Herry Hat Crochet Pattern – Sizes Baby to Adult

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The Herry Hat is a stylish and cozy crochet beanie designed with the unique texture of the herringbone double crochet stitch and a clean crab stitch edge. Made with Bulky Weight Yarn [5] and a 6 mm (J) crochet hook, this pattern is available in sizes from baby to adult large, making it perfect for everyone.

Free Crochet Pattern: The Herry Hat

The Stitches used in the Herry Hat

The Herry Hat features the herringbone double crochet stitch and a crab stitch edging. I love how the crab stitch (reverse single crochet) mimics the small lines created between the herringbone stitch rows.

The herringbone double crochet is very easy to crochet. It is just a small variation from the regular double crochet stitch (dc). The stitch, combined with the chunky weight yarn makes this hat a quick project that can be done in only an hour or two.

The crab stitch edging is not as hard as it first appears. I have a video tutorial for you to show you how to make it and for those who prefer, there is also a step-by-step photo tutorial.

Don’t worry if you cannot master the reverse single crochet crab stitch. I’ve included a link in the Pattern Notes section of my post to a crochet stitch that you can use instead of the crab stitch. The twisted single crochet (sc) stitch looks almost identical to the crab stitch and is worked from right to left (right handed crocheters) and from left to right (left handed crocheters). There’s a video tutorial for the twisted single crochet stitch included below too.

The Yarn used for the Herry Hat

Disclaimer: The yarn used for this project was given to me by King Cole Yarns. If you’d like to try their yarns you can find your local King Cole Yarn Stockist here. Find all my free crochet patterns designed using King Cole Yarn here.

King Cole yarn is available from your local yarn shop, or online at the links in my post below.

The yarn I used for the original Herry Hat was Big Value Tonal Chunky. Big Value Tonal Chunky (King Cole) has been discontinued, so I remade the Herry Hat using a brand new yarn from King Cole called Bumble Chunky.

Bumble Chunky yarn is a joy to work with! It’s soft and springy to the touch, making it perfect for projects like the Herry Hat. The yarn is gentle and cozy, which is ideal for little ones and adults alike.

Made from 100% premium acrylic, it’s durable and machine washable, so anything you make can be worn again and again without any extra fuss. The pastel shades with little flecks of color are so pretty and add a cheerful touch to hats, scarves, and other accessories.

If you’re looking for a chunky yarn that’s easy to use, cozy, and perfect for any season, Bumble Chunky is a fantastic choice. The finished Herry Hat feels amazing, and the texture of this yarn made the project so enjoyable to crochet!

Other yarn options for this pattern:

YARN	BUMBLE CHUNKY 8 colors My affiliate link	BIG VALUE CHUNKY 46 colors My affiliate link	HEDGEROW CHUNKY 8 colors My affiliate link
YARN WEIGHT	Bulky Weight [5]	Bulky Weight [5]	Bulky Weight [5]
TYPE	100% acrylic	100% acrylic	100% acrylic
OUNCES	3.5	3.5	7 oz
GRAMS	100	100	200 g
YARDS	167	167	332
METERS	152	152	304

BUMBLE CHUNKY

• Bulky Weight Yarn [5]
• 100% Premium Acrylic
• plied
• pastel shades
• 3.5 oz (100 g) and 166 yds (152 m)
• Recommended Hook Size: 6 mm (J)
• Care Instructions: Machine wash gentle wash (30 degrees). Tumble dry low heat. Do Not Iron. Do Not Bleach. Dry clean, any solvent.
• Shade: Rain Drop (5482)

Cozy Herry Hat Pattern – A Bulky Yarn Beanie for All Sizes

Supplies

• Yarn: King Cole Bumble Chunky. (affiliate link) 7 oz (100 g) and 167 yds (152 m).100% Premium Acrylic. Bulky Weight Yarn [5]. Machine wash (permanent press) warm (40 degrees). Tumble dry low. Do not iron.
• Or, try one of these great yarns instead! They have the exact same yarn weight and characteristics: Big Value Chunky, or Hedgerow Chunky.
• Yarn Color: 1 skein Rain Drop (Shade: 5482)
• Crochet Hook: 6 mm (J) Furls Streamline Wood Ebony E (affiliate link)
• Finished Project: Adult Medium hat: 2.2 oz (60 g) and 103 yds (94 m)
• Scissors, Tapestry Needle (yarn needle), Stitch Marker (affiliate links)

