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How to Crochet Easy Crochet Women’s Peak Cap Hat

Add a stylish twist to your winter wardrobe with the Women’s Peaked Hat, a chic and structured design from The Crochet Crowd.

Featuring front post double crochet for rich texture and finished with a decorative brim, this hat delivers both warmth and flair.

Perfect for intermediate crocheters, it’s a quick one-ball project that balances fashion with function—ideal for staying cozy while showing off your handmade style.


Pattern: Women’s Peaked Hat

Skill Level: Intermediate

Size: One size to fit average adult woman’s head

Gauge: 14 sc and 17 rows = 4″ [10 cm]


Materials

  • Yarn: Patons® Canadiana™ (3.5 oz/100 g; 205 yds/187 m)

    • Color: Dark Grey Mix (10042) – 1 ball

  • Hook: U.S. H/8 (5 mm) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge

  • Notions: Yarn needle, 2 buttons (for brim detail)


Abbreviations (U.S. Terms)

  • Beg = Beginning

  • Ch = Chain

  • Dc = Double crochet

  • Dcfp = Front post double crochet

  • Rem = Remaining

  • Rep = Repeat

  • Rnd(s) = Round(s)

  • Sc = Single crochet

  • Sl st = Slip stitch

  • Sp(s) = Space(s)

  • St(s) = Stitch(es)

  • Yoh = Yarn over hook


Instructions

Note: Ch 2 at beg of rnd does not count as a stitch.

Crown

Begin at crown:

  1. Ch 3. Join with sl st to first ch to form a ring.

  2. Rnd 1: Ch 3. 7 dc in ring. Join with sl st to top of ch-3. (8 dc)

  3. Rnd 2: Ch 2. 2 dcfp around each dc around. Join with sl st to first dcfp. (16 sts)

  4. Rnd 3: Ch 2. *1 dcfp around each of next 2 dcfp. 1 dc in sp between last dcfp and next dcfp. Rep from * around. Join. (24 sts)

  5. Rnd 4: Ch 2. *1 dcfp around next dcfp. 1 dc in sp between last dcfp and next dcfp. 1 dcfp around next dcfp. 1 dc in next dc. Rep from * around. Join. (32 sts)

  6. Rnd 5: Ch 2. *1 dcfp around next dcfp. 1 dc in next dc. 1 dcfp around next dcfp. 2 dc in next dc. Rep from * around. Join. (40 sts)

  7. Rnd 6: Ch 2. *1 dcfp around next dcfp. 2 dc in next dc. 1 dcfp around next dcfp. 1 dc in each of next 2 dc. Rep from * around. Join. (48 sts)

  8. Rnd 7: Ch 2. *1 dcfp around next dcfp. 1 dc in each of next 2 dc. 1 dcfp around next dcfp. 2 dc in next dc. 1 dc in next dc. Rep from * around. Join. (56 sts)

  9. Rnd 8: Ch 2. *1 dcfp around next dcfp. 2 dc in next dc. 1 dc in next dc. 1 dcfp around next dcfp. 1 dc in each of next 3 dc. Rep from * around. Join. (64 sts)

  10. Rnd 9: Ch 1. 1 sc in each st around. Join. (64 sc)

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Texture Band

  1. Rnd 10: Ch 2. 3 dcfp around dcfp 2 rows below. Skip next sc. 1 dc in next sc. Skip next sc. Rep from * to * 15 more times. Join.

  2. Rnd 11: Ch 1. 1 sc in each st around. Join.

  3. Rnd 12: Sl st in next st. Ch 3 (counts as dc). Skip next sc. 3 dcfp around dc 2 rows below. Skip next sc. 1 dc in next sc. Skip next sc. Rep around. Join.

  4. Rnd 13: Ch 1. 1 sc in each st around. Join.

  5. Rnd 14: Sl st in each of next 2 sts. Ch 3. Skip next sc. 3 dcfp around dc 2 rows below. Skip next sc. 1 dc in next sc. Skip next sc. Rep around. Join.

Repeat Rnds 13 & 14 until work from beginning measures approx. 8″ [20.5 cm], ending on a Rnd 14. Do not fasten off.


Band

  1. Rnd 1: Ch 1. 1 sc in each st around. Join. (64 sc)

  2. Rnd 2: Repeat as Rnd 1.


Brim

Switch to working in rows:

  1. Row 1: Ch 1. 1 sc in each of next 46 sc. Turn. Leave remaining sc unworked.

  2. Rows 2–10: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc across. Turn.
    Fasten off after final row.


Finishing

  • Fold brim corners upward and sew in place, attaching one button to each side, as shown in the pattern photo.

  • Weave in all ends.


Conclusion

Your Textured Button Brim Hat is complete. This quick, stylish project offers bold texture and comfort in a simple one-ball make. Perfect for gifts, market prep, or everyday wear, it’s a must-have addition to any crocheter’s collection.

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