Ribbed Puff Stitch Crochet Hat (Baby to Adult) FREE PATTERNS
FREE Pattern for a COSY winter hat. The ribbed puff stitch crochet hat pattern is beautifully textured with a row of puff stitches on the turnup, for all ages.
This Ribbed Puff Stitch crochet Hat is a modern twist on my classic ribbed baby beanie perfect for gifts, matching family crochet hat sets, and donating.
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Pattern Summary
Skill Level: Easy (Uses a PUFF stitch)
Sizes: Newborn to Large Adult
Yarn: DK (8-ply) baby yarn
Hook: 4.00 mm
Construction: Worked flat in rows, seamed
Features: Ribbed texture, Double Puff Stitch brim
This easy puff stitch crochet beanie is worked flat in rows using single crochet in the back loops for a stretchy ribbed texture.
The fold-up ribbed brim features a beautiful round of puff stitches that look like little heart-shapes, created by working two puff stitches into the same space for the signature Double Puff design.
he easy puff stitch crochet hat patterns are a popular choice for those wanting an easy yet very impressive hat, as once finished the mimic a fitted beanie is beautifully textured, and the patterns are written in sizes for the hat to fit newborn baby, 0-3 months, and all the way up to adult size, so you can crochet matching family hats in different colors.
Materials – Puff Stitch Ribbed Hat Crochet Pattern
Yarn Requirements
Use a Soft DK baby yarn. The amount listed below is the average needed per hat.
- This pattern uses double knit (DK / 8-ply) baby yarn and a 4.00 mm crochet hook.
- Newborn – Approx. 35–40g DK yarn – With pompom: 45–50g total
- 0–3 Months – Approx. 40–45g DK yarn – With pompom: 50–55g total
- 3–6 Months – Approx. 45–50g DK yarn – With pompom: 55–60g total
- 6–12 Months – Approx. 50–55g DK yarn – With pompom: 60–65g total
- Toddler (1–3 Years) – Approx. 60–65g DK yarn – With pompom: 70–75g total
- Child (4–10 Years) – Approx. 70–75g DK yarn – With pompom: 80–85g total
- Small Adult – Approx. 100g DK yarn – With pompom: 110–115g total
- Medium Adult – Approx. 110–120g DK yarn – With pompom: 125–130g total
- Large Adult – Approx. 120–130g DK yarn – With pompom: 135–145g total
Can you use Worsted Weight Yarn for the Puff Stitch Ribbed Hat?
- You can use worsted-weight yarn to make this hat. If you are confident in working by measurements only. You can crochet a stylish puff stitch crochet hat with a ribbed brim using worsted-weight yarn, or any weight yarn. Simply adjust your hook to a compatible size for the yarn choice
- Chain the HEIGHT required, including the turn-up
- work in the ROWS pattern sequence until the FINISHED circumference is reached
For best results, use the same yarn brand across sizes to keep gauge consistent, especially if making mummy-and-baby matching hats.
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Tools & Accessories
- 4.00 mm crochet hook
- Yarn needle for sewing seams
- Scissors
- Measuring tape
- Optional: Pom-pom maker or a ready-made faux fur pom pom for finishing touch
Abbreviations & Special Stitches (US Terms)
All stitches are written in US crochet terms and worked using DK yarn with a 4.00 mm hook.
ch – chain
st(s) – stitch(es)
sc – single crochet
BLO – back loop only
sl st – slip stitch
rep – repeat
yo – yarn over
Special Stitch – Puff Stitch & Double Puff Stitch (Dbl-Puff)
Quick Summary of the Double Puff stitch- if you do not know how to make a puff stitch please read on.
- Each Puff Stitch = 4 pull-ups + 1 securing chain
- Two puffs in the same space = Double Puff (no chain between)
- Next puff rows go into the center of the two puffs below
- This creates your signature raised, textured brim
YOUTUBE VIDEO TUTORIAL – How to crochet the Puff Stitch Ribbed Brim Hat
How to crochet a Puff Stitch (4 pull-ups)
(Yarn over, insert hook into stitch, pull up a loop) 4 times (you’ll have 9 loops on the hook).
