The Warm & Textured Crochet Hat – Free Crochet Pattern
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If you love crochet projects with depth and texture, the Warm & Textured Crochet Hat is the perfect project for you! Featuring a stunning wave-like texture and ribbed details, this fitted hat combines warmth, style, and just the right amount of complexity to keep things interesting. Whether you’re making one for yourself or as a thoughtful gift, this hat is sure to be a favorite in any handmade wardrobe.
Why I Love This Design
One of the things I love most about crochet is how simple stitch variations can create such incredible texture. With the Warm & Textured Crochet Hat, I wanted to highlight that by using structured stitch placement to form wave-like ridges that flow seamlessly around the hat. It’s a perfect example of how crochet allows us to add movement and depth to fabric in a way that feels both natural and intentional.
This design also features short rows, which help shape the hat while adding even more texture. I love incorporating short rows into my designs because they allow the fabric to mold beautifully without bulky seams, making the finished piece look and feel polished.
And, of course, I love a pattern that keeps me engaged! This hat is the perfect balance—challenging enough to be rewarding but not so complex that it feels overwhelming. Every row builds on the last, making the process just as satisfying as the finished piece.
How to Get the Pattern for the warm & textured HAt
- Free Crochet Pattern: Scroll down for the written free pattern with detailed instructions.
- Printable PDF: Ad-free PDF available to download from Ravelry.
Why You’ll Love the Warm & Textured Crochet Hat Pattern
The Warm & Textured Crochet Hat isn’t just about looking good—it’s about the joy of creating something both stylish and functional. Here’s why you’ll love this pattern:
- Engaging & Rewarding: This pattern offers a mix of texture and structure that keeps your hands busy and your mind engaged. The wave-like ridges and ribbed details come together in a way that makes every row exciting.
- A Step Up for Experienced Crocheters: If you’re looking to expand your skills, this pattern introduces short rows to shape the hat seamlessly. It’s a great way to explore this technique while creating something wearable.
- Warm & Cozy Fit: The fitted design hugs the head comfortably, providing both warmth and style. Whether made in wool, acrylic, or a blend, this hat is perfect for chilly days.
- Customizable Style: Play around with colors, yarn types, or add a pom-pom for a unique touch. The textured design looks beautiful in both solid and variegated yarns.
Ready to give it a try? Grab your favourite chunky-weight yarn and 5.5mm crochet hook, and let’s create a hat that’s as fun to make as it is to wear. Don’t forget to share your finished project—I’d love to see how you bring this pattern to life!
Materials Needed
Crochet Stitches & Abbreviations
US Terms
Chain |
ch | |
Back Loop Only |
blo | |
Double Crochet |
dc | |
Single Crochet 2 Together |
sc2tog | |
Single Crochet |
sc | |
Skip/Skipped |
sk/skd | |
Special Rib Stitch |
rib | |
Stitch/Stitches |
st/sts |
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Pattern Notes
Stitch Markers
Using stitch markers in key places will help keep your stitches aligned and make later steps much easier to follow. For the Warm & Textured Crochet Hat, stitch markers are especially helpful in two areas: Marking the First SC in the Third Loop Only (Ribbing Section) At the beginning of the ribbing, place a stitch marker in the top of the first single crochet worked in the third loop only. This marker will help you easily locate the last stitch of the ribbing on the returning row. Marking the Turning Chains for Short Rows Place a stitch marker in the turning chain at the start of rows 4, 6, 10, and 12. These markers will help you easily find the turning chains in rows 7 and 13, where you will be working a single crochet 2 together (sc2tog) into the turning chain and the stitch to the side of the short row. Marking these spots will help make it easier to follow the pattern.
Short Rows
Short rows are a shaping technique that allows sections of fabric to be worked to different heights without increasing or decreasing across an entire row. Instead of completing the full row, you stop partway, turn your work, and continue crocheting in the opposite direction. This method creates smooth curves and structured shaping without adding bulk or visible seams. Why Short Rows? In the Warm & Textured Crochet Hat, short rows help create a contoured fit while enhancing the wave-like texture. This technique allows the hat to form naturally around the head, providing both comfort and structure.
