The “Unlimited” crochet hat pattern is a quick, easy project that comes in 4 sizes and doesn’t take much time to complete. That makes it a perfect last-minute gift idea for the men and boys in your life. It also means this would be a good charity project to donate to shelters, or hospitals. I have included several finishing options both in the individual hat patterns, and at the bottom of the post to provide you with almost unlimited customization possibilities! Find the free crochet pattern instructions below, or purchase a print-optimized, ad-free PDF by clicking here.
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When I took a poll this spring on the kinds of crochet patterns you wanted to make, 2/3 of you said you wanted simple, no-fuss patterns that could be crocheted quickly. You also showed a preference for patterns that would work for both men or women. This hat nicely ticks both of those boxes. The body of the hat uses 2 basic stitches that all beginners should be comfortable making, and the band uses the single crochet stitch in a couple of different ways that are still easy to master. Double crochet stitches mean this hat grows in length fairly quickly. If you’re just starting out this will probably take you a couple of evenings to crochet. If you are a bit faster and more experienced you’ll probably be able to finish this pattern in about 2-2 1/2 hours.
Caron One Pound is thick, warm and durable, and comes in so many good colors for men and boys! It has been one of my go-to yarns for making hats for the homeless and needy because of how sturdy, yet nice it is. Neutrals always give such a refined, and classy look to pieces and the Caron One Pound line has several that are perfect for a crochet project like this! Another positive to using this yarn is that items made with it are easy to care for and don’t require much “special handling”.
And who says beginner-friendly hats have to be dull? I’ve included several options for finishing this hat so you can customize it for that special person you’re crocheting it for. This includes instructions for adding earflaps, crocheting a button tab, or bear ears for kids and babies, and a video tutorial for making a faux fur pom-pom. There are almost unlimited possibilities with this crochet pattern! I hope you’ll come into my Facebook group and share what you have made with this quick and easy hat pattern, whether you’re a beginner or not!
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Difficulty:
Beginner/Easy
Materials Needed:
Approximately 75-125 yards #4 worsted weight Caron One Pound yarn. I used Soft Grey Mix, Medium Grey Mix, and Azure. <–Click here to pick up some of your own
5.5mm (I) hook, or hook needed to obtain gauge (hat body)
5mm (H) hook (if you decide to add the optional earflaps)
(Optional) 4 (G) mm hook (if making the other add-ons)
Yarn needle
Scissors
(Optional) Measuring Tape
If making a pom-pom:
1/4 yd Fashion Faux Fox Fur Fabric -Silver
Golf-ball size piece of polyester stuffing
Heavy-duty button thread
Sharp sewing needle
Stitches Used:
sl st = slip stitch
sc = single crochet
dc = double crochet
FPsc = front post single crochet (Only used if making ribbed band)
BPsc = back post single crochet (Only used if making ribbed band)
sc2tog = single crochet 2 together (Only used if making earflaps)
Additional Terms:
BLO = Back Loop Only. Work all stitches for that round in the back loop only.
Gauge:
Your piece should measure a little over 5 1/2″ after round 5 (Small/Med, and Child) and about 6 1/2″ across after round 6 (Large/X-Large).
13 sc in 4″
Measurements:
Child: 9 ½” wide by 7 ½” tall
Small/Med: 10 ½” wide by 8 ½” tall
Large/X-Large: 11 ½” wide, by 9 ½” tall
Additional Notes:
-This pattern is written in US terms.
-ch-1 at beginning of the round does not count as a stitch.
-all rounds are joined with a slip stitch unless otherwise stated.
-Caron One Pound is a thicker yarn than Caron Simply Soft, or Red Heat Super Saver, meaning your hat could turn out smaller if you use one of them. Please keep this in mind when you make your hat using a different yarn that the one I called for.
–This easy hat pattern has additional finishing instructions! Scroll to the bottom of the post to see additional ways of customizing this hat to fit a variety of style preferences.
-color changes can be made every other round for some variety, if you wish.
-When choosing to make this hat with earflaps: Do the first round of edging in the same color as your ear flaps, then, if you wish, add a contrasting color in the second round. This will give you a more professional look in the end.
