Suzette Crochet Hat Pattern
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The Suzette Crochet Hat Pattern is available in sizes baby to adult. It features the beginner friendly Suzette Stitch (aka thicket stitch).
The Suzette Stitch is also known as the Thicket Stitch. It is a lovely beginner friendly crochet stitch that is created by making single crochet (sc) and double crochet (dc) stitches in a specific stitch for every round.
The finished fabric is perfect for projects like blankets, scarves and hats because there are no big gaps between the stitches. This stitches also looks fabulous when crocheted in a single color of yarn; the beautiful texture created by the stitches shines through.
This hat is crocheted with Medium Weight Yarn [4] and a 5.5 mm (I) hook. The Suzette Crochet Hat Pattern works up quickly and is available for free in my post below in sizes Preemie to Adult Large.
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Suzette Crochet Hat Pattern
Supplies
- Yarn: Red Heart With Love. (affiliate link) 7 oz (198 g) and 370 yds (338 m).100% Acrylic. Medium Weight Yarn [4]. Machine wash and dry.
- Colors: 1 skein Blue Hawaii
- Hook: 5.5 mm (I) Furls Streamline Swirl Galaxy (Pisces) (affiliate link)
- Finished Project: Teen hat: 2.1 oz (61 g) and 112 yds (102 m)
- Scissors, Yarn Needle, Stitch Marker
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Difficulty Level
Easy
Finished Size
This hat is designed between mid-ear and the base of the earlobe.
Preemie height 4.25 inches X 10 inches circumference
Newborn height 4.9 inches X 12 inches circumference
0-3 months height 5.9 inches X 14 inches circumference
3-6 months height 6.25 inches X 15 inches circumference
6-12 months height 6.6 inches X 16 inches circumference
12-24 months height 6.9 inches X 17 inches circumference
Small Child Hat (age 3-5 years) height 7.25 inches X 18 inches circumference
Child Hat (age 6-10 years) height 7.9 inches X 19 inches circumference
Teen Hat height 7.9 inches X 20 inches circumference
Adult Hat (Medium) height 8.6 inches X 21 inches circumference
Adult Hat (Large) height 8.9 inches X 22 inches circumference
Gauge
Approximately 13 sts per 4 inches and 12 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.
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
dc – double crochet
DMR – double magic ring
g – grams
m – meters
oz – ounces
rem – remaining
Rnd – round
RS – right side
sc – single crochet
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
Helpful Tutorials
Notes:
- Stitch multiple: 2 (Understanding Stitch Multiples)
- Crochet stitch pattern : Thicket Stitch Pattern aka Suzette Stitch
- The initial ch-3 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 3 rounds you add with the stitch pattern, will add approximately 1-inch of height to the hat.
- If you would like to add a little bit more height to the hat, work an additional round (or two) of sc in the back loop only.
- I use an invisible join to finish off my final round of stitches, you may substitute a sl st to join if you prefer.
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Suzette Crochet Hat Pattern Instructions
This hat is worked in joined rounds from the top-down.
Preemie Suzette Hat
Using your 5.5 mm (I) hook (or size required for gauge):
Rnd 1: DMR: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch), 12 dc, sl st to the first dc to join. [12 dc]
Rnd 2: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch), 2 dc in each st around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [24 dc]
Rnd 3: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch). *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first dc to join. Ch 1. [32 dc]
Rnd 4: (RS) *(1 sc, 1 dc) in the next st, sk the next st**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first sc to join. Ch 1, turn. [16 sc, 16 dc]
Rnd 5: *Sk the next dc, (1 sc, 1 dc) in the next sc**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first sc to join. Ch 1, turn. [16 sc, 16 dc]
Rnd 6-Rnd 11: Rep Rnd 5
Rnd 12: *Sk the next dc, (1 sc, 1 dc) in the next sc**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first sc to join. Ch 1, do NOT turn. [16 sc, 16 dc]
Rnd 13: 1 sc in each st around. Finish off with an invisible join. [32 sc]
Proceed to finishing instructions.