How It Works:
- Work partway across a row as instructed in the pattern, like in row 3.
- Turn your work once you have worked the designated amount of stitches. This will be before reaching the end of the row. The remaining stitches will be left unworked until the return pass of row 7.
- Continue crocheting in the opposite direction, following the pattern instructions.
Gauge
10 Stitches x 8 Rows = 4″ (10cm) Square
To figure out if the yarn and hook you are using will work for this pattern you will want to make a quick gauge swatch.
- Ch 21, sc into 2nd chain from hook, work one sc into each of the next 4 chs, work one dc into each of the next 5 chs, work one sc into each of the next 5 chs, work one dc into each of the last 5 chs, turn. 20sts
- Ch 2, work one dc into each of the first 5 sts, work one sc into each of the next 5 sts, work one dc into the next 5 sts, work one sc into the last 5 sts, turn. 20sts
- Ch 2, dcblo 5, scblo 5, dcblo 5, scblo 5, turn. 20sts
- Ch 1, sc 5, dc 5, sc 5, dc 5, turn. 20sts
- Ch 1, scblo 5, dcblo 5, scblo 5, dcblo 5, turn. 20sts
- Ch 2, dc 5, sc 5, dc 5, sc 5, turn. 20sts
- Repeat 3 to 6 two more times.
Chart for Gauge Swatch
Do I need to know how to read crochet charts to make this Crochet pattern?
I have been focusing on making my patterns more accessible by including both written instructions as well as crochet charts on any new patterns. Prefer written instructions but like to have the visual crochet chart to clarify the stitch placement? Don’t know how to read stitch charts but want to learn by doing patterns that have both written instructions and charts? Prefer working from a crochet chart as you find the symbols easier to follow than a written pattern? This pattern includes the full pattern in written form and the crochet chart.
Pattern Sizes
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Warm & Textured Hat
5 Sizes available so you can make it to fit anyone!
Baby Size Pattern
Ch 1 does not count as a st for this pattern
Row 1: Ch 20, sc into the 2nd ch from the hook, sc into the next 7 ch, dc into the next 4 ch, sc into the next 4 ch, dc into the next 2 ch, sc in the last ch, turn. 19sts
Row 2: Ch 1, sc into the first st, dc in the next 2 sts, sc in the next 4 sts, dc in the next 4 sts, sc in the next 4 sts, rib st into the last 4 sts, turn. 19sts
Row 3: Ch 1, rib st into 4 sts, dcblo 4, scblo 4, dcblo 3, scblo, turn. 16sts
Row 4: Ch 1, sc, dc 3, sc 4, dc 4, rib st 4, turn. 16sts
Row 5: Ch 1, rib st 4, scblo 4, dcblo 3, scblo, turn. 12sts
Row 6: Ch 1, sc, dc 3, sc 4, rib st 4, turn. 12sts
Row 7: Ch 1, rib st 4, dcblo 4, scblo 3, scblo2tog into the next st and the turning chain, (working into sts from row 4) dcblo 4, (working into sts from row 2) scblo2tog into the turning ch and next st, scblo 2, turn. 19sts
Row 8: Ch 1, sc 3, dc 4, sc 4, dc 4, rib st 4, turn. 19sts
Row 9: Ch 1, rib st 4, scblo 4, dcblo 4, scblo 4, turn. 16sts
Row 10: Ch 1, sc 4, dc 4, sc 4, rib st 4, turn. 16sts
Row 11: Ch 1, rib st 4, dcblo 4, scblo 4, turn. 12sts
Row 12: Ch 1, sc 4, dc 4, rib st 4, turn. 12sts
Row 13: Ch 1, rib st 4, scblo 4, dcblo 4, (working into sts from row 10) scblo2tog into the turning ch and next st, scblo 2, scblo2tog into next st and turning ch, (working into sts from row 8) dcblo 2, scblo, turn. 19sts
Row 14: Ch 1, sc , dc 2, sc 4, dc 4, sc 4, rib st 4, turn. 19sts
Row 15 to Row 38: Repeat rows 3 through 14. (2 Times)
Row 39 & Row 40: Repeat row 3 & row 4.
