The Catherine Hat is one of my very first crochet designs, now updated and better than ever! This unique crochet hat pattern features a blend of my favorite stitches, creating a warm, textured design that pairs beautifully with the matching Catherine Cowl. It’s a quick, satisfying make that’s perfect for everyday wear and cozy handmade gifting.
What You’ll Love about This Textured Crochet Hat
- An easy crochet hat featuring beautifully textured stitches for a rich, dimensional look
- A blend of multiple stitches for a fun and engaging making experience
- Quick to work up, making it perfect for gifts or last-minute makes
- Clear, easy-to-follow instructions with sizes from toddler to adult
- A warm, cozy fit that’s ideal for everyday wear in cooler weather
First, I created the Catherine Cowl, and I had to make a matching hat! Like the cowl, this crochet hat pattern features different textured stitches: the double crochet, half double crochet, camel stitch, back loop only, and Celtic Weave crochet in the round!
Now, I’ve updated it to have a brim for a better fit and a more toque style hat.
You can still make this into a slouchy by adding length if you want.
However, if you like the old version better I have added it to my Etsy shop so that you have both options available to you! Similarly, they use different rows/rounds but are worked up in a different way.
Crochet Pattern Details for the Catherine Hat
Skill Level: Intermediate
Available Sizes: Toddler – Adult (18″ – 23″ head circumference)
Hook Size: J/10 (6.0mm)
Yardage: 100 – 175 yards worsted (#4) weight yarn
The Yarn
For the updated version, I used Lion Brand Yarn Vanna’s Choice yarn in Oatmeal. I just love this tweed colorway! It was perfect for this free crochet hat pattern!
Vanna’s choice is a great worsted weight yarn choice. It is also very durable and holds up so well. The stitch definition is really nice as well. However, you can use any worsted weight (#4) yarn you’d like.
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Catherine Hat Crochet Pattern
Materials
100-175 yards worsted weight (#4) yarn
J(6.0mm) crochet hook
Scissors
Measuring tape
Tapestry needle
Pom pom (optional)
Difficulty
Intermediate
Gauge
7sc x 6 rows in the brim = 2”
Sizing
Toddler 18-20” head circumference
Child 20-21”
Teen/Small Adult 21-22”
Adult 22-23”
Pattern Notes
Pattern is worked from the bottom up.
The starting chain does not count as first stitch unless stated otherwise within the pattern.
Pattern is written in toddler size with additional sizes in parentheses. Final stitch count for all sizes is in parentheses at the end of each row/round. If only one number in parentheses, that is the number of stitches for all sizes.
3rd loop hdc video tutorial: https://youtu.be/dE70DPCzLzM
Stitches Needed & Abbreviations
st(s)- stitch(es)
ch(s)- chain(s)
sc- single crochet
hdc- half double crochet
hdc2tog- half double crochet 2 together
3rd loop hdc- work an hdc in the 3rd loop of the hdc you are working into.
dc- double crochet
FPtc- front post triple crochet
blo- back loop only
*- repeat from
Brim
Ch 9
Row 1: 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (8)
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, 1 sc in blo of each st across. (8)
Rows 3-60 (64, 68, 72): Repeat row 2. (8)
Slip stitch the ends together to create a circle. Now turn the band to the other side, which will be your right side. Do not fasten off. Continue to Body of Hat.
Body of Hat
Round 1: Ch 1, work 60 (64, 68, 72) hdc around the side of the brim, join to 1st st. (60, 64, 68, 72)
Rounds 2-3: Ch 1, 1 3rd loop hdc in each st around, join to 1st st. (60, 64, 68, 72)
Rounds 4: Ch 3, skip 1st 2 sts, 1 FPtc around each of the next 2 sts, 1 FPtc around each of the 2 sts skipped, *skip 2 sts, 1 FPtc around each of the next 2 sts, 1 FPtc around each of the 2 sts skipped*, repeat from * around, join to 1st st. (60, 64, 68, 72)
Round 5: Ch 1, 1 sc in each st around, join to 1st st. (60, 64, 68, 72)
Round 6: Ch 2, 1 dc in the blo of each st around, join to 1st st. (60, 64, 68, 72)
Round 7: Ch 1, 1 hdc in the blo of each st around, join to 1st st. (60, 64, 68, 72)
Rounds 8-13: Repeat rounds 2-7.
For teen and adult sizes repeat rounds 2-5 one more time.
Round 14: Ch 1, (all in blo) 1 hdc in 1st 2 sts, hdc2tog, *1 hdc in next 2 sts, hdc2tog*, repeat from * around, join to 1st st. (45, 48, 51, 54)
Round 15: Ch 1, (all in blo) 1 hdc in 1st st, hdc2tog, *1 hdc in next st, hdc2tog*, repeat from * around, join to 1st st. (30, 32, 34, 36)
Round 16: Ch 1, (all in blo) *hdc2tog*, repeat from * around, join to 1st st. (15, 16, 17, 18)
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.
Add pom pom to top of hat if desired.
Pattern is a copyright of Two Brothers Blankets. Please do not alter, copy, share, or sell in any way. You may, however, sell your finished products from this pattern.
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I’m confused on rows 8-13, (which is 6 rows) says repeat rows 2-6 (which is only 5 rows). Should it be repeat rows 2-7?
Thank you.
It’s a typo. I just fixed it. Yes, repeat rounds 2-7.
I’m having so much trouble trying to do the FPTC, when I skip the two and do those, how do I go back to do the others? It looks horrible. Is their a video or more explanation? Thank you ?
I don’t have a video tutorial of the hat but here is a tutorial for the stitch. It may help you at least get an idea of what it should look like. https://www.twobrothersblankets.com/celtic-weave-stitch-left-handed-crochet-tutorial/
I made the child’s size and the hat came out to be the correct measurement around the brim but it’s 8 3/4 inches from bottom of the brim to the top of the hat. Should it be this tall. It’s a beautiful hat by the way. Thank you for sharing the pattern
I love when I can make a matching set ( hat and cowl, or cuffs) as a gift. You made it even easier with multiple sizes! Thank you!
I didn’t think that I crochet loosely but I made the brim actually with an I hook to 64 rows and it came out even too large for my head. I love the pattern but have to make it much smaller even for an adult
I make a lot of hats for my 14 grandchildren, children and their spouses and my almost 5 greats so a couple years ago, one of the hats I made was your Catherine hat. I put it with the other hats I was sending to my grands in another state and I really, really loved it but then I forgot what hat it was..I then started down my huge list of hat patterns looking each one up individually and FINALLY found the pattern. I was so relieved!! Thank you so much for your beautiful hat pattern.
I sure wish you had a “Print Friendly” button. I start looking at the pattern and it has lots of junk in it. I guess I have not looked at your emails very much because it says blankets in the title. I just don’t have the time to do “blankets (afghans). Hats, scarves. Those don’t take long and I can do them quickly.
Hi! The print friendly version is the ad-free, printable pdf you can upgrade to. And I have MUCH more than just blankets! I named my business 11 years ago, but have evolved in my designing to mostly wearables. I encourage you to take a look around my site and my Ravelry or Etsy shop to see all of my patterns. Thanks!