HDC V-Stitch Crochet Hat Pattern - Joey Hat Free Crochet Patterns

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**This crochet hat pattern was used for the 2019 Crochet Cancer Challenge. Below, you’ll find some details about the challenge. This pattern has now been updated as of January 2024.

Be sure to check out the link for more details on the challenge and to make your pledge.

This year we were given the option to represent a type of cancer by working our hat in that cancer’s ribbon color. I chose Cervical Cancer, which has a ribbon that is teal and white. Cervical Cancer is near to my heart because I once had a cervical cancer scare and have to get rechecked once a year, to ensure that there are no cancerous cells growing on my cervix.

I named this crochet hat the Joey Hat in memory of Joey Feek, a country singer who passed away after a hard battle with cervical cancer. Her story and strength inspired me so much.

Pattern Details

The Joey Hat features the hdc v-stitch. This is a beautiful variation of the half double crochet stitch and is quite easy to create.

The pattern comes in four sizes: Toddler, Child, Adult Small, and Adult Large.

That hat is made with WeCrochet Mighty Stitch Worsted (#4) yarn and worked from the bottom up. Mighty Stitch is a lovely yarn made from 20% superwash wool and 80% acrylic. It is soft, sturdy, and can be machine washed and dried. It comes in a large variety of colors as well!

Stitch Tutorial

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Joey Hat Crochet Pattern

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Yarn:

1 skein

Mighty Stitch Worsted (#4) in Sage (29955)

Mighty Stitch Worsted (#4) in Cream (26831)

80% Acrylic/20% Superwash Wool

100g/208yds

Hook:

I/9 (5.5mm) crochet hook

Other Materials:

Scissors

Measuring Tape

Yarn Needle

Stitch Marker

Gauge:

Ribbing Trim: 8 sc x 7 rows = 2”

Hdc v-stitch: 4 v-st x 5 rows = 2”

Pattern Difficulty:

Easy

Stitches Needed & Abbreviations:

ch(s) – chain(s)	*- repeat from
st(s) – stitch(es)	CA – color A
sc – single crochet	CB – color B
hdc – half double crochet	blo – back loop only
hdc2tog – half double crochet 2 together
hdc v – (hdc, ch 1, hdc) all in same stitch
3^rd loop hdc – hdc in the 3^rd loop of previous round’s stitch

Sizing:

Size	Head Circumference	Finished Circumference	Finished Length	Yardage
Toddler	18-20”	17-18”	7	134
Child	20-21”	19-20”	7.5”	149
Adult Small	21-22”	20-21”	8”	157
Adult Large	22-23”	21-22”	9”	165

Pattern Notes:

Pattern is in US terms.

Pattern is worked in the round with some rounds joined with a slip stitch and others not joined but worked in a continuous round. A stitch marker is recommended to keep track of your first stitch.

Starting chain does not count as first stitch unless stated otherwise within the pattern.

Brim of hat is written in toddler size with additional sizes in parentheses. Final stitch count for all sizes is in parentheses at the end of each round/row.

Hat is worked in multiples of 2.

Stitch Tutorial: https://youtu.be/zO8Q2-_9mgA

Pattern:

Brim of Hat

Ch 7(9, 9, 11)

Row 1: sc in 2^nd ch from hook and across. (6, 8, 8, 10)

Row 2: ch 1, turn, 1 sc in blo of each st across. (6, 8, 8 10)

Rows 3- 60(66, 72, 76): repeat row 2.

Do not fasten off.

Sew both ends of the ribbing together by slip stitching through both stitches across.

Turn ribbing to the other side and continue to next section.

Body of Hat Toddler

With CA

Round 1: ch 1, work 60 hdc evenly around the side of the brim, join to 1st st. (60 hdc)

With CB

Round 2: ch 1, 1 3rd loop hdc in each st around, join to 1st st. (60hdc)

With CA

Round 3: ch 1, 1 3rd loop hdc in each st around, join to 1st st. (60 hdc)

Round 4: ch 1, skip 1st st, 1 hdc-v in next st, *skip next st, 1 hdc-v in next*, repeat from * around, do not join. (30 hdc-v)

Use your stitch marker to mark the first v-st of each round.

Rounds 5-7: hdc-v in each ch-1 space around (30 hdc-v)

Round 8: 2 hdc in each ch-1 space around, join to 1st st. (60 hdc)

With CB

Rounds 9: ch 1, 1 3rd loop hdc in each st around, join to 1st st. (60 hdc)

With CA

Round 10: ch 1, 1 3rd loop hdc in each st around, join to 1st st. (60 hdc)

Round 11: ch 1, skip 1^st st, hdc-v in next, (skip next st, 1 hdc in next) twice, *skip next st, hdc-v in next, (skip next st, 1 hdc in next) twice; repeat from * around, join to 1^st st. (40 hdc)

Round 12: ch 1, 2 hdc in ch-1 space of first hdc-v, hdc2tog, *2 hdc in next ch-1 space, hdc2tog; repeat from * around, join to 1^st st. (30 hdc)

Round 13: ch 1, 1 hdc in first st, hdc2tog, *1 hdc in next st, hdc2tog; repeat from * around, join to 1^st st. (20 hdc)

Round 14: ch 1, *hdc2tog; repeat from * around, join to 1^st st. (10 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. Add pom to top of hat if desired.