Yarn over and pull through all 9 loops.
Ch 1 to secure.
This creates one full puff with a soft, raised texture.
How to Crochet the Double Puff Stitch (Dbl-Puff)
WATCH youtube VIDEO @6.00min – HERE
- To make 1 Double Puff Stitch (Dbl-Puff):
- Work 2 Puff Stitches into the same stitch or space, without chaining between them.
- This forms a compact “V” of stacked puffs that sits close together for a dense, textured band.
- When working the next row of puff stitches:
Insert your hook into the center of the two Puff Stitches below — between them — and work the next Double Puff Stitch there. - Each Double Puff row is worked into the middle of the previous Puff Stitch row, stacking the stitches neatly to form the thick, raised band used for the turn-up brim.
Construction notes for the Puff Stitch Ribbed Hat Crochet Pattern
- The hat is worked flat in rows and seamed along the short edges to form a tube.
- The starting chain = height of the hat, including the turn-up brim.
- All rows of the main hat body are worked in single crochet (sc) through the back loop only (BLO) to create stretch and ribbing.
- The turn-up brim adds extra warmth and texture. It’s made up of:
- some BLO sc ( worked straight), followed by
- 1 band of Double Puff Stitch (Dbl-Puff) worked across the lower edge.
- The Double Puff Stitch band is worked into the middle of the previous puff stitches, creating a raised, cushioned texture that keeps ears cozy.
- The PUFF stitches will push out a little making a slight a to the rectangle but this is compensated by the Turn-up!
- PLACE a marker in that chain 1 space! as you will need to slst into it!
- When seaming, join the short ends together using slip stitches or whip stitch
- Close the top of the hat with a running stitch through the top loops, pull tight, and secure.
- Weave in all ends neatly.
- Optional: Add a pom-pom or matching yarn tie to finish.
How to make the ribbed Puff Stitch Hat Pattern bigger or smaller
Notes & tips
- If your height differs from the starting chain, measure the chain to the Total Height. Rather than relying on counts, height fit matters more than the exact chain number. And adjust where to work the PUFF stitch (keeping the BRIMS LAST back loop single crochet sts the same number per size as written)
- Work in ROW sequence until you reach the HAT circumference (must be smaller than head circumference, as the Puff Rows push out the Hat Brim.
Newborn Crochet Ribbed Puff Stitch Hat Pattern
- Finished height (with turn-up): 6.75 inches (unstretched)
- Finished circumference: 13 inches (unstretched)
- Yarn required: approx. 40g DK yarn
- Hook: 4.00 mm
Row 1: Ch 32, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 2 ch, ch 1, Skip 1 st, (The skipped chains will be used later for the first Double Puff Stitch), sc in next 24 sts, sl st in each of the last 3 sts, Ch 1, turn.
Row 2: BL-slst in first 3 sts, BL-sc in next 24 sts, Work Double Puff Stitch (Dbl-Puff) into the skipped chain from Row 1, BL-sc in remaining 3 sts, Ch1, turn.
Row 3: BL-sc in first 3 sts, ch 1, skip 4 sts created by the Double Puff Stitch, BL-sc in next 24 sts, BL-slst in remaining 3 sts, Ch 1, turn.
Row 4: BL-slst in first 3 sts, BL-sc in next 24 sts, Work Double Puff Stitch (Dbl-Puff) into the center space between the two Puff Stitches below (from Row 2), BL-sc in remaining 3 sts, Ch 1, turn.
Row 5: BL-sc in first 3 sts, ch 1, skip 4 sts created by the Double Puff Stitch, BL-sc in next 24 sts, BL-slst in remaining 3 st, Ch1, turn.
Repeat Rows 4–5 until the hat width measures approximately 13 in (approx 50 rows total), ending after a BLO-sc (non-puff) row,
NOTE: On the LAST ROW INSTEAD of skipping 4 work a single crochet between the puffs, skipping the 2 sts of the next puff and continue working to complete the last row as specified
- Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing side seams and top of hat to close.
