Winter Wonder Cable Crochet Hat: Free Crochet Pattern

Introducing the enchanting Winter Wonder Cable crochet hat pattern!

Bundle up in warmth and style with this delightful hat featuring a simple two-stitch cable design complemented by double crochet stitches, resulting in a beautifully textured finish that’s surprisingly easy to achieve.

This pattern is worked from the top down and concludes with a join-as-you-go ribbed band, utilizing only single crochet stitches in the back loop. This ensures a cozy and well-fit hat.

To make the creative process even more enjoyable, a comprehensive, easy-to-follow tutorial is available on our dedicated YouTube channel, empowering crocheters of all skill levels to bring this delightful design to life.

With 8 sizes included, this pattern is perfect for the whole family, allowing everyone to enjoy winter adventures in comfort and style.

Below, you will find everything you need to make this crochet hat, including the yarn, hook, materials, free written pattern for blog subscribers, pictures and a video tutorial. If you love this free crochet pattern, please share!

Create a Stunning Hat for Winter

Creating this stunning cabled crochet hat for winter offers a multitude of benefits. The cable design adds an elegant and classic touch to the hat, making it a fashionable accessory for the colder months. Additionally, with sizes available for the entire family, this pattern allows you to craft matching hats, fostering a sense of unity and togetherness. The sturdy and insulating nature of crocheted hats also ensures that your loved ones stay warm and comfortable throughout winter. Lastly, by personalizing the colours and yarn, you can add your own unique flair to each creation, resulting in a truly special and meaningful gift for yourself or others.

Are Crochet Cables Hard?

In the world of crochet, intricate cable patterns often signify a higher level of expertise. However, with this particular cable pattern, the process is streamlined and remarkably straightforward. By using front post double crochets, crocheters can achieve a visually striking design without the complexities typically associated with traditional cables. As a result, this crochet hat pattern serves as an ideal introduction to the captivating world of cable designs, effectively bridging the gap between beginner and intermediate skill levels.

Best Yarn for a Crochet Hat

When it comes to choosing the best yarn for making a crochet hat, the Mary Maxim Natural Alpaca Tweed yarn stands out as an excellent option. With a composition of 77% acrylic, 20% alpaca, and 3% viscose, this worsted-weight yarn offers a perfect blend of warmth, softness, and durability. Whether you’re creating hats, mittens, sweaters or cozy socks, this yarn proves to be versatile and reliable.

Yarn Requirements

Natural Alpaca Tweed CDN

Worsted Weight #4 77% acrylic, 20% alpaca, 3% viscose 262 yds/100g

Shown in Raw Cotton, Rose Quartz, Thistle, Grey, Cool Stream and Blue Stone

0-3mth (3-6mth, 6-12mth, Toddler, Child, Teen, Adult, Large Adult)

120 (140, 170, 190, 210, 230, 245, 262) yards

*Large Adult uses exactly 1 ball; you may want to order an extra ball for insurance.

Sizes

0-3mth (3-6mth, 6-12mth, Toddler, Child, Teen, Adult, Large Adult)

Substituting Yarn

Yarn substitution is a valuable skill for crocheters, especially when the original yarn listed in a pattern is unavailable. The same goes for the Winter Wonder Cable Hat pattern.

To achieve the perfect fit for the recommended hat sizes, it’s crucial to maintain the same size. If necessary, adjusting your crochet hook size can help you achieve the correct measurements. It’s worth noting that Natural Alpaca worsted yarn is slightly thinner than most worsted-weight yarns, so keep that in mind if you’re having difficulty matching gauge with a different brand.

Selecting a yarn with a similar weight to the one specified in the pattern is recommended when substituting yarn. Starting with a yarn of similar weight will give you a solid foundation.

Also, creating a gauge swatch before starting your project is highly recommended. This will help ensure that your tension and stitch count align with the pattern’s specifications. I suggest testing the gauge with the smallest hat to ensure it’s correct.

Yarn Substitutes

Brava Worsted or Brava Tweed 218yds/100g

Swish Worsted – 110 yds/50g

Wool of the Andes Worsted or Tweed 110yds/50g

Lion Brand Color Theory 246yds/100g

Crochet Hooks Needed

US G+/7 (4.5mm)

US H/8 (5mm)

Hook Tray

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Additional Supplies for the Crochet Hat

Yarn Needle

Scissors

Measuring Tape

5″ Faux Fur Pom Pom (CDN)

4.3″ size for baby hats

Personalized Tags (Rivets)

Construction

The Winter Wonder Hat Crochet pattern is worked from the top down in the round. Using double crochet and front post double crochet stitches, you’ll increase to the required number of stitches for the desired size. The hat showcases a simple 2 stitch cable pattern. To finish off the hat, a join-as-you-go ribbed band is worked, ensuring a comfortable and snug fit.

