Super Bulky Hat – Free Crochet Pattern

Easy Crochet Hat

Looking for a cozy winter project you can finish in no time? This Super Bulky Hat Crochet Pattern is quick, fun, and perfect for keeping you warm all season long. With the thick texture of size 6 yarn, you’ll have a stylish new hat ready to wear (or gift!) in record timing.

This pattern is designed to fit a woman’s head comfortably, and I’ve included simple instructions for adjusting the width and height so you can make it just right for you. Whether you prefer a snug beanie or a slouchier style, you’ll be able to customize your hat with ease.

Because it uses basic stitches and super bulky yarn, this hat is beginner-friendly while still looking polished and fashionable. Plus, the pattern is very easy to follow and there’s a full video tutorial showing every step.

Grab your favorite color of size 6 super bulky yarn and crochet a beautiful (and warm) hat you’ll love to wear!

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Pattern Details

Skill Level

This is an easy crochet hat pattern.

Size

The pattern creates a hat that is 11” wide and 8” high. It is designed to fit a woman’s head that is approximately 22” around.

Materials

Yarn: Any size 6 (super bulky) yarn.* You will need approximately 95 yds in total.

*Please keep in mind that super bulky yarns can vary significantly between brands and colors (some are much thicker or thinner than others). Because of this, your work may measure quite differently than mine. Refer to the “How to Adjust the Size” section if your work is measuring differently.

I used Bernat Blanket yarn in the colors: “Smokey Green,” “Shadow Purple,” and “Vapor Grey.” This yarn is size 6 (super bulky) and 100% polyester. A skein is 220 yds / 201 m and 10.5 oz / 300 g.

Crochet Hook Size: K/10.5 (6.50 mm).

Other Materials: Yarn needle, scissors and a measuring tape. Optional: a stitch marker.

Terminology

This pattern is written for right-handed crochet using standard US terminology. If you’re more familiar with UK terms, here’s my US to UK Conversion Chart. 

Abbreviations

• ch/chs = chain/chains
• hdc = half double crochet
• sl st = slip stitch
• sk = skip
• st/sts = stitch/stitches

Gauge

After Round 2, your work should measure 3” across. Measurements are provided throughout the pattern. If at any point your work is measuring differently, start again with a different hook size or refer to the “How to Adjust the Size” section.

How to Adjust the Size

To adjust the width of the hat, make more or less stitches in Round 6. Ensure that the total number of stitches at the end of Round 6 is an even number. After Round 6, follow the pattern as written – you will just have a different stitch count (the same as Round 6).

Round 6 – Example A (smaller – 52 sts, 0.75” less):

In the first st, 2 hdc. Hdc in the next 24 sts. Make 2 hdc in the next st. Hdc in the last 24 sts. 

Round 6 – Example B (larger – 56 sts, 0.75” more): 

In the first st, 2 hdc. Hdc in the next 11 sts. *2 hdc in the next st. Hdc in the next 10 sts.* Repeat from * to * around. 

To adjust the height, repeat Round 7 more or less times. After reaching your desired height, proceed to the Final Round. 

Pattern Notes

• Chains never count as stitches.
• Always work into the first stitch (the stitch attached to the chain). 
• The joining slip stitch never counts as a stitch or gets worked into.
• You may find it helpful to place a stitch marker in the top of the first stitch made in every round.

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Video Tutorial

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How to Crochet the Super Bulky Hat (Pattern Instructions)

Start: Make a Magic Circle.

Round 1: Ch 1. Make 10 hdc into the Magic Circle.

Pull the end of the Magic Circle tight to close.

Sl st into the first hdc st made in the round to join. 

(10 hdc sts. Reminder: chs never count as sts.)

Round 2: Ch 1. Do not turn. In the first st, 2 hdc.

Make 2 hdc in each st around. 

Sl st into the first hdc st made in the round to join.

(20 hdc sts. Work should measure: 3” across.)

Round 3: Ch 1. Do not turn. In the first st, 2 hdc.

Hdc in the next st.

*In the next st, 2 hdc. Hdc in the next st.*

Repeat from * to * around.

Sl st into the first hdc st made in the round to join.

(30 hdc sts)

Round 4: Ch 1. Do not turn. In the first st, 2 hdc.

Hdc in the next 2 sts.

*In the next st, 2 hdc. Hdc in the next 2 sts.*

Sl st into the first hdc st made in the round to join. 

(40 hdc sts. Work should measure: 5.5” across.)

Round 5: Ch 1. Do not turn. In the first st, 2 hdc.

Hdc in the next 3 sts.

*In the next st, 2 hdc. Hdc in the next 3 sts.*

Sl st into the first hdc st made in the round to join. 

(50 hdc sts)

Reminder: to adjust the width, you can make more or less stitches in Round 6 (ensure you have an even number).

Round 6: Ch 1. Do not turn. In the first st, 2 hdc.

Hdc in the next 13 sts.

*In the next st, 2 hdc. Hdc in the next 11 sts.*

Repeat from * to * around.

Sl st into the first hdc st made in the round to join. 

(54 hdc sts)

Round 7: Ch 1. Do not turn. In the first st, hdc.

Hdc in each st around.

Sl st into the first hdc st made in the round to join. 

(54 hdc sts. Work when folded should measure: 9.5” wide and 4.5” high.)

Rounds 8 – 13: Repeat Round 7.

Reminder: to adjust the height, you can repeat Round 7 more or less times.

After Round 13, work when folded should measure: 11” wide and 8” high. 

Round 14 (Final Round): Ch 1 and turn. 

Sk the first st (this is the sl st that joined the previous round and never gets worked into or counted as a st).

*In the next st, sl st.

In the next st, hdc.*

Repeat from * to * around.

Sl st into the first sl st made in the round to join. 

(54 sts)

Fasten off and weave in all loose ends.

And now you have a new hat!

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