For those of you looking for a cheery holiday fashion accessory, this winter bonnet is the answer. It has a cozy style and light texture! It’s pleasantly slouchy, has a nice big brim, and fluffy pom-poms (because pom-poms make everything better–well almost). Find the free crochet pattern instructions below, or purchase a print-optimized, ad-free PDF by clicking here.
If you are set on using this for the ski slopes or outdoor hiking, adding a lining would make this bonnet work for those truly cold winter conditions.
I used Caron Simply Soft which definitely lives up to it’s name! It’s one of my favorite yarns to work with and wear. It has a slightly shimmery appearance that adds a luxurious tone to anything made with it
Now you can stay even warmer with the addition of the Cranberry Twist scarf pattern!
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Difficulty:
Easy/Intermediate
Materials Needed:
4 mm (G) hook, or hook needed to obtain gauge (brim)
5mm (H) hook (body)
5.5mm (I) hook (slip stitched trim)
250-300 yards of #4 worsted weight Caron Simply Soft in “Autumn Red”
yarn needle
scissors
large pom-pom maker
medium pom-pom maker
Stitches Used
ch = chain
sl st = slip stitch
sc = single crochet
hdc= half double crochet
dc = double crochet
st/sts = stitch/stitches
sp/sps = space/spaces
Additional Terms:
3rd loop of hdc: After turning, work all stitches for that row in the 3rd loop at the back of the hdc from previous row (it will be facing you after you turn). Instructions: Look at the top of the stitch with the front facing you and locate the sideways “V”, bend the stitch to look at the back, and you should see another “V”. You’ll be working into the back loop of that “V”, this is called the 3rd loop.
Measurements:
Finished adult size hat should measure 9.5″ wide, by 11″ tall from bottom of brim (excluding pom-pom).
Gauge:
Child hat: Ribbing should measure 15″ long and 3″ high after row 44
Adult: Ribbing should measure 18″ long and 3″ high after row 52.
Additional notes:
-ch 1 at beginning of row does not count as a stitch.
-The main part of this hat is worked back and forth, like rows, but they are joined at the end with a slip stitch, before turning, and heading back the direction you just came.
Cranberry Twist Slouchy Bonnet Pattern (US Terms):
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Child Slouchy Bonnet Pattern:
Row 1: ch 15, hdc in 3rd ch from hook (counts as first hdc), hdc in each st across, ch 2 (counts as first hdc of next row), turn. (14)
Rows 2-44: working in 3rd loop of hdc from prev row, hdc in each st across, ch 2, turn. *Remember to skip the very first stitch of the row each time (14)
Note: Ribbing should measure 15″ long and 3″ high after row 44.
When you complete row 44, ch 20, join with sl st to other end of ribbing creating a circle (be careful not to twist the chain!) (64)
In the following round each hdc should get 1 sc worked into the side of the stitch when working around the brim.
Round 1: ch 1, sc in the side of each hdc, and in each chain around, join with sl st to first sc. (64)
With 5mm (H) hook,
Round 2: ch 1, sc in next 7 sts, 2 sc in next st, *sc in next 7 sts, 2 sc in next st; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first sc. (72)
This next section is worked in joined rounds, however, you will be turning and working back the way you came after joining each round.
Round 3: ch 2 (counts as first dc), (dc, ch 2, sc) in same stitch as join, *sk 3 sts (2 dc, ch 2, sc) in next st; repeat from * across, join with sl st to top of ch-2. (18 bumps)
Round 4: ch 1, turn, and work back the way you came from: sl st into ch-2 sp, ch 2 (counts as first dc), (dc, ch 2, sc), *(2 dc, ch 2, sc) in next ch-2 space; repeat from * around, join with sl st to top of ch-2. (18 bumps)
Repeat round 4, 8 more times or until hat measures 5″ tall from top of brim.
Begin decrease rounds:
Decrease round 1: ch 1, turn, working back the way you came from: (ch 2, dc, ch 2, sc) in first ch-2 sp, sl sl in next ch-2 sp, *(ch 2, dc, ch 2, sc) in next ch-2 sp, sl sl in next ch-2 sp; repeat from * around, join with sl st to top of ch-2 at beginning of round. (9 bumps)
Decrease round 2: ch 1, turn, working back the way you came from: (ch 2, dc, ch 2, sc) in first ch-2 sp, (2 dc, ch 2, sc) in next ch-2 sp, sl sl in next ch-2 sp, *(ch 2, dc, ch 2, sc) in next ch-2 sp, (2 dc, ch 2, sc) in next ch-2 sp, sl sl in next ch-2 sp; repeat from * around, join with sl st to top of ch-2 at beginning of round. (6 bumps)
Decrease round 3: ch 1, turn, working back the way you came from: (ch 2, dc, ch 2, sc)in first ch-2 sp, sl st in next ch-2 sp *(2 dc, ch 2, sc) in next ch-2 sp, sl st in next ch-2 sp; repeat from * around, join with sl st to top of ch-2. (3 bumps)
Pull up a long loop from your sl st (about 6″-8″). Cut, and pull the tail through the loop. Use this length of yarn to stitch around the opening, and pull it tight.
