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Get ready to add some playful texture to your wardrobe with this free Crochet Bobble Stitch hat pattern. Whether you’re a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, this easy-to-follow pattern will have you creating stunning hats in no time.
Written for both child and adult sizes, everyone can enjoy the cozy and stylish embrace of the bobble stitch. With its charming bobbles that add delightful pops of texture, this hat is perfect for making a statement while keeping warm.
So grab your hooks, dive into the world of crochet, and bounce into style with this fabulous bobble stitch hat pattern!

Skill Level
Advanced beginner. Projects may include involved stitch patterns, color work, and/or shaping.
Materials
- Worsted weight acrylic yarn
- Size H/8/5mm crochet hook for hat
- Size G/6/4mm crochet hook for brim
- Tapestry needle
- Locking stitch markers
- Scissors
- Large Pom Pom maker
- Hot melt adhesive
Gauge
Gauge is very important for this pattern.
8 dc= 2 inches
4 rnds= 2 inches
Size Chart
Hat Size | Crown | Circumference | Height |
Child | 6.25 inches | 19-20 inches | 7.5 inches |
Adult | 7.25 inches | 20-23 inches | 8.5 inches |
Pattern Notes
- This pattern starts with a magic circle (also known as a magic ring or adjustable ring). If you are a beginner crocheter, check out my magic circle tutorial.
- Join with a slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated.
- Your first st is made in the last st from the previous round.
- Work first stitch(es) of each round in same stitch as joining unless otherwise stated.
- Use locking stitch markers to mark the first and last stitches of every round.
- Hat is worked in the round from the top down.
- Ribbing is worked in rows and sewn to the hat.
- Use a size H/5 mm crochet hook for the hat.
- Use a size G/4 mm crochet hook for the brim.
- Rounds with bobble stitches are worked in the opposite direction since the clusters pop out on the wrong side.
Abbreviations
- dc= double crochet
- bo= bobble stitch
- sc= single crochet
- ch= chain
- chs= chains
- st= stitch
- sts= stitches
- rem= remaining
- rep= repeat
- rnd= round
- rnds= rounds
- BL= back loop
- BLO= back loop only

Crochet Stitches
Slip Stitch (sl st)
- Insert hook into next stitch.
- Yarn over and pull the yarn through the stitch and through the loop on your hook.
Double Crochet (dc)
- Yarn over & insert hook in next stitch.
- Yarn over and pull up a loop. You will have 3 loops on your hook.
- Yarn over and pull through 2 loops. You will have 2 loops on your hook.
- Yarn over and pull through remaining 2 loops on your hook.
Single Crochet (sc)
- Insert hook in next stitch.
- Yarn over and pull up a loop. You will have 2 loops on your hook.
- Yarn over and pull through both loops.
Bobble Stitch (bo)
- Yarn over and insert hook in next stitch
- Yarn over and pull up a loop
- Yarn over and pull through 2 loops
- Repeat steps 2 & 3 four times in the same stitch. You will have 6 loops on your hook.
- Yarn over and pull through all 6 loops
Child Size Bobble Stitch Crochet Hat

Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 12 dc, join (12 dc)
Rnd 2: Ch 2, dc inc in each st around, join (24 dc)
Rnd 3: Ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next st*, join (36 dc)
Rnd 4: Ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next 2 sts*, join (48 dc)
Rnd 5: Ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next 3 sts*, join (60 dc)
Rnd 6: Ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next 4 sts*, join (72 dc)
The diameter of the crown should measure approximately 6.25 inches.

Rnd 7: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (72)

Note: In the photo above, the red stitch marker is the last dc from rnd 7.
See pattern notes & crochet stitches.
Rnd 8: Ch 2, turn to work in the wrong direction, *bo, sc in the next st*, join (36 bo, 36 sc)
Note: In the photo below, you can see that the work has been turned and the first st for rnd 9 goes into the st with the red stitch marker.



Rnd 9: Ch 2, turn to work in the right direction, dc in each st, join (72 dc)
Note: In the photo(s) below you can see that you are now working in the “right direction” and your first st goes into the st with the green stitch marker.



Rnd 10: rep rnd 9
Rnd 11: rep rnd 8
Rnd 12: rep rnd 9
Rnd 13: rep rnd 9
Rnd 14: rep rnd 8
Rnd 15: rep rnd 9
Rnd 16: rep rnd 9 and fasten off
The height of the hat should measure approximately 6.5 inches.

Brim
Row 1: Ch 7, sc in 2nd ch from hook and each rem ch, turn (6)
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each st BLO, turn (6)
Row 3-72: rep row 2
Adult Size Bobble Stitch Crochet Hat

Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 12 dc, join (12 dc)
Rnd 2: Ch 2, dc inc in each st around, join (24 dc)
Rnd 3: Ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next st*, join (36 dc)
Rnd 4: Ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next 2 sts*, join (48 dc)
Rnd 5: Ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next 3 sts*, join (60 dc)
Rnd 6: Ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next 4 sts*, join (72 dc)
Rnd 7: Ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next 5 sts*, join (84 dc)
The diameter of the crown should measure approximately 7.25 inches.

Rnd 8: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (84)

Note: In the photo above, the red stitch marker is the last dc from rnd 8.
See pattern notes & crochet stitches.
Rnd 9: Ch 2, turn to work in the wrong direction, *bo, sc in next st*, join (42 bo, 42 sc)
Note: In the photo below, you can see that the work has been turned and the first st for rnd 9 goes into the st with the red stitch marker.



Rnd 10: ch 2, turn to work in the right direction, dc in each st, join (84 dc)
Note: In the photo(s) below you can see that you are now working in the “right direction” and your first st goes into the st with the green stitch marker.



Rnd 11: rep rnd 10
Rnd 12: rep rnd 9
Rnd 13: rep rnd 10
Rnd 14: rep rnd 10
Rnd 15: rep rnd 9
Rnd 16: rep rnd 10
Rnd 17: rep rnd 10 and fasten off
The height of the hat should measure approximately 7.5 inches.

Brim
Row 1: Ch 7, sc in 2nd ch from hook and each rem ch, turn (6)
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each st BLO, turn (6)
Row 3-84: rep row 2

Assembly
Use your tapestry needle to sew the brim to the hat. Make sure each stitch of the hat lines up with a row from the brim. The brim will stretch as you go.


Sew the seam of the two ends of the brim together. Weave in all of your ends.

Pom Pom
Photos are from my LOVE Beanie.
Use your large Pom Pom maker.
Firmly and evenly wind your yarn around each set of arches. After the first set of arches, close them and then wind your yarn around the second set.


Cut the yarn between each set of arches.

Use your scrap piece of yarn to tie the pom pom. I recommend you double/triple knot it.
Carefully open the arches.

Use a hot melt adhesive to place a dab of glue in the center of the pom pom. This will help prevent it from unraveling.

Fluff your pom pom and trim any long ends.
Use a tapestry needle to attach your pom pom to the top of your hat.
