Easy & Free Crochet Hat Pattern: Make the Pomander Beanie
Are you searching for a stylish yet simple free crochet hat pattern to add to your project list? Introducing the Pomander Hat – a cozy beanie that’s both beginner-friendly and perfect for the cooler months!
This pattern is the latest addition to my Pomander collection, featuring the same beloved stitch combination seen in the new Pomander Cowl and Pomander Scarf. With its unique side-to-side construction and textured design, this hat offers a fun, new twist on classic beanie-making.
Designed using lightweight #3 weight (DK) yarn and a 4mm hook, the Pomander Hat is an ideal project for confident beginners ready to elevate their crochet skills.
Whether you’re looking for a quick and enjoyable weekend project or the perfect handmade gift, this free crochet hat pattern is sure to be a go-to favorite in your collection!
I’m excited to offer this free crochet hat pattern on my blog below, so you can start creating your Pomander Hat right away! For those who prefer a printable version with extra notes and tips, I’ve made a PDF available as well.
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Inspiration behind the design
Ever since I created the original Pomander Scarf, I knew a matching hat would complete the set perfectly. I just can’t believe it took me so long to actually sit down and design it! Revisiting the stitch combination for this hat reminded me of how much I love the timeless, textured look it creates. The extended half double crochets and crossed double crochets pair beautifully, resulting in a hat with a texture that is not only eye-catching but also versatile.
What I love most about the Pomander Hat is how unisex the design feels. The texture is gorgeous and looks great on everyone, whether you’re making it for yourself or gifting it to someone else. This is one of those pieces that can be worn by anyone, at any time, and still feel fresh and stylish.
Construction of the design
The Pomander Hat is a straightforward project that’s great for confident beginners. It’s worked side to side, which makes it easy to customize the fit as you go. You can adjust the length to get the perfect fit for your head size. The pattern also includes a stitch multiple, so you can easily change the height of the beanie if you want a different look.
Using #3 weight yarn, the hat is light and comfortable, without being too bulky or overly warm. Its unisex design makes it a versatile project, whether you’re making it as a gift or for donations.
It’s a simple, practical beanie that works well for everyone.
Handy hint: I do recommend that you use stitch markers to mark the first and last stitch for the brim and the top of the hat!
Why You’ll Love This Hat
- Timeless Design: The Pomander stitch pattern gives the beanie a classic, textured look that suits all ages.
- Beginner-Friendly: If you’re a confident beginner, this project is perfect for mastering stitches without being too complex.
- Customizable: The side-to-side construction makes it easy to adjust the size to fit any head.
The Yarn
You can use any 3 weight yarn and fiber content that you would like to for this project! The sky is the limit for this one.
However, if you are making them to donate I would recommend you stay away from the fibres that are known to cause allergies such as wool, yarns with glittery threads running through them etc.
For cancer patients I would recommend a nice soft cotton such adds paintbox yarns cotton DK. Otherwise a nice acrylic yarn would be perfect!
Get the PDF pattern!
You can find the ad-free PDF Pattern for this one in all of my shops:
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Crochet Cancer Challenge 2024:
This is my 6th year contributing to the Crochet Cancer Challenge! You can find out why this event means so much to me in this post, where I introduce my grandparents.
My previous patterns have been: Samantha’s Hope Beanie, Robin Beanie, Winterberry beanie, Gentle Kisses Beanie, and the Hannah Beanie. It’s hard for me to pick a favourite!
If you would like to purchase all 5 of the previous patterns as pdfs for only £5 (with all profits going to a cancer charity near me) then please click the button below. I will throw in the Pomander beanie into this collection for free so you have them all in one place.
