Sometimes you just want to make a project fast! Crocheting a hat with super bulky yarn may be just the answer.
These chunky hat patterns all work up super quick! So they’re perfect for quick Christmas presents, wintery gifts, or when you want to make something fast for yourself.
The challenge with super bulky yarn can be finding the right pattern. With this list of 27 different hat patterns, you’re sure to find a design that you’ll love.
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Crochet Skills and Supplies
For most of these patterns, you’ll just need to know some basic crochet skills. They’re worked in all the different ways crochet hats can be made: top-down, bottom-up, or a rectangle that’s sewn into a hat.
Many of these are simple patterns that are easy for beginners. You’ll find designs that require only basic stitches.
Using chunky yarn is a great way to get started on crocheting hats. These projects will give you the instant gratification of making easy hats quickly.
The best part of these projects is that the supplies are minimal. You’ll need an appropriate hook size, yarn, scissors, a tapestry needle, and maybe some stitch markers and a pom pom.
Yarn
All of these free crochet patterns use Super Bulky Weight (#6) yarn. You can learn more about yarn weights on the Craft Yarn Council’s website.
Luckily, there are lots of choices for Super Bulky Weight yarns available. Some of the more popular choices include:
- Lion Brand Hometown
- Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick and Quick
- Bernat Softee Chunky
- Premier Yarns Serenity Chunky
- Loops & Threads Charisma
- Mary Maxim Marvelous Chunky
- Red Heart Soft Essentials
- Red Heart Super Saver Chunky
- Red Heart With Love Chunky
Super Bulky Yarn Crochet Hat Patterns
Vale Hat
The Vale Hat is a free chunky crochet hat pattern in super bulky yarn. With nine sizes, you can make great gifts for the whole family. Suzanne @ Crafting Each Day
Suggested Yarn: Lion Brand Home Town
Back-Country Beanie
The Back-Country Beanie is a great project in squishy warm super bulky yarn by Ashley @ Through the Loop Yarn Craft.
Suggested Yarns Lion Brand Thick & Quick, Lion Brand Hometown, Bernat Softee Chunky, and Yarn Bee Soft And Sleek Chunky
Nor’easter Hat
The Nor-easter Hat is super warm for those who live where the temperatures get below zero by Sonya @ Blackstone Designs.
Suggested Yarns: Premier Yarns Serenity Chunky Prints, Loops & Threads Charisma, or Premier Yarns Serenity Chunky Heathers and Solids
Poslední Beanie
The Posledni Beanie is a perfect project for the winter season by Jen @ Jen Hayes Creations.
Suggested Yarn: Yarn Bee Effortless Super Bulky
A Shade of Grey
This hat has a gorgeous simple "knit look." Plus it works up super fast, making it great for Christmas gifts. Because it's so quick to make with beautiful results, it's perfect for craft fairs too! Designed by Veronika @ Blue Star Crochet
Suggested Yarn: We Are Knitters The Wool
Millbrook Slouch Hat
You'll need only one skein of yarn to crochet this super cute hat by ChiWei @ One Dog Woof. It's a quick make too!
Suggested Yarn: Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick and Quick
Done in One Beanie
This fun hat is easy to make and only takes one hour and less than one ball of yarn. Designed by Jennifer @ A Crocheted Simplicity
Suggested Yarns: Lion Brand Hometown or Lion Brand Thick and Quick
Crochet Lattice Bulky Beanie
This is a quick and easy easy chunky hat crochet project hat project designed by Maria @ Maria's Blue Crayon
Suggested Yarn: Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick and Quick
Easy Chunky Ribbed Beanie
This ribbed crochet beanie pattern is perfect for beginners. You crochet a simple rectangle. Then stitch it together into a tube. Gather it at the top, and your hat is done! Designed by Claire @ King and Eye
Suggested Yarn: Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick or Bernat Chunky Solids
Super Bulky Crochet Hat
This warm and snuggly hat comes in four sizes. Whip it up with super chunky yarn with this free pattern.. Designed by Lindsey @ Winding Road Crochet
Suggested Yarn: Lion Brand Thick and Quick or Bernat Softee Chunky
Downtown Coffee Slouch Hat
This chunky hat pattern is perfect for making gifts. Using the bigger yarn and bigger hook means you can make a slouchy hat in no time. Designed by Katie @ Salty Pearl Crochet
Suggested Yarn: Isaac Mizrahi Craft Carlyle
One Hour Bulky Crochet Beanie
