Just My Style Hat pattern is an easy free crochet hat pattern available in 10 sizes. The hat pictured is a child size hat (sized to fit approximately 7-10 years) but my son Drew wanted to join in for the photo shoot so you will see him sporting this hat himself – he has just turned 6. It is a tiny bit too big for him still but you will also see Darla wearing it in another photo and it fits nicely. She is almost 8 years old now (2 more weeks!) – these last few years feel like they have flown by! The hat is crocheted in a simple repeat pattern of double crochet stitches. I have included instructions to allow you to make this hat in two different lengths but you can easily size it to fit – any head size or height. The stitch pattern repeat is made up of sets of 4 stitches. You can increase and decrease the height easily – 2 rounds of double crochet are approximately 1 inch. The final edging rounds (4 rounds of single crochet) total 1 inch as well.
My friend Joanita from Creative Crochet Workshop added a scarf to her daughter’s hat and as a collaborative effort you can get the free pattern for the scarf add-on on her blog right here:
Just My Style Hat Pattern
Supplies
- Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver 100 % Acrylic, (7 oz /198 g; 364 yds/ 333 m), [4] Medium Weight Yarn, Color: Oatmeal (Child Size Used 58 g or 107 yards)
- Hook: 5.5 mm (I) Clover Amour Hook
- Scissors, Yarn Needle, Stitch Marker (optional)
Difficulty Level
Beginner-Easy
Finished Size
See sizes in the pattern instructions below.
Gauge
approximately 3 sts per inch
approximately 2 rounds worked in the stitch pattern, per inch
You can substitute any yarn and hook for this stitch pattern – just remember when you substitute if your gauge is different, the finished size of your project will also be different.
Abbreviations
US Terminology used
bl – back loop
ch – chain
dc – double crochet
MR – magic ring
R – row
rem – remaining
rep – repeat
sk – skip
sp – space
st/sts – stitch/stitches
* – Repeat the instructions between the asterisks the number of times indicated. This repeat will contain of multiple instructions.
() – Repeat the instructions between the parentheses the number of times indicated.
[] – at the end of the row – the total number of stitches
Helpful Tutorials
Helpful Video Tutorials
Notes
- This project is worked in rounds.
- do not count the sl st as a stitch
- do not count the ch 3 at the beginning of a round as a stitch until specified
- the first st of each round is worked in the same st as you sl st to join
- length of hat is to the base of the earlobe; instructions have been included for mid-ear length as well.
Pattern Instructions
Preemie
Finished hat size: 10″ circumference, 4.5″ height. To fit 12″ head size.
R1: MR: ch 3, 12 dc, sl st to the top of first dc to join. [12]
R2: Ch 3, 2 dc in each st around; sl st to the first dc to join. [24]
R3: Ch 3,*2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st**. Rep from * to ** 8 times. 1 dc in each rem st around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [32]
The Ch 3 counts as a stitch beginning in the next round.
R4: Ch 3 and work 3 more dc in the first st. Sk 3 sts. *4 dc in the next st and sk 3 sts**. Rep from * to ** around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [32]
We will be working between the sets of 4 dc stitches from this point forward.
R5: Work 1 sl st in each of the next 3 dc and 1 sl st into the space before the next set of 4 dc sts. Ch 3 and work 3 more dc in the same space. *Sk the next 4 dc and work 4 dc in the space before the next set of 4 dc sts**. Rep from * to ** around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [32]
We will be working the hat edging from this point forward.
R6-8: Rep R5
R9: 1 sc in each st around. [32]
R10: 1 sc in the BL of each st around. [32]
R11-12: Rep R10
If you would prefer the hat to reach mid ear, stop your repeats after Round 7 and then continue to R9-12 to complete the hat.
Newborn
Finished hat size: 12″ circumference, 5″ height. To fit 14″ head size.
R1: MR: ch 3, 12 dc, sl st to the top of first dc to join. [12]
R2: Ch 3, 2 dc in each st around; sl st to the first dc to join. [24]
R3: Ch 3,*2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st**. Rep from * to ** 12 times. Sl st to the first dc to join. [36]
The Ch 3 counts as a stitch beginning in the next round.
R4: Ch 3 and work 3 more dc in the first st. Sk 3 sts. *4 dc in the next st and sk 3 sts**. Rep from * to ** around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [36]
We will be working between the sets of 4 dc stitches from this point forward.
R5: Work 1 sl st in each of the next 3 dc and 1 sl st into the space before the next set of 4 dc sts. Ch 3 and work 3 more dc in the same space. *Sk the next 4 dc and work 4 dc in the space before the next set of 4 dc sts**. Rep from * to ** around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [36]
We will be working the hat edging from this point forward.