Unlimited Beanie Easy Crochet Beanie Pattern (US Terms):
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Crochet A Large/X-Large Adult Hat for Men:
Round 1: ch 1, 12 dc in magic circle, join with sl st to first dc. (12)
Round 2: ch 1, working in BLO, 2 sc in first st, *2 sc in next st; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first sc. (24)
Round 3: ch 1, working in BLO, 2 dc in first st, dc in next st, *2 dc in next st, dc in next st; repeat from * around, join with sl to first dc. (36)
Round 4: ch 1, working in BLO, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 2 sts, *2 sc in next st, st in next 2 sts; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first sc. (48)
Round 5: ch 1, working in BLO, 2 dc in first st, dc in next 3 sts, *2 dc in next st, dc n next 3 sts; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first dc. (60)
Round 6: ch 1, working in BLO, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 4 sts, *2 sc in next st, sc in next 4 sts; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first sc. (72)
Your piece should measure about 6 1/2″ across at this point. Grab your measuring tape and make sure you’re meeting gauge
Round 7: ch 1, working in BLO, dc in each st around, join with sl st to first dc. (72)
Round 8: ch 1, working in BLO, sc in each st around, join with sl st to first sc. (72)
Round 9-17: rep rounds 7-8
Your piece should measure 8” long at this point. If you want a shorter hat leave off the last 2 rounds.
You now get to decide if you want to add earflaps or a ribbed band to finish this hat. Choose only one!
Hat Band:
Round 1: ch 1, working in BLO, sc in each st around, join with sl to first sc. (72)
Round 2: ch 1, FPsc around first st, BPsc around next st, *FPsc around next st, BPsc around next st; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first FPsc. (72)
Rounds 3-4: FPsc around first st, sc in next st, *FPsc around next st, sc in next st; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first FPsc. (72)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Earflaps (Optional):
Using a 5mm (H) hook,
Row 1: ch 1, sc in next 11 stitches
Rows 2-4: ch 1 turn, sc in each stitch across (11)
Row 5: ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in next 7 stitches, sc2tog (9)
Row 6: ch 1, turn, sc in each stitch across (9)
Row 7: ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in next 5 stitches, sc2tog (7)
Row 8: ch 1, turn, sc in each stitch across (7)
Row 7: ch 1, turn, sc2tog, dc in next 3 stitches, sc2tog (5)
Fasten off, and weave in ends.
Count over 24 stitches from the other earflap, attach yarn,
Row 1: ch 1, sc in next 11 stitches
Rows 2-4: ch 1 turn, sc in each stitch across (11)
Row 5: ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in next 7 stitches, sc2tog (9)
Row 6: ch 1, turn, sc in each stitch across (9)
Row 7: ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in next 5 stitches, sc2tog (7)
Row 8: ch 1, turn, sc in each stitch across (7)
Row 9: ch 1, turn, sc2tog, dc in next 3 stitches, sc2tog (5)
Edging Round 1: sc evenly around the edge of the earflaps, and hat.
You may do the second round of edging, which includes the ties, in a contrasting color if you wish.
Edging Round 2: sc in each st until you get to the bottom of the first, earflap ch 51, sc in second ch from hook, sc in each ch until you arrive back at the hat, then continue working a sc in each st until you get to the bottom of the second earflap, ch 51, sc in second ch from hook, sc in each ch until you arrive back at the hat, then continue working a sc in each st until you get back to where you started the round.
Fasten off, and weave in ends.
Crochet A Small/Med Adult Hat:
Round 1: ch 1, 12 dc in magic circle, join with sl st to first dc. (12)
Round 2: ch 1, working in BLO, 2 sc in first st, *2 sc in next st; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first sc. (24)
Round 3: ch 1, working in BLO, 2 dc in first st, dc in next st, *2 dc in next st, dc in next st; repeat from * around, join with sl to first dc. (36)
Round 4: ch 1, working in BLO, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 2 sts, *2 sc in next st, st in next 2 sts; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first sc. (48)
Round 5: ch 1, working in BLO, 2 dc in first st, dc in next 3 sts, *2 dc in next st, dc n next 3 sts; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first dc. (60)
Your piece should measure a little over 5 1/2″ across at this point. Grab your measuring tape and check!
Round 6: ch 1, working in BLO, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 9 sts, *2 sc in next st, sc in next 9 sts; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first sc. (66)
Round 7: ch 1, working in BLO, dc in each st around, join with sl st to first dc. (66)
Round 8: ch 1, working in BLO, sc in each st around, join with sl st to first sc. (66)
Round 9-16: rep rounds 7-8
Your piece should measure 7” long at this point.