- Proceed to finishing all sizes BELOW
0–3 Months Crochet Baby Hat Ribbed Puff stitch Pattern
Finished height (with turn-up): 7.5 in
Finished circumference: 14 in (unstretched)
Total rows: 53 (worked side to side)
Yarn required: approx. 50 g DK yarn
Row 1:Ch 35. sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 3 ch, ch 1, Skip 1 st, (this ch space will be used in Row 2 for the first Double Puff Stitch). sc in next 25sts. slst in each of the last 4 sts. Ch 1, turn.
Row 2: BL-slst in first 4 sts, BL-sc in next 25 sts.
Work Double Puff Stitch (Dbl-Puff) into the skipped chain from Row 1 BL-sc in remaining 4 sts. Ch 1, turn.
ROW 3: BL-sc in first 4 sts, ch1, SKIP 4sts created by the double puff stitch, BL-sc in next 25 sts, BL-slst in remaining 4sts, Ch 1, turn.
Row 4: BL-slst in first 4 sts, BL-sc in next 25 sts.
Work Double Puff Stitch (Dbl-Puff) into the center space between the two Puff Stitches below (from Row 2), BL-sc in remaining 4 sts, Ch 1, turn.
Row 5:BL-sc in first 4 sts, ch 1, skip 4sts created by the Double Puff Stitch, BL-sc in next 56 sts, BL-slst in remaining 4 sts, Ch 1, turn.
Row 6: BL-slst in first 4 sts, BL-sc in next 25 sts,
Work Double Puff Stitch (Dbl-Puff) into the center of the two Puff Stitches below (from Row 4), BL-sc in remaining 4 sts. Ch 1, turn.
Row 7: BL-sc in first 4 sts, ch 1, skip 4 sts created by the Double Puff Stitch, BL-sc in next 25 sts, BL-slst in remaining 4 sts. Ch 1, turn.
Row 8: BL-slst in first 4 sts, BL-sc in next 25 sts, work Double Puff Stitch (Dbl-Puff) into the center below of previous Puff Stitches, BL-sc in remaining 4 sts. Ch 1, turn.
Row 9: BL-sc in first 4 sts, ch 1, skip 4 sts created by the Double Puff Stitch, BL-sc in next 25 sts, BL-slst in remaining 4 sts. Ch 1, turn.
Repeat Rows 8–Row 9: until the hat width measures approximately 14 inches (approx 53 rows) ending after a BLO-sc (non-puff) row.
NOTE: On the LAST ROW INSTEAD of skipping 4 work a single crochet between the puffs, skipping the 2 sts of the next puff and continue working to complete the last row as specified
- Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing side seams and top of hat to close.
- Proceed to finishing all sizes BELOW
3–6 Months Crochet Ribbed Puff Stitch Hat Pattern
Finished height (with turn-up): 8.25 in
Finished circumference: 15 in (unstretched)
Starting chain: ch 39
Total rows: 57 (worked side to side)
Yarn required: approx. 35 g DK yarn
Hook: 4.00 mm
Row 1: Ch 39, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 3 ch. ch 1, Skip 1 st, (this ch-1 space will be used later for the first Double Puff Stitch), sc in next 29 sts, sl st in each of the last 4 sts. Ch 1, turn.
Row 2: BL-slst in first 4 sts, BL-sc in next 29sts.
Work Double Puff Stitch (Dbl-Puff) into the skipped chain from Row 1, BL-sc in the remaining 4 sts. Ch 1, turn.
Row 3: BL-sc in first 4 sts, ch 1, skip 4 sts created by the Double Puff Stitch, BL-sc in next 29 sts, BL-slst in remaining 4 sts. Ch 1, turn.
Row 4: BL-slst in first 4 sts, BL-sc in next 29 sts.
Work Double Puff Stitch (Dbl-Puff) into the center space between the two Puff Stitches below (from Row 2). BL-sc in remaining 4 sts, Ch 1, turn.