Gauge

Body: 9 sts and 6.5 rows equal to 2″ in dc/fpdc pattern with 5mm hook

Ribbing: 10 sts and 10 rows equal to 2″ in sc blo pattern with 4.5mm hook

Abbreviations

Blo – Back Loop Only

Ch – Chain

Dc – Double Crochet

Fpdc – Front Post Double Crochet: Yo, insert your hook from front to back to front around the post of the next stitch; yo, pull up a loop; yo, pull through 2 loops on your hook; yo, pull through the remaining two loops on your hook.

Rep – Repeat

Sc – Single Crochet

Sk(d) – Skip(ped)

Sl St – Slip Stitch

Sp(s) – Space(s)

St(s) – Stitch(es)

( ) – Work step in parentheses in indicated stitch

Video for the Crochet Hat

This detailed tutorial offers invaluable insights into the materials used, including the specific yarn and hooks, along with essential guidance on determining the gauge for the pattern.

Learn the magic ring technique for beginning the hat and master increasing to attain the necessary number of stitches for the 3-6 month size.

The video will work through the details of crocheting the stitch pattern, incorporating front post double and double crochet stitches to achieve the simple cable pattern.

Gain expertise in finishing the hat with a join-as-you-go ribbed band, executed in single crochet, worked in the back loop only.

Finally, the video will guide you through embellishments as the tutorial demonstrates the addition of a tag and pompom, elevating the hat into a stylish and personalized accessory.

Winter Wonder Cable Crochet Hat

COPYRIGHT

This crochet pattern and its contents are fully owned and copyrighted by MJ’s Off The Hook Designs Inc., and all rights are reserved. This pattern is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws and may not be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, screenshots, printing or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written consent of the author, except in the case of permitted sharing on social media platforms.

Any unauthorized distribution or reproduction of this pattern or elements of the instructions is strictly prohibited and may result in civil or criminal penalties. This free crochet pattern is intended for personal viewing on the blog only. By accessing this pattern, you acknowledge and agree to comply with these copyright terms and conditions.

If you have any questions regarding this copyright notice or the use of the pattern outlined within, please contact MJ’s Off The Hook Designs Inc. in writing.

Thank you for respecting the author’s intellectual property and hard work!

Pattern Support

Additionally, please note that the only pattern support offered for this pattern is available on our Facebook community group and through the YouTube tutorial. The modifications given in the PDF are the only ones included, so if you choose to modify the pattern or use a different yarn weight, you will need to figure out the modifications on your own.

We appreciate your understanding and hope that you have a fantastic experience creating our cable hat pattern. Please feel free to lend support to fellow members of the community group as we work together to create beautiful crochet projects.

Join-as-you-go Band

Row 1:

With smaller hook, ch 13 (15, 17, 19, 19, 21, 21, 21), sc in the 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, sk first st at the hat edge, sl st in the next 2 sts (edge), turn—12 (14, 16, 18, 18, 20, 20, 20) sts.

Row 2:

Sk sl sts, sc in the blo of each st across, turn—12 (14, 16, 18, 18, 20, 20, 20) sts.

Row 3:

Ch 1, sc in the blo of each st across, sl st in next 2 sts (edge), turn—12 (14, 16, 18, 18, 20, 20, 20) sts.

Rows 4- 52 (56, 60, 64, 68, 72, 76, 80):

Rep Rows 2-3, ending after completion of Row 2 repeat. To join the band, ch 1, sl st the last row to row 1, working through each st across. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Pom Pom

Make a yarn pom pom or attach a faux fur pom pom. Sew snap to the top of the hat. Blow-dry pom to fluff and snap to the top of the hat. Use a 5-6″ pom pom for child and adult hats and a 4.3″ pom pom for baby hats. Hats are shown with a 1.5″ x 1.5″ square personalized faux leather tag or a 0.75″ x 2.5″ tag. Use a sewing needle and embroidery thread to attach or leather rivets.

Washing Instructions

Before washing, remove the pompom. Gently hand wash the hat using a mild detergent or wool wash. Afterwards, carefully lay it flat to dry.

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