Bulky Crochet Hat Pattern for Beginners + Video Tutorial

I’m excited to share my Bulky Crochet Hat pattern with you! This pattern is super easy and designed for all sizes, from babies to adults. Plus, it includes a video tutorial to guide you through every step.

Whether you’re new to crochet or just looking for a quick project, this hat is fun to make and cozy to wear. Grab your yarn and hook, and let’s get started on this awesome hat together! The free crochet pattern is below.

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Free Bulky Crochet Hat Pattern

Crochet Project Materials

  • Crochet hook size: L-11 8 mm
  • Yarn:
    Bulky Weight Yarn #5 (hat)
    Worsted weight yarn #4 (pom pom)
  • Yarn needle: Use this to weave in your ends.
  • Scissors: Use scissors to fasten off your yarn.
  • Stitch marker(s): Optional. Use these to help keep track of your stitches. 
  • Large Pom Pom Maker: To make a pom for your hat.

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Bulky Crochet Hat Pattern Information

Skill Level

Beginner. This bulky crochet hat pattern uses basic crochet stitches in basic form.

Size Chart

SizeCrownHead CircumferenceHeight
Preemie3.25 inches10-12 inches4 inches
Baby4.5 inches13-14 inches6 inches
Child6 inches18-20 inches7.5 inches
Adult7 inches20-22 inches8.5 inches
Bulky crochet hat size chart

Gauge

10 stitches and 6 rows = 4 inches 

Crochet Terms

  • dc = double crochet stitches
  • sc = single crochet stitches
  • ch/chs = chain/chains
  • st/sts = stitch/stitches
  • sl st = slip stitch
  • rnd/rnds = round/rounds
  • rnds = rounds
  • rem = remaining

Pattern Notes

  • This crochet beanie pattern starts with a magic circle
  • The chain at the beginning of each round does not count as your first stitch. 
  • 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.
  • You are crocheting in the round from the top of the hat down.
  • The pattern is written in US terms.

Magic Circle Alternative

If you’re not comfortable with using a magic circle, you can use an alternative method to make round 1 of the beanie. This method is just as effective and might be easier for beginners.

Round 1: Chain 4, make 11 dc in the 4th ch from the hook, join (11 stitches)

Bulky Crochet Hat Pattern Instructions

Preemie Baby Bulky Crochet Hat Pattern

Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 11 dc, join (11 stitches)

Rnd 2: ch 2, 2 dc in each st, join (22 stitches)

Rnds 3– 6: ch 2, dc in each st, join (22 stitches)

Rnd 7: ch 1, sc in each st, join (22 stitches)

Fasten off and weave in your ends.

Baby Bulky Crochet Hat Pattern

Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 11 dc, join (11 stitches)

Rnd 2: ch 2, 2 dc in each st, join (22 stitches)

Rnd 3: ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next st*, join (33 stitches)

Rnds 4– 9: ch 2, dc in each st, join (33 stitches)

Rnd 10: ch 1, sc in each st, join (33 stitches)

Fasten off and weave in your ends.

Child Bulky Crochet Hat Pattern

Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 11 dc, join (11 stitches)

Rnd 2: ch 2, 2 dc in each st, join (22 stitches)

Rnd 3: ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next st*, join (33 stitches)

Rnd 4: ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 2 sts*, join (44 stitches)

Rnds 5– 12: ch 2, dc in each st, join (44 stitches)

Rnd 13: ch 1, sc in each st, join (44 stitches)

Fasten off and weave in your ends.

Adult Bulky Crochet Hat Pattern

Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 11 dc, join (11 stitches)

Rnd 2: ch 2, 2 dc in each st, join (22 stitches)

Rnd 3: ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next st*, join (33 stitches)

Rnd 4: ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 2 sts*, join (44 stitches)

Rnd 5: ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 10 sts*, join (48 stitches)

Rnds 6– 13: ch 2, dc in each st, join (48 stitches)

Rnd 14: ch 1, sc in each st, join (48 stitches)

Fasten off and weave in your ends.

Adding a Pom Pom to your Bulky Crochet Hat Pattern

Use your pom maker.

  1. Wind the yarn around both arches. 
  2. Cut the yarn along the middle gap.
  3. Tie with a piece of scrap yarn. 
  4. Open the arches and remove the pom pom.
  5. Trim any loose ends.

Attach the pom to the top of your hat.

Finishing your Bulky Crochet Hat Pattern

Weave in your ends.

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Looking for more Free Crochet Patterns?

You may also like these other crochet patterns for free: Basic Beanie, HDC Beanie, and Light Weight Beanie free crochet hat patterns.

Let’s Connect!

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