Row 5: BL-sc in first 4 sts, ch 1, skip 4 sts created by the Double Puff Stitch, BL-sc in next 29 sts, BL-slst in remaining 4 sts. Ch 1, turn.
Repeat Rows 4–5 until the hat width measures approximately 15 in (about 57 rows total), ending after a BLO-sc (non-puff) row.
NOTE: On the LAST ROW INSTEAD of skipping 4 work a single crochet between the puffs, skipping the 2 sts of the next puff and continue working to complete the last row as specified
- Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing side seams and top of hat to close.
- Proceed to finishing all sizes BELOW
Toddler Crochet Ribbed Puff Stitch Hat Pattern
Finished height (with turn-up): 9 in
Finished circumference: 16 in (unstretched)
Starting chain: ch 42
Total rows: 61 (worked side to side)
Yarn required: approx. 40 g DK yarn
Hook: 4.00 mm
Row 1: Ch 42, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 4 ch, ch 1, Skip 1 st, (this ch-1 space will be used later for the first Double Puff Stitch), sc in next 30 sts, sl st in each of the last 5 sts, Ch 1, turn
Row 2: BL-slst in first 5 sts, BL-sc in next 30 sts,
Work Double Puff Stitch (Dbl-Puff) into the skipped chain from Row 1, BL-sc in remaining 5 sts. Ch 1, turn.
Row 3: BL-sc in first 5 sts, ch 1, skip 4 sts created by the Double Puff Stitch, BL-sc in next 30 sts, BL-slst in remaining 5 sts, Ch 1, turn.
Row 4: BL-slst in first 5 sts, BL-sc in next 30 sts,
Work Double Puff Stitch (Dbl-Puff) into the center space between the two Puff Stitches below (from Row 2), BL-sc in remaining 5 sts. Ch 1, turn.
Row 5: BL-sc in first 5 sts, ch 1, skip 4 sts created by the Double Puff Stitch, BL-sc in next 30 sts, BL-slst in remaining 5 sts, Ch 1, turn.
Repeat Rows 4–5 until the hat width measures approximately 16 in (approx 61 rows total), ending after a BLO-sc (non-puff) row.
NOTE: On the LAST ROW INSTEAD of skipping 4 work a single crochet between the puffs, skipping the 2 sts of the next puff and continue working to complete the last row as specified
- Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing side seams and top of hat to close.
- Proceed to finishing all sizes BELOW
Child Crochet Ribbed Puff Stitch Hat Pattern
Finished height (with turn-up): 10.25 in
Finished circumference: 18 in (unstretched)
Starting chain: ch 48
Total rows: 65 (worked side to side)
Yarn required: approx. 90 g DK yarn
Hook: 4.00 mm
Row 1: Ch 48, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 5 ch, ch 1, Skip 1 st, (this ch-1 space will be used later for the first Double Puff Stitch), sc in next 34 sts, sl st in each of the last 6 sts. Ch 1, turn.
Row 2: BL-slst in first 6 sts, BL-sc in next 34 sts,
Work Double Puff Stitch (Dbl-Puff) into the skipped chain from Row 1, BL-sc in the remaining 6 sts. Ch 1, turn.
Row 3: BL-sc in first 6 sts, ch 1, skip 4 sts created by the Double Puff Stitch, BL-sc in next 34 sts, BL-slst in remaining 6 sts, Ch 1, turn.
Row 4: BL-slst in first 6 sts, BL-sc in next 34 sts,
Work Double Puff Stitch (Dbl-Puff) into the center space between the two Puff Stitches below (from Row 2), BL-sc in remaining 6 sts. Ch 1, turn.
Row 5: BL-sc in first 6 sts, ch 1, skip 4 sts created by the Double Puff Stitch, BL-sc in next 34 sts, BL-slst in remaining 6 sts. Ch 1, turn.
Repeat Rows 4–5 until the hat width measures approximately 18 in (about 65 rows total), ending after a BLO-sc (non-puff) row.
NOTE: On the LAST ROW INSTEAD of skipping 4 work a single crochet between the puffs, skipping the 2 sts of the next puff and continue working to complete the last row as specified
- Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing side seams and top of hat to close.