Difficulty Level

• Easy

Finished Herringbone Double Crochet Hat Sizes

These hats are designed to fit to mid-ear. If you would like your hat to be longer, simply work more repeat rounds.

• Preemie height 4.25 inches X 10 inches circumference
• Newborn height 4.75 inches X 12 inches circumference
• 0-3 months height 5.25 inches X 14 inches circumference
• 3-6 months height 5.75 inches X 15 inches circumference
• 6-12 months height 5.75 inches X 16 inches circumference
• 12-24 months height 6 inches X 17 inches circumference
• Small Child Hat (age 3-5 years) height 6.50 inches X 18 inches circumference
• Child Hat (age 6-10 years) height 7 inches X 19 inches circumference
• Teen Hat height 7 inches X 20 inches circumference
• Adult Hat (Medium) height 7.50 inches X 21 inches circumference
• Adult Hat (Large) height 8 inches X 22 inches circumference

Find my free Crochet Hat Size Chart here.

Gauge

• Approximately 10 sts per 4 inches and 8 rows worked in pattern 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.

Crochet 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
• crab stitch – crab stitch (reverse single crochet)
• DMR – double magic ring
• g – grams
• hbdc – herringbone double crochet
• m – meters
• oz – ounces
• rem – remaining
• Rnd – round
• sl st  – slip stitch
• st/sts – stitch/stitches 
• * 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 Crochet Stitches

• Herringbone Double Crochet (hbdc)
  • Yarn over your hook, insert your hook into the specified stitch, yarn over and pull through the stitch and through the first loop on your hook. Yarn over and pull through the next loop on your hook, yarn over and pull through the remaining loops on the hook.

• Crab Stitch (reverse single crochet) for Right Handed Crocheters
  • This stitch is worked from left to right
  • Insert your hook from front to back, in the next stitch to the right
  • Yarn under the hook and pull up a loop
  • Yarn over and pull through the remaining 2 loops on your hook
  • Watch the quick crab stitch video tutorial here

• Crab Stitch (reverse single crochet) for Left Handed Crocheters
  • This stitch is worked from right to left
  • Insert your hook from front to back, in the next stitch to the left
  • Yarn under the hook and pull up a loop
  • Yarn over and pull through the remaining 2 loops on your hook
  • Watch the quick crab stitch video tutorial here

Helpful Crochet 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.

• Stitch Anatomy
• Quick Stitch Guide 
• Slip Knot and Starting Chain
• DMR
• Invisible Join
• How to Join Yarn Mid Row
• Herringbone Double Crochet Photo Tutorial
• Reverse Single Crochet Photo Tutorial

Pattern Notes:

• Stitch multiple: 1 (Understanding Stitch Multiples)
• Crochet stitch pattern : herringbone double crochet stitch
• The initial ch-2 (or ch-1) does not count as stitch
• The sl st does not count as a stitch
• Make your sl st tightly
• You may customize the hat height by working the repeat as many, or as few, times as you wish. Every 2 rows you add with the herringbone dc stitch pattern, will add approximately 1 inch of height to the hat. 
• The Herry hat is reversible.
• 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 stitch to form a ring, if you prefer.
• If you are unable to master the crab stitch (reverse single crochet) you may want to try the twisted single crochet instead. Watch Kinga’s video tutorial here.
• Add the Herry Hat Pattern to your Ravelry library here.

Herry Hat Crochet Pattern Instructions

The herringbone double crochet hat is worked in joined rounds from the top-down. 