Fasten off securely, and weave in ends.
Trim:
With 5.5mm hook, slip stitch very loosely around brim between rounds 1 and 2. Fasten off, and weave in ends.
Ties :
With 4mm hook,
Attach yarn to the front edge of the brim. Ch 40, sc in second ch from hook and in each st across. Fasten off. Attach securely to brim. Go to the other edge, and repeat the same steps.
Pom-poms:
Using Clover “Large” pom-pom maker make one 3 3/8″ pom-pom, and two 2 1/2″ pom-poms. (If you don’t have a pom-pom maker, make one large and 2 medium sized pom-poms using whatever method you prefer.)
Attach largest pom-pom securely to the top of the hat, and smaller pom-poms to the ends of the ties.
Or,
if you want to make faux fur pom-poms, find a simple picture tutorial at the bottom of this post.
Adult Slouchy Bonnet Pattern:
With 4mm (G) hook,
Row 1: ch 15, hdc in 3rd ch from hook (counts as first hdc), hdc in each st across. (14)
Rows 2-52: ch 2* (counts as first hdc), turn, working in 3rd loop of hdc from prev row, hdc in each st across. *Remember to skip the very first stitch of the row each time (14)
Note: Ribbing should measure 18″ long and 3″ high after row 52.
When you complete row 52, ch 20, join with sl st to other end of ribbing, creating a circle (be careful not to twist the chain!)
Round 1: ch 1, sc in the side of each hdc, and in each chain around, join with sl st to first sc. (72)
With 5mm (H) hook,
Round 2: ch 1, sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st, *sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st; repeat from * around, sc in final st of round, join with sl st to first sc. (84)
This next section is worked in joined rounds, however, you will be turning and working back the way you came after joining each round.
Round 3: ch 2 (counts as first dc), (dc, ch 2, sc) in same st as join, *sk 3 sts (2 dc, ch 2, sc) in next st; repeat from * across, join with sl st to top of ch-2. (21 bumps)
Round 4: ch 1, turn, and work back the way you came from: sl st into ch-2 sp, ch 2 (counts as first dc), (dc, ch 2, sc), *(2 dc, ch 2, sc) in next ch-2 space; repeat from * around, join with sl st to top of ch-2. (21 bumps)
Repeat round 4, 10 more times or until hat measures 6″ from top of brim
Begin decrease rounds:
Decrease round 1: ch 1, turn, working back the way you came from: (ch 2, dc, ch 2, sc) in first ch-2 sp, (2 dc, ch 2, sc) in next ch-2 sp, sl st in next ch-2 sp, *(2 dc, ch 2, sc) in next ch-2 sp, (2 dc, ch 2, sc) in next ch-2 sp, sl st in next ch-2 sp; repeat from * around, join with sl st to top of ch-2 at beginning of round. (14 bumps)
Decrease round 2: ch 1, turn, working back the way you came from: (ch 2, dc, ch 2, sc) in first ch-2 sp, sl sl in next ch-2 sp, *(2 dc, ch 2, sc) in next ch-2 sp, sl sl in next ch-2 sp; repeat from * around, join with sl st to top of ch-2 at beginning of round. (7 bumps)
Decrease round 3: ch 1, turn, working back the way you came from: (ch 2, dc, ch 2 sc) in first ch-2 sp, sl st in next ch-2 sp *(2 dc, ch 2, sc) in next ch-2 sp, sl st in next ch-2 sp; repeat from * around, join with sl st to top of ch-2. (4 bumps)
Pull up a long loop from your sl st (about 6″-8″). Cut, and pull the tail through the loop. Use this length of yarn to stitch around the opening, and pull it tight.
Fasten off securely, and weave in ends.
Trim:
With 5.5mm hook, slip stitch very loosely around brim between rounds 1 and 2.
Fasten off, and weave in ends.
Ties:
With 4mm hook,
Attach yarn to the front edge of the brim. Ch 50, sc in second ch from hook and in each st across. Attach securely to brim. Fasten off. Go to the other edge, and repeat the same steps.
Cut yarn and weave in ends.
