Crochet Herringbone Hat – Free Pattern

What is the Herringbone Stitch?

The herringbone stitch is what makes this crochet hat stand out. It has a subtle diagonal texture that looks woven, giving the finished beanie a more polished and knit-like appearance. Don’t worry if you’ve never tried it before—the stitch is easier than it looks. Once you get the rhythm, you’ll find it relaxing and fun to work up.

Plus, if you’re following along with the 2024 New Year’s Resolution CAL, you’ll find a full photo and video tutorial under the January link. It’s the perfect opportunity to learn a new stitch while making something useful.

Why You’ll Love This Pattern

Pattern with Support – If you’re new to the herringbone stitch, there’s a full tutorial available with step-by-step photos and a video for extra help. You can find a full tutorial under the January link in the 2024 New Year’s Resolution CAL post!

Texture You Can See & Feel – The herringbone stitch gives the hat a distinct woven look that stands out from traditional crochet stitches.

Warm & Practical – The dense stitch plus the roll-up brim make this a go-to hat for cold, snowy days.

Family-Friendly Sizing – With sizes ranging from baby to large adult, you can crochet hats for everyone in your family.

Great for Photos – This hat is picture-perfect for winter outings, holiday photoshoots, or matching family sets.

Styling Ideas

The Crochet Herringbone Hat is designed to be versatile. Here are a few ways you can style it:

• Add a faux fur pom-pom or handmade tassel to give your hat extra flair.
• Make it in neutral tones for an everyday winter accessory that matches everything.
• Use bold, bright yarn for a statement hat that pops against snowy backdrops.
• Crochet matching sets for the whole family—great for holiday gifts or seasonal photo shoots.
  
  

Perfect for Gifting & Craft Fairs

Handmade hats are always a hit around the holidays, and this design is no exception. Because the herringbone stitch looks so professional, the finished hat has that boutique-quality feel, making it a fantastic option for gift giving or selling at craft fairs.

With quick construction and a modern look, it’s a crochet hat pattern that sells just as easily as it gifts.

About the Materials

The Crochet Herringbone Hat shown was made with Lion Brand Wool Ease in the colorways Thrush and Fisherman. Good substitutes for this yarn are Lion Brand Touch of Alpaca and Knit Picks Mighty Stitch, but you can use any wool, acrylic, or blend of the two! Some cotton blends may also be suitable.

The Crochet Pattern

Keep reading for a list of what you need to make the Herringbone Hat, including the stitch pattern instructions!

Materials

Worsted Weight Yarn (#4)

• Baby (2oz/132yds)
• Toddler (2.5oz/165yds)
• Child (3oz/197yds)
• Small Adult (3.5oz/230yds)
• Large Adult (4oz/263yds)

H/8/5.00mm Hook

Yarn Needle

Scissors

Optional Materials:

Pom pom

Gauge

19 herringbone sts x 20 rows = 4.5”

15 ribbed rows = 4”

Sizes

Size (Head Circumference):

Baby (14-16”) [36-40cm]

Toddler (16-18”) [41-46cm]

Child (18-20”) [46-51cm]

Small Adult (21-22”) [53-56cm]

Large Adult (23-24”) [58.5-61cm]

Stitch Guide

BLO = back loop only

ch = chain

dc = double crochet

sc = single crochet

sl st(s) = slip stitch(es)

Skill Level

Intermediate

Written in U.S. Terms

Notes

• Beginning chains do not count as stitches.
• This hat is worked from bottom to top, starting with the ribbed brim.
• Where asterisks appear, repeat the instructions between them.
• Pattern is written for smallest size with larger sizes in parentheses.
• To work a gauge swatch, chain 20 then work the hat body portion from the pattern below for 20 total rows. 
• Important: When working slip stitches in ch-1 spaces, make sure to work over the front of the fabric and not around the whole piece (which would cinch the fabric). 
• “2 rows below” will always be an even number row during repeat rows. For example, from R5 you will work into R2, from R7 you will work into R4…etc.
• There is a complementary video on YouTube.

Instructions

RIBBED BRIM

R1. Ch 13(15,17,19,19), sc in 2nd ch from hook and across, turn

R2. Ch 1, BLO sc in each st across, turn

R3-55(61,67,73,79). Repeat R2; Move to Hat Body

R56(62,68,74,80). Ch 1, sc in the end of each row across the brim (55)[61,67,73,79]; Move to Hat Body

HAT BODY

R1. Ch 1, sc in 1st sc, *ch 1, skip 1, sc in next sc* across, turn (28 sc, 27 ch-1)[31 sc, 30 ch-1 // 34 sc, 33 ch-1 // 37 sc, 36 ch-1 // 40 sc, 39 ch-1]

R2. Ch 1, sc in 1st sc, *ch 1, skip ch-1 space, sc in sc* across, turn (28 sc, 27 ch-1)[31 sc, 30 ch-1 // 34 sc, 33 ch-1 // 37 sc, 36 ch-1 // 40 sc, 39 ch-1]

R3. Ch 1, sc in 1st sc, *ch 3, skip next ch-1 space and sc, sl st in next ch-1 space 2 rows below, ch 3, skip next sc and ch-1 space, sc in next sc* across, turn (9 Hb, 10 sc)[10 Hb, 12 sc // 11 Hb, 14 sc // 12 Hb, 16 sc // 13 Hb, 18 sc)

R4. Ch 1, sc in 1st sc, *ch 1, skip ch-1 space, (dc in next sc behind ch-3, ch 1, skip ch-1 space) 2X, sc in next sc* across, turn (10 sc, 18 dc, 27 ch-1)[11 sc, 20 dc, 30 ch-1 // 12 sc, 22 dc, 33 ch-1 // 12 sc, 24 dc, 36 ch-1 // 13 sc, 26 dc, ch-1]

R5. Ch 1, sc in 1st sc, *ch 3, skip next ch-1 space and dc, sl st in next ch-1 space 2 rows below, ch 3, skip next dc and ch-1 space, sc in next sc* across, turn (9 Hb, 10 sc)[10 Hb, 12 sc // 11 Hb, 14 sc // 12 Hb, 16 sc // 13 Hb, 18 sc)

R6. Ch 1, sc in 1st sc, *ch 1, skip ch-1 space, (dc in next dc, ch 1, skip ch-1 space) 2X, sc in next sc* across, turn (10 sc, 18 dc, 27 ch-1)[11 sc, 20 dc, 30 ch-1 // 12 sc, 22 dc, 33 ch-1 // 12 sc, 24 dc, 36 ch-1 // 13 sc, 26 dc, ch-1]

R7-23(25,27,29,31). Repeat R5-6, ending with an R5 repeat; Fasten at the end of R23(25,27,29,31).

Finishing

• With the wrong side facing out: Weave tail in and out of dcs and scs, pull tight to cinch; place several stitches around the top to sew closed.
• Line up each row down the open edge and sew to seam together. 
• Flip right side out and attach pom pom to the top if desired.
• Roll up brim.
• Hide all strings.
  
  
  
  
  

And that’s how you make the Crochet Herringbone Hat!