Rustic Buffalo Plaid Crochet Hat Pattern for Beginners
Introducing my Buffalo Plaid Crochet Hat Pattern, a must-have for your winter wardrobe! This stylish and cozy hat features a classic buffalo plaid design, a comfortable ribbed brim, and a playful pom pom on top.
Perfect for all ages, this pattern includes sizes for toddlers, kids, and adults, making it a great project for the whole family. Let’s get started and make some awesome hats together! The free crochet pattern is below.
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Free Buffalo Plaid Crochet Hat Pattern
Designed with both beginners and experienced crocheters in mind, this pattern is easy to follow and fun to make. The buffalo plaid design is achieved through simple color changes, making it an excellent way to practice your crochet skills.
Materials Needed
- Crochet hook size:
I-9 5.5 mm for the hat (or hook needed to obtain gauge)
H-8 5 mm for the ribbed brim (or hook needed to obtain gauge) - Yarn: worsted weight yarn #4 in white, gray, and black
- Yarn needle: Use this to weave in your ends.
- Scissors: Use scissors to fasten off your yarn.
- Stitch marker(s): These help keep track of your stitches.
- Large pom pom maker: For making a pom pom for your hat.
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Buffalo Plaid Crochet Hat Pattern Information
Skill Level
Beginner
Finished Sizes
Hat Size | Crown | Circumference | Height |
Toddler | 6 inches | 18-19 inches | 6.75 inches |
Child | 6.5 inches | 19-20 inches | 7 inches |
Adult | 7 inches | 20-23 inches | 7.75 inches |
Gauge
- Brim: 8 rows = 2 inches
- Hat: 8 stitches & 6 rows = 2 inches
Crochet Terms
- sc = single crochet
- hdc = half double crochet
- blo= back loop only
- ch/chs = chain/chains
- st/sts = stitch/stitches
- rnd/rnds = round/rounds
- rem = remaining
Pattern Notes
- The brim is worked in flat in rows and then joined in the round.
- The hat is worked in the round from the bottom up.
- Join each round with a slip stitch to the first stitch made in that round.
- Repeat instructions between the asterisks (*) for the rest of the round.
- The chain at the beginning of each round does not count as your first stitch.
- The pattern is written in US terms.
Buffalo Plaid Crochet Hat Pattern Instructions
Ribbed Brim Instructions
Use an H-8 5 mm crochet hook (or hook needed to obtain gauge).
Row 1: Ch 9, sc in the 2nd ch from the hook and in each rem ch, turn (8 stitches)
Row 2: Ch 1, sc blo in each st, turn (8 stitches)
Toddler size: repeat row 2 for 72 rows
Child size: repeat row 2 for 80 rows
Adult size: repeat row 2 for 88 rows
Join in the round and begin the hat pattern.
Hat Instructions
Rnds 1-3: Ch 2, *in white hdc in 4 sts, in gray hdc in 4 sts*, join (T: 72, C: 80, A: 88)
Rnds 4-6: Ch 2, *in gray hdc in 4 sts, in black hdc in 4 sts*, join (T: 72, C: 80, A: 88)
Rnds 7-9: Ch 2, *in white hdc in 4 sts, in gray hdc in 4 sts*, join (T: 72, C: 80, A: 88)
Rnds 10-12: Ch 2, *in gray hdc in 4 sts, in black hdc in 4 sts*, join (T: 72, C: 80, A: 88)
Rnds 13-15: Ch 2, *in white hdc in 4 sts, in gray hdc in 4 sts*, join (T: 72, C: 80, A: 88)
Toddler Buffalo Plaid Crochet Hat Pattern
Use white for the rest of the rounds.
Rnd 16: Ch 1, sc in each st, join (72 stitches)
Rnd 17: Ch 1, *sc2tog*, join (36 stitches)
Rnd 18: Ch 1, sc in each st, join (36 stitches)
Rnd 19: Ch 1, *sc2tog*, join (18 stitches)
Rnd 20: Ch 1, sc in each st, join (18 stitches)
Rnd 21: Ch 1, *sc2tog*, join (9 stitches)
Fasten off leaving a long yarn tail and sew the top of your hat closed.
Child Buffalo Plaid Crochet Hat Pattern
Rnd 16: Ch 2, *in gray hdc in 4 sts, in black hdc in 4 sts*, join (80 stitches)
Use white for the rest of the rounds.
Rnd 17: Ch 1, sc in each st, join (80 stitches)
Rnd 18: Ch 1, *sc2tog*, join (40 stitches)
Rnd 19: Ch 1, sc in each st, join (40 stitches)
Rnd 20: Ch 1, *sc2tog*, join (20 stitches)
Rnd 21: Ch 1, sc in each st, join (20 stitches)
Rnd 22: Ch 1, *sc2tog*, join (10 stitches)
Fasten off leaving a long yarn tail and sew the top of your hat closed.
Adult Buffalo Plaid Crochet Hat Pattern
Rnds 16-18: Ch 2, *in gray hdc in 4 sts, in black hdc in 4 sts*, join (88 stitches)
Use white for the rest of the rounds.
Rnd 19: Ch 1, sc in each st, join (88 stitches)
Rnd 20: Ch 1, *sc2tog*, join (44 stitches)
Rnd 21: Ch 1, sc in each st, join (44 stitches)
Rnd 22: Ch 1, *sc2tog*, join (22 stitches)
Rnd 23: Ch 1, sc in each st, join (22 stitches)
Rnd 24: Ch 1, *sc2tog*, join (11 stitches)
Fasten off leaving a long yarn tail and sew the top of your hat closed.
Pom Pom for the Buffalo Plaid Crochet Hat Pattern
- Wind the yarn around both arches.
- Cut the yarn along the middle gap.
- Tie with a piece of scrap yarn.
- Open the arches and remove the pom pom.
- Trim any loose ends.
Attach the pom pom to the top of your beanie.
Finishing the Buffalo Plaid Crochet Hat Pattern
Weave in all of your ends.

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