rnd 12: Ch 1, 1 sc in each st around. [38 sc]

Proceed to finishing instructions.

Small Child Hat (Age 3-5 years)

Using your 7 mm (L) hook (or size required for gauge):

Rnd 1: In a DMR, ch 2 and make 12 dc. Sl st to the first st to join. [12 dc]

Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st around. Sl st to the first st to join.  [24 dc]

Rnd 3: Ch 2, *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first st to join. [36 dc]

Rnd 4:  Ch 2, *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 8 sts**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first st to join. [40 dc]

Rnd 5: Ch 2, 1 FPdc in the first st, 1 BPdc in the next st. *1 FPdc in the next st, 1 BPdc in the next st**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first st to join. [20 FPdc, 20 BPdc]

Rnd 6: Ch 2, 1 BPdc in the first st, 1 FPdc in the next st. *1 BPdc in the next st, 1 FPdc in the next st**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first st to join. [20 FPdc, 20 BPdc]

Rnd 7-Rnd 12: Rep Rnd 5 and Rnd 6

Rnd 13: Ch 1, 1 sc in each st around. [40 sc]

Proceed to finishing instructions.

Child Hat (Age 6-10 years)

Using your 7 mm (L) hook (or size required for gauge):

Rnd 1: In a DMR, ch 2 and make 12 dc. Sl st to the first st to join. [12 dc]

Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st around. Sl st to the first st to join.  [24 dc]

Rnd 3: Ch 2, *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first st to join. [36 dc]

Rnd 4:  Ch 2, *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 5 sts**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first st to join. [42 dc]

Rnd 5: Ch 2, 1 FPdc in the first st, 1 BPdc in the next st. *1 FPdc in the next st, 1 BPdc in the next st**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first st to join. [21 FPdc, 21 BPdc]

Rnd 6: Ch 2, 1 BPdc in the first st, 1 FPdc in the next st. *1 BPdc in the next st, 1 FPdc in the next st**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first st to join. [21 FPdc, 21 BPdc]

Rnd 7-Rnd 13: Rep Rnd 5 and Rnd 6

Rnd 14: Ch 1, 1 sc in each st around. [42 sc]

Proceed to finishing instructions.

Teen Hat

Using your 7 mm (L) hook (or size required for gauge):

Rnd 1: In a DMR, ch 2 and make 12 dc. Sl st to the first st to join. [12 dc]

Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st around. Sl st to the first st to join.  [24 dc]

Rnd 3: Ch 2, *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first st to join. [36 dc]

Rnd 4:  Ch 2, *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts**. Work from * to ** 10 times around. 1 dc in each rem st around. Sl st to the first st to join. [46 dc]

Rnd 5: Ch 2, 1 FPdc in the first st, 1 BPdc in the next st. *1 FPdc in the next st, 1 BPdc in the next st**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first st to join. [23 FPdc, 23 BPdc]

Rnd 6: Ch 2, 1 BPdc in the first st, 1 FPdc in the next st. *1 BPdc in the next st, 1 FPdc in the next st**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first st to join. [23 FPdc, 23 BPdc]

Rnd 7-Rnd 14: Rep Rnd 5 and Rnd 6

Rnd 15: Ch 1, 1 sc in each st around. [46 sc]

Proceed to finishing instructions.

Adult Hat (Medium)

Using your 7 mm (L) hook (or size required for gauge):

Rnd 1: In a DMR, ch 2 and make 12 dc. Sl st to the first st to join. [12 dc]

Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st around. Sl st to the first st to join.  [24 dc]

Rnd 3: Ch 2, *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first st to join. [36 dc]

Rnd 4:  Ch 2, *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts**. Work from * to **  around. Sl st to the first st to join. [48 dc]

Rnd 5: Ch 2, 1 FPdc in the first st, 1 BPdc in the next st. *1 FPdc in the next st, 1 BPdc in the next st**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first st to join. [24 FPdc, 24 BPdc]

Rnd 6: Ch 2, 1 BPdc in the first st, 1 FPdc in the next st. *1 BPdc in the next st, 1 FPdc in the next st**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first st to join. [24 FPdc, 24 BPdc]

Rnd 7-Rnd 14: Rep Rnd 5 and Rnd 6

Rnd 15: Ch 1, 1 sc in each st around. [48 sc]

Proceed to finishing instructions.

Adult Hat (Large)

Using your 7 mm (L) hook (or size required for gauge):

Rnd 1: In a DMR, ch 2 and make 12 dc. Sl st to the first st to join. [12 dc]

Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st around. Sl st to the first st to join.  [24 dc]

Rnd 3: Ch 2, *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first st to join. [36 dc]

Rnd 4:  Ch 2, *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts**. Work from * to **  around. Sl st to the first st to join. [48 dc]

Rnd 5: Ch 2, *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 23 sts**. Work from * to **  around. Sl st to the first st to join. [50 dc]

Rnd 6: Ch 2, 1 FPdc in the first st, 1 BPdc in the next st. *1 FPdc in the next st, 1 BPdc in the next st**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first st to join. [25 FPdc, 25 BPdc]

Rnd 7: Ch 2, 1 BPdc in the first st, 1 FPdc in the next st. *1 BPdc in the next st, 1 FPdc in the next st**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first st to join. [25 FPdc, 25 BPdc]

Rnd 8-Rnd 15: Rep Rnd 6 and Rnd 7

Rnd 16: Ch 1, 1 sc in each st around. [50 sc]

Proceed to finishing instructions.

Finishing Instructions

• Finish off with an invisible join.
• Weave in any remaining ends.
• Attach a yarn pom pom (I used my large clover pom pom maker).

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