Keep cozy in this fun + classic mini bobble stitch crochet hat with a beautifully crocheted ribbed brim! This toque is thick and cozy for those cold weather months. You can make a baby, toddler, kids, or adult size hat! Scroll down for the free instructions or purchase an inexpensive downloadable PDF from Etsy HERE or Ravelry HERE!
I loooove a knit-look hat that’s actually crochet! Until recently I didn’t know how to knit but was obsessed with the achieved ribbing and textures . . . I’ve spent years trying to recreate the look with a good ole crochet hook. I’m proud to say that I’ve had some success (check out my other knit-look crochet designs) and even now that I know how to knit I prefer the speed and simplicity of getting the same look through crochet!
The yarn used for this design was Impeccable® Solid Yarn by Loops & Threads®. This is an old school favourite of mine since it’s available at my local Michaels Store, is very affordable, and comes in a variety of colours. When sauntering through the yarn isles scouting yarn for this piece I immediately fell in love with ‘Green Lagoon’ (a soft mossy colour). I’m also excited to make this beanie in, you guessed it if you follow me, ‘Classic Grey’ and my oldest has requested a black/charcoal one (stay tuned for pictures on social). What colour would you make one in?
Normally I would have a bit more to say but this pattern came together so smoothly that there isn’t much more of note. I hope you enjoy it . . .
F I N I S H E D S I Z E S
fits:
Baby (Age 6-12 Months) – 17” circumference, 6.5” high
Toddler (Age 1-3 Years) – 18” circumference, 7.5” high
Child (3-10 Years) – 19” circumference, 8” high
Adult – 20” circumference, 9” high
M A T E R I A L S
Hook – US H / 8 – 5.00mm crochet hook
Yarn – Any medium weight yarn (size 4 / ‘Worsted’ / 10 ply)
◦ Loops & Threads® Impeccable™ (Green Lagoon / Dark Charcoal)
▪ Amounts needed:
◦ Baby (Age 6-12 Months) – Approx. 151 yards or 138 meters
◦ Toddler (Age 1-3 Years) – Approx. 182 yards or 166 meters
◦ Child (3-10 Years) – Approx. 203 yards or 186 meters
◦ Adult – Approx. 246 yards or 225 meters
Pompom – Any yarn or faux fur pom pom will work
◦ Yardage above does not include yarn required for a yarn pom pom
G A U G E
Ribbed Brim
19 stitches = 4 inches
14 rows = 4 inches
Bobble Section
15 stitches = 4 inches
13 rows = 4 inches
P A T T E R N A B B R E V I A T I O N S
English (US) terms
ch – Chain: Yarn over, pull through loop on hook
sc – Single Crochet: Insert hook into stitch, yarn over and pull through, yarn over and pull through 2 loops on hook
tr – Treble Crochet: Yarn over twice and insert hook into stitch, yarn over and pull through stitch, yarn over and pull through 2 loops on hook, yarn over all pull through 2 loops on hook, yarn over and pull through last 2 loops on hook
hdc-ss – Half Double Crochet Slip Stitch: Yarn over, insert hook into stitch, yarn over and pull through stitch and both loops on hook
sl st – Slip Stitch: Insert hook into stitch, yarn over and pull through stitch and loop on hook
sts – Stitches: Number of various stitches made in a row/round
N O T E S
- Beginning chain does NOT count as a stitch in stitch counts
- Hat is worked flat in rows and the seamed to create a cylinder and one end closed to form top of hat
- Stitch count in [ ] at the end of each row is in order of size
- Ribbed brim is very stretchy and will expand to match circumference of bobble section of hat when worn
C H A R T
Adult size Row 1 to Row 16 shown
V I D E O T U T O R I A L
There is a video tutorial available for this pattern on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/yYDT4ZunkTo?si=3bZwd4zln0fRRkuc
W R I T T E N P A T T E R N
English (US) terms
HAT
Row 1 |
Chain:
- 37 – Baby (Age 6-12 Months)
- 43 – Toddler (Age 1-3 Years)
- 45 – Child (3-10 Years)
- 51 – Adult
hdc-ss in 2nd ch from hook, hdc-ss in next:
- 19 chains – Baby (Age 6-12 Months)
- 23 chains – Toddler (Age 1-3 Years)
- 23 chains – Child (3-10 Years)
- 27 chains – Adult
*[sc in next chain, tr in next chain],
Repeat from * until 2 stitches remain,
sc in remaining stitches
[ 36 sts | 42 sts | 44 sts | 50 sts ]
Row 2 |
Ch 1, turn,
*[sc in next stitch, tr in next stitch],
Repeat from * until:
- 20 stitches remain – Baby (Age 6-12 Months)
- 24 stitches remain – Toddler (Age 1-3 Years)
- 24 stitches remain – Child (3-10 Years)
- 28 stitches remain – Adult
Hdc-ss in ‘back bar’ (see video tutorial) of remaining sts
[ 36 sts | 42 sts | 44 sts | 50 sts ]
Row 3 |
Ch 1, turn,
Hdc-ss in ‘back bar’ of first:
- 20 stitches – Baby (Age 6-12 Months)
- 24 stitches – Toddler (Age 1-3 Years)
- 24 stitches – Child (3-10 Years)
- 28 stitches – Adult
*[sc in next stitch, tr in next stitch],
Repeat from * until 2 stitches remain,
sc in remaining stitches
[ 36 sts | 42 sts | 44 sts | 50 sts ]
Row 4 to Row 56/58/62/66 |
Repeat Row 2 and Row 3 until you have completed:
- Row 56 – Baby (Age 6-12 Months)
- Row 58 – Toddler (Age 1-3 Years)
- Row 62 – Child (3-10 Years)
- Row 66 – Adult
With hat turned inside out (bobbles facing inward), slip stitch first row to last row to form a cylinder (as shown below)
Fasten off
SEAMING
Weave a strand of yarn through every 3rd stitch around top of hat and pull to close top of hat (as shown below)
Attach Pom Pom
Thank you for LOOPING together this LAKESIDE inspired project with me! I was love to see pictures of your finished hat online . . . please tag me on Instagram @lakesideloops!