- Proceed to finishing all sizes BELOW
Teen / Small Adult Crochet Ribbed Puff Stitch Hat Pattern
Finished height (with turn-up): 11.5 -12 in
Finished circumference: 21 in (unstretched)
Starting chain: ch 57
Total rows: 72 (worked side to side)
Yarn required: approx. 100g -125g DK yarn
Hook: 4.00 mm
Row 1: Ch 57, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 6 ch, ch 1, Skip 1 st, (this ch-1 space will be used later for the first Double Puff Stitch), sc in next 43 sts, sl st in each of the last 5 sts. Ch 1, turn.
Row 2: BL-slst in first 5 sts, BL-sc in next 43 sts,
Work Double Puff Stitch (Dbl-Puff) into the skipped chain space below from Row 1, BL-sc in remaining 7 sts. Ch 1, turn.
Row 3: BL-sc in first 7 sts, ch 1, skip 4 sts created by the Double Puff Stitch, BL-sc in next 43 sts, BL-slst in remaining 5 sts, Ch 1, turn.
Row 4: BL-slst in first 5 sts, BL-sc in next 43 sts., Work Double Puff Stitch (Dbl-Puff into the center space between the two Puff Stitches below (from Row 2), BL-sc in the remaining 7 sts. Ch 1, turn.
Row 5: BL-sc in first 7 sts, ch 1, skip 4 sts created by the Double Puff Stitch, BL-sc in next 43 sts, BL-slst in remaining 5 sts. Ch 1, turn.
Repeat Rows 4–5 until the hat width measures approximately 19.5 in – 20 in (about 72 rows), ending after a BLO-sc (non-puff) row.
NOTE: On the LAST ROW INSTEAD of skipping 4 work a single crochet between the puffs, skipping the 2 sts of the next puff and continue working to complete the last row as specified
- Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing side seams and top of hat to close.
- Proceed to finishing all sizes BELOW
Large Adult Crochet Ribbed Puff Stitch Hat Pattern
Finished height (with turn-up): 13 in
Finished circumference: 21 in (unstretched)
Starting chain: ch 65
Total rows: 80 (worked side to side)
Yarn required: approx. 150 DK yarn
Hook: 4.00 mm
Row 1: Ch 65, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 7 ch, Skip 1st, ch 1 (this ch-1 space will be used later for the first Double Puff Stitch), sc in next 48 sts, sl st in each of the last 8 sts. Ch 1, turn.
Row 2: BL-slst in first 8 sts, BL-sc in next 48 sts, Work Double Puff Stitch (Dbl-Puff) into the skipped chain from Row 1, BL-sc in the remaining 8 sts. Ch 1, turn.
Row 3: BL-sc in first 8 sts, ch 1, skip 4 sts created by the Double Puff Stitch, BL-sc in next 48 sts, BL-slst in remaining 8 sts, Ch 1, turn.
Row 4: BL-slst in first 8 sts, BL-sc in next 48 sts,
Work Double Puff Stitch (Dbl-Puff) into the center space between the two Puff Stitches below (from Row 2), BL-sc in remaining 8 sts, Ch 1, turn.
Row 5: BL-sc in first 8 sts, ch 1, skip 4 sts created by the Double Puff Stitch, BL-sc in next 48 sts, BL-slst in remaining 8 sts, Ch 1, turn.
Repeat Rows 4–5 until the hat width measures approximately 22 in (about 80 rows total), ending after a BLO-sc (non-puff) row.
NOTE: On the LAST ROW INSTEAD of skipping 4 work a single crochet between the puffs, skipping the 2 sts of the next puff and continue working to complete the last row as specified
- Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing side seams and top of hat to close. continue to finishing
FINISHING ALL SIZES
- Fold the hat with right sides together and sew the first and last rows together to form the tube.
- Weave the yarn tail through the top edge of the hat, pull tightly to close the crown, and secure firmly.
- Turn right side out and fold the brim up for a comfortable, stretchy fit.
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