Tie off and leave a tail that is long enough to seam the hat and cinch in the top. approx. 45cm-60cm (18″-24″). Following the seaming instructions to seam up the hat.
Toddler Size Pattern
Ch 1 does not count as a st for this pattern
Row 1: Ch 21, sc into the 2nd ch from the hook, sc into the next 7 ch, dc into the next 4 ch, sc into the next 4 ch, dc into the next 3 ch, sc in the last ch, turn. 20sts
Row 2: Ch 1, sc into the first st, dc in the next 3 sts, sc in the next 4 sts, dc in the next 4 sts, sc in the next 4 sts, rib st into the last 4 sts, turn. 20sts
Row 3: Ch 1, rib st into 4 sts, dcblo 4, scblo 4, dcblo 3, scblo, turn. 16sts
Row 4: Ch 1, sc, dc 3, sc 4, dc 4, rib st 4, turn. 16sts
Row 5: Ch 1, rib st 4, scblo 4, dcblo 3, scblo, turn. 12sts
Row 6: Ch 1, sc, dc 3, sc 4, rib st 4, turn. 12sts
Row 7: Ch 1, rib st 4, dcblo 4, scblo 3, scblo2tog into the next st and the turning chain, (working into sts from row 4) dcblo 4, (working into sts from row 2) scblo2tog into the turning ch and next st, scblo 3, turn. 20sts
Row 8: Ch 1, sc 4, dc 4, sc 4, dc 4, rib st 4, turn. 20sts
Row 9: Ch 1, rib st 4, scblo 4, dcblo 4, scblo 4, turn. 16sts
Row 10: Ch 1, sc 4, dc 4, sc 4, rib st 4, turn. 16sts
Row 11: Ch 1, rib st 4, dcblo 4, scblo 4, turn. 12sts
Row 12: Ch 1, sc 4, dc 4, rib st 4, turn. 12sts
Row 13: Ch 1, rib st 4, scblo 4, dcblo 4, (working into sts from row 10) scblo2tog into the turning ch and next st, scblo 2, scblo2tog into next st and turning ch, (working into sts from row 8) dcblo 3, scblo, turn. 20sts
Row 14: Ch 1, sc , dc 3, sc 4, dc 4, sc 4, rib st 4, turn. 20sts
Row 15 to Row 38: Repeat rows 3 through rows 14. (2 times)
Row 39 to Row 48: Repeat rows 3 through 12. (1 time)
Tie off and leave a tail that is long enough to seam the hat and cinch in the top. approx. 45cm-60cm (18″-24″). Following the seaming instructions to seam up the hat.