This hat combines beautiful texture with quick crochet. In one hour or less, you can create this stunning design with super bulky yarn. Designed by Tonya @ Nana's Crafty Home
Suggested Yarn: Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick and Quick
Messy Bun Hat
This super cute hat is in the messy bun style. So you can make a quick hat that works with a messy bun or ponytail. Designed by Carolyn @ The Purple Poncho
Suggested Yarn: Loops & Threads Charisma
Snap I Lost My Hat Pattern
This hat pattern works in all sizes. Use basic crochet stitches! And, In one hour or less, you can have a hat that works for kids and adults alike. Designed by Rhondda @ Oombawka Design Crochet
Suggested Yarn: Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick Yarn
The Beehive Beanie
The Beehive Beanie has such a cute, textured design. Whip up this super fun yet simple unisex crochet beanie pattern in no time at all. Designed by Pam @ Made With A Twist
Suggested Yarn: Lion Brand Hometown
Easy 40 Minute Free Crochet Messy Bun Hat
Doesn't this hat have gorgeous texture? The Messy Bun Hat is crazy easy. You can make a hat in approximately 40 minutes from start to finish. Tailor it to be a beanie, slouchy, or messy bun style. Designed by Rhondda @ Oombawka Design Crochet
Suggested Yarn: Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick and Quick
Under the Bridge Hat
Marie @ Underground Crafter designed this hat to meet the specifications of an organization serving the homeless. The pattern is also "a great unisex project that works up quickly in super bulky yarn."
Suggested Yarn: Lion Brand Heartland Thick and Quick
Crochet Chunky Knit Hat Pattern
Nicole @ Nicki's Homemade Crafts created this design after being inspired to create a chunky crochet "knit" hat.
Suggested Yarn: Premier Yarn Serenity Chunky
Auntie Em Twister Hat in 6 sizes
Use two contrasting gorgeous colors to make this slouchy hat! This pattern has a beautiful knit-look. Plus, it's easy to make. Work it in the round without joins using simple stitches. The pattern is available in 6 sizes from baby size through adult large. Designed by Marie @ Underground Crafter
Suggested Yarn: Sprightly Acrylic Super Bulky
Camo and Orange Hunting Beanie
Make this great hat that works well for men! Choose camo and orange colors, or pick any colors you like for this quick and fun beanie that will appeal to all. Designed by Sara @ Posh Pooch Designs
Suggested Yarn: Bernat Softee Chunky
Hurry Up Holiday Hat
If you love the beautiful colors and texture of Lion Brand Hometown, this hat pattern is for you! This super quick and fun pattern works up in less than an hour. Designed by Tamara @ Moogly
Suggested Yarn: Lion Brand Hometown
Puff Stitch Bun Hat
The puff stitch in this hat is so much fun! Combine great texture with the messy bun style in this gorgeous design by Wilma @ Wilmade
Suggested Yarn: Blue Sky Fibers Bulky
30 Minute Hand Beanie
This hat works up in 30 minutes! And you can make it with your hands. Such an easy super bulky crochet hat pattern.. Designed by Nicole @ Nicki's Homemade Crafts
Suggested Yarn: Lion Brand Hometown
The Lina Beanie
This lovely hat uses bulky yarn to create the perfect pattern. You'll love making this beanie designed by Nicky @ Avery Lane Creations
Suggested Yarn: Lion Brand Hometown, Yarn Bee Dream Spun, and Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick
Big Fan Beanie
This beautiful hat has a knit look achieved by using the waistcoat stitch. Plus it has the wonderful detail of a fan created by long stitches you might find in knitting. Designed by Alex @ With Alex
Suggested Yarn: Mary Maxim Marvelous Chunky
Chunky Beanie Crochet Pattern
This Chunky Beanie pattern is a perfect beginner project. The pattern includes two versions - a shorter version with a pom pom on top and a slouchy version. Designed by Pam @ Carroway Crochet
Suggested Yarn: Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick and Quick
Chunky Plaid Bun Beanie
Oh my gosh, do you love plaid? The Chunky Plaid Bun Beanie combines beautiful plaid with quick crochet. Designed by Lindsey @ Winding Road Crochet
Suggested Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver Chunky Yarn, Red Heart With Love Chunky, and Red Heart Soft Essentials
For more patterns that use super bulky yarns, check out this post on 20 bulky yarn crochet baby blanket patterns.
For more free hat patterns, try the Mirabella Hat in DK Weight Yarn, the Spiral Style Hat in Bulky Yarn, or the Squishy Hat in Worsted Weight Yarn.