EASY Knit Look Crochet Hat Pattern FREE (ALL Sizes)

Do you want to know how you can make a Knit-Look Crochet Hat? You can with our easy-to-follow free hat crochet pattern.

Tired of bulky crochet hats that are uncomfortable to wear? This easy crochet hat pattern is the solution!

TI’ve always enjoyed crocheting chunky hats, but I’ve often encountered a frustrating problem: the top of the hat becomes incredibly bulky when you pull it closed

. This is so EASY to crochet as we crochet the hat in ROWS, to make a rectangular shape. seamed together then closed at the top.

I love the look of knitted hats, but I don’t knit myself. So, I developed this ‘No Bulk Crochet Hat’ pattern, which uses a simple knit-look stitch to achieve that cozy, textured look while avoiding any unsightly bulk at the crown.

This pattern is incredibly versatile! Sometimes The problem with hats made like this is IF we use heavier yarn, say a bulky weight we can’t close the top of the hat off neatly as there is just SO much chunky yarn to pull to tighten.

So I have come up with the perfect solution.

The No Bulk Crochet Hat pattern is easy to close at the crown and does not go all funny or too bulky at the crown like most of the crochet hats made in a rectangle do.

It includes instructions for adjusting the size to fit everyone in your family, from toddlers to adults. You’ll also learn my special technique for minimizing bulk at the crown, ensuring a comfortable and snug fit for every wearer

s it easy to crochet a hat that looks knitted? 

Oh my goodness yes it is really easy to make crochet stitches look like they are knitted!

 I get asked this all the time and my response is YES it IS SO easy to crochet a hat that looks knitted.

The easiest WAY to crochet a hat that has a knitted look is by using a technique called “working INTO the back loop only of the stitch ” (BLO)

What hook yarn do you need to crochet Ribbing that looks knitted? 

You can USE ANY Yarn and ANY HOOK that is compatible with each other to crochet a hat using the Crochet hat sizing chart BELOW.

When I am making anything crocheted in a ribbed stitch I prefer to use a hook that is one size smaller than what is recommended for the yarn you’re using to create a tighter, more knitted-like fabric.

I LOVED how the ribbed cuffs of the sunflower square CARDIGAN crochet pattern turned out, by using the yarn over slip stitch into the BACK LOOP. 

You can see how I use the crochet ribbing here on the sunflower crochet cardigan cuffs

How will we achieve the Ribbing knit look for this ‘No Bulk Crochet hat ‘

When you Crochet a Ribbed Crochet Hat in a rectangle like the one above you would 

1. Start by chain-crocheting the desired number of stitches for the height of the hat.
2. Turn your work and work single crochets (OR chosen Stitch) into the back loop only (BLO) for the desired number of rows for the brim.
3. Continue working into the Back loops for the remainder of the hat. You are making a rectangle.
4. Once you’ve reached the desired WIDTH (Circumference) of your hat, you will then fold the hat in half and sew the short seams together to create a cylinder. 
5. Once at the TOP of your hat you will thread your needle and yarn around the TOP of the hat and pull tightly to close. 

Of course, You can also use any other crochet stitches worked into the back loop, such as single crochet or double crochet to achieve the knitted ribbed look, or work into the 3rd hidden loop in the Half double crochet stitch. Like I used in this Knit Look Crochet Hat Pattern HERE

How to crochet a HAT that fits ANY SIZE. This is my Own Crochet Hat Chart Measurements and sizing I use to crochet my hats. You may need to make your screen Bigger to read the full sizes. 

REMEMBER TO ADD on your CUFF measurement to the starting chain so Hat Height PLUS how deep you want your Turn up cuff.

Easy No Bulk Crochet Hat Pattern 

YARN used for this hat –  Wilko Aran weight YARNand 2 strands together, 

HOOK 7.00mm hook 

NOTES work loosely! it is really important  GO UP a hook size if you are finding it difficult to insert your hook into previous stitches, or it can get tricky trying to get the hook into these stitches

To Start: 

Chain LOOSLEY to the length required ( I was 11.5 inches for a small adult) PLUS 2 extra chains to start

Row 1: Working INTO the 3rd chain from your hook work BL-HDC-SLST in each chain UNTIL the LAST 5 stitches. BL-slst in the last 5 sts. Ch1 LOOSLEY, TURN

Row 2: Slip stitch into the first 5sts, Then BL-HDC-SLST into the remaining stitches,. Ch1 LOOSLEY, TURN

Row 3:  BL-HDC-SLST in each chain UNTIL the LAST 5 stitches. ( DO NOT work the last 5 slip stitches, LEAVE these unworked) Ch1 TURN 

Row 4: BL-HDC-SLST into the remaining stitches, Ch1 LOOSLEY, TURN

Row 5 : BL-HDC-SLST in each chain to the LAST 5 stitches. skip OVER to the first of the 5 slip stitches and,  BL-slst in the last 5 sts. Ch1 LOOSLEY, TURN

Row 6: Slip stitch into the first 5sts, Then BL-HDC-SLST into the remaining stitches,. Ch1 LOOSLEY, TURN

Row 7: BL-HDC-SLST in each chain UNTIL the LAST 5 stitches. Ch1 TURN ( DO NOT work the last 5 slip stitches leave these unworked) 

Row 8: BL-HDC-SLST into the remaining stitches, Ch1 LOOSLEY, TURN

Row 9  : BL-HDC-SLST in each chain to the LAST 5 stitches. skip OVER to the first of the 5 slip stitches and,  BL-slst in the last 5 sts. Ch1 LOOSLEY, TURN

Row 10:   Slip stitch into the first 5sts, Then BL-HDC-SLST into the remaining stitches,. Ch1 LOOSLEY, TURN

ROW 11: BL-HDC-SLST in each chain UNTIL the LAST 5 stitches. ( DO NOT work the last 5 slip stitches, LEAVE these unworked) Ch1 TURN 

Continue working in the ESTABLISHED pattern  Until you reach the desired WIDTH/ Circumference of hat is achieved. (Continue repeating the sequence of ROWS 2 through to Row 5) 

To make up your hat 

FOLD the hat in HALF (first chain row to the LAST row worked) to make a tube 

Sew evenly and neatly through the first and LAST rows of stitches to join the hat seams

Once you have reached the TOP of your hat Start weaving in and out around the TOP side stitches. 

PULL TIGHT TO CLOSE , Fasten off  and weave in all ends

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