Child Size Pattern
Ch 1 does not count as a st for this pattern
Row 1: Ch 24, sc into the 2nd ch from the hook, sc into the next 8 ch, dc into the next 5 ch, sc into the next 5 ch, dc into the next 3 ch, sc in the last ch, turn. 23sts
Row 2: Ch 1, sc into the first st, dc in the next 3 sts, sc in the next 5 sts, dc in the next 5 sts, sc in the next 5 sts, rib st into the last 4 sts, turn. 23sts
Row 3: Ch 1, rib st into 4 sts, dcblo 5, scblo 5, dcblo 4, scblo, turn. 19sts
Row 4: Ch 1, sc, dc 4, sc 5, dc 5, rib st 4, turn. 19sts
Row 5: Ch 1, rib st 4, scblo 5, dcblo 4, scblo, turn. 14sts
Row 6: Ch 1, sc, dc 4, sc 5, rib st 4, turn. 14sts
Row 7: Ch 1, rib st 4, dcblo 5, scblo 4, scblo2tog into the next st and the turning chain, (working into sts from row 4) dcblo 5, (working into sts from row 2) scblo2tog into the turning ch and next st, scblo 3, turn. 23sts
Row 8: Ch 1, sc 4, dc 5, sc 5, dc 5, rib st 4, turn. 23sts
Row 9: Ch 1, rib st 4, scblo 5, dcblo 5, scblo 5, turn. 19sts
Row 10: Ch 1, sc 5, dc 5, sc 5, rib st 4, turn. 19sts
Row 11: Ch 1, rib st 4, dcblo 5, scblo 5, turn. 14sts
Row 12: Ch 1, sc 5, dc 5, rib st 4, turn. 14sts
Row 13: Ch 1, rib st 4, scblo 5, dcblo 5, (working into sts from row 10) scblo2tog into the turning ch and next st, scblo 3, scblo2tog into next st and turning ch, (working into sts from row 8) dcblo 3, scblo, turn. 23sts
Row 14: Ch 1, sc , dc 3, sc 5, dc 5, sc 5, rib st 4, turn. 23sts
Row 15 to Row 50: Repeat rows 3 through 14. (3 times)
Row 51 & Row 52: Repeat row 3 and 4.
Tie off and leave a tail that is long enough to seam the hat and cinch in the top. approx. 45cm-60cm (18″-24″). Following the seaming instructions to seam up the hat.
Adult Size Pattern
Ch 1 does not count as a st for this pattern
Row 1: Ch 26, sc into the 2nd ch from the hook, sc into the next 9 ch, dc into the next 5 ch, sc into the next 5 ch, dc into the next 4 ch, sc in the last ch, turn. 25sts
Row 2: Ch 1, sc into the first st, dc in the next 4 sts, sc in the next 5 sts, dc in the next 5 sts, sc in the next 5 sts, rib st into the last 5 sts, turn. 25sts
Row 3: Ch 1, rib st into 5 sts, dcblo 5, scblo 5, dcblo 4, scblo, turn. 20sts
Row 4: Ch 1, sc, dc 4, sc 5, dc 5, rib st 5, turn. 20sts
Row 5: Ch 1, rib st 5, scblo 5, dcblo 4, scblo, turn. 15sts
Row 6: Ch 1, sc, dc 4, sc 5, rib st 5, turn. 15sts
Row 7: Ch 1, rib st 5, dcblo 5, scblo 4, scblo2tog into the next st and the turning chain, (working into sts from row 4) dcblo 5, (working into sts from row 2) scblo2tog into the turning ch and next st, scblo 4, turn. 25sts
Row 8: Ch 1, sc 5, dc 5, sc 5, dc 5, rib st 5, turn. 25sts
Row 9: Ch 1, rib st 5, scblo 5, dcblo 5, scblo 5, turn. 20sts
Row 10: Ch 1, sc 5, dc 5, sc 5, rib st 5, turn. 20sts
Row 11: Ch 1, rib st 5, dcblo 5, scblo 5, turn. 15sts
Row 12: Ch 1, sc 5, dc 5, rib st 5, turn. 15sts
Row 13: Ch 1, rib st 5, scblo 5, dcblo 5, (working into sts from row 10) scblo2tog into the turning ch and next st, scblo 3, scblo2tog into next st and turning ch, (working into sts from row 8) dcblo 4, scblo, turn. 25sts
Row 14: Ch 1, sc , dc 4, sc 5, dc 5, sc 5, rib st 5, turn. 25sts
Row 15 to Row 50: Repeat rows 3 through 14. (3 times)
Row 51 to Row 60: Repeat rows 3 through 12. (1 time)
Tie off and leave a tail that is long enough to seam the hat and cinch in the top. approx. 60cm-76cm (24″-30″). Following the seaming instructions to seam up the hat.
