Half Double Crochet Hat Pattern
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This free half double crochet hat pattern is available in sizes Preemie Baby to Adult Large. It is a basic crochet hat pattern with beginner friendly instructions. Make this hat with soft worsted weight yarn.
If you like checking your wraps per inch, this yarn gives approximately 10 wraps per inch. You can substitute similar weight yarn for these crochet hats and some great alternatives are: Caron Simply Soft, Lion Brand Yarns: Vanna’s Choice and Loops & Threads: Impeccable.
If you want to use a heavier weight Medium Weight Yarn, like Red Heart Super Saver, Red Heart With Love, or Bernat Super Value Yarns, I recommend you use the Free Half Double Crochet Beanie pattern instead. It is designed to be used with Worsted Weight Yarn and is crocheted with a 5.50 mm (I) hook. You will find my Simple Double Crochet Hat that uses double crochet stitches (dc), a 5.50 mm (I) hook and heavier Medium Weight Yarn here
Half Double Crochet Hat Pattern in Sizes Preemie to Adult Large
This hat is crocheted in continuous rounds/spirals, so you do not need to slip stitch to join, or to chain-1 at the end of each round. You can use a stitch marker (safety pin, bobby pin, bit of scrap yarn, twist tie, etc. ) to mark the first (or last) stitch of the round and move the stitch marker up each round as you progress, to mark your place.
There is no seam in this hat – it is neat and tidy.
If you prefer using the slip stitch (sl st) to join and ch-1 (or 2) and working in regular rounds you still can.- Just try to keep those slip stitches (sl st) small and tight. The slip stitches and chains will add a seam line to the hat and can make the hat a little bit larger.
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Half Double Easy Crochet Hat Pattern
Supplies
- Yarn: Red Heart Soft Yarn. 5 oz (141 g) and 256 yds (234 m). 100% Acrylic. Medium Weight Yarn [4]. Machine wash in warm water, gentle cycle. Tumble dry, low. Do not bleach. Do not iron. Dry-Cleanable. Less than 1 skein is required for the Adult Medium Hat.
- Crochet Hook: 5.50 mm (I)
- Scissors, Tapestry Needle (yarn needle), Stitch Marker
Difficulty Level / Skill Level
Easy – Beginner Friendly
Finished Sizes
The finished hat sizes are listed below. The average head circumference is 2 inches larger than the hat circumference. This is because we make hats using a technique called ‘negative ease’. These hats will stretch 2 inches in finished circumference. Learn how to crochet a beanie that fits here. You can find my free hat size chart here.
Version 1:
This easy to crochet hat is designed to reach to the base of the earlobe. These hats stretch approximately 2 inches. If you crochet tight slip stitches, omit the final decorative round of slip stitches. You can work one round of single crochet stitches (sc) in place of the last row, in the back loop only.
- Preemie height 4.5 inches X 10 inches circumference
- Newborn height 5 inches X 11.5 inches circumference
- 0-3 months height 6 inches X 14 inches circumference
- 3-6 months height 6.25 inches X 14.75 inches circumference
- 6-12 months height 6.75 inches X 16 inches circumference
- 12-24 months height 7 inches X 16.75 inches circumference
- Small Child Hat (age 3-5 years) height 7.5 inches X 18 inches circumference
- Child Hat (age 6-10 years) height 8 inches X 18.75 inches circumference
- Teen Hat height 8.25 inches X 20 inches circumference
- Adult Hat (Medium) height 8.75 inches X 20.75 inches circumference
- Adult Hat (Large) height 9 inches X 22 inches circumference
Version 2:
This simple half double crochet beanie is designed to reach mid-ear. These hats will stretch approximately 2 inches in circumference. If you crochet tight slip stitches, omit the final decorative round of slip stitches. You can work one round of single crochet stitches (sc) in place of the last row, in the back loop only.
