The Diamond Crochet Hat is the companion to the Diamond Crochet Cowl - and a reader request! With its super stretchy brim and classic look, you're sure to love this free crochet hat pattern on Moogly!
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A Long Lost Match Made at Last
The Diamond Crochet Cowl was one of my first crochet patterns - and a rather ambitious one for me as a new designer! But it's become a favorite over the years, and inspired requests for a matching hat. So the Diamond Crochet Hat has been added - in sparkly Red Heart Hygge Charm!
The yarns I originally used to design the Diamond Crochet Cowl have been discontinued for some time now, so I wanted to find a great substitute. Red Heart Hygge Charm was a perfect one - or you could use Red Heart Soft if you prefer this hat without the sparkle. (Ed Note: Charm has also been discontinued - but Red Heart Soft is still a great substitute!)
I'm also excited to say that the Diamond Crochet Hat is part of the 2019 International Crochet Month Celebration hosted by Underground Crafter! CLICK HERE to check out all the fantastic freebies in this year's blog hop! ♥
The Diamond Crochet Hat pattern features a very stretchy brim, so there are 2 sizes: Teen/Adult Small and Adult Large. The patterns are written up separately so they are easier to follow. While I made the "slouch" version of the Teen/Adult Small, instructions are included for a tighter fitting "beanie" version as well, for a truly custom fit for each person!
Diamond Crochet Hat
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US - I, 5.5mm hook - Laurel Hill
150 - 200 yds Red Heart Hygge Charm (4 – Medium/Worsted/UK: 10-12 ply; 432yds (395 m); 7oz. (198g))
Colorway Shown: Supernova
Yarn Substitution Recommendation: Red Heart Soft
Snap-on Faux Fur Pom Pom (optional)
Matching thread and sewing needle (optional)
Gauge: 3 diamond pattern reps x 10 rows = 4"
Sizes: Teen/Adult Small (20-22" head) and Adult Large (22-24" head)
Helpful Links & Tutorials:
CSDC - Chainless Starting Double Crochet
Fpdc - front post double crochet
Matching Pattern: Diamond Crochet Cowl
Notes:
This pattern is worked from the top down. Be sure to follow the instructions for your size.
If you prefer to avoid the CSDC, you can substitute a ch 3 or whatever dc substitute you prefer.
Teen/Adult Small (20-22" head) Instructions:
Rnd 1: Make a magic circle, CSDC in the ring, 11 dc in the ring; join. (12 dc)
Rnd 2: (CSDC, dc) in the first st, 2 dc in each rem st around; join. (24 dc)
Rnd 3: Ch 1, *[2 sc in the next st, fpdc around the next st] 3 times, sc in the next st, 2 fpdc around the next st; rep from * around, join. (36 sts)
Rnd 4: (CSDC, dc) in the first st, dc in the next 2 sts, *2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 2 sts; rep from * around, join. (48 dc)
Rnd 5: Ch 1, sc in the first st, fptr around the last post st 2 rows below, [sc in the next 3 sts of previous row without skipping any behind post st, fptr around next post st 2 rows below] 4 times, skip next st of previous rnd, *[sc in the next 3 sts of previous row without skipping any behind post st, fptr around next post st 2 rows below] 5 times, skip next st of previous rnd; rep from * once, sc in last 2 sts of previous rnd, join. (60 sts in each rem rnd until brim)
Rnd 6: CSDC in the first st, dc in each rem st around; join.
Rnd 7: Ch 1, sc in the first 3 sts, fptr2tog around the first 2 post sts 2 rows below, skip next st of previous rnd, *sc in next 3 sts, fptr2tog around previous post st and next post st, skip next st of previous rnd; rep from * around, join.
Rnd 8: Rep Row 6.
Rnd 9: Ch 1, sc in the first st, fptr2tog around the last and first fptr2tog sts 2 rows below, skip next st of previous rnd, *sc in next 3 sts, fptr2tog around previous and next fptr2tog sts, skip next st of previous rnd; rep from * around until 2 sts rem, sc in last 2 sts, join.
Rnd 10 - 17: Repeat Rnds 6-9; if making beanie version go straight to Brim Instructions.
Rnd 18 - 21 (Slouch Version Only): Repeat Rnds 6-9, then go to Brim Instructions.
