Hi crocheters,
Looking for a fast, cozy, and trendy project?
This Cozy Contrast Hat checks all the boxes! With bold two-tone colorwork and warm, chunky yarn, it’s a great cold-weather staple that works up in no time.
Even better? It’s beginner-friendly and ideal for gifting or selling at winter markets. 🎁
You can find the free pattern below, or you can purchase the ad-free printable PDF from my store.
Contents
Materials & Gauge
Skill Level: Easy
Size: One size fits most adults
Gauge: 7 single crochet and 8 rows = 4″ [10 cm]
You’ll Need:
- Yarn: Caron® All Day Wool™
- Color A: Slated (31108), 1 ball (80 yds / 73 m)
- Color B: Sand Dune (31105), 1 ball (77 yds / 70 m)
- Hook: US Size M/13 (9 mm) crochet hook
- Notions: Yarn needle
Abbreviations (US Terms)
- Approx = Approximately
- Beg = Beginning
- Ch = Chain(s)
- Hdc = Half double crochet
- Hdchb = Hdc in horizontal bar below stitch from previous row
- Rem = Remaining
- Rep = Repeat
- RS = Right side
- Sc = Single crochet
- Sl st = Slip stitch
- St(s) = Stitch(es)
- Tog = Together
- WS = Wrong side
- Yoh = Yarn over hook
Want to print the pattern? You can purchase the ad-free printable PDF from my shop.
Crochet Cozy Contrast Hat Pattern
Notes:
- Hat is worked side to side.
- Use two separate balls of yarn for each color. Twist the yarns on WS where they meet to avoid holes.
- To change color, work until 2 loops remain, yarn over with new color and pull through.
- Ch 2 at beginning of row does not count as a stitch.
Pattern:
- With B, ch 11. Then with A, ch 18 more. (Total: 29 chains)
- Row 1 (RS): With A, sc in 2nd ch from hook. Sc in next 5 chs. Hdc in next 12 chs. With B, hdc in last 11 chs. Turn. (28 sts)
- Row 2: With B, ch 2. Hdchb in next 11 hdc. With A, hdchb in each stitch until 5 sc remain. Sc in front loops only of last 5 sc. Turn.
- Row 3: With A, ch 1. Sc in back loops only of first 5 sc. Hdchb in next 12 sts. With B, hdchb to end. Turn.
Repeat Rows 2 and 3 until hat measures about 19½” [49.5 cm] slightly stretched, ending on a WS row.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail in Color A.
Finishing
- Thread yarn tail through short side (sc edge), gather top of hat, and secure.
- Sew back seam, switching to Color B where appropriate.
- Fold up bottom to form the cuff.
Pom-Pom (Optional):
- Wrap Color B around 4 fingers ~80 times.
- Tie tightly at center, cut loops on both sides.
- Trim to 4″ [10 cm] diameter.
- Sew to top of hat.
That’s a Wrap!
Your Cozy Contrast Hat is done – chunky, modern, and gift-ready! If you want matching accessories (like mittens or scarf), just let me know and I’ll whip up a free pattern for that too.