Newborn Suzette Hat
Using your 5.5 mm (I) hook (or size required for gauge):
Rnd 1: DMR: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch), 12 dc, sl st to the first dc to join. [12 dc]
Rnd 2: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch), 2 dc in each st around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [24 dc]
Rnd 3: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch). *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [36 dc]
Rnd 4: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch). *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 8 sts**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first dc to join. Ch 1. [40 dc]
Rnd 5: (RS) *(1 sc, 1 dc) in the next st, sk the next st**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first sc to join. Ch 1, turn. [20 sc, 20 dc]
Rnd 6: *Sk the next dc, (1 sc, 1 dc) in the next sc**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first sc to join. Ch 1, turn. [20 sc, 20 dc]
Rnd 7-Rnd 14: Rep Rnd 6
Rnd 15: 1 sc in each st around. Finish off with an invisible join. [40 sc]
Proceed to finishing instructions.
0-3 months baby Suzette Hat
Using your 5.5 mm (I) hook (or size required for gauge):
Rnd 1: DMR: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch), 12 dc, sl st to the first dc to join. [12 dc]
Rnd 2: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch), 2 dc in each st around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [24 dc]
Rnd 3: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch). *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [36 dc]
Rnd 4: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch). *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts**. Work from * to ** 10 times. 1 dc in each rem st around. Sl st to the first dc to join. Ch 1. [46 dc]
Rnd 5: (RS) *(1 sc, 1 dc) in the next st, sk the next st**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first sc to join. Ch 1, turn. [23 sc, 23 dc]
Rnd 6: *Sk the next dc, (1 sc, 1 dc) in the next sc**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first sc to join. Ch 1, turn. [23 sc, 23 dc]
Rnd 7-Rnd 16: Rep Rnd 6
Rnd 17: *Sk the next dc, (1 sc, 1 dc) in the next sc**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first sc to join. Ch 1, do NOT turn. [23 sc, 23 dc]
Rnd 18: 1 sc in each st around. Finish off with an invisible join. [46 sc]
Proceed to finishing instructions.
3-6 months baby Suzette Hat
Using your 5.5 mm (I) hook (or size required for gauge):
Rnd 1: DMR: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch), 12 dc, sl st to the first dc to join. [12 dc]
Rnd 2: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch), 2 dc in each st around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [24 dc]
Rnd 3: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch). *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [36 dc]
Rnd 4: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch). *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first dc to join. Ch 1. [48 dc]
Rnd 5: (RS) *(1 sc, 1 dc) in the next st, sk the next st**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first sc to join. Ch 1, turn. [24 sc, 24 dc]
Rnd 6: *Sk the next dc, (1 sc, 1 dc) in the next sc**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first sc to join. Ch 1, turn. [24 sc, 24 dc]
Rnd 7-Rnd 18: Rep Rnd 6
Rnd 19: 1 sc in each st around. Finish off with an invisible join. [48 sc]
Proceed to finishing instructions.
6-12 months baby Suzette Hat
Using your 5.5 mm (I) hook (or size required for gauge):
Rnd 1: DMR: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch), 12 dc, sl st to the first dc to join. [12 dc]
Rnd 2: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch), 2 dc in each st around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [24 dc]
Rnd 3: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch). *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [36 dc]
Rnd 4: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch). *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [48 dc]
Rnd 5: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch). *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 8 sts**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first dc to join. Ch 1. [52 dc]
Rnd 6: (RS) *(1 sc, 1 dc) in the next st, sk the next st**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first sc to join. Ch 1, turn. [26 sc, 26 dc]
Rnd 7: *Sk the next dc, (1 sc, 1 dc) in the next sc**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first sc to join. Ch 1, turn. [26 sc, 26 dc]
Rnd 8-Rnd 19: Rep Rnd 7
Rnd 20: 1 sc in each st around. Finish off with an invisible join. [52 sc]
Proceed to finishing instructions.