Adult Large (22-24" head) Instructions:
Rnd 1: Make a magic circle, CSDC in the ring, 15 dc in the ring; join. (16 dc)
Rnd 2: (CSDC, dc) in the first st, 2 dc in each rem st around; join. (32 dc)
Rnd 3: Ch 1, *2 sc in the next st, fpdc around the next st; rep from * around, join. (48 sts)
Rnd 4: (CSDC, dc) in the first st, dc in the next 2 sts, *2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 2 sts; rep from * around, join. (64 sts in each rem rnd until brim)
Rnd 5: Ch 1, sc in the first st, fptr2tog around the last and first fpdc sts 2 rows below, skip next st of previous rnd, *sc in next 3 sts, fptr2tog around the last and first fpdc sts 2 rows below, skip next st of previous rnd; rep from * around until 2 sts rem, sc in last 2 sts, join.
Rnd 6: CSDC in the first st, dc in each rem st around; join.
Rnd 7: Ch 1, sc in the first 3 sts, fptr2tog around the first 2 post sts 2 rows below, skip next st of previous rnd, *sc in next 3 sts, fptr2tog around previous post st and next post st, skip next st of previous rnd; rep from * around, join.
Rnd 8: Rep Row 6.
Rnd 9: Ch 1, sc in the fist st, fptr2tog around the last and first fptr2tog sts 2 rows below, skip next st of previous rnd, *sc in next 3 sts, fptr2tog around previous and next fptr2tog sts, skip next st of previous rnd; rep from * around until 2 sts rem, sc in last 2 sts, join.
Rnd 10 - 17: Repeat Rnds 6-9; if making beanie version go on to Brim Instructions.
Rnd 18 - 21 (Slouch Version Only): Repeat Rnds 6-9.
Brim Instructions (All Sizes):
Row 1: Ch 8, blo sc in the 2nd ch from hook and each remaining ch, sc2tog in the next 2 sts of the last rnd; turn. (8 sts)
Row 2: Skipping the sc2tog, blo sc in each remaining st across; turn. (7 sts)
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in blo sc in each st across, sc2tog in the next 2 sts of the last rnd; turn. (8 sts)
Repeat Rows 2 and 3 until 1 st of the last rnd of the hat remains.
Repeat Row 2.
Next Row: Ch 1, sc in blo sc in each st across, sc2tog in the last and first last rnd sts; turn. (8 sts)
Final Row: Skipping the sc2tog, blo sc in each remaining st across; break yarn leaving a 12″ tail. (7 sts)
Sew the Brim edges together using the whip stitch, joining first and last rows. Be sure to work into the BLO of the last row to maintain the ribbed look.
Optional: Sew Pom snap to top of hat centered on Rnd 1.
Now I can’t wait to see your Diamond Crochet Hats! If this free crochet hat pattern does inspire you to make your own slouch or beanie, and you post a photo on social media, be sure to tag me @mooglyblog or #mooglyblog so I can check it out too! I love seeing what you make!
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edy says
Terrific pattern and the video is so complete and easy to follow! Thank you for sharing!
Tamara Kelly says
Thank you so much, edy! ♥
Danielle says
Hello, thank you so much for al t different ways that you have published this pattern! I lookdt both written ad video. I wish I could post a picture, but I'm not sure if I can.
Tamara Kelly says
I'm so glad you like it! Unfortunately we haven't figured out how to host photos here, but I'd love to show it off in the Moogly email newsletter, if you could email it in! tamarakelly@mooglyblog.com
Julie Spear says
This is a GREAT pattern, and a GORGEOUS hat! You're so awesome to share this for free! Thank you!
Tamara Kelly says
Thank you so much, Julie! ♥
Cassandra says
Is the round for the large adult size supposed to be wobbly? I've started and frogged so many times because I can't tell if this is how it's supposed to be or if I'm doing something wrong?
Tamara Kelly says
Yes, it's a little wobbly til you make the sides. 🙂
Adrianne says
Hi, I can't figure out round 5 of the adult small. I've done it over and iver but I don't get a 60 stitch round out of the directions as I'm reading them. Is there another way to write it with more details that might be more clear? I'm at least 15 stitches short the way I'm reading it.
Tamara Kelly says
Hi Adrianne! Have you watched the video tutorial yet? It's linked above, below the yarn and gauge info. 🙂
Emily Glasgow says
I am currently only on round 3 and I already love this pattern! It's extremely easy to read and isn't unnecessarily wordy.
Tamara Kelly says
I'm so glad, thank you Emily!
Heather Kubitski says
Hi there! I am currently making this for my son (he chose red!) and he is asking for a pair of mittens or gloves to match the hat. Do you have a pattern for mittens or gloves on the diamond stitch you could share to match the hat?
Tamara Kelly says
Hi Heather! Not yet I'm afraid - that's one of the missing pieces of the series yet to come!
