Intermediate
What the pattern's own author called it. Nothing here is graded again.
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Simple worked-in-the-round crochet hat for any head
Unisex hat, 5 rounds, worked flat crown to straight sides, 5 mm hook.
- Skill
- Intermediate
- Time
- 4-6 hours
- Yarn weight
- Worsted
- Hook
- 5 mm
- Rounds
- 5
Worsted
What the sample was worked in. Any weight works; the size moves with it.
5
Each one is typed out whole and gets its own line.
This hat starts flat at the crown and grows into a seamless tube, built entirely in joined rounds from a Magic Ring. Double crochet carries the bulk of the fabric, with a single crochet edge at the opening for a cleaner finish than a plain turn of double crochet would give. Before picking up the hook, have medium-weight yarn in a color of choice, a 5 mm hook, scissors, and a yarn needle within reach — the whole piece needs no other notions.
Common mistakes and their fixes
- Losing count through the increase round
- Place a stitch marker at the join point before starting Round 3 and recount after each increase so the circle grows evenly rather than cupping on one side.
- Stopping the crown too early or too late
- Lay the crown flat and measure across before moving to Round 4 — it should read about 5 to 6 inches for an adult size, not just look round enough.
- Forgetting the chain-3 counts as a stitch
- Skip the base of the chain-3 when working the first real double crochet of the round, or the total stitch count will run one short.
The materials list
- Medium-weight yarn (any preferred color)
- 5 mm crochet hook (or hook suitable for your yarn)
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
Listed by the pattern's own author, in their words.
Key to this pattern, 10 short forms
Main Pattern
Round 1
Starting the Crown Make a slip knot and form a Magic Ring; chain 3 (counts as first double crochet); work several double crochets into the ring (check your preferred stitch count); slip stitch to join the round.
Round 2
Chain 3; work double crochets evenly around the ring; slip stitch to join at the end of the round.
Round 3
Increasing Rounds - Crown In each round, increase evenly across to expand the circle; continue increasing until the circle measures about 5–6 inches across for an adult size; the crown should lay flat before you start the sides.
Round 4
Body Rounds Once the crown is the right size, stop increasing; work one double crochet into each stitch around; continue straight rounds until the hat reaches the desired height.
Round 5
Finishing When the hat fits well and covers your ears, make a final round of single crochet for a clean edge.
Assembly, in order
Step 1Fasten off and weave in all yarn ends neatly with a needle.
Step 2Optional: Add a pom-pom on top or a decorative edging.
Step 3Optional: Customize with stripes or different yarn textures.
Check these before you start
- Pull the Magic Ring tail snug before Round 1 is joined — a loose ring leaves a visible hole at the exact center of the crown.
- The chain-3 at the start of Rounds 1 and 2 counts as the first double crochet; skip the first stitch of the round accordingly or the stitch count will drift.
- Keep tension consistent through the Body Rounds — any looseness shows clearly in a tall, unbroken column of straight double crochet.
On one line
| Rounds | 5 |
|---|---|
| Level | Intermediate |
| Time | 4-6 hours |
| Hook | 5 mm |
| Yarn | Worsted |
Set-up
- Set aside enough medium-weight yarn to cover five full rounds plus a straight-sided body — buy more than seems necessary rather than running short mid-crown.
- Work a short swatch in double crochet with the 5 mm hook to confirm the fabric is dense enough to hold its shape without gaping.
- Read Round 1 fully before starting — the slip knot, Magic Ring, and starting chain-3 all happen before the first stitch is counted.
- Decide on an adult head measurement ahead of time so the crown-increase target of 5–6 inches across has a clear stopping point.
Finishing
- Fasten off after the final single crochet round and weave in every yarn end with the needle, working each tail along the inside of a stitch column so nothing shows on the right side.
- Check the folded brim lies flat and the crown shows no puckering before setting the hat aside.
Construction
The increases are concentrated entirely in Round 3, the Crown round — this is the only point in the pattern where stitch count grows, which is what turns a flat disc into a dome before the sides begin.
Every round is joined with a slip stitch rather than worked in a continuous spiral, which keeps the crown circle true and gives a clear, countable start and end point for each round.
Time per section
| Crown, Rounds 1-3 | about 45-60 minutes, because each increase round needs careful counting to keep the circle flat |
|---|---|
| Body, Round 4 | about 1.5-2 hours, because the straight rounds continue until the hat reaches full height |
| Finishing edge and ends, Round 5 plus assembly | about 20-30 minutes, because it is one short single crochet round followed by weaving in ends |
Photographs of this one
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Common questions
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