Get ready to stay warm in style! The Buckleberry Ridge Crochet Hat is designed with thick texture, a comfy fit, and a quick side-to-side construction.
Whether you go for solid tones or bold stripes, this free crochet hat pattern is a perfect cold-weather project — ideal for beginners and seasoned makers alike.
You can find the free pattern below, or you can purchase the ad-free printable PDF from my store.
Contents
Materials & Sizing
Skill Level: Easy
Yarn Weight: Super Bulky (6)
Sizes Available: To fit Adult head sizes Small (Large)
Finished Circumference: 20 (21–22)” [51 (53.5–56) cm]
Gauge: 8 sc and 10 rows = 4″ [10 cm]
You’ll Need:
Yarn Options:
| Sizes | Small | Large |
|---|---|---|
| Red Heart® Super Easy™ (8.8 oz/250 g; 238 yds/218 m) | ||
| VERSION 1 | ||
| HAT: Contrast A Aran (0005) | 1 152/139 yds/m |
1 173/158.5 yds/m |
| POMPOM: Contrast B Moss (0007) | 1 ball or 45 yds/41 m | 1 ball or 45 yds/41 m |
| VERSION 2 | ||
| HAT: Contrast A Ginger (0006) | 1 152/139 yds/m |
1 173/158.5 yds/m |
| POMPOM: Contrast B Bark (0002) | 1 ball or 45 yds/41 m | 1 ball or 45 yds/41 m |
| VERSION 3 | ||
| Red Heart® Super Easy™ Stripes (7 oz/198 g; 189 yds/173 m) | ||
| Raspberry Blush (0002) | 2 197/180 yds/m |
2 214/199.5 yds/m |
Size U.S. L/11 (8 mm) Susan Bates® crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge. Susan Bates® yarn needle.
Optional: Clover Extra Large Pom Maker.
Abbreviations (US Terms)
- Approx = Approximately
- Beg = Beginning
- Ch = Chain(s)
- Rep = Repeat
- RS = Right side
- Sc = Single crochet
- St(s) = Stitch(es)
- Tog = Together
- WS = Wrong side
Want to print the pattern? You can purchase the ad-free printable PDF from my shop.
Buckleberry Ridge Crochet Hat Pattern
The instructions are written for S. If changes are necessary for larger size the instructions will be written S (L). Numbers for each size are shown in the same color throughout the pattern. When only one number is given in black, it applies to both sizes.
Notes:
• For Versions 1 and 2 make Hat with A and Pompom with B.
• Hat is worked side to side.
Hat
Ch 29 (31) leaving a 24″ [61 cm] long end for seaming later.
1st row: (RS). 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each ch to end of chain. Turn. 28 (30) sc.
2nd row: Ch 1. Working in back loops only, 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Turn.
Rep 2nd row until work from beg measures 18 (20)” [45.5 (51) cm], ending on a WS row.
Fasten off.
Finishing
Using end from foundation ch, weave yarn through top of Hat and gather tog securely.
Sew center back seam.
Turn back cuff as shown in photo.
Pompom
Wind yarn B around 4 fingers 150 times.
Tie tightly in the middle and leave a long end for attaching to Hat.
Cut loops at both ends and trim to smooth round shape.
Sew securely to top of Hat as shown in photo.
Bundle Up in Style! 🧶
Your Buckleberry Ridge Crochet Hat is complete — soft, stretchy, and seriously warm. Whether you’re heading out for a snowy walk or gifting it to someone special, this hat delivers fast, fabulous results
