This hat was created to easily accommodate alternating two different yarns, ideally a gradient and a matching/contrasting solid. It’s a gre
Finished this hat yesterday! The swirl pattern looks like a hat I got in Spain many years ago, but I think my old hat uses short rows to make the top of the hat more tapered instead of a straight tube. Also featuring the worst Pom Pom I’ve ever made.
I am so happy to be able to finally release my newest crochet pattern the "Swirl Hat". This free design is available in three sizes and can easily be customized to feature a crochet flower button for those who prefer a little embellishment. With or without the flower... either way I think would be lovely.
For my three hats I chose to use Lion Brand Vanna's Choice, which seems to becoming another one of my favorite go to yarns! I love natural tones so I picked out some great earthy colors in Olive, Linen and Taupe.
Simply scroll down to find the free pattern to start making one of your own.
Skill Level:
Advanced Beginner
Materials:
crochet hook size J (or hook needed to obtain gauge)
1 skein of Vannas choice yarn. I used Olive, Linen and Taupe which can be found "HERE" or "HERE", or any worsted weight (4) yarn
scissors
yarn needle
1 " button (optional). I used a coconut shell button for my hats which can be found "HERE".
Abbreviations:
ch= chain
dc= double crochet
st= stitch
fpdc = Front post double crochet (yo and insert hook from the front to the back around the post of the dc on the previous row. Complete as you would for a regular dc.)
bpdc = Back post double crochet (yo and insert hook from the back to the front around the post of the dc on the previous row. Complete as you would for a regular dc.)
sl st = slip stitch
Notes:
sl st do not count as a st in each round skip them.
gauge = 8 st for every 4"
flower pattern is at the end of page and is optional for the hat.
measure the person the hat is intended for to ensure proper fit.
st count is stated at the end of each row
Sizes:
older child - teen - adult (6+) = 21 " circumference and 8" length unstretched
child (18-24 - 5 years )= 18" circumference and 7.5" length unstretched
baby = 13" circumference and 6" length unstretched
Hat Patterns
older child-teen-adult
Round 1: ch 3, 10 dc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to top of first dc (10)
Round 2: ch 2, dc in first dc of previous round, fpdc around next dc, *dc in next ch, fpdc around next dc, repeat from * around for a total of 20 st's. sl st to top of first dc. (20)
Round 3: ch 2, dc (in first dc of previous round), dc, fpdc (around fpdc of previous round), *dc, dc, fpdc, repeat from * around for a total of 30 st. sl st to top of first dc. (30)
Round 4: ch 2, dc (in first dc of previous round), dc, dc, fpdc (around fpdc of previous round), dc, dc, dc, repeat from * around for a total of 40 st. sl st to top of first dc. (40)
Round 5: ch 2, dc (in first dc of previous round), dc, dc, dc, fpdc (around fpdc of previous round), *dc, dc, dc, dc, fpdc (around fpdc of previous round) , repeat from * around for a total of 50 st. sl st to top of the first dc. (50)
Round 6: repeat round 5 (50)
Round 7: repeat round 5 (50)
Round 8: repeat round 5 (50)
Round 9: repeat round 5 (50)
Round 10: repeat round 5 (50)
Round 11: repeat round 5 (50)
Round 12: repeat round 5 (50)
Round 13: repeat round 5 (50)
Round 14: ch 2, bpdc (around first dc of previous round), fpdc, *bpdc, fpdc, repeat from * around for a total of 50 st. sl st to top of first dc. (50)
Round 15: ch 1, sl st (in 2nd chain from hook), *sl st, repeat from *around for a total of 50 st. (50)
Finishing: weave in ends throughout hat with yarn needle.
child
Round 1: ch 3, 10 dc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to top of first dc (10)
Round 2: ch 2, dc in first dc of previous round, fpdc around next dc, *dc in next ch, fpdc around next dc, repeat from * around for a total of 20 st's. sl st to top of first dc. (20)
Round 3: ch 2, dc (in first dc of previous round), dc, fpdc, *dc, dc, fpdc, repeat from * around for a total of 30 st. sl st to top of first dc. (30)
Round 4: ch 2, dc (in first dc of previous round), dc, dc, fpdc (around fpdc of previous round), dc, dc, dc, repeat from * around for a total of 40 st. sl st to top of first dc. (40)
Round 5: repeat round 4 (40)
Round 6: repeat round 4 (40)
Round 7: repeat round 4 (40)
Round 8: repeat round 4 (40)
Round 9: repeat round 4 (40)
Round 10: repeat round 4 (40)
Round 11: repeat round 4 (40)
Round 12: repeat round 4 (40)
Round 13: ch 2, bpdc (around first dc of previous round), fpdc, *bpdc, fpdc, repeat from * around for a total of 40 st. sl st to top of first dc. (40)
Round 14: ch 1, sl st (in 2nd chain from hook), *sl st, repeat from *around for a total of 40 st. (40)
Finishing: weave in ends throughout hat with yarn needle.
baby
Round 1: ch 3, 10 dc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to top of first dc (10)
Round 2: ch 2, dc in first dc of previous round, fpdc around next dc, *dc in next ch, fpdc around next dc, repeat from * around for a total of 20 st's. sl st to top of first dc. (20)
Round 3: ch 2, dc (in first dc of previous round), dc, fpdc (around fpdc of previous round), *dc, dc, fpdc (around fpdc of previous round), repeat from * around for a total of 30 st. sl st to top of first dc. (30)
Round 4: repeat round 3
Round 5: repeat round 3
Round 6: repeat round 3
Round 7: repeat round 3
Round 8: repeat round 3
Round 9: repeat round 3
Round 10: ch 2, bpdc (around first dc of previous round), fpdc, *bpdc, fpdc, repeat from * around for a total of 30 st. sl st to top of first dc. (30)
Round 11: ch 1, sl st (in 2nd chain from hook), *sl st, repeat from *around for a total of 30 st. (30)
Finishing: weave in ends throughout hat with yarn needle.
Flower Pattern (optional)
Round 1: ch 1, 10 sc in 2nd chain from hook. sl st to top of first sc.
Round 2: ch 2, 3 dc's in 3rd chain from hook, sl st in next st, * ch 2, 3 dc's in next chain, sl st in next st. repeat from * for a total of 5 petals. sl st again to first sl st of round. cut yarn leaving 6" piece.
Finishing : attach button to flower with yarn. attach button flower to hat with extra 6" piece of yarn securely. weave in ends with yarn needle.
If you liked this free pattern please check out my "Chained Crochet Earwarmer" or "Wonders Crochet Blanket" to add more to your to do list ;-) .
I hope you enjoy making the "Swirl Hat" as much as I did! If you do make these please post on Instagram with the hashtags #SwirlHat or #RescuedPaw so I can see your creations!
If you have any questions please feel free to ask! I am more than happy to assist in any way possible. If you would like to purchase a PDF version for easier reading you can find that "HERE" in my shop.
Happy crocheting!!
Krista
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