Super Bulky Crochet Hat Pattern (free in nine sizes)

Make a winter hat fast with this super bulky crochet hat pattern! This free pattern comes in nine sizes.

So you can make them for everyone on your gift list. From babies to adults, this pattern has you covered.

Because the pattern uses super bulky yarn, it’s also quick to make! It’s perfect for Christmas gifts or other wintery gift occasions.

three sizes of super bulky crochet hats and leaves

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This Vale Hat uses a combination of basic crochet skills. You begin by making the ribbing band.

Then you join the ribbing into a tube. Working up from there you crochet the rest of the hat in the round.

You can also follow a step by step tutorial for how to close the top of the crochet hat.

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two super bulky crochet hats and text reading free super bulky crochet hat pattern

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This pattern was featured on October 5, 2022 as part of the Big Crochet Book of Tips and Tricks Blog Tour hosted by Blue Star Crochet. The Blog Tour has ended, and the eBook is no longer available. You can still visit the round up post to find all the patterns that were featured.

About the Inspiration for the Super Bulky Crochet Hat Pattern

I’ve fallen in love with Lion Brand Hometown particularly in the Aspen Tweed colorway. It’s such a gorgeous neutral with depth for winter crafting.

The trick is finding stitch combinations that work for the super bulky yarn. As I was playing around with this stitch combo, it seemed perfect for a quick and easy hat.

Plus the simple texture meant it would work great for men and women. And who doesn’t love a pattern that works up fast particularly when making gifts?

Once I had the ideas sorted out, it was easy to adapt the pattern to baby through child and adult sizes.

close up of most of medium size crochet bulky hat

About the Yarn

The sample hats are made with Lion Brand Hometown in the Aspen Tweed Colorway. Hometown is one of my favorite super bulky yarns.

It has a great texture. The yarn is soft and easy to work with. It doesn’t split.

And it comes in lots of great colors. I love the solids. And I especially adore the heathery look of the Aspen Tweed colorway.

You could also try the hat in other Super Bulky Weight #6 yarns. I think it could be super soft and squishy in Bernat Baby Blanket for example.

Bernat Softee Chunky and WeCrochet/KnitPicks Mighty Stitch Super Bulky would also be affordable and warm choices.

Super Bulky Crochet Hat Pattern

Crochet Supplies

Yarn: Super bulky yarn (#6) in color of choice. Baby and Children’s Sizes: Approximately 40 (50, 60, 70, 80, 90) yards. Adult Sizes: approximately 100 (110, 120) yards.

Shown: Lion Brand Hometown (94% acrylic, 6% rayon), 64yds[59m]/4.0 oz[113g]: #302 (Aspen Tweed).

Hook: Size N/13 (9.0mm) or size needed to obtain gauge. (these are my favorite crochet hooks).

Notions: Tapestry needle, optional stitch markers, tape measure, optional pom pom.

Sizing and Gauge

Sizes: Children’s sizes 0-3 mo, 3-6 mo, 6-12 mo, 1-3 years, 3-5 years, 6-10 years; Adult sizes S, M, L.

Finished Measurements: Children’s hats: approximately 15 (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)” in circumference at brim. Adult hats: approximately 21 (22, 23)” in circumference at brim.

Gauge:

8 sts and 8 rows = 4” in sc for body of hat.
8 sts and 8 rows = 3.5” in ribbing for band of hat.

super bulky crochet hats in three sizes with small ball of yarn

Pattern Notes

A flat band of single crochet ribbing is worked first.
Work row one of the ribbing into the bottom bumps (sometimes called back bumps) of the foundation ch. Tutorial at this post on working in the bottom bump of the chain.
Then, it is seamed together to make a tube that forms the brim of the hat.
The body of the hat is then worked in rounds building up from the brim towards the top of the hat.
Finally, the top is sewn together. Tutorial for closing the top of the hat on this post on how to close the top of a crochet hat.
Sewing on a pom pom is optional.
Instead of using super bulky yarn, you can also hold two strands of worsted weight yarn together.
This pattern uses back loop only and front loop only stitches. Learn more about these stitches on this post about back loop only stitches and this post about front loop only stitches.

Standard Stitch Abbreviations (U.S. Crochet Terminology):

alt-dc blo = alternative dc back loop only (see special stitch instructions below)

ch = chain

st(s) = stitch(es)

sl st = slip stitch

sc = single crochet

sc2tog = single crochet two together

sc blo = single crochet back loop only

sc flo = single crochet front loop only

pm = place marker

rep = repeat

rnd(s) = rounds

Special Stitch Instructions:

alt-dc blo: yarn over, insert hook into back loop of next st, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over, draw through first loop on hook (3 loops remain on hook), yarn over and draw through all 3 loops on hook.

close up of medium super bulky crochet hat and leaves

Super Bulky Hat Crochet Pattern

All Sizes Begin Working Ribbing:

Base chain: Ch 4 for baby sizes, Ch 5 for children’s sizes, Ch 6 for adult sizes

Row 1: Sc in 2^nd ch from hook and in each chain across, ch 1, turn. (3, 4 or 5 sc depending on hat size)

Row 2: Sc blo in each stitch across, ch 1, turn. (3, 4 or 5 sc blo)

Row 3 and all subsequent rows: Rep row 2.