Miriam says
Hi. I love this pattern and i am trying to work the adult size for my daughter. While not a very experienced crochet person, I knit and I can follow patterns well. However, I have gotten to round 5 without any problem, but once I finish the round 6, I got a lot ore stitched than the 64 that I was supposed to have. Not sure what I am doing incorrectly, but I have tried that row for 5 times and I cannot get right and end up with only 64 stitches. What am I reading wrong? Thanks
Tamara Kelly says
Thank you Miriam! Have you watched the video tutorial yet?
Miriam says
Indeed I have and I still cannot finish with 64 for the adult size. I even tried skipping the next stc after the fptrp and still got more than 64. If I follow the video, I end up with near 80 stitches. So, I am at loss on what I am doing incorrectly.
Sherrie says
What is the purpose of the chain less starting double crochet stitch? Why not just do a DC?
Tamara Kelly says
Normally you have to start a round of dc with a ch 3, or perhaps a ch 2, as the turning chain. This eliminates the turning chain and the tell-tale seam it creates. 🙂 You can do whatever you prefer though, as described in the Notes above.
Sandra Gosh says
I absolutely love this pattern. It was easy to follow. I have made 2 hats with this pattern and i have also changed up the color variation to resemble a sport hat. Ex: packer hat.
Tamara Kelly says
Thank you so much! ♥
Marwa says
Hi,
is this suitable for a girl has 12 years .. and how many skein can I use
Thanks a lot 😊😊
Tamara Kelly says
The small size should work for a 12 year old girl, and just one skein of the recommended yarn is needed for either size. 🙂
Marwa says
Thank you so much for this elegant pattern. I made one for my friend's daughter and it looks superb and luxurious so she asked for another one for the youngest 🙈..she is 8 years so what do you recommend?
Thank you again ❤
Tamara Kelly says
Thank you so much Marwa! I'd just eliminate one round of increases from the smallest size - 8 year old heads are almost full grown, but not quite. 🙂
Marwa says
👍
sorry if I sent comment twice we have bad internet here 😂😂
Marwa says
Thank you so much for this gorgreous and uniqeu pattern😍. I made one for my friend's daughter it looks luxurious and elegant. do my friend asked my yo do another for the youngest daughter... she is 8 years 🙈 so what do you recommend ? Thank you again ❤
Debbie says
I have made 3 of these hats now and wanted to make the cowl to match but I get error page not found. How many stitches do I need to start with please
Tamara Kelly says
Hi Debbie! I'm not sure why the link didn't work, here it is: https://www.mooglyblog.com/free-pattern-diamond-crochet-cowl/
Lani says
Hi Tamara, thank you for this beautiful pattern!
I started making it for my husband as an anniversary gift but even the large is to tight on his head....... so my son very happily took it for himself. Do you have any advice on how I should increase the size....... would it be best to increase from the very first row? So start with16 and then second row 20 and so on?
Thought you might like to know I live in South Africa... so your pattern is traveling the globe.
Tamara Kelly says
Wow, thank you, Lani! The easiest way would be to go up a hook size! The largest size above does start with 16, so if you missed that it might help. Otherwise, you would need to start with 20 sts in rnd 1 and adjust from there. 🙂
Emilie says
How can i adjust it to be smaller? It is unfortunatly way too big for my head 🙁
I think i need to make it 2 diamonds smaller....
i was able to change the dimensions for the cowl, but i’m not sure for the hat (the firsts rows)
Thank you for your help!
Tamara Kelly says
Unfortunately, that would be a top down rewrite of the whole hat. My best recommendation would be to use a thinner yarn and smaller hook.
Lisa Pignataro says
I am on rows 10-21 for the slouch . It says to repeat 6-9. Does that mean that for row 10, I repeat 6-9 and then row 11, I repeat 6-9, and row 12, I repeat 6-9? Does that mean that I am doing 3 rows each per 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21? Or, when I repeat rows 6-9, does that mean that they count as 3 rows (10, 11, 12), etc. I am stuck.
Tamara Kelly says
Hi Lisa! I've broken it out below:
Rnd 10 - rep Rnd 6
Rnd 11 - rep Rnd 7
Rnd 12 - rep Rnd 8
Rnd 13 - rep Rnd 9
Rnd 14 - rep Rnd 6
Rnd 15 - rep Rnd 7
Rnd 16 - rep Rnd 8
Rnd 17 - rep Rnd 9
NIkki says
Hi, I keep going back and forth between your video and the written pattern. I am working on the large size. In the smaller size, there are originally 15 fpdc. Is this the same for the large? My stitch count is correct, but for round 5, it just isn’t working! I keep finishing with a large number of leftover stitches not worked at the end. The first several times I do the stitches of round 5, everything seems to be lining up, but the further I go , the more sc I need to work in from behind the posts. So eventually I get to the point where all 3 sc are behind the 2 posts I just joined. Every. Single. Time. I have no idea what I’m doing wrong because the stitch count is correct if I just sc in the last 8 or so I have left. Can you help?