The pattern specifics:
Materials:
| Any 3 weight yarn of your choosing – I used Stylecraft special DK for the copper version and Hobbii Portobello in colour 68 for the purple version. · 4mm (G/6) hook · Scissors · Tapestry Needle · Stitch Markers – at least 2 (1 to mark the start of the slip stitches and 1 to mark the start of the brim (sc BLO) ) plus 2 for the first and last st if you prefer to mark those also. |
Gauge:
| Gauge is not vitally important for this project as you have the stitch multiple in the notes. However, for reference, my gauge was 20 sts and 12 rows of the repeat in 4” x 4” |
Sizing:
This beanie is written for 3 adult sizes:
| Size | Approx. Hat length (inches) | Hat width (inches) | Approx Yardage |
| Teen / Adult small (head size 21-21.5”) | 8” | 19.5” | 170 |
| Adult medium (head size 21.5-22.5”) | 8.5” | 20.5” | 246 |
| Adult large (head size 23”) | 9” | 21.5” | 300 |
Abbreviations used:
| Ch(s) – chain(s) St(s) – stitch(es) Rep – repeat XS – Cross stitch X-HDC – crossed half double crochet Sc – single crochet BLO – back loop only Ss – slip stitch sk – skip ehdc – extended half double crochet SM – stitch marker *to* – repeat between the * and * FO – fasten off YO – yarn over |
Other notes:
| – Written in US terms. – This pattern is worked from side to side. – Row 1 will be your hat length. – Work the width to the desired measurement before seaming it together. – Do not work your slip stitches too tightly as you will need to work into them on subsequent rows! – Do not Ch1 at the start of end of any rows. – I would recommend using stitch markers to mark the first and last SS on each row and the first and last sc BLO on each row. – To amend the length of your beanie, adjust your starting row by multiples of 2 stitches. – There is no right and wrong side to this pattern. – Where the pattern differs for size, this will be written as small / medium / large. |
Special Stitches used:
Special stitches:
Cross Stitch (X st)– this is worked across 2 stitches. *sk one st, dc into next st. Working into missed st and behind the dc you have just made, dc in the missed st.*
You can find my tutorial for the X st at https://youtu.be/fT5lUQ0rI1M
Crossed half double crochet (X-HDC): This is worked exactly the same as the cross stitch except instead of work dc’s you work hdc’s.
Extended half double crochet (ehdc) – YO, insert hook into next st, YO and pull through, YO and pull through one loop on your hook, YO and pull through 3 hoops on hook.
Back loop: The photo below shows you which loop is the back loop.
The free crochet hat pattern:
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Row 1 Ch 40 / 44 / 48. SS in first 4 sts, sc in next st, hdc in next st, ehdc in next 30 / 32 / 34 sts. Sc in next 4 / 6 / 8 sts.
Row 2: Turn, sc BLO in first 4 / 6 / 8 sts, X-HDC across next 2 sts, XS across the next 28 / 30 / 32 sts, X-HDC across next 2 sts, ss in last 4 sts.
Row 3: Turn, ss in first 4 sts, sc in next st, hdc in next st, ehdc in next 30 / 32 / 34 sts, sc BLO in last 4 / 6 / 8 sts.
Row 4: Turn, sc BLO in first 4 / 6 / 8 sts, hdc in next 2 sts, ehdc in next 30 / 32 / 34 sts, ss in last 4 sts.
Row 5: Turn, ss in first 4 sts, X-HDC across next 2 sts, XS across the next 28 / 30 / 32 sts, X-HDC across next 2 sts, sc BLO in last 4 / 6 / 8 sts.
Row 6: Rep row 4.
Row 7: rep row 3.
Rows 8 onwards: Rep rows 2-7 until your hat along the brim is 19.5” / 20.5”, 21/5” wide.
Note: be sure to end on either a row 3 or a row 6.
Leave a long tail (enough to sew your hat together) and FO.
Assembly:
Thread your yarn through your tapestry needle and sew the sides of your hat together. I used a simple mattress stitch but you can use whatever stitch you are comfortable with.
FO and weave in ends.
Decide which side will be the inside of your hat and turn it inside out (so that the inside is facing you).
Cut another piece of yarn approximately 6-8 inches long. Thread it through your tapestry needle.
Weave your thread around the opening at the top of your hat just under the first set of slip stitches. Once you have gone all the way around, tie the yarn tight to close the hole and FO
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