Thick and Quick Crochet Hat with Brim

This super bulky crochet hat with brim is an easy-to-follow and gender-neutral crochet pattern that can be worked in six different sizes!

Working in continuous rounds of single crochet stitches from the top down, this crochet hat creates a seamless design that’s gorgeous from any angle.

The brim of the hat is also worked up in continuous rounds of basic and specialty crochet stitches, using just a few simple repeats that are easy to follow!

This super bulky style of this hat is gender-neutral, and great for any age, so feel free to play with colors and different types of super bulky yarn to get even more style and texture.

Using bulky yarn to make this crochet hat with brim means your project will work up quickly, making this an ideal last-minute gift, weekend project, or stash-buster!

Ready to get started?

Grab some super bulky yarn and a crochet hook to make your very own newsboy style crochet hat with brim that’s warm with a modern flair!

Hats are quick and easy projects to work up – especially with super bulky yarn!
Chunky crochet hats are great projects for winter and cooler months!
This Crochet Hat with Brim is perfect for lots of different head sizes (17.5” – 25.25”), whether you’re male or female (it’s not gender specific).
You’ll get to practice a lot of crochet skills: continuous rounds, stitch tension, gauge & size, post stitches, slip stitches, finishing techniques & more!

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Crochet Hat with Brim: Introduction
- Is bulky yarn too heavy for a Crochet Hat with Brim?
- Who is this Crochet Hat with Brim for?
Selecting the Perfect Yarn
- What yarn should I use?
- How can I choose a yarn substitute?
Sizing Options
- How many sizes are included in this pattern?
Helpful Resources
- Crocheting in Continuous Rounds
- More Crochet Accessory Patterns
Policy for Individual Use
- Purchase a PDF file on Ravelry
Making the Thick and Quick Hat with Brim
Hat Instructions
Brim Instructions
- 17.5 (19, 20.5, 22, 23.5, 25.25)”
- Finishing: All sizes
Video Chat

Estimated reading time: 12 minutes

Thick and quick hat Crochet Pattern - Salena Baca Crochet

Crochet Hat with Brim: Introduction

Is bulky yarn too heavy for a Crochet Hat with Brim?

Whether bulky yarn is too heavy for a Crochet Hat with Brim depends on several factors, including personal preference, the design of the hat, and specific characteristics of the yarn.

Bulky yarns are heaver than lighter-weight yarns by nature, so if you prefer lightweight hats, you may find bulky yarn to be too heavy for your taste.

There are various types of bulky yarn, ranging from thick and dense to more lightweight and airy, so consider the specific characteristics of the yarn you’re using to choose one that you think will feel best.

Finally, the design of the hat is important to consider, and that is why this particular Crochet Hat with Brim should be worn as a fitted style; slouchy or oversized hats might distribute the weight differently than a more fitted design.

But ultimately, comfort is subjective.

What one person finds too heavy, another might consider to be just right, so it is a good idea to swatch the first few rounds of this pattern to help make a decision that you’ll be comfortable with.

Who is this Crochet Hat with Brim for?

This Crochet Hat with Brim is for anyone, and everyone!

Simply changing the colors used, or the texture of the yarn, can completely change the look and style of this crochet hat.

With sizes ranging from 17.5″ around to 25.25″ around, this bulky crochet hat can be made to fit many different people.

By featuring a classic cap style with slight brim, this pattern is not just limited to fit a specific demographic; it truly can be crafted for anyone, regardless of their age or gender.

A truly classic crochet hat design is one that is inclusive, versatile, and suitable for a broad range of individuals regardless of age, gender, crochet skill level, or head size.

Selecting the Perfect Yarn

What yarn should I use?

Not all bulky weight yarns are created equally, so selecting the right yarn for this Crochet Hat with Brim is a really important choice – that’s why I strongly suggest you try Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick and Quick!

As the name suggests, Wool Ease Thick and Quick is a bulky yarn that works up quickly due to its thickness – This is advantageous when creating a hat, offering a fast and satisfying crafting experience.

This yarn is not too thick or dense, making it user-friendly and suitable for both beginners and experienced crocheters – Its smooth texture allows for easy stitching, and the thickness simplifies the overall crocheting process.