You now get to decide if you want to add earflaps or a ribbed band to finish this hat. Choose only one!
Hat Band:
Round 1: ch 1, working in BLO, sc in each st around, join with sl to first sc. (66)
Round 2: ch 1, FPsc around first st, BPsc around next st, *FPsc around next st, BPsc around next st; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first FPsc. (66)
Rounds 3-4: FPsc around first st, sc in next st, *FPsc around next st, sc in next st; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first FPsc. (66)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Earflaps:
Using a 5mm (H) hook,
Row 1: ch 1, sc in next 10 stitches, ch 1 turn, (10)
Rows 2-4: sc in each stitch across, ch 1 turn, (10)
Row 5: sc2tog, sc in next 6 stitches, sc2tog, ch 1 turn, (8)
Row 6: sc in each stitch across, ch 1 turn, (8)
Row 7: turn, sc2tog, sc in next 4 stitches, sc2tog, ch 1 turn, (6)
Row 8: turn, sc in each stitch across, ch 1 turn, (6)
Row 9: sc2tog, dc in next 2 stitches, sc2tog (4)
Fasten off, and weave in ends.
Count over 22 stitches from the other earflap, attach yarn,
Row 1: ch 1, sc in next 10 stitches, ch 1 turn, (10)
Rows 2-4: sc in each stitch across, ch 1 turn, (10)
Row 5: sc2tog, sc in next 6 stitches, sc2tog, ch 1 turn, (8)
Row 6: sc in each stitch across, ch 1 turn, ch 1 turn, (8)
Row 7: sc2tog, sc in next 4 stitches, sc2tog, ch 1 turn, (6)
Row 8: sc in each stitch across, ch 1 turn, (6)
Row 9: ch 1, turn, sc2tog, dc in next 2 stitches, sc2tog (4)
Edging Round 1: sc evenly around the edge of the earflaps, and hat.
You may do the second round of edging, which includes the ties, in a contrasting color if you wish.
Edging Round 2: sc in each st until you get to the bottom of the first, earflap ch 51, sc in second ch from hook, sc in each ch until you arrive back at the hat, then continue working a sc in each st until you get to the bottom of the second earflap, ch 51, sc in second ch from hook, sc in each ch until you arrive back at the hat, then continue working a sc in each st until you get back to where you started the round.
Fasten off, and weave in ends.
Crochet A Child’s (Approximately 6-10 yrs) Hat:
Round 1: ch 1, 12 dc in magic circle, join with sl st to first dc. (12)
Round 2: ch 1, working in BLO, 2 sc in first st, *2 sc in next st; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first sc. (24)
Round 3: ch 1, working in BLO, 2 dc in first st, dc in next st, *2 dc in next st, dc in next st; repeat from * around, join with sl to first dc. (36)
Round 4: ch 1, working in BLO, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 2 sts, *2 sc in next st, st in next 2 sts; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first sc. (48)
Round 5: ch 1, working in BLO, 2 dc in first st, dc in next 3 sts, *2 dc in next st, dc n next 3 sts; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first dc. (60)
Your piece should measure a little over 5 1/2″ across at this point. Grab your measuring tape and check!
Round 6: ch 1, working in BLO, sc in each st around, join with sl st to first sc. (60)
Round 7: ch 1, working in BLO, dc in each st around, join with sl st to first dc. (60)
Round 8-14: rep rounds 6-7
Your piece should measure a little over 6” long at this point.
You now get to decide if you want to add earflaps or a ribbed band to finish this hat. Choose only one!
Hat band:
Round 1: ch 1, working in BLO, sc in each st around, join with sl to first sc. (60)
Round 2: ch 1, FPsc around first st, BPsc around next st, *FPsc around next st, BPsc around next st; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first FPsc. (60)
Rounds 3-4: FPsc around first st, sc in next st, *FPsc around next st, sc in next st; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first FPsc. (60)
Earflaps:
Using a 5mm (H) hook,
Row 1: ch 1, sc in next 10 stitches, ch 1, turn
Rows 2-3: sc in each stitch across, ch 1, turn (10)
Row 4: sc2tog, sc in next 6 stitches, sc2tog, ch 1, turn (8)
Row 5: sc in each stitch across, ch 1, turn (8)
Row 6: sc2tog, sc in next 4 stitches, sc2tog, ch 1, turn (6)
Row 7: sc2tog, dc in next 2 stitches, sc2tog (4)
Fasten off, and weave in ends.