- Preemie height 4 inches X 10 inches circumference
- Newborn height 4.5 inches X 11.5 inches circumference
- 0-3 months height 5.25 inches X 14 inches circumference
- 3-6 months height 5.5 inches X 14.75 inches circumference
- 6-12 months height 5.75 inches X 16 inches circumference
- 12-24 months height 6.25 inches X 16.75 inches circumference
- Small Child Hat (age 3-5 years) height 6.5 inches X 18 inches circumference
- Child Hat (age 6-10 years) height 7 inches X 18.75 inches circumference
- Teen Hat height 7.25 inches X 20 inches circumference
- Adult Hat (Medium) height 7.5 inches X 20.75 inches circumference
- Adult Hat (Large) height 7.75 inches X 22 inches circumference
Gauge
Approximately 14 sts per 4 inches and 12 rows worked in pattern per 4 inches
TIP: Please check your gauge as it is easy to allow your stitches to become more relaxed as you crochet the ‘repeat’ rounds.
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
F/O – finish off
g – grams
hdc – half double crochet
m – meters
oz – ounces
rem – remaining
R – round
sl st – slip stitch
st/sts – stitch/stitches
x – times to complete instructions
* 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
I would like to thank Louise of Garn Grammatik for kindly providing us with the translation of this entire pattern in Danish! Thank you Louise! You can meet and visit with Louise here: Garn Grammatik.
Danish PDF Version of this pattern: Halvstangmaske hue – i alle størrelser_Danish version
Special Stitches
There are no special stitches in this pattern.
Helpful Tutorials
If you are new to crochet, you can always refer to my How to Crochet Guide and Crochet Stitches and Symbols for more information. For my crochet video tutorials, subscribe to my YouTube Channel here.
Adjustable Loop/Magic Ring Tutorial
Invisible Join/Invisible Finish (when you finish off)
Pattern Notes:
- 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 may customize the height of this basic beginner hat by working more, or less repeat rows
- If you crochet tight slip stitches, omit the final decorative round of slip stitches. You can work one round of single crochet (sc) in place of the last row, in the back loop only (blo).
- Learn how to make an old fashioned pom pom
- The print button is included at the top of the post in my social sharing buttons. This button will allow you to print a free PDF copy of my pattern using Print Friendly.
Remember, there are TWO Versions of this pattern; for 2 different hat lengths. If you are making these as chemo caps you will want to crochet the longer hat length; Version 1. This will allow the hat to reach the base of the hairline.
If you want a shorter half double crochet hat instead, please follow the instructions for Version 2 below. This hat is designed to fit to mid-ear.
Version 1: Full Length Half Double Crochet Hat Pattern
This basic beanie is crocheted from the top of the hat to the brim in one piece.
This half double crochet hat version is designed to reach the base of the ear.
Preemie (fits 12″ circumference – 4.5″ height)
R1: 8 hdc in adjustable loop [8]
R2: 2 hdc in each st around [16]
R3: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in the next st) 8x [24]
R4: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 2 sts) 8x [32]
R5: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 3sts) 3x, 1 hdc in each remaining st [35]
R6: 1 hdc in each st around [35]
R7-13: repeat R6 [35]
R14: 1 sl st (loosely) in each st around, F/O [35]
Newborn (fits 13.5″ circumference – 5″ height)
R1: 8 hdc in adjustable loop [8]
R2: 2 hdc in each st around [16]
R3: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in the next st) 8 x [24]
R4: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 2 sts) 8x [32]
R5: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 3 sts) 8x [40]
R6: 1 hdc in each st around [40]
R7-R15: repeat R6 [40]
R16: 1 sl st (loosely) in each st around, F/O [40]
0-3 months (fits 16″ circumference – 6″ height)
R1: 8 hdc in adjustable loop [8]
R2: 2 hdc in each st around [16]
R3: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in the next st) 8 x [24]
R4: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 2 sts) 8x [32]
R5: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 3 sts) 8x [40]
R6: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the 4 sts) 8x [48]
R7: 1 hdc in each st around [48]
R8-18: repeat R7 [48]
R19: 1 sl st (loosely) in each st around, F/O [48]
3-6 months (fits 17″ circumference, 6.25″ height)
R1: 8 hdc in adjustable loop [8]
R2: 2 hdc in each st around [16]
R3: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in the next st) 8 x [24]
R4: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 2 sts) 8x [32]
R5: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 3 sts) 8x [40]
R6: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 4 sts) 8x [48]
R7: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 5 sts) 4x, 1 hdc in each remaining st [52]
R8: 1 hdc in each st around [52]
R9-R19: repeat R8 [52]
R20: 1 sl st (loosely) in each st around, F/O [52]
6-12 months (fits 18″ circumference, 6.75″ height)
R1: 8 hdc in adjustable loop [8]
R2: 2 hdc in each st around [16]
R3: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in the next st) 8 x [24]