R6-9: Rep R5
R10: 1 sc in each st around. [36]
R11: 1 sc in the BL of each st around. [36]
R12-13: Rep R11
If you would prefer the hat to reach mid ear, stop your repeats after Round 8 and then continue to R10-13 to complete the hat.
3 mos – 6 months
Finished hat size: 15″ circumference, 6.25″ height. To fit 17″ head size.
R1: MR: ch 3, 12 dc, sl st to the top of first dc to join. [12]
R2: Ch 3, 2 dc in each st around; sl st to the first dc to join. [24]
R3: Ch 3,*2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st**. Rep from * to ** 12 times. Sl st to the first dc to join. [36]
R4: Ch 3,*2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts**. Rep from * to ** 8 times. 1 dc in each rem st around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [44]
The Ch 3 counts as a stitch beginning in the next round.
R5: Ch 3 and work 3 more dc in the first st. Sk 3 sts. *4 dc in the next st and sk 3 sts**. Rep from * to ** around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [44]
We will be working between the sets of 4 dc stitches from this point forward.
R6: Work 1 sl st in each of the next 3 dc and 1 sl st into the space before the next set of 4 dc sts. Ch 3 and work 3 more dc in the same space. *Sk the next 4 dc and work 4 dc in the space before the next set of 4 dc sts**. Rep from * to ** around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [44]
We will be working the hat edging from this point forward.
R7-10: Rep R6
R11: 1 sc in each st around. [44]
R12: 1 sc in the BL of each st around. [44]
R13-14: Rep R12
If you would prefer the hat to reach mid ear, stop your repeats after Round 9 and then continue to R11-14 to complete the hat.
6 mos – 12 months
Finished hat size: 16″ circumference, 6.75″ height. To fit 18″ head size.
R1: MR: ch 3, 12 dc, sl st to the top of first dc to join. [12]
R2: Ch 3, 2 dc in each st around; sl st to the first dc to join. [24]
R3: Ch 3,*2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st**. Rep from * to ** 12 times. Sl st to the first dc to join. [36]
R4: Ch 3,*2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts**. Rep from * to ** 12 times. Sl st to the first dc to join. [48]
The Ch 3 counts as a stitch beginning in the next round.
R5: Ch 3 and work 3 more dc in the first st. Sk 3 sts. *4 dc in the next st and sk 3 sts**. Rep from * to ** around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [48]
We will be working between the sets of 4 dc stitches from this point forward.
R6: Work 1 sl st in each of the next 3 dc and 1 sl st into the space before the next set of 4 dc sts. Ch 3 and work 3 more dc in the same space. *Sk the next 4 dc and work 4 dc in the space before the next set of 4 dc sts**. Rep from * to ** around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [48]
We will be working the hat edging from this point forward.
R7-11: Rep R6
R12: 1 sc in each st around. [48]
R13: 1 sc in the BL of each st around. [48]
R14-15: Rep R13
If you would prefer the hat to reach mid ear, stop your repeats after Round 10 and then continue to R12-15 to complete the hat.
12 mos – 24 months
Finished hat size: 17″ circumference, 7″ height. To fit 19″ head size.
R1: MR: ch 3, 12 dc, sl st to the top of first dc to join. [12]
R2: Ch 3, 2 dc in each st around; sl st to the first dc to join. [24]
R3: Ch 3,*2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st**. Rep from * to ** 12 times. Sl st to the first dc to join. [36]
R4: Ch 3,*2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts**. Rep from * to ** 12 times. Sl st to the first dc to join. [48]
R5: Ch 3, *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts**. Rep from * to ** 4 times. 1 dc in each rem st around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [52]
The Ch 3 counts as a stitch beginning in the next round.
R6: Ch 3 and work 3 more dc in the first st. Sk 3 sts. *4 dc in the next st and sk 3 sts**. Rep from * to ** around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [52]
We will be working between the sets of 4 dc stitches from this point forward.
R7: Work 1 sl st in each of the next 3 dc and 1 sl st into the space before the next set of 4 dc sts. Ch 3 and work 3 more dc in the same space. *Sk the next 4 dc and work 4 dc in the space before the next set of 4 dc sts**. Rep from * to ** around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [52]
We will be working the hat edging from this point forward.
R8-12: Rep R7
R13: 1 sc in each st around. [52]
R14: 1 sc in the BL of each st around. [52]
R15-16: Rep R14
If you would prefer the hat to reach mid ear, stop your repeats after Round 10 and then continue to R13-16 to complete the hat.
Toddler (3-5 years)
Finished hat size: 18″ circumference, 7.5 ” height. To fit 20″ head size.
