Are you looking for a stylish hat that is warm and easy to crochet? The Spiral Style Hat is a free bulky yarn crochet hat pattern. And, it works up quickly. If you need a last-minute gift, this is an easy crochet hat to make. You can complete a project in a few hours. Or, make more than one so that you can have a classic and stylish winter hat for yourself as well. Depending on your color and yarn choice, this pattern also works great for men.
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The crochet hat pattern is adjustable with instructions for four sizes from Adult Size Small to Adult Size XL. Bonus instructions are also included for super bulky yarn. By using the technique of working the stitches in the back loop, the hat pattern will help you create a hat with a stylish and modern texture. This technique also helps avoid the gaps that can occur when working stitches using bulky yarn.
This pattern was featured on August 18, 2020 as part of the Fall in Love with Autumn blog hop hosted by Itchin’ for some Stitchin’.
PDF Pattern: This pattern is included in full in this blog post. You can also get the PDF in my shops.
Finished Size: approximately 18 (20, 22, 24)” in circumference at brim.
Yarn: Bulky weight (#5 Bulky) in color of choice.
Shown: Cream and Taupe Hat above – Lion Brand Yarn, Scarfie (78% acrylic, 22% wool), 312 yd [285m]/5.3 oz [150g]: #206 cream/taupe approximately ½ skein. Gray Hat – Schachenmayr original, Boston Style (42% acrylic, 39% polyester, 19% wool), 66 yd [60 m]/1.75 oz [50 g]: #00590, 2 (2, 2, 3) skeins.
Hook: Size J/10 (6.00mm) or size needed to obtain gauge.
Notions: Tapestry needle; stitch markers.
Gauge: 13 sts by 13 rows = 4” x 4” (10 cm x 10 cm) in sc worked in the round through back loops only.
Notes: Hat is worked in a spiral from top down. Do not join or turn work. Use a marker to indicate the beginning of each rnd and reposition marker as needed. Hat is worked in back loops only. Seamless join method for spiral crochet recommended for fastening off.
Note About U.S. Versus U.K. Crochet Terminology: This pattern is written using U.S. crochet terminology. Please find some notes about the differences between U.S. and U.K. crochet terminology here.
Bonus Notes for Super Bulky Yarns: For super bulky yarns, use the same size hook and follow the instructions for the next size down. For example, follow the 18” bulky hat instructions to get a 20” hat in super bulky yarn; follow the 20” bulky hat instructions to get a 22” hat in super bulky yarn; and follow the 22” bulky hat instructions to get a 24” hat in super bulky yarn.
Hat
All Sizes Begin Working Crown Pattern:
Rnd 1: Ch 2, work 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, mark beginning of rnd with stitch marker, do not turn work – 6 sc.
Rnd 2: Work 2 sc blo in each st of previous rnd – 12 sc.
Rnd 3: *2 sc blo in next st, sc blo in next st; rep from * around – 18 sc.
Rnd 4: *2 sc blo in next st; sc blo in each of next 2 st; rep from * around – 24 sc.
Rnd 5: *2 sc blo in next st; sc blo in each of next 3 st; rep from * around – 30 sc.
Rnd 6: *2 sc blo in next st; sc blo in each of next 4 st; rep from * around – 36 sc.
Rnd 7: *2 sc blo in next st; sc blo in each of next 5 st; rep from * around – 42 sc.
Rnd 8: *2 sc blo in next st; sc blo in each of next 6 st; rep from * around – 48 sc.
Rnd 9: *2 sc blo in next st; sc blo in each of next 7 st; rep from * around – 54 sc.
Sizes 20 (22, 24)” only:
Rnd 10: *2 sc blo in next st; sc blo in each of next 8 st; rep from * around – 60 sc.
Sizes 22 (24)” only:
Rnd 11: *2 sc blo in next st; sc blo in each of next 9 st; rep from * around – 66 sc.
Size 24” only:
Rnd 12: *2 sc blo in next st; sc blo in each of next 10 st; rep from * around – 72 sc.
All sizes begin working Main Body Pattern:
Rnd 1 – 4: Sc blo in each st around – 54 (60, 66, 72) sc.
Rnd 5: *2 sc blo in next st; sc blo in each of next 8 (9, 10, 11) st; rep from * around – 60 (66, 72, 78) sc.
Rnd 6: Sc blo in each st around – 60 (66, 72, 78) sc.
Rnds 7 – 21 – Rep Rnd 6 of Main Body Pattern. Adjust number of rnds if desired to achieve desired length. Fasten off.
Finishing: Weave in ends. Hat is reversible. Choose the side you prefer. Fold up brim and enjoy!