R4: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 2 sts) 8x [32]
R5: (2hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 3 sts) 8x [40]
R6: (2hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 4 sts) 8x [48]
R7: (2hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 5 sts) 8x [56]
R8: 1 hdc in each st around [56]
R9-21 : repeat R8 [56]
R22: 1 sl st (loosely) in each st around, F/O [56]
12-24 months (fits 19″ circumference, 7″ height)
R1: 8 hdc in adjustable loop [8]
R2: 2 hdc in each st around [16]
R3: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in the next st) 8 x [24]
R4: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 2 sts) 8x [32]
R5: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 3 sts) 8x [40]
R6: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 4 sts) 8x [48]
R7: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 5 sts) 8x [56]
R8: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 6 sts) 3x, 1 hdc in each remaining st around [59]
R9: 1 hdc in each st around [59]
R10-21: repeat R9 [59]
R22: 1 sl st (loosely) in each st around, F/O [59]
3-5 years (fits 20″ circumference, 7.5″ height)
R1: 8 hdc in adjustable loop [8]
R2: 2 hdc in each st around [16]
R3: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in next st) 8 x [24]
R4: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in next 2 sts) 8x [32]
R5: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in next 3 sts) 8x [40]
R6: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in next 4 sts) 8x [48]
R7: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in next 5 sts) 8x [56]
R8: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in next 6 sts) 7x, 1 hdc in each remaining st around [63]
R9: 1 hdc in each st around [63]
R10-21: repeat R9 [63]
R22: 1 sl st (loosely) in each st around, F/O [63]
6-10 years (fits 21″ circumference, 8″ height)
R1: 8 hdc in adjustable loop [8]
R2: 2 hdc in each st around [16]
R3: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in the next st) 8 x [24]
R4: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 2 sts) 8x [32]
R5: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 3 sts) 8x [40]
R6: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 4 sts) 8x [48]
R7: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 5 sts) 8x [56]
R8: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 6 sts) 8x [64]
R9: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 7sts) 2x, 1 hdc in each remaining st around [66]
R10: 1 hdc in each st around [66]
R11-R23: repeat R10 [66]
R24: 1 sl st (loosely)in each st around, F/O [66]
Adult Small (fits 22″ circumference, 8.25″ height)
R1: 8 hdc in adjustable loop [8]
R2: 2 hdc in each st around [16]
R3: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in the next st) 8 x [24]
R4: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 2 sts) 8x [32]
R5: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 3 sts) 8x [40]
R6: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 4 sts) 8x [48]
R7: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 5 sts) 8x [56]
R8: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 6 sts) 8x [64]
R9: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 7sts) 6x, 1 hdc in each remaining st around [70]
R10: 1 hdc in each st around [70]
R11-24: repeat R10 [70]
R25: 1 sl st (loosely) in each st around, F/O [70]
Adult Medium (fits 23″ circumference, 8.75″ height)
R1: 8 hdc in adjustable loop [8]
R2: 2 hdc in each st around [16]
R3: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in the next st) 8 x [24]
R4: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 2 sts) 8x [32]
R5: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 3 sts) 8x [40]
R6: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 4 sts) 8x [48]
R7: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 5 sts) 8x [56]
R8: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 6 sts) 8x [64]
R9: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 7sts) 8x [72]
R10: (2hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 8sts) 1x, 1 hdc in each remaining st around [73]
R11: 1 hdc in each st around [73]
R12-24: repeat R11 [73]
R25: 1 sl st in each st around, F/O [73]
Adult Large (fits 24″ circumference, 9″ height)
R1: 8 hdc in adjustable loop [8]
R2: 2 hdc in each st around [16]
R3: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in the next st) 8 x [24]
R4: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 2 sts) 8x [32]
R5: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 3 sts) 8x [40]
R6: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 4 sts) 8x [48]
R7: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 5 sts) 8x [56]
R8: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 6 sts) 8x [64]
R9: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 7sts) 8x [72]
R10: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 8sts) 5x, 1 hdc in each remaining st around [77]
R11: 1 hdc in each st around [77]
R12-25: repeat R11 [77]
R26: 1 sl st in each st around, F/O [77]
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Version 2: Mid-Ear Length Half Double Crochet Beanie
This beginner friendly half double crochet hat pattern is worked in continuous rounds from the crown of the hat to the forehead, in one piece.