Preemie Herry Hat

Using your 6 mm (J) hook (or size required for gauge):
Rnd 1: DMR: Ch 2 (does not count as a stitch), 10 hbdc, sl st to the first hbdc to join. Turn. [10 hbdc]
Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 hbdc in each st around. Sl st to the first st to join. Turn. [20 hbdc]
Rnd 3: Ch 2, *2 hbdc in the next st, 1 hbdc in each of the next 4 sts**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first st to join. Turn. [24 hbdc]
Rnd 4-Rnd 8: Ch 2, 1 hbdc in each st around. Sl st to the first st to join. Turn. [24 hbdc]
Rnd 9: Ch 1, 1 crab stitch in each st around.  [24 hbdc]

Proceed to finishing instructions.

Newborn Herry Hat

Using your 6 mm (J) hook (or size required for gauge):
Rnd 1: DMR: Ch 2 (does not count as a stitch), 10 hbdc, sl st to the first hbdc to join. Turn. [10 hbdc]
Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 hbdc in each st around. Sl st to the first st to join. Turn. [20 hbdc]
Rnd 3: Ch 2, 1 hbdc in each of the first 2 sts.  *2 hbdc in the next st, 1 hbdc in the next st**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first st to join. Turn. [29 hbdc]
Rnd 4-Rnd 9: Ch 2, 1 hbdc in each st around. Sl st to the first st to join. Turn. [29 hbdc]
Rnd 10: Ch 1, 1 crab stitch in each st around.  [29 hbdc]

Proceed to finishing instructions.

0-3 months baby Herringbone Double Crochet Hat

Using your 6 mm (J) hook (or size required for gauge):
Rnd 1: DMR: Ch 2 (does not count as a stitch), 10 hbdc, sl st to the first hbdc to join. Turn. [10 hbdc]
Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 hbdc in each st around. Sl st to the first st to join. Turn. [20 hbdc]
Rnd 3: Ch 2, *2 hbdc in the next st, 1 hbdc in the next st**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first st to join. Turn. [30 hbdc]
Rnd 4: Ch 2, 1 hbdc in each of the first 2 sts. *2 hbdc in the next st, 1 hbdc in each of the next 6 sts**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first st to join. Turn. [34 hbdc]
Rnd 5-Rnd 10: Ch 2, 1 hbdc in each st around. Sl st to the first st to join. Turn. [34 hbdc]
Rnd 11: Ch 1, 1 crab stitch in each st around.  [34 hbdc]

Proceed to finishing instructions.

3-6 months baby Herringbone Double Crochet Hat

Using your 6 mm (J) hook (or size required for gauge):
Rnd 1: DMR: Ch 2 (does not count as a stitch), 10 hbdc, sl st to the first hbdc to join. Turn. [10 hbdc]
Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 hbdc in each st around. Sl st to the first st to join. Turn. [20 hbdc]
Rnd 3: Ch 2, *2 hbdc in the next st, 1 hbdc in the next st**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first st to join. Turn. [30 hbdc]
Rnd 4: Ch 2, *2 hbdc in the next st, 1 hbdc in each of the next 4 sts**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first st to join. Turn. [36 hbdc]
Rnd 5-Rnd 10: Ch 2, 1 hbdc in each st around. Sl st to the first st to join. Turn. [36 hbdc]
Rnd 11: Ch 2, 1 hbdc in each st around. Sl st to the first st to join. Do not turn. [36 hbdc]
Rnd 12: Ch 1, 1 crab stitch in each st around.  [36 hbdc]

Proceed to finishing instructions.

