FREE Bulky Crochet Hat Pattern – Easy ribbed Beanie All Sizes
Do you want to know how you can crochet a bulky Knit Look Crochet Hat? Well You can with our easy-to-follow free bulky Hat Crochet Pattern.
This easy bulky crochet hat pattern is designed to avoid excess bulk at the crown.
The hat is worked in rows to create a simple rectangle, then seamed and closed at the top.
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Slip stitches are used at the crown to reduce thickness, while knit-look stitches form the body of the hat. The result is a ribbed, comfortable beanie made with bulky yarn that sits smoothly on the head and is easy to wear, quick to crochet and makes the perfect last-minute gift as it can be made in less than a couple of hours
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.
Can I crochet this hat in any size?
YES It includes instructions for adjusting the size of the hat to fit everyone in your family, from toddlers to adults. with a handy crochet hat size chart.
You want a hat that is NOT bulky at the crown for the Wearer?
Then this hat is perfect. You’ll see my special technique for minimizing bulk at the crown, ensuring a comfortable and snug fit for every wearer.
Is it easy to crochet a hat that looks knitted?
Yes its really 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 stitches”(BLO)
What crochet hook hook and how much yarn do you need to crochet a hat 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.
The Chunkier the Yarn (example Bulky weight Yarn) the More effective the ribbing stitches look
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(bl-slst. Creating a tight knit look ribbing, which we use at the top of the hat to reduce the bulk
How to achieve the Ribbing knit look Crochet stitch for this ‘No Bulk Crochet hat
How Crochet the Ribbed Crochet stitch pattern – working into the back loops of the Half double Crochet slip Stitches
- Start by chain-crocheting the desired number of stitches for the height of the hat.
- Turn your work and work into the back loop only (BLO) of the half double crochet slip stitches for the desired number of rows for the brim.
- Continue working into the Back loops for the remainder of the hat. For ribbed hats its best to work in ROWS across (WIDTH OF HAT) , starting with your chain length as total length of hat ( ADD extra chains for a turn up) You are making a rectangle.
- 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.
- 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 – (you can use any yarn to crochet this hat, by following the SIZE chart for each size! yarn amounts will vary)
- Smaller sizes – 2.5 100grm balls Aran Weight YARN
- Larger sizes – 3 x Aran weight 100g ball of Aran Weight Yarn with 2 strands worked together,
- for the largest size, you will need 300 grams →600 meters, but if your tension is looser or you add a deeper cuff, even for smaller sizes, you may dip into a 3rd ball. (I used 3.75 balls of yarn for ADULT, and I am a very loose crocheter)
- HOOK 7.00mm hook
NOTES work loosely! it is really important to 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
Abbreviations: (US terms Used)
- BL-HDC-SLST – Back loop Half Double Crochet Slip Stitch
- BL-slst = Back loop slip stitch
- ch = Chain
- slst – slip stitch in back loop
- sts. – Stitches
To Start the crochet Hat :
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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