Chilly conditions can be a real downer. Nobody likes shoveling snow or scraping ice off their car windshield. But there is an upside!
What better way to embrace the season than by crafting your own stylish winter hats? In today’s article, we’ve curated a collection of 25 fabulous and free winter hat crochet patterns that will leave you feeling cozy and trendy.
Get ready to explore a world of modern and trendy hat styles that will not only keep you warm but also make a statement. These free crochet hat patterns would also make great gifts!
From classic ribbed beanies to funky bucket hats and from statement-making brimmed designs to casual berets, these patterns are sure to add a touch of handmade charm to your winter wardrobe. Best of all, these winter hat crochet patterns have a variety of difficulty for every skill level, many of which are great for beginner crocheters!
Even if you have never crocheted a hat before and even if you don’t know how to crochet a winter hat, you are still in for a real treat with today’s designs! Many of these winter hat crochet projects can be made using just the basic stitches like single crochet, half double crochet, or double crochet. Some designs are worked back and forth in rows just like dishcloths or scarves, and they are even easier than patterns that are worked in the round.
Of course, if you are an experienced crocheter, then you might want more of a challenge out of your next crochet project! Rest assured, we have many designs for you to sink your teeth into.
You can strengthen your crochet skills with creative colorwork or try out new techniques like tunisian crochet to keep things interesting. Alternatively, you could take advantage of the easier winter hat crochet patterns on the list and treat yourself to a relaxing project that’s perfect for multitasking with your latest podcast obsession. The variety of patterns here use different yarn weights making them the perfect project stash busting.
So, grab your crochet hooks and yarn, and let’s dive into the world of winter hat crochet patterns. Whether you’re crafting a gift for a loved one or treating yourself to a handmade masterpiece, these patterns are bound to inspire creativity and keep you warm all season long. Scroll down and prepare to be inspired!
Winter Beanie
Turn up the texture with our first hat design in a classic crochet beanie style. The pattern calls for single, half double, and double crochet stitches with some stitches worked into the 3rd loops only which is where a lot of that great texture comes from. At first glance, the ribbed brim looks like knitting, but it’s actually back loop slip stitches. Now the question you have to ask yourself is: pompom or no pompom?
Designer: Rich Textures Crochet
Yarn: Lion Brand Heartland (Aran Weight #4)
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Afton Hat
I’m a big fan of beanie designs that have an extra wide brim. That ribbed section of the hat is the most stretchy so it gives you more wiggle room with the sizing (because there’s no worse feeling than crocheting a hat that turns out to be too small for the recipient’s head size!). You’ll be using back loop for the wide single crochet ribbing and forked half double crochet stitches for the crown of the hat.
Designer: Banana Moon Studio
Yarn: Cascade Yarns ® Anthem (Aran Weight #4)
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Aspen Pom Pom Hat
Keep it simple with an all over ribbed beanie that uses only basic crochet stitches. The crochet designer used two strands of aran weight yarn for the original design, but you could use a single strand of bulky yarn instead, if you prefer. You’ll be using single, half double, and double crochet stitches for this warm winter hat with some stitches worked into the back loops only.
Designer: Winter Wool Designs
Yarn: Lion Brand Re-Tweed (Aran Weight #4)
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Holiday Stashdown Hat
Winter hat crochet patterns for brimmed styles have been seeing a surge in popularity lately. You can enter your cozy era with this throwback newsboy cap fashion which has been making a big comeback thanks to celebrities like Taylor Swift. The pattern calls for simple stitches as well as front post double crochet stitches to create a ribbed stitch pattern.
Designer: Oombawka Design
Yarn: King Cole Drifter Aran (Aran Weight #4)
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Cozy Wool Houndstooth Beanie
Choosing a two color beanie pattern is an excellent way to use up two partial skeins of leftover yarn in different colors. You’ll be using the lemon peel stitch for this striking houndstooth design, which alternates single and double crochet stitches. The stretchy ribbed brim alternates rows of back loop half double crochet stitches with rows of slip stitches.
Designer: The Loopy Lamb
Yarn: King Cole Wool Aran (Aran Weight #4)
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Cozy Bear Bucket Hat
Bucket hats aren’t just for summer. You can bring your favorite style with you into the cold weather with fabulous designs like this one. A soft chenille yarn and an extra long length are sure to keep you nice and cozy. You can make one using just single crochet stitches. Child, teen, and adult sizes are all available as a free pattern. The ears on the top of the hat are such a cute finishing touch!