Large Adult Size Pattern
Ch 1 does not count as a st for this pattern
Row 1: Ch 29, sc into the 2nd ch from the hook, sc into the next 10 ch, dc into the next 6 ch, sc into the next 6 ch, dc into the next 4 ch, sc in the last ch, turn. 28sts
Row 2: Ch 1, sc into the first st, dc in the next 4 sts, sc in the next 6 sts, dc in the next 6 sts, sc in the next 6 sts, rib st into the last 5 sts, turn. 28sts
Row 3: Ch 1, rib st into 5 sts, dcblo 6, scblo 6, dcblo 5, scblo, turn. 23sts
Row 4: Ch 1, sc, dc 5, sc 6, dc 6, rib st 5, turn. 23sts
Row 5: Ch 1, rib st 5, scblo 6, dcblo 5, scblo, turn. 17sts
Row 6: Ch 1, sc, dc 5, sc 6, rib st 5, turn. 17sts
Row 7: Ch 1, rib st 5, dcblo 6, scblo 5, scblo2tog into the next st and the turning chain, (working into sts from row 4) dcblo 6, (working into sts from row 2) scblo2tog into the turning ch and next st, scblo 4, turn. 28sts
Row 8: Ch 1, sc 5, dc 6, sc 6, dc 6, rib st 5, turn. 28sts
Row 9: Ch 1, rib st 5, scblo 6, dcblo 6, scblo 6, turn. 23sts
Row 10: Ch 1, sc 6, dc 6, sc 6, rib st 5, turn. 23sts
Row 11: Ch 1, rib st 5, dcblo 6, scblo 6, turn. 17sts
Row 12: Ch 1, sc 6, dc 6, rib st 5, turn. 17sts
Row 13: Ch 1, rib st 5, scblo 6, dcblo 6, (working into sts from row 10) scblo2tog into the turning ch and next st, scblo 4, scblo2tog into next st and turning ch, (working into sts from row 8) dcblo 4, scblo, turn. 28sts
Row 14: Ch 1, sc , dc 4, sc 6, dc 6, sc 6, rib st 5, turn. 28sts
Row 15 to Row 62: Repeat rows 3 through rows 14. (4 more times)
Row 63 & Row 64: Repeat rows 3 & 4.
Tie off and leave a tail that is long enough to seam the hat and cinch in the top. approx. 60cm-76cm (24″-30″). Following the seaming instructions to seam up the hat.
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How to Seam up the Hat
How to seam up the panel:
Fold the panel in half with the right side facing out. Line up the first row of chains with the last row you crocheted. You will be seaming using the yarn tail and a tapestry needle.
Using the mattress stitch technique you will start by going under both loops of the first chain on the beginning row, and then the 3rd loop or the back loop only on the last row.
- You will be going back and forth between the first row you crocheted and the last row in a zig zag pattern.
- Insert your yarn needle from bottom to top, through both loops on the foundation chain.
- Insert your yarn needle from bottom to top, through the third loop for the ribbing section on the last row.
- Insert your yarn needle from bottom to top, through both loops of the foundation chain.
- Repeat for the whole ribbing section.
- Once past the ribbing section, Insert your yarn needle from bottom to top, through the back loop only of the stitch of the last row. (you will work into each stitch along the short rows just like you did in the pattern)
- Continue working back and forth creating a zig zag with the yarn between the panels, about every inch long section you work you will want to pull on the end of your yarn to tighten the seam.
- Once you have finished tie off and use the remaining yarn tail to seam up the top of the hat.
How Seam up the top of the hat:
Using a tapestry needle and your yarn tail you will seam up the top of the hat with a whip stitch.
- Insert your yarn needle from the center out through every other stitch around the circle.
- Once you have made it all the way around pull tight on the yarn tail to tighten/cinch in the hole closed.
- Tie off and weave in any ends.
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