A Simple Rolled Brim Hat
This is a simple rolled brim hat pattern that is worked top-down and can be made in a day. Perfect for when you have little time. Great for gifting!
Rolled Brim Hat
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Crochet: Accessories – Hats
Sizes: Baby, Child, Adult: sm, m, lg, xl
Skill Level: Easy
US Terminology
Resources: Abbreviations Chart, Stitch Chart
Gauge: 14 sts x 13 rows = 10 cm (4″)
Hooks: 4.50 mm/US 7, 5.00 mm/US H8
Yarn:
Red Heart Super Saver Stripes (aran/#4): any colour (pictured: Preppy Stripe) – Amount: 215 meters/236 yards, 141g/5oz
Other Items Needed: Tapestry needle, Stitch marker (or thread), Measuring tape, Scissors, Pom Pom maker (or ready made pom pom)
Notes:
- This pattern is worked top-down and can be made in a day.
- The hat is made so it is one size larger than a regular beanie or toque. It is not meant to fit too tightly.
- Use the 4.50 mm/ US 7 hook on the brim if you want it slightly snug. Use the 5.00 mm/US H8 hook if you want a larger brim.
Stitches used in this pattern: sl st, sc, hdc
Let’s get started on your rolled brim hat…
Crown
Rnd 1: 6 hdc in mr, sl st join [6]
Rnd 2: ch 1, sc inc around, sl st join [12]
Rnd 3: ch 1, *hdc inc, hdc* around, sl st join [18]
Rnd 4: ch 1, *sc inc, 2 sc* around, sl st join [24]
Rnd 5: ch 1, *hdc inc, 3 hdc* around, sl st join [30]
Rnd 6: ch 1, *sc inc, 4 sc* around, sl st join [36]
Rnd 7: ch 1, *hdc inc, 5 hdc* around, sl st join [42]
Rnd 8: ch 1, *sc inc, 6 sc* around, sl st join [48]
Rnd 9: ch 1, *hdc inc, 7 hdc* around, sl st join [54]
Rnd 10: ch 1, *sc inc, 8 sc* around, sl st join – For Baby Size: jump to Baby section below. [60]
Rnd 11: ch 1, *hdc inc, 9 hdc* around, sl st join – For Child Size: jump to Child section below. [66]
Rnd 12: ch 1, *sc inc, 10 sc* around, sl st join – For Adult Small Size: jump to Small section below. [72]
Rnd 13: ch 1, *hdc inc, 11 hdc* around, sl st join – For Adult Medium Size: jump to Medium section below. [78]
Rnd 14: ch 1, *sc inc, 12 sc* around, sl st join – For Adult Large Size: jump to Large section below. [84]
Rnd 15: ch 1, *hdc inc, 13 hdc* around, sl st join – For Adult Extra Large Size: jump to Extra Large section below [90]
Baby:
Rnd 11: ch 1, hdc around, sl st join [60]
Rnd 12: ch 1, *sc inc, 10 sc* around, sl st join [66]
Rnd 13: ch 1, hdc around, sl st join [66]
Rnd 14: ch 1, *sc inc, 11 sc* around, sl st join [72]
Rnd 15: ch 1, hdc around, sl st join [72]
Rnd 16: ch 1, sc around, sl st join [72]
Rnds 17+: Repeat rnds 15 & 16 until work measures approximately 7” from the crown [72]
Jump to Finishing.
Child:
Rnd 12: ch 1, sc around, sl st join [66]
Rnd 13: ch 1, *hdc inc, 10 hdc* around, sl st join [72]
Rnd 14: ch 1, sc around, sl st join [72]
Rnd 15: ch 1, *hdc inc, 11 hdc* around, sl st join [78]
Rnd 16: ch 1, sc around, sl st join [78]
Rnd 17: ch 1, hdc around, sl st join [78]
Rnds 18+: Repeat rnds 16 & 17 until work measures approximately 8” from the crown [78]
Jump to Finishing.
Small
Rnd 13: ch 1, hdc around, sl st join [72]
Rnd 14: ch 1, *sc inc, 11 sc* around, sl st join [78]
Rnd 15: ch 1, hdc around, sl st join [78]
Rnd 16: ch 1, *sc inc, 12 sc* around, sl st join [84]
Rnd 17: ch 1, hdc around, sl st join [84]
Rnd 18: ch 1, sc around, sl st join [84]
Rnds 19+: Repeat rnds 17 & 18 until work measures approximately 8 1/2” from the crown [84]
Jump to Finishing.
Medium:
Rnd 14: ch 1, sc around, sl st join [78]
Rnd 15: ch 1, *hdc inc, 12 hdc* around, sl st join [84]
Rnd 16: ch 1, sc around, sl st join [84]
Rnd 17: ch 1, *hdc inc, 13 hdc* around, sl st join [90]
Rnd 18: ch 1, sc around, sl st join [90]
Rnd 19: ch 1, hdc around, sl st join [90]
Rnds 20+: Repeat rnds 18 & 19 until work measures approximately 9” from the crown [90]
Jump to Finishing.
Large:
Rnd 15: ch 1, hdc around, sl st join [84]
Rnd 16: ch 1, *sc inc, 13 sc around, sl st join [90]
Rnd 17: ch 1, hdc around, sl st join [90]
Rnd 18: ch 1, *sc inc, 14 sc around, sl st join [96]
Rnd 19: ch 1, hdc around, sl st join [96]
Rnd 20: ch 1, sc around, sl st join [96]
Rnds 21+: Repeat rnds 15 & 16 until work measures approximately 9 1/2” from the crown [96]
Jump to Finishing.
Extra-Large:
Rnd 16: ch 1, sc around, sl st join [90]
Rnd 17: ch 1, *hdc inc, 14 hdc around, sl st join [96]
Rnd 18: ch 1, sc around, sl st join [96]
Rnd 19: ch 1, *hdc inc, 15 hdc around, sl st join [102]
Rnd 21: ch 1, hdc around, sl st join [102]
Rnds 22+: Repeat rnds 20 & 21 until work measures approximately 10” [102]
Jump to Finishing.
Finishing:
Continue using the 4.5 mm hook for a snugger brim. Switch to the 5.00 mm hook for a wider brim.
Turn to work in the opposite direction (WS). All rounds for the brim will be worked in the opposite direction.
Rnd 1: ch 1, sc around, sl st join
Rnd 2+: Repeat rnd 1 for 7 (7, 7, 9, 11, 11) rnds [72(78,84,90,96,102)]
Add more rnds for a thicker rolled brim. [72(78,84,90,96,102)]
f/0 and weave in ends. Roll up the brim and you’re done!
If you prefer a hat with earflaps, check out my rolled brim earflap hat pattern… coming soon!
Thank you for your interest in my work.
© Lori-Anne Carr, wravenstorm.com/wravenstorm.ca, 2022
