January 2026 Hat of the Month Club Crochet Along (2 Free Hat Patterns)
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Both patterns are available as free crochet patterns on our websites. If you’re a Club member, you can also download the Premium PDF patterns free for the first 24 hours after release.
Hat of the Month Club
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January 2026 Hat Patterns
This month includes two practical, everyday hat designs that work well for gifts, donations, and personal use.
Free Premium PDFs for Club Members (First 24 Hours)
As part of the Hat of the Month Club, Club members can download the Premium PDF versions free for the first 24 hours after the patterns are released.
If you’re not a Club member, you can still crochet along using the free patterns on our blogs.
1) Classic Comfort Crochet Hat
Designed by Rhondda Mol – Oombawka Design Crochet
The Classic Comfort Crochet Hat is a bottom-up hat worked in one piece. It begins with ribbed rows for the band and continues in joined rounds for the hat body. The pattern includes instructions to create a gentle slouch, or you can decrease the height for a more fitted beanie style.
Yarn: Red Heart Soft (Medium Weight Yarn)
Crochet Hooks: 4 mm (G) for band, 5 mm (H) for hat body
Sizes: Preemie to Adult Large
➡️ Get the free pattern on Oombawka Design Crochet: Classic Comfort Crochet Hat
2) Primrose Beanie
Designed by Amy Ramnarine – The Stitchin’ Mommy
Amy’s Primrose Beanie is a cozy, wearable hat that pairs perfectly with her Primrose Infinity Scarf. It’s a great everyday hat with a clean, classic look.
Yarn: Lion Brand Made With Love The Cottony One
Crochet Hook: 5.5 mm (I)
➡️ Get the free pattern on The Stitchin’ Mommy: Primrose Beanie
Hat of the Month Club Resources
If you’re looking for all the CAL details and pattern links in one place, these hub posts will help you find everything quickly:
➡️ 2026 Scarf & Hat of the Month Club CAL Hub:
https://oombawkadesigncrochet.com/scarf-hat-of-the-month-club-cal-2026-free-crochet-patterns/
Matching Scarf Patterns
These hats coordinate with this month’s Scarf of the Month patterns. If you enjoy crocheting sets, this is a fun way to create a matching scarf and hat combo for winter wear or gifting.
You can find this month’s scarf patterns here: January Scarf of the Month Club Patterns
Share Your Progress & Join the Community
I love seeing your Hat of the Month projects as they come together. You can share your progress and connect with other crocheters here:
- Ravelry: Create a Ravelry project page to track your progress and yarn choices.
- Instagram: Tag @thestitchinmommy and @oombawkadesigncrochet and use #HatoftheMonth and #ScarfoftheMonth.
- Facebook: Join the Oombawka Design Crochet Community and The Stitchin’ Mommy Crochet Community to share photos and chat with other crocheters.
Learn all about all our 2026 Crochet Alongs and find the monthly schedules here:
Join Us This Month
January’s hats are practical, comfortable, and great projects to start the year with. Make one or crochet both, and enjoy building your handmade hat collection.
Happy crocheting!
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About the Author
Rhondda Mol is the crochet designer and blogger behind Oombawka Design Crochet. Since 2012, she has been sharing free crochet patterns, tutorials, and expert tips to help crocheters of all levels succeed. With more than 600 published patterns, Rhondda focuses on creating clear instructions and resources to inspire creativity and confidence in the crochet community.