6-12 months baby Herry Hat

Using your 6 mm (J) hook (or size required for gauge):
Rnd 1: DMR: Ch 2 (does not count as a stitch), 10 hbdc, sl st to the first hbdc to join. Turn. [10 hbdc]
Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 hbdc in each st around. Sl st to the first st to join. Turn. [20 hbdc]
Rnd 3: Ch 2, *2 hbdc in the next st, 1 hbdc in the next st**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first st to join. Turn. [30 hbdc]
Rnd 4: Ch 2, 1 hbdc in each of the next 6 sts. *2 hbdc in the next st, 1 hbdc in each of the next 2 sts**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first st to join. Turn. [38 hbdc]
Rnd 5-Rnd 10: Ch 2, 1 hbdc in each st around. Sl st to the first st to join. Turn. [38 hbdc]
Rnd 11: Ch 2, 1 hbdc in each st around. Sl st to the first st to join. Do not turn. [38 hbdc]
Rnd 12: Ch 1, 1 crab stitch in each st around.  [38 hbdc]

Proceed to finishing instructions.

12-24 months baby Herry Hat

Using your 6 mm (J) hook (or size required for gauge):
Rnd 1: DMR: Ch 2 (does not count as a stitch), 10 hbdc, sl st to the first hbdc to join. Turn. [10 hbdc]
Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 hbdc in each st around. Sl st to the first st to join. Turn. [20 hbdc]
Rnd 3: Ch 2, *2 hbdc in the next st, 1 hbdc in the next st**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first st to join. Turn. [30 hbdc]
Rnd 4: Ch 2, *2 hbdc in the next st, 1 hbdc in each of the next 2 sts**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first st to join. Turn. [40 hbdc]
Rnd 5:  Ch 2, 2 hbdc in the first st, 1 hbdc in each rem st around. Sl st to the first st to join. Turn. [41 hbdc]
Rnd 6-Rnd 12: Ch 2, 1 hbdc in each st around. Sl st to the first st to join. Turn. [41 hbdc]
Rnd 13: Ch 1, 1 crab stitch in each st around.  [41 hbdc]

Proceed to finishing instructions.

Small Child Herry Hat (Age 3-5 years)

Using your 6 mm (J) hook (or size required for gauge):
Rnd 1: DMR: Ch 2 (does not count as a stitch), 10 hbdc, sl st to the first hbdc to join. Turn. [10 hbdc]
Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 hbdc in each st around. Sl st to the first st to join. Turn. [20 hbdc]
Rnd 3: Ch 2, *2 hbdc in the next st, 1 hbdc in the next st**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first st to join. Turn. [30 hbdc]
Rnd 4: Ch 2, *2 hbdc in the next st, 1 hbdc in each of the next 2 sts**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first st to join. Turn. [40 hbdc]
Rnd 5:  Ch 2, 1 hbdc in the first st. *2 hbdc in the next st,  1 hbdc in each of the next 13 sts**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first st to join. Turn. [43 hbdc]
Rnd 6-Rnd 12: Ch 2, 1 hbdc in each st around. Sl st to the first st to join. Turn. [43 hbdc]
Rnd 13: Ch 2, 1 hbdc in each st around. Sl st to the first st to join. Do not turn. [43 hbdc]
Rnd 14: Ch 1, 1 crab stitch in each st around.  [43 hbdc]

Proceed to finishing instructions.

Child Herry Hat (Age 6-10 years)

Using your 6 mm (J) hook (or size required for gauge):
Rnd 1: DMR: Ch 2 (does not count as a stitch), 10 hbdc, sl st to the first hbdc to join. Turn. [10 hbdc]
Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 hbdc in each st around. Sl st to the first st to join. Turn. [20 hbdc]
Rnd 3: Ch 2, *2 hbdc in the next st, 1 hbdc in the next st**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first st to join. Turn. [30 hbdc]
Rnd 4: Ch 2, *2 hbdc in the next st, 1 hbdc in each of the next 2 sts**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first st to join. Turn. [40 hbdc]
Rnd 5:  Ch 2, 1 hbdc in each of the first 4 sts. *2 hbdc in the next st,  1 hbdc in each of the next 5 sts**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first st to join. Turn. [46 hbdc]
Rnd 6-Rnd 14: Ch 2, 1 hbdc in each st around. Sl st to the first st to join. Turn. [46 hbdc]
Rnd 15: Ch 1, 1 crab stitch in each st around.  [46 hbdc]

Proceed to finishing instructions.

