How To Crochet An Easy Hat From A Rectangle Pattern

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If you’re looking for a quick and easy crochet hat pattern, this beginner-friendly crochet hat from rectangle is perfect for you! 

Made entirely from a simple rectangle, this hat design requires minimal shaping and is a great way to practice your basic crochet stitches.

It also comes with a full video tutorial so everyone can make their own stylish beginner crochet hat. 

Whether you’re just getting started or need a last-minute handmade gift, this easy crochet beanie pattern is versatile, cozy, and ideal for all skill levels. 

Follow along to create a stylish crocheted beanie that’s not only fun to make but also customizable to fit anyone’s style. Let’s grab some yarn and get started on this easy crochet project!

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Crochet Hat From Rectangle Design Process

Making a crochet hat from a simple rectangle can be very satisfying!

All you need to crochet is a simple rectangle using basic stitches. No complicated shaping, increases, or decreases to worry about!

It is a great project for beginners stepping up from a simple granny square.

The fact that there are no increases or decreases also allows you to use plenty of different stitches and stitch combinations.

You don’t have to worry about multiples of stitches to take into consideration.

After you make a simple crocheted rectangle for your crochet beanie for your size head, you will need to attach the two shorter ends.

You can either do this by crocheting them together or using a tapestry needle and yarn.

Once you achieve the tube shape that fits on your head, all that is left to do is to cinch the top of the hat together with the running stitch.

You can also finish off the beanie with a faux fur pom pom for a stand-out beanie.

Secondly, you can opt for a yarn pom pom made from the leftover yarn.

If you are intrigued by other hat making technique, why not have a look at 3 Different Ways To Crochet A Hat & 50 Easy Crochet Hat Patterns.

Yarn I Used For Brooklyn Crochet Hat

For this gorgeous hat I have used the King Cole Homespun yarn. It is classed as category 3 or DK-weight acrylic yarn.

However, this type of yarn feels on the thinner end of the category 3 weight yarns, so even a thicker fingering weight yarn would be suitable for this slouchy hat.

Pending gauge swatch match of course…

There are plenty of suitable alternatives you could choose from. Here are a few I have picked:

1. Sirdar Haworth Tweed – Sirdar Haworth Tweed is a soft rustic organic merino blend inspired by the Yorkshire Dales landscapes. In a variety of shades to make the perfect winter wearable.
2. King Cole Big Value Tweed – this yarn has beautiful neps throughout, giving wearables a tweed look.
3. Rowan Felted Tweed – is a tweed yarn made in Italy with a blend of 50% lightly felted merino wool, 25% alpaca, and 25% viscose rayon. This yarn is extremely warm but lightweight, and feels pleasant on the skin, making it perfect for sweaters, scarves, and hats.

Crochet Hat From Rectangle Free Crochet Pattern

Materials

• King Cole Homespun (DK/category 3 weight yarn; 22% Fine Merino Superwash, 22% Alpaca, 23% Polyamide, 23% Acrylic, 10% Viscose; 175 m/191 yards per 50g/1.75 oz) x 2 balls in Wild Mushroom (5106)
• 4 mm hook size
• Yarn needle
• Scissors
• faux fur pom pom (optional)

Stitches And Abbreviations (US Crochet Terms)

ch – chain stitch

hdc – half double crochet

hdc blo – half double crochet worked through back loop only

dc tlo – double crochet worked through the third loop of the hdc from previous row

dc2tog tlo – double crochet the following two stitches together worked through the third loops of the hdc sts from previous row

fpdc– front post double crochet stitches around the body of indicated st/sts

RS – right side

WS – wrong side

Tension/Gauge

24 sts x 9 rows worked in pattern = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 inch

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Crochet Hat From Rectangle Video Tutorial

I have also filmed a full video tutorial to help a beginner crocheter along with the crafting journey! Press the play button to watch it right here on the blog.

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For the Brooklyn Hat Tutorial over on YouTube, CLICK HERE.

Pattern Notes

• the hat is worked sideways in one piece as a simple rectangle
• you will be working from the brim towards the crown and vice versa in rows starting with the foundation chain that determines the height of the hat
• the brim and the main body are worked all in one piece of fabric for the easiest crochet hat
• the brim is worked in hdc blo
• main body of the hat alternates two rows for the pattern
• one row is hdc stitches
• second row is special front post sts worked through third loop only of the hdc sts
• once you finish the rectangle for the head circumference, you will crochet the two shorter sides together
• the top of the hat is then cinched together
• you can either use the traditional method of cinching a hat or make the X-closure following the tutorial below
• the pattern uses us terms

Size Adjustments:

• the width/circumference of the hat is determined by the number of rows
• to adjust the circumference, work more/less rows in the established pattern
• the height of the hat is determined by the amount of stitches in the starting chain
• to adjust the hat height, add/take away a multiple of 3 to the starting chain.

Finished Sizes & Measurements

Brooklyn Crochet Hat From Rectangle Free Pattern

The pattern sizes are as follows 0-3m (3-9m; 9-18m; 18-24m; 2-5y; 5-13y; teen-adult woman; adult man)

Make 36 (39, 42, 48, 48, 51, 57, 57) chain stitches.

Repeat Row 2 – 3 for pattern until you have 29 (32, 35, 38, 41, 44, 47, 50) rows in total. Do not fasten off.

Fold the finished rectangle in half with wrong side facing out lining up the two shorter ends together.

Using a crochet hook and single crochet stitch or slip stitches or yarn needle and whip stitch, attach the shorter ends together creating a tube shape.

Fasten off leaving a long tail and securely weave the ends in. Turn right side out.

You can use the traditional cinch method for your finished hat.

Attach a faux fur pom pom (optional).

How To Cinch The Top Of The Hat

Cinch the top of the hat by following these steps:

1.Thread the Tail through a Yarn Needle

2. Weave through the end stitches of each row inserting the needle through every other stitch, going in and out, weaving the tail all the way around the top edge of the hat.

3. Pull to Cinch – Once you’ve woven the tail through the stitches, gently pull the yarn tail to tighten the top. This will close the hole at the top of the hat.

4. Secure the Cinch by making a few knots with the yarn tail to secure it. Ensure it’s tight enough to keep the top closed.

5. Weave the remaining yarn tail back and forth through the fabric of the hat to hide it and secure the end. Trim any excess yarn.

Final Thoughts

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