Follow the following chart and crochet until you have the recommended number of inches/cm of ribbing. The rows are a guide based on the gauge. Measuring the inches/cm will give the most precise fit. There is a photo below for how to do this measurement.

ruler measuring length of ribbing of hat — Measurement For Hat Size 1-3 Years

Hat Size	Approximate Head Size	Approximate Inches/cm Ribbing	Approximate Rows
0-3 months	16 inches (40.5 cm)	15 inches (38 cm)	34 rows
3-6 months	17 inches (43 cm)	16 inches (40.5 cm)	37 rows
6-12 months	18 inches (45.5 cm)	17 inches (43 cm)	39 rows
1-3 years	19 inches (48 cm)	18 inches (45.5 cm)	41 rows
3-5 years	20 inches (50.5 cm)	19 inches (48 cm)	43 rows
6-10 years	21 inches (53 cm)	20 inches (50.5 cm)	46 rows
Adult Small	22 inches (55.5 cm)	21 inches (53 cm)	48 rows
Adult Medium	23 inches (58 cm)	22 inches (55.5 cm)	50 rows
Adult Large	24 inches (60.5 cm)	23 inches (58 cm)	53 rows

After final row: Do not fasten off. Sew or slip stitch the ends of the strip of ribbing together. Match up the last row of sc blo with the chain stitches from the base chain. This will make a tube that will become the brim of the hat. After seaming, keep the seam on the inside of the tube.

Body of Hat:

All sizes:

Rnd 1: Follow the table below and work the recommend number of sc stitches distributed evenly around the edge of the tube to begin body. Join with a sl st to first sc.

Hat Size	Number of sc stitches
0-3 months	26
3-6 months	28
6-12 months	30
1-3 years	32
3-5 years	34
6-10 years	36
Adult Small	38
Adult Medium	40
Adult Large	42

Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc blo (pm in first st of this rnd and move up on subsequent rnds if desired) in each st around, join with sl st to top of first sc blo. (26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42 sc blo depending on size of hat)

Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc flo in each st around, join with sl st to top of first sc flo.

At the end of Rnd 3 of the Body of Hat check gauge using the chart below. If you are not getting the recommended circumference in inches/cm, calculate the number of stitches you need for the recommended circumference. Round down to the closest even number if it is an odd number of stitches. Return to Rnd 1 of the body and use this number for the number of sc to make. Continue working the body of the hat using this number of stitches. There is photo below for how to do this measurement.

ruler measuring circumference of bottom of crochet hat — Measurement for Hat Size 1-3 Years

Hat Size	Recommended Circumference of Hat at End of Round 3 of Body in Inches/cm
0-3 months	13 inches (33 cm)
3-6 months	14 inches (35.5 cm)
6-12 months	15 inches (38 cm)
1-3 years	16 inches (40.5 cm)
3-5 years	17 inches (43 cm)
6-10 years	18 inches (45.5 cm)
Adult Small	19 inches (48 cm)
Adult Medium	20 inches (50.5 cm)
Adult Large	21 inches (53 cm)

Rnd 4: Rep rnd 2.

Rnd 5: Ch 2, alt-dc blo in each st around, join with sl st to top of first alt-dc blo.

Rnd 6 – 9: Rep rnd 2 – 5.

close up of ribbing and side of bulky hat

Follow the chart below and continue repeating rnds 2-5 in pattern until the body of your hat (including the brim) is approximately the recommended height in inches/cm. Special note for size 6-12 months – for round 9 work the round in sc flo instead of in alt-dc blo. The number of recommended rnds are also included as a guide. Measuring the inches/cm will give the most precise fit. There is a photo below for how to do this measurement.

partially completed super bulky hat and ruler measuring from brim towards top — Measurement for Hat Size 1-3 Years

Hat Size	Approximate Height of Body of Hat in inches/cm	Approximate Recommended Rounds
0-3 months	5 inches (12.5 cm)	7
3-6 months	5.5 inches (14 cm)	8
6-12 months	6 inches (15 cm)	9 (rnd 9 in sc flo)
1-3 years	6.5 inches (16.5 cm)	9 (rnd 9 in alt-dc blo)
3-5 years	7 inches (17.5 cm)	10
6-10 years	7.5 inches (19 cm)	11
Adult Small	8 inches (20 cm)	12
Adult Medium	8.5 inches (21.5 cm)	13
Adult Large	9 inches (22.5 cm)	14

Last round: Ch 1, sc2tog blo around the hat, end with an extra sc if needed, join with a sl st to top of first sc2tog. Fasten off leaving a long tail of at least 20 inches.

Finishing: Use the tail to sew up the top of the hat. Tutorial for how to close the top of a crochet hat at https://craftingeachday.com/close-top-of-crochet-hat/. Weave in ends. Attach pom pom if desired.