Designer: Atelier Delilah
Yarn: Kartopu Yumurcak (Bulky Weight #5)
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Souffle Puffy Beret
There aren’t very many crochet patterns for berets for cooler weather out there. I think that’s because a lot of beret styles tend to be more ornamental than functional. This easy pattern is the best of both worlds! Bulky weight yarn and a slightly lacy design make this beret work up in a hurry. The slouchy hat pattern calls for single crochet and puff stitches.
Designer: Cosy Rosie UK
Yarn: James C. Brett Marble Chunky (Bulky Weight #5)
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Autumn Wheat Hat
A super basic beanie design gets a fabulous refresh with just 2 rows of special stitchwork. The bulk of the pattern is made up of single and half double crochet stitches. Puff stitches create the beautiful focal point that resembles a sheaf of wheat. You’ll be working back and forth in rows for this design, instead of in the round.
Designer: Briana K Designs
Yarn: Knit Picks Upcycle Alpaca Blend Worsted (Worsted Weight #4)
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One Skein Messy Bun
Wider than a headband but not quite a full hat, messy bun beanies have a small opening at the top that allows you to pass your hair through it. This style is a great option for folks who always have their hair up. The pattern calls for wide half double crochet stitches as well as half double crochet slip stitches.
Designer: Heart Hook Home
Yarn: Knit Picks Brava Tweed (Worsted Weight #4)
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The Stonebridge Beanie
I’m obsessed with this next winter hat style. It’s a cross between a beanie and a bonnet that’s super stylish and oh so cozy too. The pattern calls for single, half double, and double crochet stitches with some stitches worked into the back loops only. You’re sure to turn some heads with this playful and striking style!
Designer: Evelyn and Peter Crochet
Yarn: Lion Brand Ferris Wheel (Worsted Weight #4)
Lion Brand Basic Stitch Anti-Pilling (Aran Weight #4)
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Tunisian Swirl Hat
You’ll need an extra long crochet hook to whip up this soft serve treat. The textured tunisian purl stitches stand out nicely against the smooth tunisian knit stitch background. You’ll be working back and forth in rows for this design, increasing on one end and decreasing on the other to make the work slant.
Designer: Nana’s Crafty Home
Yarn: Lion Brand Mandala Ombre (Worsted Weight #4)
Lion Brand Basic Stitch Anti-Pilling (Aran Weight #4)
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Chestnut Beanie
Trend alert! I have been seeing more of this style of beanie lately where there’s excess fabric at the crown. Unlike a slouchy style beanie, this excess fabric stands straight up. I am obsessed with this style! The pattern is worked from the top down in an oval shape using regular and front post double crochet stitches.
Designer: Lena Skvagerson for Jimmy Beans Wool
Yarn: madelinetosh Tosh DK (DK Weight #3)
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Slouchy Beanie
Of course, you can’t go wrong with a classic slouchy beanie when it comes to winter hat crochet patterns. Nothing else could ever hope to match the effortless cool you exude when you wear one. The best part is that this design is totally beginner friendly. You’ll be using single, half double, and double crochet stitches for this design.
Designer: Lovable Loops Crochet Designs
Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver (Aran Weight #4)
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Cold Snap Colorwork Beanie
This exciting and colorful design is a culmination of single, half double, and double crochet stitches along with front and back post stitches for the ribbing. The classic tapestry crochet colorwork technique looks great and reduces the amount of ends that need to woven in at the end. Pair a vibrant variegated yarn with a solid yarn for fantastic results.
Designer: Simply Hooked by Janet
Yarn: Lion Brand LB Collection Superwash Merino and
ThreadHead Knits Co. Squish DK (DK Weight #3)
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Newsboy Cap
Here’s another one of our winter hat crochet patterns in the trendy newsboy style. This is a simpler and sleeker design that is sure to mesh smoothly with your current wardrobe. The pattern uses mostly half double crochet stitches (so it works up fairly quickly!) but there are also a handful of single and double crochet stitches involved.
Designer: Hooked on Homemade Happiness
Yarn: Hobby Lobby I Love This Yarn! Print (Aran Weight #4)
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Held Beanie
Treat your head to serious coziness with this tantalizingly textured design. Bulky weight yarn and a wide double brim give this beanie an added touch of luxury. If you have never made a hat with a double brim before, you should really try one to see what all the fuss is about! Special stitches include yarn over slip stitches and alpine stitches.
