How to Crochet a Fun Striped Boy Hat Pattern

by Amy Lehman | November 23, 2023 2:25 am

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How to Crochet a Boy’s Hat! 

Wel­come to the beau­ti­ful world of cro­chet hats! Whether you’re a sea­soned cro­cheter or just start­ing, this easy cro­chet hat pat­tern for a striped boy hat is a fan­tas­tic project. This guide explores basic cro­chet stitch­es such as sin­gle cro­chet, slip stitch, and back loop, cre­at­ing a styl­ish and cozy acces­so­ry for win­ter. The pat­tern is suit­able for begin­ners, and we’ve includ­ed help­ful tips, a video tuto­r­i­al, and even a size chart to ensure the per­fect fit for every head.

To begin this easy cro­chet hat pat­tern, start with a foun­da­tion chain and work your way up using basic stitch­es like sin­gle cro­chet and slip stitch. The back loop cro­chet adds tex­ture to the hat, cre­at­ing a visu­al­ly appeal­ing striped design. As you cro­chet, don’t for­get to use a stitch mark­er to keep track of your rounds, espe­cial­ly when repeat­ing rows for the striped pat­tern.

Adjust­ing the hat size is a breeze by mod­i­fy­ing the num­ber of stitch­es in the foun­da­tion chain and repeat­ing rounds accord­ing­ly. Exper­i­ment with dif­fer­ent yarn weights, from worsted to bulky, and play with col­ors to make each hat unique. The pat­tern also incor­po­rates faux fur poms or yarn pom poms for added flair.

crochet boy's hat

Sup­plies:

H hook
Red heart blue, cream, green, and brown yarn
Abbre­vi­a­tions:
ch=chain
dc=double cro­chet
sl st=slip stitch
This is for a 6‑year-old boy, with a 19-inch cir­cum­fer­ence head. It will fit like a fit­ted beanie hat.
Instruc­tions:
H hook, blue yarn to start
rnd 1: Work 11 dc in a Mag­ic Cir­cle, sl st on top of the chain 3. ‑11 dc
Video on a Dou­ble Cro­chet Mag­ic Cir­cle:

rnd 2. ch 3, (Counts as first Dc), dc in same st. as join­ing, 2dc in each dc around. join with sl st on top of chain 3. ‑22 dc
rnd 3. ch 3, (Counts as first Dc), *2dc in next dc, dc in the next dc, Repeat from *around, join with sl st. ‑33 dc
rnd 4. ch 3, (Counts as first Dc), dc in the next dc, 2dc in the next dc, *dc in the next two dc, 2dc in the next dc, Repeat from *around, join with sl st. ‑44 dc
rnd 5. ch 3, (Counts as first Dc), dc in the 2 next two dc, 2dc in the next dc, *dc in the next 3 dc, 2dc in the next dc. Repeat from * around, join with sl st. ‑55 dc
rnd 6. ch 3, *dc in the each dc around, *repeat, until about 4 1/2 inch­es
When the hat reach­es, 4 1/2 inch­es I change the col­or to brown yarn using a H hook, with sl st. for one round, ch 2, dc in each stitch around for that round.
The next round, changed the col­or to green yarn, with sl st. ch 2, dc in each stitch around for that round.
The next round, changed the col­or to cream yarn, with sl st. ch 2, dc in each stitch around for that around.
The last two rounds, I used blue yarn again, ch 2, dc in each stitch around for those rounds.
fas­ten off and weave in the ends.
The length is 7  inch­es long.

The guide includes a detailed video tuto­r­i­al for new cro­cheters, mak­ing it an ide­al project for begin­ner cro­cheters. Addi­tion­al­ly, we’ve includ­ed infor­ma­tion on cro­chet hook sizes, gauge swatch­ing, and oth­er essen­tial tips to ensure your fin­ished hat is styl­ish and the per­fect fit.

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Pay spe­cial atten­tion to the hat’s top as you embark on this cro­chet jour­ney. The crown shap­ing, achieved through decreas­ing stitch­es at the top of the hat, is cru­cial for achiev­ing a neat and pol­ished fin­ish. Uti­lize the ver­sa­tile slip stitch (sl st) and the ever-reli­able sin­gle cro­chet to close the top of the hat seam­less­ly. This ensures a snug fit while main­tain­ing the integri­ty of the striped pat­tern. Addi­tion­al­ly, con­sid­er adding styl­ish faux fur or yarn pom to ele­vate the hat’s design. These play­ful embell­ish­ments add a touch of whim­sy and make your cro­cheted cre­ation stand out dur­ing win­ter.

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Cro­chet hats are per­fect for those who enjoy quick and sat­is­fy­ing projects. This project becomes a relax­ing and enjoy­able expe­ri­ence with an easy-to-fol­low pat­tern and repet­i­tive stitch­es. The long tail cre­at­ed dur­ing the foun­da­tion chain serves a dual purpose—providing enough yarn for the project and min­i­miz­ing the need for fre­quent col­or changes. Don’t be afraid to mix and match your favorite yarns or exper­i­ment with dif­fer­ent col­or com­bi­na­tions to cre­ate a tru­ly per­son­al­ized piece. Whether you’re craft­ing messy bun hats, slouchy bean­ies, or clas­sic beanie hats, the joy of cro­chet­ing extends beyond the fin­ished prod­uct. Share your com­plet­ed hats on social media, con­nect with fel­low cro­cheters, and spread your love for this time­less craft. Hap­py hook­ing!

In con­clu­sion, this free cro­chet hat pat­tern offers a ver­sa­tile, easy-to-fol­low design suit­able for all skill lev­els. Cro­chet hats are prac­ti­cal for win­ter and make great gifts for friends and fam­i­ly. Whether you pre­fer a slouchy hat or a beanie, this pat­tern can be cus­tomized. Feel free to share your fin­ished cre­ations on social media and join our Face­book group for more cro­chet projects and inspi­ra­tion. Hap­py cro­chet­ing!

 

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