Super bulky crochet hat pattern
Make a warm, chunky beanie without spending days on a project. This super bulky crochet hat has a simple classic shape and thick, cozy texture that works well for winter wear, quick handmade gifts, or matching family hats.
Quick answer
This beginner super bulky crochet hat is worked from the top down in joined rounds using super bulky weight (#6) yarn and an M/N-13 (9 mm) crochet hook. Double crochet increases shape the crown, straight rounds form the body, and a final single crochet round finishes the edge. The pattern includes three sizes—baby, child, and adult—plus a video tutorial and an optional pom pom.
Super bulky crochet hat pattern details
Skill level
Beginner — This pattern uses double crochet and single crochet stitches, simple increases, and joined rounds.
Materials needed
- M/N-13 (9 mm) crochet hook
- Super bulky weight yarn (#6) for the hat
- Worsted weight yarn (#4) for the pom pom
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Large pom pom maker, optional
Finished size
| Size | Fits head circumference | Hat height |
|---|---|---|
| Baby | 13–14 inches (33–35.5 cm) | 6 inches (15 cm) |
| Child | 18–20 inches (45.5–51 cm) | 7.5 inches (19 cm) |
| Adult | 20–22 inches (51–56 cm) | 8.5 inches (21.5 cm) |
If you need help choosing the right fit, visit my crochet hat sizing guide for head circumference tips and size charts.
Gauge
9 dc stitches and 6 dc rounds = 4 inches (10 cm)
Learn how to check crochet gauge before you begin so you can adjust your hook size if needed.
Crochet abbreviations
- dc = double crochet stitch
- sc = single crochet stitch
- ch/chs = chain/chains
- st/sts = stitch/stitches
- sl st = slip stitch
- rnd/rnds = round/rounds
Pattern notes
- The hat is worked from the top down in joined rounds.
- The ch 2 at the beginning of the double crochet rounds and the ch 1 at the beginning of the final single crochet round do not count as stitches.
- Join each round with a slip stitch to the first stitch made.
- Repeat instructions between the asterisks (*) as indicated.
- The pattern is written in US crochet terms.
Magic circle alternative
If you prefer not to use a magic circle, you can start round 1 this way instead:
Round 1: Ch 4, work 11 dc in the 4th ch from the hook. Join with a sl st to the first dc. (11 sts)
Super bulky crochet hat video tutorial
Follow along with the step-by-step video tutorial to make the super bulky hat from start to finish.
Prefer YouTube? Watch the super bulky crochet beanie tutorial on YouTube.
Super bulky crochet hat pattern instructions
Baby size
Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 11 dc, join (11)
Rnd 2: ch 2, 2 dc in each st, join (22)
Rnd 3: ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next st*, join (33)
Rnds 4– 8: ch 2, dc in each st, join (33)
Rnd 9: ch 1, sc in each st, join, fasten off and weave in ends (33)
Child size
Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 11 dc, join (11)
Rnd 2: ch 2, 2 dc in each st, join (22)
Rnd 3: ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next st*, join (33)
Rnd 4: ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 2 sts*, join (44)
Rnds 5– 10: ch 2, dc in each st, join (44)
Rnd 11: ch 1, sc in each st, join, fasten off and weave in ends (44)
Adult size
Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 11 dc, join (11)
Rnd 2: ch 2, 2 dc in each st, join (22)
Rnd 3: ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next st*, join (33)
Rnd 4: ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 2 sts*, join (44)
Rnd 5: ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 10 sts*, join (48)
Rnds 6– 11: ch 2, dc in each st, join (48)
Rnd 12: ch 1, sc in each st, join, fasten off and weave in ends (48)
Adding a pom pom (optional)
Using worsted weight yarn (#4), make a pom pom with a large pom pom maker.
- 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 to the top of your hat.
Finishing
Weave in your ends.
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— Melissa