The blend of acrylic and wool provides some really interesting qualities:

wool and acrylic are durable materials,
acrylic can add softness to wool, addressing potential concerns about itchiness that can sometimes be associated with wool,
wool adds breathability, ensuring that the finished hat doesn’t feel too hot to wear.

Finally, Lion Brand is a well-known brand, and Wool Ease Thick and Quick is widely available, making it affordable and accessible to use.

How can I choose a yarn substitute?

The stitch and row measurements of this Crochet Hat with Brim pattern are important to note so that you can match the right size hat.

This means the yarn weight and size you choose will make all the difference in the fabric size you create.

The gauge and size for this bulky crochet hat were measured with Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick and Quick yarn, using a US Size N/15 (10.0mm) crochet hook .

When choosing a yarn substitute, I first suggest looking on YarnSub.com for a list of yarns with similarities based on gauge, fiber content, texture, yardage, and colors.

For a close match in the same weight and characteristics, here are some yarns I recommend you review first:

To help you find the best yarn for this Crochet Hat with Brim, start with the same weight of yarn to crochet a test swatch to see if the fabric will give you the results you’re looking for.

You can read more about how to substitute yarn right here: Understanding Yarn Substitution – An Easy Reference For Crocheters

Understanding Yarn Substitution: An Easy Reference For Crocheters

Sizing Options

How many sizes are included in this pattern?

This Crochet Hat with Brim pattern includes specific instructions for six different sizes; around for circumference of head, and tall for height of hat:

17.5” around x 6.5” tall
19” around x 7” tall
20.5” around x 7.5” tall
22” around x 8” tall
23.5” around x 8.5” tall
25.25” around x 9” tall

Helpful Resources

Crocheting in Continuous Rounds

This super bulky hat (including the brim) is worked in continuous rounds of crochet to avoid a seam with joined stitches.

If you’re not familiar with this technique and need to see it in action, I’ve got the perfect video tutorial for you: How to crochet in continuous increasing rounds

More Crochet Accessory Patterns

If you love to crochet quick and easy accessory patterns made with chunky and super bulky yarn, we have a few more styles you can view right here:

Policy for Individual Use

This crochet pattern is designed by Salena Baca Crochet for the American Crochet Association.

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Making the Thick and Quick Hat with Brim

Yarn

Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick and Quick, Super Bulky #6 yarn (80% acrylic, 20% Superwash Wool; 106 yds/97 m per 6 oz/170 g skein):

Fisherman x 1 skein (all sizes)
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Hook and Other Materials

US Size N/15 (10.0mm) crochet hook. Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain gauge.
1 Stitch marker

Gauge

9.5 Sc Sts = 5”
8 pattern rows = 4”

Sizes and Finished Measurements

17.5” around x 6.5” tall
19” around x 7” tall
20.5” around x 7.5” tall
22” around x 8” tall
23.5” around x 8.5” tall
25.25” around x 9” tall

Stitch Key

Specialty Stitches and Techniques

Specialty stitches and techniques are sometimes just variations and combinations of basic stitches.

For more tips about where to place your hook as you crochet, including photo tutorials for guidance, check out Where do stitches go in crochet: All the places and spaces to put your hook

Where do stitches go in crochet: All the places and spaces to put your hook

BLO = Back Loop Only
FPHDc (Front Post Half Double Crochet): Yarn over, insert hook around stitch post (from front to back, around front), yarn over, pull back around stitch post, yarn over, pull through 3 loops on hook.

Pattern Notes

Pattern is worked in 2 consecutive parts: Hat, Brim
Use a stitch marker to mark the top of the first stitch in each round.
For the best fit, measure around head at forehead, follow hood size with closest length.
Hat can be fitted or oversized, as desired.

Hat Instructions

Start Here: All Hat Sizes

Round 1 (Right Side): Ch 2, skip 1 Ch (not a St), work 6 Sc into next Ch – 6 Sc

Round 2: Work 2 Sc into each St around – 12 Sc

Round 3: [Work 2 Sc into 1 St, Sc into next St] 6 times – 18 Sc

Round 4: [Work 2 Sc into 1 St, Sc into next 2 Sts] 6 times – 24 Sc

Round 5: [Work 2 Sc into 1 St, Sc into next 3 Sts] 6 times – 30 Sc

Continue with instructions for desired size.