Looking for a quick, eye-catching winter project? This Free Interlocking Shapes Hat Crochet Pattern is just what your hooks have been craving!
Featuring a stunning textured stitch and a beautiful gradient color play, this pattern is beginner-friendly for adventurous crafters and satisfying for intermediate crocheters. Get ready to fall in love with this free crochet pattern!
Contents
Materials Needed
- Multi-shade yarn braid (3.5 oz/100 g; 127 yds/116 m)
- Main Color (MC): Coconut Cream – 1 braid
- Contrast Colors: A, B, C, D, E – 1 braid total
- Size U.S. J/10 (6 mm) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
- Stitch marker
Size
One size to fit average woman.
Gauge
12 sc and 13 rows = 4″ [10 cm]
Abbreviations
- Approx = Approximately
- Beg = Beginning
- Beg TrCl = (Yoh) twice. Draw up a loop around post of first dcfp at front of work inserting hook from right to left. (Yoh and draw through 2 loops on hook) twice. (Yoh) twice. Draw up a loop around post of next dcfp at front of work inserting hook from right to left. (Yoh and draw through 2 loops on hook) twice. Yoh and draw through all loops on hook.
- TrCl = (Yoh) twice. Draw up a loop around post of last dcfp worked at front of work inserting hook from right to left. (Yoh and draw through 2 loops on hook) twice. (Yoh) twice. Draw up a loop around post of next dcfp at front of work inserting hook from right to left. (Yoh and draw through 2 loops on hook) twice. Yoh and draw through all loops on hook.
- Ch = Chain(s)
- Dc = Double crochet
- Dcbp = Yoh and draw up a loop around post of next stitch at back of work inserting hook from right to left. (Yoh and draw through 2 loops on hook) twice.
- Dcfp = Yoh and draw up a loop around post of next stitch at front of work inserting hook from right to left. (Yoh and draw through 2 loops on hook) twice.
- Pat = Pattern
- 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
Notes
- Before working with the multi-shade yarn braid, separate each color link and wind into 5 separate balls.
- Each color link will be referenced by its Pantone color # (see label).
- Designate each different shade of the 5 separate yarn balls as Contrast A, B, C, D and E as noted in Materials section (or as desired).
- Due to finite amount of yarn in each shade, pattern gauge must be matched to ensure successful results
- Ch 2 at beg of rnd does not count as dc.
- Ch 3 at beg of rnd counts as dc.
- To join new color, work to last 2 loops on hook. Draw new color through last 2 loops then proceed in new color.
Stripe Pat
Work 2 rnds of dc with A, B, C, D, E. These 10 rnds form Stripe Pat.
Work Dcfp and TrCl with MC.
Hat Pattern
Beg at crown, with MC, ch 4. Join with sl st to first ch to form a ring.
1st rnd: Ch 3. Work 7 dc in ring. Join with sl st to top of ch 3. (8 dc)
2nd rnd: Ch 2. 2 dcfp around each dc around. Join with sl st to first dcfp. (16 sts)
3rd rnd: Ch 2. *With MC, 1 dcfp around each of next 2 dcfp. With A, 1 dc in sp between last dcfp and next st. Rep from * around. Join with sl st to first dcfp. (24 sts)
4th rnd: Ch 2. *With MC, 1 dcfp around next dcfp. With A, 1 dc in sp between last dcfp and next st. With MC, 1 dcfp around next dcfp. With A, 1 dc in next dc. Rep from * around. Join with sl st to first dcfp. (32 sts) Join B. Break A.
5th rnd: Ch 2. *With MC, 1 dcfp around next dcfp. With B, 1 dc in next dc. With MC, 1 dcfp around next dcfp. With B, 2 dc in next dc. Rep from * around. Join with sl st to first dcfp. (40 sts)
6th rnd: Ch 2. *With MC, 1 dcfp around next dcfp. With B, 2 dc in next dc. With MC, 1 dcfp around next dcfp. With B, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc. Rep from * around. Join with sl st to first dcfp. (48 sts) Join C. Break B.
7th rnd: Ch 2. *With MC, 1 dcfp around next dcfp. With C, 2 dc in next dc. 1 dc in next dc. Rep from * around. Join with sl st to first dcfp. (64 sts)
8th rnd: With C, ch 3. 1 dc in each st around. Join D with sl st to top of ch 3. Place marker at end of rnd.
9th rnd: With D, ch 1. 1 sc in each of first 2 sts. With MC, Beg TrCl. *Skip next dc. With D, 1 sc in each of next 3 sts. With MC, TrCl. Rep from * around, ending with: Skip next dc. With D, 1 sc in each of next 3 sts. With MC, TrCl over last dcfp and first dcfp. Skip next dc. With D, 1 sc in last dc. Join with sl st to first sc.
10th rnd: With D, ch 3. 1 dc in each st around. Join E with sl st to top of ch 3. Break D.
11th rnd: Ch 1. With MC, TrCl over last TrCl and next TrCl. Skip first dc. With E, 1 sc in each of next 3 dc. *With MC, TrCl over last trfp cluster worked and next TrCl. Skip next dc. With E, 1 sc in each of next 3 dc. Rep from * around. Join with sl st to first st.
9 rnds of Stripe Pat are complete.
Keeping cont of Stripe Pat, rep 8th to 11th rnds until work from marked rnd measures approx 4″ [10 cm], ending on 9th rnd.
Ribbing
Next rnd: Ch 2. With MC, dcfp around first sc. *With corresponding color, dcbp around next sc. With MC, dcfp around next trfp cluster. With corresponding color, dcbp around next sc. With MC, dcfp around next sc. Rep from * around, ending with corresponding color, dcbp around last sc. Join with sl st to first st.
Next rnd: Ch 2. With MC, dcfp around first dcfp. *With corresponding color, dcbp around next dcbp. With MC, dcfp around next dcfp. Rep from * around, ending with corresponding color, dcbp around last dcbp. Join with sl st to first st. Fasten off.
Final Thoughts
This interlocking shapes hat brings both texture and color to your winter wardrobe. Whether you’re crocheting for yourself or creating a handmade gift, this cozy and stylish design is sure to impress. Happy hooking!
