Retro style is so fun with it’s bright colors, so I’m bringing it back with my crochet Retro Hat. The hat is made in two steps: first, we crochet the ribbed brim in back-and-forth rows, and then the hat itself in rounds with colorful dots.
With Retro Hat pattern you will learn or practice tapestry crochet technique and crochet knit stitch to make it look like it’s knitted. Both of these are not difficult at all. Please follow my helpful video tutorial and color chart below to crochet your Retro Hat.
VIDEO TUTORIAL OF RETRO HAT
WRITTEN PATTERN OF RETRO HAT
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I use Caron Simply Soft yarn, it is medium size 4. My main color is Off White (color A) and 1 ball is enough (ball size: 170g / 6oz, 288m / 315yd (Solid) 141.7g / 5oz, 228 m/ 250 yds). My dots are made with Kelly Green (color B), Plum Wine (color C), Country Blue (color D), Lemonade (color E), Persimmon (color F), Red (color G). Crochet hook is size 4.5 mm. You can add a pompom on top of the hat if you’d like. And stitch marker will be helpful to keep track of the rounds.
In case you want to use a different yarn, check out this great source for yarn substitution.
Abbreviations:
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
blo = back loops only
sc2tog = single crochet 2 together
Special stitches:
Crochet knit stitch (aka waistcoat stitch) = with each single crochet stitch insert hook between 2 vertical loops of sc on previous row instead of under horizontal loops as usual.
Pattern notes:
1. Follow the chart on all rounds from right to left.
2. Use crochet knit stitch starting round 2 to last.
3. Cut off contrast color yarn at the end of each round.
RIBBED BRIM (worked in rows)
- With color A ch 8.
- Row 1 = sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each next ch (7 sc).
- Rows 2-80 = ch 1, turn, sc blo in each next 6 sc, sc in last sc.
- Fold brim inside out, sl st last row and loops on foundation chain together, don’t fasten off, turn brim right side out (see the video tutorial for seamless joining tips).
HAT PATTERN (worked in rounds)
- Round 1 = ch 1, *sc 1 in next st that looks like knitted st, sc 1 in between space (80 sc), repeat from* (see the video tutorial for exact stitch placement).
- Round 2 = ch 1, sc in each sc with crochet knit stitch, insert stitch marker in 1st sc to keep track.
- Rounds 3-25 = follow the color chart:
- Round 3 = pull up loop with color A, yarn over with color B and pull it through 2 loops on hook), *sc 1 with color B and finish it with color A (=pull up a loop with color B, yarn over with color A and pull it through 2 loops on hook), sc 3 with color A and finish 3rd sc with color B, repeat from*.
- Round 4 = with color A sc in each sc.
- Round 5 = *with color A sc 3 and finish 3rd sc with color C, sc 1 with color C and finish it with color A, repeat from*.
- Round 6 = repeat round 4.
- Round 7 = with color A sc 1 and finish it with color D, *sc 1 with color D and finish it with color A, sc 3 with color A and finish 3rd sc with color D, repeat from*.
- Round 8 = repeat round 4.
- Round 9 = repeat round 5 with colors A and E.
- Round 10 = repeat round 4.
- Round 11 = repeat round 7 with color A and F.
- Round 12 = repeat round 4.
- Round 13 = repeat round 5 with colors A and G.
- Round 14 = repeat round 4.
- Continue following the chart until 25 rounds are completed.
- Rounds 26-35 = with color A sc in each sc.
- Round 36 = *sc2tog in next 2 sc, repeat from*, sl st in 1st st, cut off color A leaving 20-inch tail for stitching.
FINISHING
- Using the tapestry needle and yarn tail stitch through the last round and pull the top tighter.
- Turn the hat inside out, attach the pom pom (if you have elastic band on pom pom, make a double knot) and stitch around a few more times to secure it. Cut off yarn.
- Weave in all ends.
If you enjoyed making this hat, check out my other fun hat & beanie patterns.
HAPPY CROCHETING!
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