R1: MR: ch 3, 12 dc, sl st to the top of first dc to join. [12]
R2: Ch 3, 2 dc in each st around; sl st to the first dc to join. [24]
R3: Ch 3,*2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st**. Rep from * to ** 12 times. Sl st to the first dc to join. [36]
R4: Ch 3,*2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts**. Rep from * to ** 12 times. Sl st to the first dc to join. [48]
R5: Ch 3, *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts**. Rep from * to ** 8 times. 1 dc in each rem st around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [56]
The Ch 3 counts as a stitch beginning in the next round.
R6: Ch 3 and work 3 more dc in the first st. Sk 3 sts. *4 dc in the next st and sk 3 sts**. Rep from * to ** around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [56]
We will be working between the sets of 4 dc stitches from this point forward.
R7: Work 1 sl st in each of the next 3 dc and 1 sl st into the space before the next set of 4 dc sts. Ch 3 and work 3 more dc in the same space. *Sk the next 4 dc and work 4 dc in the space before the next set of 4 dc sts**. Rep from * to ** around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [56]
We will be working the hat edging from this point forward.
R8-13: Rep R7
R14: 1 sc in each st around. [56]
R15: 1 sc in the BL of each st around. [56]
R16-17: Rep R15
If you would prefer the hat to reach mid ear, stop your repeats after Round 11 and then continue to R14-17 to complete the hat.
Child (7-10 years)
Finished hat size: 19″ circumference, 8 ” height. To fit 21″ head size.
R1: MR: ch 3, 12 dc, sl st to the top of first dc to join. [12]
R2: Ch 3, 2 dc in each st around; sl st to the first dc to join. [24]
R3: Ch 3,*2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st**. Rep from * to ** 12 times. Sl st to the first dc to join. [36]
R4: Ch 3,*2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts**. Rep from * to ** 12 times. Sl st to the first dc to join. [48]
R5: Ch 3, *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts**. Rep from * to ** 12 times. Sl st to the first dc to join. [60]
The Ch 3 counts as a stitch beginning in the next round.
R6: Ch 3 and work 3 more dc in the first st. Sk 3 sts. *4 dc in the next st and sk 3 sts**. Rep from * to ** around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [60]
We will be working between the sets of 4 dc stitches from this point forward.
R7: Work 1 sl st in each of the next 3 dc and 1 sl st into the space before the next set of 4 dc sts. Ch 3 and work 3 more dc in the same space. *Sk the next 4 dc and work 4 dc in the space before the next set of 4 dc sts**. Rep from * to ** around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [60]
We will be working the hat edging from this point forward.
R8-14: Rep R7
R15: 1 sc in each st around. [60]
R16: 1 sc in the BL of each st around. [60]
R17-18: Rep R16
If you would prefer the hat to reach mid ear, stop your repeats after Round 12 and then continue to R15-18 to complete the hat.
Small Adult (Teen)
Finished hat size: 20″ circumference, 8.25 ” height. To fit 22″ head size.
R1: MR: ch 3, 12 dc, sl st to the top of first dc to join. [12]
R2: Ch 3, 2 dc in each st around; sl st to the first dc to join. [24]
R3: Ch 3,*2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st**. Rep from * to ** 12 times. Sl st to the first dc to join. [36]
R4: Ch 3,*2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts**. Rep from * to ** 12 times. Sl st to the first dc to join. [48]
R5: Ch 3, *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts**. Rep from * to ** 12 times. Sl st to the first dc to join. [60]
R6: Ch 3, *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 4 sts**. Rep from * to ** 4 times. 1 dc in each rem st around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [64]
The Ch 3 counts as a stitch beginning in the next round.
R7: Ch 3 and work 3 more dc in the first st. Sk 3 sts. *4 dc in the next st and sk 3 sts**. Rep from * to ** around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [64]
We will be working between the sets of 4 dc stitches from this point forward.
R8: Work 1 sl st in each of the next 3 dc and 1 sl st into the space before the next set of 4 dc sts. Ch 3 and work 3 more dc in the same space. *Sk the next 4 dc and work 4 dc in the space before the next set of 4 dc sts**. Rep from * to ** around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [64]
We will be working the hat edging from this point forward.
R9-15: Rep R8
R16: 1 sc in each st around. [64]
R17: 1 sc in the BL of each st around. [64]
R18-19: Rep R17
If you would prefer the hat to reach mid ear, stop your repeats after Round 13 and then continue to R16-19 to complete the hat.
Medium Adult (Woman)
Finished hat size: 21″ circumference, 8.75 ” height. To fit 23″ head size.