Count over 20 stitches from the other earflap, attach yarn,
Row 1: ch 1, sc in next 10 stitches, ch 1, turn (10)
Row 2-3: sc in each stitch across, ch 1, turn (10)
Row 4: turn, sc2tog, sc in next 6 stitches, sc2tog, ch 1, turn (8)
Row 5: sc in each stitch across, ch 1, turn (8)
Row 6: sc2tog, sc in next 4 stitches, sc2tog, ch 1, turn (6)
Row 7: sc2tog, dc in next 2 stitches, sc2tog (4)
Edging Round 1: sc evenly around the edge of the earflaps, and hat.
You may do the second round of edging, which includes the ties, in a contrasting color if you wish.
Edging Round 2: sc in each st until you get to the bottom of the first, earflap ch 51, sc in second ch from hook, sc in each ch until you arrive back at the hat, then continue working a sc in each st until you get to the bottom of the second earflap, ch 51, sc in second ch from hook, sc in each ch until you arrive back at the hat, then continue working a sc in each st until you get back to where you started the round.
Fasten off, and weave in ends.
Crochet A 9-12 Months Baby Hat:
This image shows the hat with the optional earflaps, and a pom-pom.
Round 1: ch 1, 12 dc in magic circle, join with sl st to first dc. (12)
Round 2: ch 1, working in BLO, 2 sc in first st, *2 sc in next st; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first sc. (24)
Round 3: ch 1, working in BLO, 2 dc in first st, dc in next st, *2 dc in next st, dc in next st; repeat from * around, join with sl to first dc. (36)
Round 4: ch 1, working in BLO, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 2 sts, *2 sc in next st, st in next 2 sts; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first sc. (48)
Round 5: ch 1, working in BLO, 2 dc in first st, dc in next 3 sts, *2 dc in next st, dc n next 7 sts; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first dc. (54)
Round 6: ch 1, working in BLO, sc in each st around, join with sl st to first sc. (54)
Round 7: ch 1, working in BLO, dc in each st around, join with sl st to first sc. (54)
Rounds 8-10: rep rounds 6 and 7 once, then repeat round 6.
Your hat should measure about 5″ long at this point.
You now get to decide if you want to add earflaps or a ribbed band to finish this hat. Choose only one!
Hat Band:
Round 1: ch 1, working in BLO, sc in each st around, join with sl to first sc. (54)
Round 2: ch 1, FPsc around first st, BPsc around next st, *FPsc around next st, BPsc around next st; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first FPsc. (54)
Rounds 3-4: FPsc around first st, sc in next st, *FPsc around next st, sc in next st; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first FPsc. (54)
Earflaps:
Using a 5mm (H) hook,
Row 1: ch 1, sc in next 9 stitches, ch 1, turn (9)
Row 2-3: sc in each stitch across, ch 1, turn (9)
Row 4: turn, sc2tog, sc in next 5 stitches, sc2tog, ch 1, turn (7)
Row 5: sc in each stitch across, ch 1, turn (7)
Row 6: sc2tog, sc in next 3 stitches, sc2tog, ch 1, turn (5)
Row 7: sc2tog, dc in next stitch, sc2tog (3)
Fasten off, and weave in ends.
Count over 18 stitches from the other earflap, attach yarn,
Row 1: ch 1, sc in next 9 stitches, ch 1, turn (9)
Row 2-3: sc in each stitch across, ch 1, turn (9)
Row 4: turn, sc2tog, sc in next 5 stitches, sc2tog, ch 1, turn (7)
Row 5: sc in each stitch across, ch 1, turn (7)
Row 6: sc2tog, sc in next 3 stitches, sc2tog, ch 1, turn (5)
Row 7: sc2tog, dc in next stitch, sc2tog (3)
Edging Round 1: sc evenly around the edge of the earflaps, and hat.
You may do the second round of edging, which includes the ties, in a contrasting color if you wish.
Edging Round 2: sc in each st until you get to the bottom of the first, earflap ch 51, sc in second ch from hook, sc in each ch until you arrive back at the hat, then continue working a sc in each st until you get to the bottom of the second earflap, ch 51, sc in second ch from hook, sc in each ch until you arrive back at the hat, then continue working a sc in each st until you get back to where you started the round.
