Free Crochet Chunky Hat Pattern That Looks Knitted

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Crocheting a chunky hat with a knitted look has never been easier! This step-by-step guide ensures cozy, stylish results every time.

Crocheting a chunky hat that looks knitted might seem daunting, but this YouTube tutorial makes it easy and fun. With just a two-row repeat, you can create a stylish and warm winter hat quickly. The tutor recommends using a 6 mm crochet hook and chunky yarn, which ensures the hat is thick and cozy. It's perfect for a beginner project, as it involves simple stitches like single crochet and double crochet. This hat is great for keeping warm in winter and can easily be customized with different colors or added accessories like a pom-pom. Give it a try and crochet a hat that’s both functional and fashionable!

Why love this pattern?

This pattern is perfect for several reasons:

Simplicity: It involves only a two-row repeat, making it easy to follow and memorize.
Quick to Make: The use of chunky yarn means it works up really fast, which is great when you need a quick project or a last-minute gift.
Warm and Cozy: The chunky yarn makes the hat extra thick and warm, perfect for the cold winter months.
Integrated Brim: The brim is crocheted right along with the hat, eliminating the need for separate steps and making the project seamless.
Versatile: You can customize the size easily by altering the number of chains at the start. This flexibility means you can make hats for adults, children, or any head size.
Stylish Finish: The pattern creates a beautiful texture and a nice form for the hat, ensuring that it not only feels good but looks good too.

Detailed Crochet Chunky Hat Pattern

Materials Needed

6 mm crochet hook
Chunky yarn (e.g., Paintbox Yarns Simply Chunky, approx. 1.5 skeins)
Pair of scissors
Darning needle
Stitch marker
Pom pom (optional)

Step-by-Step Pattern

1. Starting Chain

Begin with a slip knot.
Crochet 48 chains (this length is based on an adult head size; adjust if needed for a different size).

2. First Row

Single Crochets for Brim:
- Work into the second chain from the hook.
- Crochet 12 single crochets.
- Place a stitch marker after the 12th single crochet.
Double Crochets:
- Crochet 25 double crochets (yarn over, insert into the next stitch, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through two loops, yarn over again, and pull through the last two loops).
Half Double Crochets:
- Crochet 5 half double crochets (yarn over, insert into the next stitch, pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through all three loops on the hook).
Single Crochets:
- Crochet 5 single crochets plus one turning chain.

3. Second Row and Row Repeat

Single Crochet and Slip Stitch Pattern:
- Chain 1 and turn your work.
- Crochet a single crochet into the first stitch.
- Insert into the same stitch again, grab the yarn and pull up a loop, insert into the next stitch, grab the yarn and pull up a loop, then work a slip stitch.
- Continue this pattern (single crochet into the same stitch, move to the next stitch, slip stitch) until you reach the stitch marker (12 stitches).
Single Crochets for Brim:
- Move the stitch marker and work 12 single crochets in the back loop only to form the brim.
- Return the stitch marker after the last single crochet.

4. Continuing Rows

Repeat Row 1 and Row 2 until you have the desired length. Follow these two-row repeat instructions:
- Row 1 Repeat:
  - Chain 1 and turn the work.
  - Work 12 single crochets in the back loop only for the brim.
  - Work 25 double crochets in the back loop.
  - Work 5 half double crochets in the back loop.
  - Work 5 single crochets in the back loop.
- Row 2 Repeat:
  - Chain 1 and turn the work.
  - Work 12 single crochets in the back loop only.
  - Work 25 double crochets in the back loop.
  - Work 5 half double crochets in the back loop.
  - Work 5 single crochets in the back loop.

Continue repeating these two rows until you reach the required length (the video mentions 19.6 inches wide unstretched and 11.2 inches high).

Assembly

1. Sewing the Sides Together

Fold the piece in half with the right sides together.
Slip stitch through both loops along the edge until you reach the brim.
When you reach the brim, slip stitch through the front loops only.

2. Closing the Top

Use a darning needle with a long tail of yarn.
Weave the needle through the stitches along the top row (where you did the slip stitches).
Pull tight to close the top of the hat.
Secure with a knot and weave in the yarn ends.