Pom-poms:
Using Clover “Large” pom-pom maker make one 3 3/8″ pom-pom, and two 2 1/2″ pom-poms. (If you don’t have a pom-pom maker, make one large and 2 medium sized pom-poms using whatever method you prefer.)
Attach largest pom-pom securely to the top of the hat, and smaller pom-poms to the ends of the ties.
Or,
if you want to make faux fur pom-poms, find a simple picture tutorial at the bottom of this post.
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Would it be a bad idea to join another color one or 2 rows sporratocally throughout?? Maybe like one row near the brim and 2 rows a few more above that?? I’m not sure how I feel about joining towards the front of the bonnet, and I dont want to start and then have to unravel the whole thing making a big waste of time and mess! Any advice or opinion would be greatly considered and appreciated!l I’ve started already. Now in round 4 from the brim, using a dark blush worsted weighted 4 for the main and was thinking of including a creme color as the accent??… thank you I cant wait see the end result, making a matching one for my 9 month old daughter as well!! (That one will be the creme as main and possibly blush for the accent!)
You are welcome to change colors if you wish. 😊 So long as you love it that’s what counts!
I know I shouldn’t be having trouble with this but maybe I’m over thinking it. For the adult hat in row 2-52…I am wondering if I skip the first 3rd bar? Then once I get to the end of the row am I slip stitching into the top of the chain 2 or am I doing a hdc into it?
When working the band, the ch-2 counts as the first hdc of a new row, so you’ll skip working into the 3rd loop of the first stitch in the row since the ch-2 takes its place. You will work a hdc into the top of the ch-2 at the end of the row–it should not be a slip stitch.
I’m making the adult size and I’m stuck on the decrease round 2, I don’t end up with 7 bumps after this round. Is it worked the same as decrease round? I have frogged this row half a dozen times now 😕
If you have 14 bumps in round 1 then you will want to end up with 7 (half as many in round 2). This means you’ll decrease in every other stitch. I hope that makes it clearer!
I don’t get the adult decrease round 1. How can you only work in every other bump and go down to 14? please help!
You should be making 2 bumps as normal, then slip stitching in the place where you’d work the 3rd bump, then repeating that pattern around. That way you decrease by 7 “bumps”. I’ll see if I can write it out more clearly in the pattern.
I love this I’m making it now in lion brand ferris wheel yarn color way morning Java. It’s beautiful. Thank u so much for sharing ur talent ❤️????????????
You’re welcome! I’m glad you are enjoying the pattern!
For the life of me I can’t work out where to do the trim? is it the rows where the the pattern changes from the brim to hat?
Yes, that is correct. 🙂
I’ve been looking for the perfect bonnet pattern to make for myself, and this is beautiful! Thank you, I’ll be starting on this one soon.
You’re welcome, Ashley!
I have a question regarding sizing for a child. Approximately what size of child is the child size pattern for? What is the finished measurement for the child size? I would like to make one for a 12 -18 month size. Is that too small for your pattern? Is there a simple method for me to use to make it smaller?
Appreciate any help you could give me.
Hi Colleen,
The child size would be for a 4-8 yr old. You could try using #3 lightweight yarn and the child instructions and see if that would work for a 12-18 month old.
I NEED one of these! Hats always slide up and off my pointy head! The ties should solve that nicely. Thank you!
You’re very welcome, Kathleen!
The yarn is ready, the hooks as well. Can’t wait to begin!
Have fun! 🙂
Love the pattern. Trying now but have a question for the adult version…for the ribing pattern for rows 2 thru 52 then followung this privides measurements for after row 56? Did I miss rows?
The 6 was a typo. I’ve fixed it to say 52. 🙂
I just finished this hat and absolutely loved making it! Is there a scarf pattern using the same stitch as the body?
Thank you for sharing your talent! ♡♡
You’re very welcome! There isn’t a scarf yet, but I might be able to come up with something. 🙂
Totally love this pattern! But what am I missing; with 84 sts working rnd 3 pattern over a multiple of 4 sts only gives me 21 bumps
Yes, it should be 21 for the adult size. I’m not sure how the 24 got in there–Oops! I’m updating the pattern now.
This is such an awesome pattern! All I have left to do is to make the pompoms. Then I'll post pics on Ravelry! I really enjoyed working this up; thanks so much for sharing your pattern! 🙂
I'm glad you've enjoyed it so much! Looking forward to seeing your pictures on Ravelry!
Lovely! Can't wait to try it#
Thank you! Have fun making it! 😀
Beautiful can't wait to try it
Thank you! Good luck! 🙂
This is super cute! I'll be making this soon!
Thank you! Have fun making it! 🙂