R1: MR: ch 3, 12 dc, sl st to the top of first dc to join. [12]
R2: Ch 3, 2 dc in each st around; sl st to the first dc to join. [24]
R3: Ch 3,*2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st**. Rep from * to ** 12 times. Sl st to the first dc to join. [36]
R4: Ch 3,*2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts**. Rep from * to ** 12 times. Sl st to the first dc to join. [48]
R5: Ch 3, *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts**. Rep from * to ** 12 times. Sl st to the first dc to join. [60]
R6: Ch 3, *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 4 sts**. Rep from * to ** 8 times. 1 dc in each rem st around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [68]
The Ch 3 counts as a stitch beginning in the next round.
R7: Ch 3 and work 3 more dc in the first st. Sk 3 sts. *4 dc in the next st and sk 3 sts**. Rep from * to ** around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [68]
We will be working between the sets of 4 dc stitches from this point forward.
R8: Work 1 sl st in each of the next 3 dc and 1 sl st into the space before the next set of 4 dc sts. Ch 3 and work 3 more dc in the same space. *Sk the next 4 dc and work 4 dc in the space before the next set of 4 dc sts**. Rep from * to ** around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [68]
We will be working the hat edging from this point forward.
R9-16: Rep R8
R17: 1 sc in each st around. [68]
R18: 1 sc in the BL of each st around. [68]
R19-20: Rep R18
If you would prefer the hat to reach mid ear, stop your repeats after Round 14 and then continue to R17-20 to complete the hat.
Large Adult (Men)
Finished hat size: 24″ circumference, 9″ height. To fit 25″ head size.
R1: MR: ch 3, 12 dc, sl st to the top of first dc to join. [12]
R2: Ch 3, 2 dc in each st around; sl st to the first dc to join. [24]
R3: Ch 3,*2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st**. Rep from * to ** 12 times. Sl st to the first dc to join. [36]
R4: Ch 3,*2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts**. Rep from * to ** 12 times. Sl st to the first dc to join. [48]
R5: Ch 3, *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts**. Rep from * to ** 12 times. Sl st to the first dc to join. [60]
R6: Ch 3, *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 4 sts**. Rep from * to ** 12 times. Sl st to the first dc to join. [72]
The Ch 3 counts as a stitch beginning in the next round.
R7: Ch 3 and work 3 more dc in the first st. Sk 3 sts. *4 dc in the next st and sk 3 sts**. Rep from * to ** around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [72]
We will be working between the sets of 4 dc stitches from this point forward.
R8: Work 1 sl st in each of the next 3 dc and 1 sl st into the space before the next set of 4 dc sts. Ch 3 and work 3 more dc in the same space. *Sk the next 4 dc and work 4 dc in the space before the next set of 4 dc sts**. Rep from * to ** around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [72]
We will be working the hat edging from this point forward.
R9-16: Rep R8
R17: 1 sc in each st around. [72]
R18: 1 sc in the BL of each st around. [72]
R19-21: Rep R18
If you would prefer the hat to reach mid ear, stop your repeats after Round 15 and then continue to R17-21 to complete the hat.
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Rhondda says
Hi Paula, I do not have that pattern as a booklet yet but if you click the Print button at the top of the post you can create a PDF copy of it 🙂 Hope this helps! Rhondda
Paula says
Hi I wanted to trY all the hats you have here, is there a book or leaflet I can purchase instead of printing all the pages?
Thank you
Rhondda says
You are very welcome!!
dino run says
knitting a wool hat for your loved one by yourself is very meaningful! Thank you for the very detailed instructions.
Rhondda says
Hi Rhoda, I apologize! I will add that to the abbreviations section. BL is back loop. All the best, Rhondda
Rhoda says
What does BL mean in row 10? I don’t see it explained anywhere in the pattern.
Rhondda says
Oh Good!! Thanks 🙂 Let me know if you have any questions – I try to get back to everyone as quickly as I can!! Have a great rest of the day! R
Elaine says
Rhondda, thank you makes everything easier and love this pattern
Rhondda says
Hi Elaine, You make the Magic Ring, then chain 3. Then make 12 double crochets. That initial chain 3 is not being counted as a stitch, we are using it just to build up the height of the yarn to allow you to begin double crocheting. If you scroll up a wee bit in the post, I have a Notes section and it will tell you any notes that might assist you when reading the pattern 🙂 We do count the chain 3 later as as stitch but not until I add a note into the instructions to count them. I hope this helps!! Rhondda
Elaine says
Rhondda do you chain 3 with the mc then do 12 dc I’m making the 3-5 year hat also after I make the mc how many chains is required
Angela says
Thank u
Rhondda says
Hi Debbie, It was a typo. Thank you for seeing it. I’ve updated the instructions to change the second R6 to a R7.
Debbie Keltner says
Why is there two R6 instructions listed under the women’s size ?
driving directions says
That’s great when wearing a wool hat on your own. I also want to knit a hat like this for the winter. Maybe I need to learn basic knitting wool first