If you’re short on time or need a hat in a hurry, this chunky crochet hat is just what you need! You can make it in about an hour, and it uses a gorgeous shell stitch, so you don’t have to choose between style and speed. The free pattern is right here on this page, or you can buy the ad-free, printable PDF from our shop.
UPDATED: DECEMBER 10, 2024 BY BRITTANY
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Skill Level | Easy
Finished Size | Fits 19″-22″ Head Circumference
Whether you’re looking for a quick gift or a cozy hat to wear tonight, this pattern has you covered.
We use thick yarn for this project, which means it comes together fast and keeps you warm and snug. The stitch pattern is simple but so pretty, making this hat fun to crochet and even better to wear.
In this easy guide, I’ll take you step-by-step through how to make your new favorite chunky hat. Let’s get started!
About Our 1-Hour Chunky Crochet Hat
This warm and chunky crochet hat is crocheted from the band up to the crown using two colors or just one if you like! The pattern is adaptable to different bulky weight yarns, but for me, Feels Like Butta Thick & Quick from Lion Brand is perfect for this kind of project.
If you’re curious about this project, have questions, or need pattern details, keep reading. Or, if you’re excited to begin, just head straight down to the free pattern. Happy crocheting!
Pattern Overview:
- Supplies
- Buy the ad-free, printable pattern
- Abbreviations
- Pattern Notes
- Gauge & Finished Size
- Chunky Crochet Hat Written Pattern
- How to Finish Your Chunky Crochet Hat
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Recommended Supplies
- About 98 yds per hat, Super Bulky Weight Yarn (#6); Lion Brand Feels Like Butta Thick & Quick (Color A: Antique White, Color B: Willow)
- 10 mm Crochet Hook or size needed to obtain gauge
- Faux Fur Pompom (optional)
- Yarn Needle
- Scissors
Lion Brand Feels Like Butta Thick & Quick is a great yarn choice for this hat, but I’ve also made one using Bernat Softee Chunky yarn and it turned out beautifully as well. This hat looks just as great in one color if you prefer a simpler style or don’t have two colors on hand!
Feel free to experiment with different super bulky weight (#6) yarns for this pattern! It’s very flexible, and so far, I haven’t found a yarn that didn’t work or that I didn’t love! Just remember to check your gauge and adjust your hook size if needed.
Abbreviations
This pattern is written using standard US crochet terminology.
- BLO Back Loop Only
- Ch Chain
- Dc Double Crochet
- Hk Hook
- Rem Remaining
- Rep Repeat
- Sc Single Crochet
- Sk Skip
- Slst Slip Stitch
- St(s) Stitch(es)
- YO Yarn Over Hook
- yds Yards
Pattern Notes
This hat starts with the band and is worked up to the crown. Be sure to check your gauge, and if it’s off, adjust your hook size to match.
You can use any super bulky weight (#6) yarn you like. Just remember to check your gauge and adjust your hook size if needed.
For the band, the chain one at the beginning of each row does not count as a single crochet.
Gauge: 4 stitches and 4 rows = 1.5″ worked in band stitch pattern
Finished size: Your finished hat will fit 19-22″ head circumference
Chunky Crochet Hat Written Pattern
Band
Row 1: With color B, ch 7. Make 1 sc in the 2nd ch from the hk, and in each rem ch. Ch 1 and turn. (6 sts)
Rows 2-48: Ch 1. Make 1 sc in the BLO in each of the next 6 sts. Ch 1 and turn.
Don’t fasten off at the end of row 48. Fold the two ends together and make a slst in the outer loops of each st to join the two ends together. Continue to the hat body instructions with color B.
Hat Body
Round 1: Ch 1. Evenly space 48 sc along the edge of the band. At the end of the round, slst to the first sc to join the round. (48 sts)
Round 2: Ch 1. Make 1 sc in the same st as the ch 1. *Sk 2 sts. Then make 5 dc in the next st. Sk 2 sts. 1 sc in next. Rep from * to the end of the round. Join with a slst to first sc. (8 shell sts)
Round 3: Ch 3 (counts as the middle dc in the shell). Make 2 dc in the same st as the ch. *Sk 2 sts. Then make 1 sc in the next st. Sk 2 sts, and make 5 dc in the next st. Rep from * to the end of the round. Then make 2 dc in the same st as the ch 3 to finish the first shell. Slst to the 3rd ch to join the round. (8 shell sts)
Repeat: Rep round 2 once more with color B. Break color B and join color A in last st of round. Then with Color A, cont to rep rounds 2 and 3 for a total of 6 rounds in color A.
How to Finish Your Chunky Crochet Hat
Step 1: Fasten off leaving about a 14” tail. Then thread the tail on a yarn needle.
Step 2: With the yarn needle and tail, weave in and out of the last round stitches to create a drawstring closure.
Step 3: Pull the tail to draw up and close the crown. Then use the yarn needle to work the tail around the opening to secure the closure.
Step 4: Make a 3” pom pom with a pom pom maker, make one by hand, or use a premade faux fur pom pom. Attach it to the crown of the hat.
Step 5: Weave in any remaining ends.
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