12-24 months baby Suzette Hat
Using your 5.5 mm (I) hook (or size required for gauge):
Rnd 1: DMR: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch), 12 dc, sl st to the first dc to join. [12 dc]
Rnd 2: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch), 2 dc in each st around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [24 dc]
Rnd 3: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch). *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [36 dc]
Rnd 4: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch). *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [48 dc]
Rnd 5: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch). *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 5 sts**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first dc to join. Ch 1. [56 dc]
Rnd 6: (RS) *(1 sc, 1 dc) in the next st, sk the next st**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first sc to join. Ch 1, turn. [28 sc, 28 dc]
Rnd 7: *Sk the next dc, (1 sc, 1 dc) in the next sc**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first sc to join. Ch 1, turn. [28 sc, 28 dc]
Rnd 8-Rnd 19: Rep Rnd 7
Rnd 20: *Sk the next dc, (1 sc, 1 dc) in the next sc**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first sc to join. Ch 1, do NOT turn. [28 sc, 28 dc]
Rnd 21: 1 sc in each st around. Finish off with an invisible join. [56 sc]
Proceed to finishing instructions.
Small Child Suzette Hat (Age 3-5 years)
Using your 5.5 mm (I) hook (or size required for gauge):
Rnd 1: DMR: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch), 12 dc, sl st to the first dc to join. [12 dc]
Rnd 2: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch), 2 dc in each st around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [24 dc]
Rnd 3: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch). *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [36 dc]
Rnd 4: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch). *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [48 dc]
Rnd 5: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch). *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts**. Work from * to ** 10 times. 1 dc in each rem st around. Sl st to the first dc to join. Ch 1. [58 dc]
Rnd 6: (RS) *(1 sc, 1 dc) in the next st, sk the next st**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first sc to join. Ch 1, turn. [29 sc, 29 dc]
Rnd 7: *Sk the next dc, (1 sc, 1 dc) in the next sc**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first sc to join. Ch 1, turn. [29 sc, 29 dc]
Rnd 8-Rnd 21: Rep Rnd 7
Rnd 22: 1 sc in each st around. Finish off with an invisible join. [58 sc]
Proceed to finishing instructions.
Child Suzette Hat (Age 6-10 years)
Using your 5.5 mm (I) hook (or size required for gauge):
Rnd 1: DMR: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch), 12 dc, sl st to the first dc to join. [12 dc]
Rnd 2: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch), 2 dc in each st around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [24 dc]
Rnd 3: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch). *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [36 dc]
Rnd 4: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch). *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [48 dc]
Rnd 5: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch). *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [60 dc]
Rnd 6: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch). *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 29 sts**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first dc to join. Ch 1. [62 dc]
Rnd 7: (RS) *(1 sc, 1 dc) in the next st, sk the next st**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first sc to join. Ch 1, turn. [31 sc, 31 dc]
Rnd 8: *Sk the next dc, (1 sc, 1 dc) in the next sc**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first sc to join. Ch 1, turn. [31 sc, 31 dc]
Rnd 9-Rnd 22: Rep Rnd 8
Rnd 23: *Sk the next dc, (1 sc, 1 dc) in the next sc**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first sc to join. Ch 1, do not turn. [31 sc, 31 dc]
Rnd 24: 1 sc in each st around. Finish off with an invisible join. [62 sc]
Proceed to finishing instructions.