Designer: Hooks Books and Wanderlust
Yarn: Premier Yarns Basix Chunky (Bulky Weight #5)
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Bonfire Bucket Hat
Now that we’ve brought bucket hats back into fashion I can’t seem to let them go. Luckily, you can embrace this fun style all year round with warm and cozy designs like this one. The pattern calls for single and double crochet stitches as well as high back post half double crochet stitches (say that 10 times fast!).
Designer: Krissy’s Over the Mountain Crochet
Yarn: Loops & Threads Impressions (Bulky Weight #5)
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Cinnamon Swirl Hat
There is so much good stuff packed into this one hat design from the vibrant color to the fantastic texture and the slightly slouchy style. The beautiful cable stitch design involves an exciting mix of post stitches, crossed stitches, and extended stitches. It’s a pattern that is sure to have you hooked from start to finish!
Designer: Paintbox Yarns
Yarn: Paintbox Yarns Wool Blend Worsted (Worsted Weight #4)
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Snow Explorer Hat
Single crochet stitches never looked better than in this soft and stylish winter bucket hat. You’ll be working with two strands of yarn for this design: one smooth thinner weight yarn and one fuzzy thicker weight yarn. This little trick helps your project grow faster and it also makes it easier to work with the fuzzy yarn, because the regular yarn helps you see your stitches more easily.
Designer: DROPS Design
Yarn: Garnstudio DROPS Lima (DK Weight #3) and
Garnstudio DROPS Melody (Bulky Weight #5)
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Penguin Hat with Movable Wings
Have you seen these novelty hats in stores before? Now you can make some for yourself and your loved ones! A clever air pump mechanism is used to make the wings move. The pattern calls for single, double, and treble crochet stitches. This designer has many other movable hat designs to choose from as well.
Designer: Nicki’s Homemade Crafts
Yarn: Premier Yarns Pixie Dust Brights (Worsted Weight #4)
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Beret Style Beanie
Why choose between a beanie and a beret when you can have it both ways? This stunning combination style is equal parts cute and cozy. You’ll be using 3 variations of double crochet stitch for this design: regular, front post, and back post. Just don’t blame us when all your friends want you to make them one too!
Designer: Hooked on Homemade Happiness
Yarn: Hobby Lobby I Love This Yarn! Solids (Aran Weight #4)
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Celtic Stripes Beanie
If you love learning new crochet stitches and tackling challenging projects, then look no further than this stunning textured and striped beanie design. Celtic weave is an intricate and rewarding crochet stitch that looks amazing. Single and half double crochet stitches are joined by front post treble crochet stitches for this design.
Designer: Crochet For You
Yarn: Ice Yarns Favorite (Aran Weight #4)
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Serene Stripes Beanie
Here’s another treat for our tunisian crochet fans! This knit look design offers texture and warmth. Tunisian reverse stitch is used for the brim while tunisian simple stitch is used for the crown of the hat. You should also be comfortable decreasing stitches. The hat is worked flat in back and forth rows and then seamed.
Designer: TLYC Blog
Yarn: Hobbii Happy Place Solid and
Hobbii Happy Place Melange (Worsted Weight #4)
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Cedarwood Beanie
If I only had one word to describe this beanie design, it would be “wow!”. I love everything about it from the textured stitchwork to the slight slouch and the fabulously over the top faux fur pom pom. Special techniques include working into the back loops only, working around the post, and mixed cluster stitches.
Designer: Rich Textures Crochet
Yarn: Loops & Threads Impeccable (Aran Weight #4)
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Ribbed Balaclava for All
For those extra chilly days when you need some serious warmth, you will be glad to have a balaclava on hand! Single crochet stitches worked through the back loops only give this balaclava its all over ribbing. The extra stretch gives you more wiggle room on your sizing and the extra texture adds interest. This style is an especially great choice for folks who love winter activities like skiing.
Designer: Red Heart Design Team
Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver (Aran Weight #4)
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Final Thoughts on Winter Hat Crochet Patterns
We hope these 25 free winter hat crochet patterns have ignited your creative spark and filled your project queue with the perfect winter hat crochet pattern.
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Happy Crocheting, and may your winter be as warm as the handmade hats gracing your head!
Mary Jane Reetz
Does anybody else have trouble with hats ans headbands stretching out?
They are s cute but then I see one months later and its all bagged out! Any ideas?