Version 2 – This half double crochet hat version is designed to reach mid-ear.
Preemie (fits 12″ circumference, 4″ height)
R1: 8 hdc in adjustable loop [8]
R2: 2 hdc in each st around [16]
R3: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in the next st) 8x [24]
R4: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 2 sts) 8x [32]
R5: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 3sts) 3x, 1 hdc in each remaining st [35]
R6: 1 hdc in each st around [35]
R7-12: repeat R6 [35]
R13: 1 sl st (loosely) in each st around [35]
Newborn (fits 13.5″ circumference, 4.5″ height)
R1: 8 hdc in adjustable loop [8]
R2: 2 hdc in each st around [16]
R3: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in the next st) 8 x [24]
R4: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 2 sts) 8x [32]
R5: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 3 sts) 8x [40]
R6: 1 hdc in each st around [40]
R7-14: repeat R6 [40]
R15: sl st (loosely) in each st around [40]
0-3 months (fits 16″ circumference, 5.25″ height)
R1: 8 hdc in adjustable loop [8]
R2: 2 hdc in each st around [16]
R3: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in the next st) 8 x [24]
R4: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 2 sts) 8x [32]
R5: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 3 sts) 8x [40]
R6: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the 4 sts) 8x [48]
R7: 1 hdc in each st around [48]
R8-16: repeat R7 [48]
R17: sl st (loosely) in each st around [48]
3-6 months (fits 17″ circumference, 5.5″ height)
R1: 8 hdc in adjustable loop [8]
R2: 2 hdc in each st around [16]
R3: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in the next st) 8 x [24]
R4: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 2 sts) 8x [32]
R5: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 3 sts) 8x [40]
R6: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 4 sts) 8x [48]
R7: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 5 sts) 4x, 1 hdc in each remaining st [52]
R8: 1 hdc in each st around [52]
R9-17: repeat R8 [52]
R18: sl st in each st around [52]
6-12 months (fits 18″ circumference, 5.75″ height)
R1: 8 hdc in adjustable loop [8]
R2: 2 hdc in each st around [16]
R3: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in the next st) 8 x [24]
R4: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 2 sts) 8x [32]
R5: (2hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 3 sts) 8x [40]
R6: (2hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 4 sts) 8x [48]
R7: (2hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 5 sts) 8x [56]
R8: 1 hdc in each st around [56]
R9-20 : repeat R8 [56]
R21: 1 sl st (loosely) in each st around [56]
12-24 months (fits 19″ circumference, 6.25″ height)
R1: 8 hdc in adjustable loop [8]
R2: 2 hdc in each st around [16]
R3: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in the next st) 8 x [24]
R4: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 2 sts) 8x [32]
R5: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 3 sts) 8x [40]
R6: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 4 sts) 8x [48]
R7: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 5 sts) 8x [56]
R8: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 6 sts) 3x, 1 hdc in each remaining st around [59]
R9: 1 hdc in each st around [59]
R10-19: repeat R9 [59]
R20: 1 sl st (loosely) in each st around [59]
3-5 years (fits 20″ circumference, 6.5″ height)
R1: 8 hdc in adjustable loop [8]
R2: 2 hdc in each st around [16]
R3: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in next st) 8 x [24]
R4: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in next 2 sts) 8x [32]
R5: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in next 3 sts) 8x [40]
R6: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in next 4 sts) 8x [48]
R7: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in next 5 sts) 8x [56]
R8: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in next 6 sts) 7x, 1 hdc in each remaining st around [63]
R9: 1 hdc in each st around [63]
R10-18: repeat R9 [63]
R19: 1 sl st (loosely) in each st around [63]
6-10 years (fits 21″ circumference, 7″ height)
R1: 8 hdc in adjustable loop [8]
R2: 2 hdc in each st around [16]
R3: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in the next st) 8 x [24]
R4: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 2 sts) 8x [32]
R5: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 3 sts) 8x [40]
R6: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 4 sts) 8x [48]
R7: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 5 sts) 8x [56]
R8: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 6 sts) 8x [64]
R9: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 7sts) 2x, 1 hdc in each remaining st around [66]
R10: 1 hdc in each st around [66]
R11-R20: repeat R10 [66]