Teen Herry Hat

Using your 6 mm (J) hook (or size required for gauge):
Rnd 1: DMR: Ch 2 (does not count as a stitch), 10 hbdc, sl st to the first hbdc to join. Turn. [10 hbdc]
Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 hbdc in each st around. Sl st to the first st to join. Turn. [20 hbdc]
Rnd 3: Ch 2, *2 hbdc in the next st, 1 hbdc in the next st**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first st to join. Turn. [30 hbdc]
Rnd 4: Ch 2, *2 hbdc in the next st, 1 hbdc in each of the next 2 sts**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first st to join. Turn. [40 hbdc]
Rnd 5:  Ch 2, *2 hbdc in the next st,  1 hbdc in each of the next 4 sts**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first st to join. Turn. [48 hbdc]
Rnd 6-Rnd 14: Ch 2, 1 hbdc in each st around. Sl st to the first st to join. Turn. [48 hbdc]
Rnd 15: Ch 1, 1 crab stitch in each st around.  [48 hbdc]

Proceed to finishing instructions.

Adult Herry Hat (Medium)

Using your 6 mm (J) hook (or size required for gauge):
Rnd 1: DMR: Ch 2 (does not count as a stitch), 10 hbdc, sl st to the first hbdc to join. Turn. [10 hbdc]
Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 hbdc in each st around. Sl st to the first st to join. Turn. [20 hbdc]
Rnd 3: Ch 2, *2 hbdc in the next st, 1 hbdc in the next st**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first st to join. Turn. [30 hbdc]
Rnd 4: Ch 2, *2 hbdc in the next st, 1 hbdc in each of the next 2 sts**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first st to join. Turn. [40 hbdc]
Rnd 5:  Ch 2, *2 hbdc in the next st,  1 hbdc in each of the next 3 sts**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first st to join. Turn. [50 hbdc]
Rnd 6-Rnd 14: Ch 2, 1 hbdc in each st around. Sl st to the first st to join. Turn. [50 hbdc]
Rnd 15: Ch 2, 1 hbdc in each st around. Sl st to the first st to join. Do not turn. [50 hbdc]
Rnd 16: Ch 1, 1 crab stitch in each st around.  [50 hbdc]

Proceed to finishing instructions.

Adult Herry Hat (Large)

Using your 6 mm (J) hook (or size required for gauge):
Rnd 1: DMR: Ch 2 (does not count as a stitch), 10 hbdc, sl st to the first hbdc to join. Turn. [10 hbdc]
Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 hbdc in each st around. Sl st to the first st to join. Turn. [20 hbdc]
Rnd 3: Ch 2, *2 hbdc in the next st, 1 hbdc in the next st**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first st to join. Turn. [30 hbdc]
Rnd 4: Ch 2, *2 hbdc in the next st, 1 hbdc in each of the next 2 sts**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first st to join. Turn. [40 hbdc]
Rnd 5:  Ch 2, *2 hbdc in the next st,  1 hbdc in each of the next 3 sts**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first st to join. Turn. [50 hbdc]
Rnd 6: Ch 2, 1 hbdc in each of the next 2 sts. *2 hbdc in the next st,  1 hbdc in each of the next 15 sts**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first st to join. Turn. [53 hbdc]
Rnd 7-Rnd 16: Ch 2, 1 hbdc in each st around. Sl st to the first st to join. Turn. [53 hbdc]
Rnd 17: Ch 1, 1 crab stitch in each st around.  [53 hbdc]

Proceed to finishing instructions.

Herringbone Double Crochet Hat Finishing Instructions

• Weave in any remaining ends securely.

Did you remember to make your Ravelry Project Page? (How to Make a Ravelry Project Page.)

Make your Herringbone Half Double Crochet Hat Project Page here.

The Herry Hat is a fantastic project for anyone looking to create a warm, and easy textured beanie for themselves or as a gift.

You may also enjoy these posts:

• Herringbone Stitch Crochet
• Bulky Yarn Crochet Hat
• Free Beanie Pattern

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