Get ready to hook your way into a colorful and cozy winter essential! This Free Lively Hues Crochet Hat Pattern is perfect for anyone looking to explore tapestry-style color changes while staying warm in handmade style.
Whether you’re making it for yourself or gifting it, this intermediate-level project is sure to turn heads!
You can find the free pattern below, or you can purchase the ad-free printable PDF from my shop.
Contents
Materials
- Worsted weight yarn (9.9 oz / 280 g; 502 yds / 459 m)
- Size U.S. H/8 (5 mm) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
- Yarn needle
Finished Size & Gauge
- Size: One size to fit adult
- Gauge: 13 stitches and 17 rows = 4″ [10 cm] in split single crochet (splsc)
You can find the free pattern below, or you can purchase the ad-free printable PDF from my shop.
Abbreviations (US Terms)
- Beg = Beginning
- Ch = Chain(s)
- Cont = Continue
- Hdc = Half double crochet
- Hdcbp = Yarn over, draw up loop behind post from back, yarn over, pull through 3 loops
- Hdcfp = Yarn over, draw up loop in front post, yarn over, pull through 3 loops
- Pat = Pattern
- Rem = Remaining
- Rep = Repeat
- Rnd = Round
- Sc2togspl = Split single crochet 2 stitches together
- Sl st = Slip stitch
- Splsc = Split single crochet (insert hook between the legs of the stitch)
- St(s) = Stitch(es)
- Yoh = Yarn over hook
You can find the free pattern below, or you can purchase the ad-free printable PDF from my shop.
Instructions
Notes:
- To begin working with the yarn format, carefully cut the plastic tie where the ends meet.
- Pull tie to remove.
- 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 the Materials section for 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.
- When working from chart, carry yarn not in use loosely across top of work. Work next row over strand of yarn which is not in use.
- Do not join at ends of rounds unless otherwise stated. Continue working in spiral placing marker on first stitch of round for easier counting.
- To change color, work to last 2 loops on hook of first color. Draw new color through last 2 loops and proceed in next color.
Brim
With E, ch 70. Join with sl st to first ch making sure not to twist chain.
1st rnd: Ch 2 (does not count as hdc). 1 hdc in each ch around. Join with sl st to first hdc. (70 hdc)
2nd rnd: Ch 1. Hdcfp around next hdc. Hdcbp around next hdc. Repeat from * around. Join with sl st to first hdc.
Repeat 2nd rnd until work from beginning measures 2″ [5 cm].
Hat Body
Begin working Chart, noting 10-stitch repeat will be worked 7 times, reading rounds from right to left. Do not join at ends of rounds unless otherwise stated. Continue working in spiral placing marker on first stitch of round for easier counting.
1st rnd: Ch 1. 1 splsc in each stitch around.
Repeat last rnd, and continue working Chart until 30th round of Chart is complete, noting decreases on 23rd to 30th rounds of chart.
7 stitches remain. Fasten off leaving a long end. Thread end through remaining 7 stitches. Gather tightly and fasten off securely.
That’s a Wrap!
This lively hues hat is more than just a stylish accessory — it’s a creative way to sharpen your colorwork skills.
Whether you’re treating yourself or crafting a thoughtful gift, this warm and cheerful project is bound to become a go-to piece for chilly days.
