Looking for a stylish, snug, and super quick crochet project? This free crochet pompom hat pattern is just the thing!
Whether you’re gearing up for a winter market, crafting gifts, or making something warm for yourself, this hat works up fast and looks fantastic with a fluffy pompom on top.
Let’s dive in and get stitching!
You can find the free pattern below, or you can purchase the ad-free printable PDF from my store.
Contents
Materials Needed
- Chunky weight yarn (3.5 oz/100 g; 108 yds/99 m) – 1 ball
- Faux fur pompom – 1 piece
- Size U.S. M/13 (9 mm) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
You can find the free pattern below, or you can purchase the ad-free printable PDF from my store.
Abbreviations (US Terms)
- Beg = Begin(ning)
- Ch = Chain
- Hdc = Half double crochet
- Hdc2tog = (Yarn over and draw up a loop in next stitch) twice. Yarn over and draw through all loops on hook.
- Rem = Remaining
- Rep = Repeat
- Rnd(s) = Round(s)
- Sc = Single crochet
- Sl st = Slip stitch
- St(s) = Stitch(es)
- Yoh = Yarn over hook
Size and Gauge
Size: One size to fit average woman’s head
Gauge: 7 sc and 8 rows = 4” [10 cm]
You can find the free pattern below, or you can purchase the ad-free printable PDF from my store.
Instructions
Note: Ch 2 at beginning of round does not count as a stitch.
Ch 36. Join with sl st to first sc to form a ring.
1st rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in each ch around. Join with sl st to first sc. (36 sc)
2nd rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc.
3rd to 9th rnds: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each st around. Join with sl st to first hdc.
10th rnd: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each of next 4 hdc. Hdc2tog. 1 hdc in each of 4 hdc. Hdc2tog. Rep from * to * around. Join with sl st to first hdc. (30 hdc)
11th rnd: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each of next 3 hdc. Hdc2tog. Rep from * to * around. Join with sl st to first hdc. (24 hdc)
12th rnd: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each of next 2 hdc. Hdc2tog. Rep from * to * around. Join with sl st to first hdc. (18 hdc)
13th rnd: Ch 2. 1 hdc in next hdc. Hdc2tog. Rep from * to * around. Join with sl st to first hdc. (12 hdc)
Fasten off, leaving a long end.
Draw end through remaining stitches and fasten securely.
Finishing Touches
Attach the pompom to the top of the hat. Weave in all ends securely.
Final Thoughts
That’s it—your cozy and stylish crochet pompom hat is ready to wear or gift! With its beginner-friendly construction and speedy completion time, it’s the perfect quick crochet win.