R21: 1 sl st (loosely) in each st around, F/O [66]
Adult Small (fits circumference 22″, height 7.25″)
R1: 8 hdc in adjustable loop [8]
R2: 2 hdc in each st around [16]
R3: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in the next st) 8 x [24]
R4: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 2 sts) 8x [32]
R5: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 3 sts) 8x [40]
R6: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 4 sts) 8x [48]
R7: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 5 sts) 8x [56]
R8: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 6 sts) 8x [64]
R9: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 7sts) 6x, 1 hdc in each remaining st around [70]
R10: 1 hdc in each st around [70]
R11-21: repeat R10 [70]
R22: 1 sl st (loosely) in each st around, F/O [70]
Adult Medium (fits circumference 23″ height 7.5″)
R1: 8 hdc in adjustable loop [8]
R2: 2 hdc in each st around [16]
R3: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in the next st) 8 x [24]
R4: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 2 sts) 8x [32]
R5: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 3 sts) 8x [40]
R6: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 4 sts) 8x [48]
R7: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 5 sts) 8x [56]
R8: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 6 sts) 8x [64]
R9: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 7sts) 8x [72]
R10: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 8sts) 1x, 1 hdc in each remaining st around [73]
R11: 1 hdc in each st around [73]
R12-22: repeat R11 [73]
R23: 1 sl st in each st around, F/O [73]
Adult Large (fits circumference 24″, height 7.75″)
R1: 8 hdc in adjustable loop [8]
R2: 2 hdc in each st around [16]
R3: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in the next st) 8 x [24]
R4: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 2 sts) 8x [32]
R5: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 3 sts) 8x [40]
R6: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 4 sts) 8x [48]
R7: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 5 sts) 8x [56]
R8: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 6 sts) 8x [64]
R9: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 7sts) 8x [72]
R10: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 8sts) 5x, 1 hdc in each remaining st around [77]
R11: 1 hdc in each st around [77]
R12-23: repeat R11 [77]
R24: 1 sl st in each st around, F/O [77]
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I can’t wait to get moving on this, thanks for sharing the pattern!
I’m no expert and am sure I’m missing something that is fairly obvious, but I can’t seem to figure how many yards I’d need to make version 2, adult medium hat?
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Hi 🙂 I was told that the best fibers for chemo caps are breathable, natural fibers like cotton. The yarn needs to be very soft because the scalp can be very sensitive. I hope this helps! Rhondda
what yarn is recommended to use for chemo caps?
Hi Pat, It can – you would just need to increase the rounds that worked evenly (without the extra stitches being added). For men’s hat’s I usually make my hat height about 12 to 13 inches (depending on how slouchy you want it!). This hat is worked from the bottom up but it is also a slouch hat (just a different style) just in case you want to take a look https://oombawkadesigncrochet.com/simple-double-crochet-slouch-hat-sizes-preemie-adult-free-pattern/ Have a lovely week, Rhondda
Can this be made into a slouchy hat for a man. If so can you tell me how to do this.
I’m so happy to hear that Stephanie!
I just wanted to say I am so happy I found your page! I tried a couple patterns before coming across yours and they all were coming out too small.. yours are perfect! 🙂 I made the 12-24 month hat for my 2 year old.. I made it a slouch by adding half an inch to the end. It came out great!
Hi Roxann, 🙂 Yes most of my hats work well for chemo caps – I do recommend you choose the longer option (base of earlobe) in the design you pick because from what the Crochet for Cancer site recommends is a hairline length cap. I think most of my designs include the longer option but if you find one that doesn’t please message me and I will adjust the height for you in the instructions. Best, Rhondda
Hi Roxann 🙂 Yes, this pattern is great for chemo caps. I recommend using Version 1 (which is the longer length hat so it reaches beneath the ears and covers the hairline) and omit the final round of slip stitches. You want the edging to be comfortable and not restricting at all. Let me know if you have any other questions 🙂 It is very kind of you to crochet and donate hats. All the best, Rhondda
Also wondering if your double crochet hat will work for chemo hats? Thanks again 🙂