Tamara Kelly says
Hi Nikki! My best guess is you might be missing the " skip next st of previous rnd" sections?
Nikki says
Thanks for your speedy reply! I made 2 mistakes. First, I used 15 fpdc instead of 16. Second, I can’t really see the stitch I’m supposed to be skipping. So I am using those little counters on every stitch I’m supposed to skip. I precount for the entire round with these and then the round goes by super fast and I don’t need to worry about adding extra or leaving any off.
En Ting says
The pattern is so lovely, cannot wait to start working on one. However, i have a huge stash of DK yarn and none chunky whatsoever. Any suggestion on how to adjust the pattern?
Tamara Kelly says
Hi Eng! You could hold it doubled or tripled! 🙂
Tracey Jackson says
Hi Tamara
I found this Hat pattern whilst looking at your foundation single crochet blog. Which I have used and it’s brilliant! I have a super chunky yarn I would like to use to make this hat . Would you recommend a hook change to accommodate for the Thicker yarn? I can crochet but I do more toys so this will be a change for me I am looking forward to starting it. Any help would be appreciated!
Thanks
Tracey
Tamara Kelly says
Hi Tracey, and thank you! ♥ You'll want to use whatever hook size gets you gauge - that's what's important to get the hat to fit and be the right size! 🙂
Tracey Jackson says
Sent wrong email hadn’t got my glasses on! 😂
Tina says
Hi Tamara,
HELP!!
I absolutely love this hat and attempted to make it twice when it kept on turning out to be HUGE.....I then realized I was using a 6 weight and not a 4. Help!!!! Is there anything I can do to make this hat still fit while following the pattern?
Thank you so much,
Tina
Tamara Kelly says
Oh my! That would be huge! ♥ I've been working on it for a bit and I think it would take a bit of a redesign. But basically, you'd want to increase only to either 36 or 48 sts before going to the working even rows.
RJ says
Hi! Tamara.
I have a quick question.
If I am using a chain 3 instead of a CSDC in the first st (like in round 6 of the adult size), would I then crochet my first double into the second stitch and skip over the first stitch? Is that how I keep 64 stitches (because the chain 3 counts as a stitch, right?) Thank you so much! I am loving the pattern so far. 🙂
Tamara Kelly says
Hi RJ! Yes! The ch 3 counts as the first stitch in that case, so you don't actually crochet into that first st. 🙂 I'm so glad you're enjoying it!
Madeline snow says
What does blo sc mean
Tamara Kelly says
blo is back loop only, and sc is single crochet 🙂
Clara says
Hi Tamara,
I really love the design of the hat! Is it possible to make it a bun hat?
Tamara Kelly says
Hi Clara! Yes, you'd need to adjust the pattern a bit, but I'd start by crocheting 48 sc around a hairband, then work a dc in each of those stitches, and then try to approximate Rnd 5, and go from there! 🙂
Dean says
I am having trouble with making the adult hat. I was able to make the children's hat. Yet I get to the round 7 and I am not able to skip the stitch between 3 single crochets. As I go around the peeks of treble crochet together don't line up.
Tamara Kelly says
Hi Dean! It's hard to say without being there, I'd just make sure you didn't gain or lose a stitch somewhere!
Gramz says
Love this hat!! i crochet for charity and love to ocrochet different designs.
Thank you for sharing your free pattern with us..
hugs,
Gramz
Tamara Kelly says
Thank you so much! ♥
Patrice says
Hi Tamara.
Ive been enjoying your blog for a number of years. My Saturday coffee isn't complete without it. I've been crocheting for decades but you always teach me something new. Improved starting double or treble crochet stitch is genius. I create hats for chemo patients and your blog is a source I go to time after time. Thank you and Bless you!
Patrice
Tamara Kelly says
♥ Thank you so much, Patrice!
Karen says
Hi, I'm so excited to try this pattern to make a hat for my SIL. She says her head is 22 1/2. She would also like it to be a tighter beanie with earflaps with braids. Since this is a top down hat I'm thinking that will be possible. Would appreciate your thoughts on if you think that's possible and whether, in light of it and her head size, you think I should make the small or the large? Thank you so much!
Tamara Kelly says
Hi Karen! I would base the size on your gauge - if your gauge is a bit smaller than mine, then make the large. If it's a bit larger, then make the small! 🙂 Adding ear flaps with braids is pretty easy - you could work a few more rows of the diamond stitch and then use this pattern for reference: https://www.mooglyblog.com/bobble-poof-crochet-earflap-hat/
Karen says
Thank you very much! I will give that a try!!