Fasten off, and weave in ends.
Additional finishing options for your hat:
Add a pom-pom:
Add a button tab:
Use 4mm (G) hook for all sizes
Requires a 1″ button
Adults and Children:
With 4mm hook,
Ch 6,
Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook, sc in each remaining chain across, ch 1, turn. (5)
Row 2: sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. (5)
Repeat row 2 until tab measures just over 2” long.
To finish, sc evenly around the edge of the tab, fasten off leaving an 18″ tail for sewing the tab to the hat.
Wrap button tab around the brim with half inside, half outside, and sew it onto the hat, then sew on button.
Add bear ears:
Worked in continuous rounds, using 4mm (G) hook,
Children and baby:
Make 2:
6 sc in magic ring
2 sc in each st (12)
sc in each st around (12)
2 sc in first st 1 sc in the next *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in the next; repeat from * around (18)
sc in each st around (18)
sc2tog, sc in next 2 st *sc2tog, sc in next 2 sts* end with sc2tog (13)
sl st into next stitch.
Cut yarn, leaving a 12″ tail for sewing the ears to the hat. Lay hat flat, position ears along the top of the hat where you would like them, sew them to the hat.
Add a Flower:
I know there are some of you ladies making this hat for yourself, so here are a couple of links to patterns that contain flowers! These flowers are not “beginner/easy” level patterns.
This scarf has 3 different flowers to choose from <–Click to go to the patterns
This headband has 2 different flowers: A Rose and a Johnny Jump-up (Violet) <–Click to go to the patterns
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Hi! I’m new to crocheting and want to try this pattern. I’ve started the child’s hat pattern and am confused about directions for round 4 where it says:
*2 sc in next st, st in next 2 sts;
What does st in next 2 sets mean?
Thank you!
Hi Robin,
Sts stands for “stitches”, so you’ll work a repeating pattern of 2 stitches in 1 stitch (which is known as an increase), and you will follow that with a single sc stitch in the next 2 stitches (1 sc in each). Another way of looking at this would be: *increase, sc in next stitch, sc in next stitch; and to keep repeating from * to ; for the rest of the round. I hope that helps!
If I use #5 yarn which would be thicker than the #4 worsted , and go down a hook size , would sizing even out ?
It might work, but the hat would probably be very thick and stiff. It would probably not be as comfortable to wear. 😅
I love love love this pattern. It’s fun and simple. I’ve made a large adult and small adult but would like to make a hat for my 3 year old nephew. How do I size down or up for this age?
Thanks!
Nicole,
You might try following the small adult size pattern using #3 yarn and a hook size smaller than the one I recommend and see if that would work.
Hello, I am making the 9 to 12 month old version. What rows do you change colors? I would like to add the blue but I don’t see the instructions for that. Thank you for your help.
You can change to blue every time you begin a round of single crochet. 😊 Switch back to grey or whatever other color you are using on the double crochet rounds.
Thank you very much!
You’re welcome! 😊
Another question, would you cut the yarn off between colors or carry it up?
I carried mine up the inside of the hat. It’s always nice to have fewer ends to weave in. 🙂
Awesome! Thats easier thank you
You’re welcome! 😊
Hi Kirsten,
I’m enjoying this hat pattern. Thank you for sharing.
A question please, I’m crocheting the hat for baby, about to do the hat band. The first row is a single crochet, the 2nd row is supposed to be FPsc. How do I do a FPsc in a single crochet? There isn’t a ‘post’.
Thank you.
Hi Kathy,
You basically work it around the top of the stitch just under the sideways V’s. You can also work it through the front half of the stitch (I have a picture tutorial for finding the front half of the sc stitch here: https://kirstenhollowaydesigns.com/2020/12/how-to-crochet-a-knit-look-ribbed-brim-for-hats.html
Hopefully one of those work out for you. If you are still having trouble you may replace the sc round with a round of hdc and work your post stitches from there. 😊
Picture tutorial helped, thank you.
You’re welcome! I’m glad to hear that. 😊
Thank you for the pattern. For the small medium hat I am measuring only 4 inches at end of row 5. I am using the caron one pound with I hook. Should I go up to a 6 mm hook size?
Anna,
Yes, go up in hook size until you can meet gauge otherwise your hat will be much too small. 😅 I hope that helps!