Body of Hat Child

With CA

Round 1: ch 1, work 66 hdc evenly around the side of the brim, join to 1st st. (66 hdc)

With CB

Round 2: ch 1, 1 3rd loop hdc in each st around, join to 1st st. (66 hdc)

With CA

Round 3: ch 1, 1 3rd loop hdc in each st around, join to 1st st. (66 hdc)

Round 4: ch 1, skip 1st st, 1 hdc-v in next st, *skip next st, 1 hdc-v in next*, repeat from * around, do not join. (33 hdc-v)

Use your stitch marker to mark the first v-st of each round.

Rounds 5-8: hdc-v in each ch-1 space around (33 hdc-v)

Round 9: 2 hdc in each ch-1 space around, join to 1st st. (66 hdc)

With CB

Rounds 10: ch 1, 1 3rd loop hdc in each st around, join to 1st st. (66 hdc)

With CA

Round 11: ch 1, 1 3rd loop hdc in each st around, join to 1st st. (66 hdc)

Round 12: ch 1, *(skip 1 st, hdc-v in next st) twice, 1 hdc in next st; repeat from * around, join to 1^st st. (55 hdc)

Round 13: ch 1, ch 1, *hdc-v in next ch-1 space, 1 hdc in next ch-1 space, 1 hdc in next st; repeat from * around, join to 1^st st.(44 hdc)

Round 14: ch 1, *1 hdc in ch-1 space, hdc2tog; repeat from * around, join to 1^st st. (33 hdc)

Round 15: ch 1, 1 hdc in first st, hdc2tog, *1 hdc in next st, hdc2tog; repeat from * around, join to 1^st st. (22 hdc)

Round 16: ch 1, *hdc2tog; repeat from * around, join to 1^st st. (11 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. Add pom to top of hat if desired.

Body of Hat Small Adult

With CA

Round 1: ch 1, work 72 hdc evenly around the side of the brim, join to 1st st. (72 hdc)

With CB

Round 2: ch 1, 1 3rd loop hdc in each st around, join to 1st st. (72 hdc)

With CA

Round 3: ch 1, 1 3rd loop hdc in each st around, join to 1st st. (72 hdc)

Round 4: ch 1, skip 1st st, 1 hdc-v in next st, *skip next st, 1 hdc-v in next*, repeat from * around, do not join. (36 hdc-v)

Use your stitch marker to mark the first v-st of each round.

Rounds 5-8: hdc-v in each ch-1 space around (36 hdc-v)

Round 9: 2 hdc in each ch-1 space around, join to 1st st. (72 hdc)

With CB

Rounds 10: ch 1, 1 3rd loop hdc in each st around, join to 1st st. (72 hdc)

With CA

Round 11: ch 1, 1 3rd loop hdc in each st around, join to 1st st. (72 hdc)

Round 12: repeat round 4.

Round 13: repeat round 9.

Round 14: ch 1, *(skip 1 st, hdc-v in next st) twice, 1 hdc in next st; repeat from * around, join to 1^st st. (60 hdc)

Round 15: ch 1, ch 1, *hdc-v in next ch-1 space, 1 hdc in next ch-1 space, 1 hdc in next st; repeat from * around, join to 1^st st.(48 hdc)

Round 16: ch 1, *1 hdc in ch-1 space, hdc2tog; repeat from * around, join to 1^st st. (36 hdc)

Round 17: ch 1, *hdc2tog; repeat from * around, join to 1^st st. (18 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. Add pom to top of hat if desired.

Body of Hat Adult Large

With CA

Round 1: ch 1, work 76 hdc evenly around the side of the brim, join to 1st st. (76)

With CB

Round 2: ch 1, 1 3rd loop hdc in each st around, join to 1st st. (76)

With CA

Round 3: ch 1, 1 3rd loop hdc in each st around, join to 1st st. (76)

Round 4: Ch 1, skip 1st st, 1 hdc-v in next st, *skip next st, 1 hdc-v in next st*, repeat from * around, join to 1st st. (38 hdc-v)

Rounds 5-9: hdc-v in each ch-1 space around (38 hdc-v)

Round 10: 2 hdc in each ch-1 space around, join to 1st st. (76)

Rounds 11-12: Ch 1, 1 hdc in each 3rd loop around, join to 1st st. (76)

Round 13: Repeat round 4.

Rounds 14-15: Repeat rounds 5.

Round 16: 2 hdc in each ch-1 space around, join to 1st st. (76)

Round 17: ch 1, 1 hdc in 1^st 2 sts, hdc2tog, *1 hdc in next 2 sts, hdc2tog; repeat from * around, join to 1^st st. (57)

Round 18: ch 1, 1 hdc in 1^st st, hdc2tog, *1 hdc in next st, hdc2tog; repeat from * around, join to 1^st st. (38)

Round 19: ch 1, *hdc2tog; repeat from * around, join to 1^st st. (19)

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 to top of hat if desired.

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Michelle has been crocheting since 2011 and has been designing crochet patterns since 2014! She specializes in modern garments and accessories for your handmade wardrobe. Michelle has been featured in Happily Hooked Magazine, thehooknooklife.com, wecrochet.com, ourmakerlife.com, and several other websites. She is committed to providing the highest quality crochet information and patterns that instill a true feeling of pride, enjoyment, and accomplishment when completing a project.

One Comment

LG says:

October 14, 2019 at 10:26 am

I just found out about their challenge this morning. I’ve been dealing with my own health issues. I had really wanted to make this one as I too had a cervical cancer scare. I’m ok, they got it all. I’m so blessed. I wish I could afford to buy the pattern but right now I just can’t. Perhaps next year. So glad you are ok as well.

HDC V-Stitch Crochet Hat Pattern – Joey Hat

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