Teen Suzette Hat
Using your 5.5 mm (I) hook (or size required for gauge):
Rnd 1: DMR: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch), 12 dc, sl st to the first dc to join. [12 dc]
Rnd 2: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch), 2 dc in each st around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [24 dc]
Rnd 3: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch). *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [36 dc]
Rnd 4: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch). *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [48 dc]
Rnd 5: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch). *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [60 dc]
Rnd 6: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch). *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 9 sts**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first dc to join. Ch 1. [66 dc]
Rnd 7: (RS) *(1 sc, 1 dc) in the next st, sk the next st**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first sc to join. Ch 1, turn. [33 sc, 33 dc]
Rnd 8: *Sk the next dc, (1 sc, 1 dc) in the next sc**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first sc to join. Ch 1, turn. [33 sc, 33 dc]
Rnd 9-Rnd 22: Rep Rnd 8
Rnd 23: *Sk the next dc, (1 sc, 1 dc) in the next sc**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first sc to join. Ch 1, do not turn. [33 sc, 33 dc]
Rnd 24: 1 sc in each st around. Finish off with an invisible join. [66 sc]
Adult Suzette Hat (Medium)
Using your 5.5 mm (I) hook (or size required for gauge):
Rnd 1: DMR: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch), 12 dc, sl st to the first dc to join. [12 dc]
Rnd 2: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch), 2 dc in each st around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [24 dc]
Rnd 3: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch). *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [36 dc]
Rnd 4: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch). *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [48 dc]
Rnd 5: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch). *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [60 dc]
Rnd 6: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch). *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 6 sts**. Work from * to ** 8 times. 1 dc in each rem st around. Sl st to the first dc to join. Ch 1. [68 dc]
Rnd 7: (RS) *(1 sc, 1 dc) in the next st, sk the next st**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first sc to join. Ch 1, turn. [34 sc, 34 dc]
Rnd 8: *Sk the next dc, (1 sc, 1 dc) in the next sc**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first sc to join. Ch 1, turn. [34 sc, 34 dc]
Rnd 9-Rnd 24: Rep Rnd 8
Rnd 25: *Sk the next dc, (1 sc, 1 dc) in the next sc**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first sc to join. Ch 1, do not turn. [34 sc, 34 dc]
Rnd 26: 1 sc in each st around. Finish off with an invisible join. [68 sc]
Adult Suzette Hat (Large)
Using your 5.5 mm (I) hook (or size required for gauge):
Rnd 1: DMR: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch), 12 dc, sl st to the first dc to join. [12 dc]
Rnd 2: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch), 2 dc in each st around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [24 dc]
Rnd 3: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch). *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [36 dc]
Rnd 4: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch). *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [48 dc]
Rnd 5: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch). *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [60 dc]
Rnd 6: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch). *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 4 sts**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first dc to join. Ch 1. [72 dc]
Rnd 7: (RS) *(1 sc, 1 dc) in the next st, sk the next st**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first sc to join. Ch 1, turn. [36 sc, 36 dc]
Rnd 8: *Sk the next dc, (1 sc, 1 dc) in the next sc**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first sc to join. Ch 1, turn. [36 sc, 36 dc]
Rnd 9-Rnd 26: Rep Rnd 8
Rnd 27: 1 sc in each st around. Finish off with an invisible join. [72 sc]
Finishing Instructions:
Weave in any remaining ends securely.
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Hi Debi, No I did not create a video for this hat on YouTube. Best wishes, Rhondda
The video above is not in YouTube?
Rhondda,
Thank you so much for the reply! I will certainly work on this! A Tutorial will be great!
Hi Patty, yes you can definitely add a ribbed brim to the hat if you want to. I don’t have a tutorial to do that yet on my site but I can add one. There are a couple different ways to do that. You can simple crochet the brim in rows and then hand sew it to the hat. Or, you can finish the hat but do not finish off and then chain the approximate number of chains for the brim you want to fold up (so 10ish?), then work back across the chain in the back loop only until you get back to the hat. Slip stitch into the next stitch of the hat, ch 1, and work back across the ‘brim’ section in the back loop only across to the last st. Work under both loops of the last stitch. Ch 1, turn, 1 sc in back loop of each st across to the hat, sl st into the next st of the hat…and repeat all the way around the hat before seaming the 2 ends of the brim together using a whip stitch seam. I hope this helps and isn’t too confusing without a tutorial to look at. I will see about adding one soon. Best wishes, Rhondda
Yes, that is what I mean. Not sure if my other reply posted.
Thank you.
Rhondda,
Yes, add a ribbed hat brim to a top down hat so you can fold it upwards?
Thank you.
Hi Patty, do you mean how to add a ribbed hat brim to a top down hat so you can fold it upwards?
Wondering if you could instruct on how to add a folded brim to your Suzette crochet hat?