I just finished this hat and I love the pattern! The only thing is the seam from the joins is very noticeable. Did I do something wrong or is this the way it suppose to be? Thanks for sharing this pattern!
Hi Nancy,
There will be a small seam since this hat is worked in joined rounds. One thing I do to help minimize the seam is to pull my joins nice and snug. You can also cut your yarn and do an invisible join each round, but then you will have lots of ends to weave in. 😅
Do you have a pattern for a toddler beanie? I was hoping to make this for my 2 1/2 year old grandson but I think the baby size would be too small.
Hi Susan,
I don’t have a toddler size written out at this point but you could try taking the child size pattern and increase to a stitch count to 57 instead of 60, then make the length to about 12 rounds instead of 14 before adding the band, and see if that works. 😊 I hope that helps!
Hi Kirsten! This hat is working up so nicely, thank you for the pattern!
I had a quick question – when it says:
Round 2: ch 1, working in BLO, 2 sc in first st, *2 sc in next st; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first sc. (24)
Is only the first 2 sc worked in BLO, or is the entire row?
Hi Amber,
You will crochet the entire round working in the BLO. 😊 I’m glad you’re enjoying the hat!
Hi maybe it is me but the baby sized hat seems to be different from the other patterns as when you repeat rows 5 and 6 twice (as rows 7,8,9,10) you keep increaseing and in the other sizes you dont keep increaseing. So I have ended up with a wide shallow beanie.
It looks like there was a typo. There should be no increasing in those rounds 7-10. Your stitch count should stay at 54 for the baby size hat. I’ve fixed it. 🙂
I love this pattern with the different size options. Such an easy pattern to follow. Thank you very much for making this a free pattern. A friend and I are currently crocheting adult beanies for a charity that we support in our area.
You’re welcome, Colleen! I’m so glad you are able to use it for your charity project!
This is a great pattern! True to size. I made this hat with Premier Puzzle and I love it! Thank you so much!
Premier Puzzle is a bit thicker than the yarn I wrote the pattern with. I’m glad the hat didn’t end up too big! 😄
I LOVE this hat pattern. I can make one easily in an evening of binge watching tv and it is really pretty when worked up.
I used Red Heart With Love yarn and gauge was spot on. With all the cold temps in Florida this week, I made one for my sister. She LOVED it so much and with leaving out the last 2 rounds of the band, it fit her perfectly. Had I known it would be such a hit, I would have saved it for Christmas. Lol. Thank you for not just making a quick, easy pattern but for also making it free. This year has been hard on everyone. Free patterns, blog hops and sales have been a tremendous blessing to us all.
You’re very welcome, Lynn!
are your stitch types UK or US please?
All of my patterns are written in US terms. 🙂
I’m making the small/medium size for a teen. I’m stuck with the increase on round 6 to get from 60 stitches to 66. It doesn’t Appear to be correct?
I believe you should be increasing in every other increase from the previous round to get the stitch count listed.
Hi, I’m also having this problem. I keep ending up with 5 leftover stitches at the end of the round
I have updated round 6 of the Small/Med size hat. Hopefully that solves your problem. 🙂
I like having different sizes and the instructions seem good. The only thing confusing me is the chain one at the beginning of row 1. I’ve never done a magic ring starting with a chain. I understand it on the other rows.
If you don’t want to chain 1 at the beginning after making the magic circle start it as your normally would. 🙂
Hi Kirsten! I tried making your pattern but my work seems to get wider and wider as I add more rows. The stitch count remains the same. Any thoughts?
Your hat will get wider for a little bit, but as you get down to the bottom it should start to straighten out. Putting the band on at the end should also help. As long as you met gauge your hat should turn out the right size. 🙂
Great pattern
Thanks for sharing.
Could you please let me know the head circumference you would recommend for each size. Thank you 🙂
The Small/Medium size is for women, teens or men with smaller heads (no bigger than 22-23″ in circumference). The Large/X-large is for men with heads 24″-25″ in circumference. The child size hat should fit most kids 8-10 or 12 years old. ????
thanks for sharing! the addition of the stitch count at the end of the row is always appreciated:) I will be making and sharing for a charity donation this winter. thanks again!
So glad you will be able to use these! I always appreciate having stitch counts when crocheting a pattern so I include them in my designs too. ????