Cranberry Twist Slouchy Bonnet | Free Crochet Ski Hat Pattern

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:

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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