I just love a good brimmed hat and a fun faux fur pom! The Appleton Hat is exactly that! It’s a quick and easy workup featuring a fun stitch combo! This crochet toque pattern is perfect for gifting or to sell! It’s trendy but warm! You can’t go wrong!
Why You’ll Love this Crochet Toque Pattern
- Easy crochet toque pattern with a simple workup
- Beautiful texture created with a combination of basic crochet stitches
- Cozy ribbed brim and faux-fur pom add a cute, modern finishing touch
- A versatile accessory to complement your favorite fall and winter outfits
- A quick project for last-minute gifts, craft fairs, or a little handmade treat for yourself
Crochet Toque Pattern Details
Skill Level: Easy
Finished Sizes: Toddler–Adult (to fit 18″–22″ head circumference)
Hook Size: I/9 (5.5mm)
Yardage: 179–210 yards worsted (#4) weight yarn
Pattern Inspiration
This crochet toque pattern was one of those designs that came to life simply by playing around with different stitches and combinations.
I was making some swatches and decided I wanted to create a hat using this particular stitch combo. From there, I made it into a classic toque-style fall crochet hat with a ribbed brim and a faux-fur pom.
The crochet hat I came up with was exactly what I had envisioned! It’s cute and modern, with just the right amount of texture, and it’s perfect for fall.
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Pattern Details
The Yarn
The Appleton Hat is made with worsted (#4) weight yarn. I used WeCrochet Brava Worsted in the colorway Almond to make my sample hat.
Brava Worsted is an acrylic yarn that is both soft and sturdy. It comes in a huge variety of colors, and is very affordable. It’s one of my main go-to yarns!
It comes with instructions for sizes Toddler, Child, and Adult.
This crochet toque pattern is a simple bottom-up workup, with the brim created first in rows. Then, you’ll join the ends of the brim together to create a circle. From there, you’ll work the body of the hat in the round and decrease stitches at the top to close.
A pom is optional, but I think it adds a really nice look to this toque style hat.
Also, the stitch combo is fun and quick to do. You’ll be able to make this hat in a short amount of time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this crochet toque pattern easy to make?
Yes! This pattern is rated Easy and uses familiar stitches like single crochet and half double crochet. The stitch combination is fun, quick to work, and easy to get the hang of, making this a great project for adventurous beginners or anyone looking for a quick and rewarding make.
Which size of hat should I make?
Measure the circumference of your head (or the head of the person who will be wearing the hat) and choose the closest size from the sizing chart below. Wrap a soft measuring tape around the widest part of the head, keeping it snug but not tight. If the measurement falls between sizes, it’s usually best to choose the larger size, especially for children who still have some growing to do!
What’s the difference between a toque hat vs. a beanie?
Great question! A toque and a beanie are essentially two names for the same type of hat: a warm, close-fitting hat like this one. Which name you use often depends on where you live, so don’t worry too much about getting it “right”—they’re both perfectly good ways to describe this cozy style!
Can I make this crochet toque using a different yarn?
Sure! This hat is a great stash-busting project and uses just one skein of many worsted-weight acrylic yarns. If you’d like to substitute something from your stash, look for another soft worsted-weight yarn for a similar fit and feel.
You can certainly experiment with other fibers, too, but keep in mind that they may change the stitch definition or fit of your finished hat. Before choosing a substitute, be sure to check out my tips for substituting yarn to help you find a yarn you’ll love!
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Appleton Hat
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Appleton Hat Crochet Pattern
Materials
179-210 yards worsted weight yarn
Shown here: Brava Worsted in Almond (28410)
I/5.5 mm crochet hook
J/6.0 mm crochet hook
Scissors
Measuring tape
Darning needle
Pom Pom (optional)
Difficulty
easy
Gauge
With I/ 5.5 mm hook: 7 sc + 7 rows = 2”
Sizing
Toddler (18-20”) 8.5” x 9” laid flat -179 yards
Child (20-21”) 9”x9” laid flat – 189 yards
Adult (21-22”) 10”x10” laid flat – 210 yards
Pattern Notes
Hat is worked from bottom up.
Hat is fitted. For a looser fit, go up a hook size from what you met gauge with for the brim, and two hook sizes for the body of the hat.
Stitches Needed & Abbreviations
ch- chain
sc- single crochet
blo- back loop only
hdc- half double crochet
hdc cluster- half double crochet cluster- (yarn over, insert hook into stitch, pull up a loop) three times (7 loops on your hook at this point), yarn over, pull through all 7 loops, ch 1 to close.
hdc2tog- half double crochet 2 together
Hat Brim (all sizes)
With hook that you met gauge with:
Ch 9
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (8)
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in blo of each st across. (8)
Rows 3- 66(72, 78): Repeat row 2.
Length should be about 19” (20”, 21”) at this point.
Slip stich the ends together to create a circle. Now turn the band to other side, which will now be your Right Side. Do no fasten off. Continue to body of hat. Switch colors here if you want to change colors.
Body of Hat
Round 1: Ch 1, work 66 (72, 78) sc evenly around the side of the brim, join to 1st st. (66, 72, 78)
Move up one hook size now.
Round 2: Ch 1, *skip 2, (hdc, ch 1, hdc) in next, skip 2, hdc cluster in next*, repeat around, join to top of ch 1. (11, 12, 13 sets of v-st and clusters)
Round 3: Ch 1, * hdc cluster in next ch-1 space, (hdc, ch 1, hdc) in top of next cluster*, repeat around, join to top of ch 1. (11, 12, 13 sets of v-st and clusters)
Round 4: Ch 1, * (hdc, ch 1, hdc) in top of next cluster, hdc cluster in next ch-1 space*, repeat around, join to top of ch 1. (11, 12, 13 sets of v-st and clusters)
Repeat rounds 3 and 4 until entire hat measures approximately 7” (8”, 9”) long or to desired length.
Round 5: Ch 1, *1 hdc in top of hdc cluster, 1 hdc in ch-1 space*, repeat around, join to top of ch 1. (22, 24, 26 hdc)
Round 6: Ch 1, *hdc2tog*, repeat around, join to top of ch 1. (11, 12, 13 hdc)
Fasten off leaving a long tail to sew top shut. With tapestry needle, weave tail in and out of the stitches and pull tight to close. Weave in ends. Fasten pom pom to top of hat.
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