Looking for a stylish and fun crochet hat pattern that’s completely free? This Spiral Striped Hat is a brilliant project to add a twist (literally!) to your winter accessories collection.
With vibrant stripes spiraling up the crown and a playful pompom to top it off, this pattern is the perfect intermediate-level challenge for crochet lovers looking to make a statement.
Let’s dive right into it!
You can find the free pattern below, or you can purchase the ad-free printable PDF from my store.
Contents
What You’ll Need
- Bulky weight yarn (6.4 oz / 180 g; 228 yds / 208 m)
- Main Color (MC): Medium Grey
- Contrast Colors: A, B, C, D, and E
- U.S. I/9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook
- U.S. J/10 (6 mm) crochet hook
- Yarn needle
- Locking stitch marker
You can find the free pattern below, or you can purchase the ad-free printable PDF from my store.
Abbreviations (US terms)
- Approx = Approximately
- Beg = Begin(ning)
- Ch = Chain(s)
- Hdc = Half Double Crochet
- Hdcbl = Half Double Crochet In Back Loop Only
- Rem = Remaining
- Rep = Repeat
- Rnd(s) = Round(s)
- RS = Right Side
- Sc = Single Crochet
- Sc2tog = Draw up a loop in each of next 2 stitches. Yoh and draw through all loops on hook.
- Sl St = Slip Stitch
- St(s) = Stitch(es)
- Tog = Together
- WS = Wrong Side
- Yoh = Yarn Over Hook
Size & Gauge
- Size: One size fits most adults
- Gauge: 10 sc and 11 rows = 4″ [10 cm] using the larger hook
You can find the free pattern below, or you can purchase the ad-free printable PDF from my store.
Pattern Instructions
Notes:
- To begin working with a color-separated yarn format, carefully cut the plastic tie where the two ends meet.
- Pull the tie to remove and access the yarn.
- For this pattern, colors can be easily separated by gently pulling apart and cutting at the color transition. Each color is ready to use. Follow color guide shown in Materials section (Contrast A, B, C, D and E).
- You may find it helpful to place each color section in its own resealable (zip lock) bag and label each bag A, B, C, D and E.
- Carry the unused color loosely across the top of the round and work stitches around it.
- Change colors by drawing the new color through the last two loops on the hook, then continue with the new color, keeping the color change on the wrong side of the work.
- Join all rounds with a slip stitch to the first single crochet.
- Chain 1 at the beginning of each round.
- Chain 2 at the beginning of each row does not count as a stitch.
Hat
Ribbing (Brim)
With MC and smaller hook, ch 12.
1st row (RS): 1 hdc in 3rd ch from hook. 1 hdc in each ch to end. Turn. (10 sts)
2nd row: Ch 2. 1 hdcbl in each st to end. Turn.
Repeat Row 2 until ribbing measures 19″ [48 cm] unstretched, ending on a WS row. Do not fasten off.
Join last and first row with 1 row of sl st to form a tube. Do not fasten off.
Body of Hat
Set-up Round:
Switch to larger hook. Ch 1. Working across side edge of ribbing, work 52 sc evenly around. Join. Place a marker at end of rnd.
Stripe Pattern – Work Chart:
1st to 12th rnds : Ch 1. Working in sc, work Chart to end of chart, reading rnds from right to left and noting 4-st rep will be worked 13 times. Join.
Shape Top of Hat
1st rnd: Ch 1. With MC, 1 sc in first st. *With E, sc2tog. With MC, 1 sc in each of next 2 sts. Rep
from * to last 3 sts. With E, sc2tog. With MC, 1 sc in last st. Join. 39 sts.
2nd rnd: With E, ch 1. 1 sc in first st. *With MC, sc2tog. With E, 1 sc in next st. Rep from * to last 2 sts. With MC, sc2tog. Join. Break MC. 26 sts.
3rd rnd: With E, ch 1. *Sc2tog. Rep from * around. Join. 13 sts.
4th rnd: Ch 1. (Sc2tog) 3 times. 1 sc in next st. (Sc2tog) 3 times. Join. 7 sts.
Fasten off, leaving a long end. Draw end tightly through rem sts and secure tightly.
Pompom (Optional But Fun!)
With 1 strand each of MC, A, B, C, D, and E held together,
- Wind yarn around four fingers approx. 25 times.
- Remove from fingers and tie tightly in center.
- Cut through each side of loops. Trim to a smooth round shape.
- Sew pompom to top of Hat.
Wrap Up
That’s it! You’ve created a cozy and colorful Spiral Striped Hat with a charming twist and a splash of color. Whether you’re making this for yourself, as a gift, or to sell at your next craft fair, this design is sure to stand out.
Happy Crocheting!
