Just My Style Hat Pattern
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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Love this patterns thanks for sharing.
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
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
You are very welcome!!
knitting a wool hat for your loved one by yourself is very meaningful! Thank you for the very detailed instructions.
Hi Rhoda, I apologize! I will add that to the abbreviations section. BL is back loop. All the best, Rhondda
What does BL mean in row 10? I don’t see it explained anywhere in the pattern.
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
Rhondda, thank you makes everything easier and love this pattern
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
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
Thank u
Hi Debbie, It was a typo. Thank you for seeing it. I’ve updated the instructions to change the second R6 to a R7.
Why is there two R6 instructions listed under the women’s size ?
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