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This easy crochet swirl beanie is super easy as all you need to do is crochet a flat rectangle and work some magic with your tapestry needle. The crochet swirl hat pattern is worked in back loops only to give the hat a ribbed design. This crochet swirl hat works up super fast and looks cuter with a pompom embellishment.
DESIGN
The design of the Crochet swirl hat pattern is quite simple. It’s just a rectangle worked in the back loop only so it has a ribbed effect, decreases are continually made on one end and increases on the other to achieve the swirl effect. The number of stitches remain the same. Ribbing is made at one end for th circumference of the head. The side is sown and the top is close and an adorable crochet swirl hat is done.
EASY
The crochet swirl hat is very easy to make and perfect for crochet beginners because it is a small project and It uses mainly the half double crochet stitch. It works up in no time, perfect for gifts and donations.
YARN
I used Dk weight yarn in two complementary colors for this easy crochet swirl hat, you can use any brand of Dk weight yarn of your choice in two complementary colors.
SIZE
This post contains the written instructions for this crochet swirl hat in size 0-3 months to help keep your baby warm and cozy. It’s very beginner friendly and a very easy pattern. The written pdf pattern contains seven sizing options from preemie to large adults. Yes! Everyone in the family can get similar crochet swirl hat! The 0-3 months size is written below.
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If you prefer to work with UK terms please scroll further down the page to view the UK version.
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PDF PATTERN
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US VERSION
CROCHET SWIRL HAT | FREE PATTERN
Materials
Dk weight yarn (2 balls of 100g, 1 for each colour)
Colour A = Blue
Colour B =White
4.5 mm crochet hook
Tapestry needle
Scissors
Stitch Guide (US Version)
Ch: Chain
Hdc: Half double crochet
BLO: Back loops only
Dc: Double crochet
FPDC: Front Post Double Crochet
BPDC: Back Post Double Crochet
Slst: Slip stitch
Gauge :
16 stitches/ 8 rows = 10 cm/4 inches in Hdc
Pattern note
- The hat is worked flat. Chain up for the height and the number of rows is the circumference of the head.
- Ch 2 or Ch 1 at the beginning of the row does not count as a stitch.
- When you change colour do not cut the previous yarn.
Pattern instructions
Chain 24
Row 1: Hdc in the 3rd chain from the hook and in each chain across 22 stitches.
Row 2: Ch 1, turn. Skip first stitch, Hdc in BLO of the next stitch and in each stitch across, 2 Hdc in the BLO of the last stitch, finish the last Hdc with slst of Colour B
Row 3: (With Colour B) Ch 2, turn. 2 Hdc in THE BLO of first stitch, Hdc in BLO of each stitch across, do not work into last stitch.
Row 4: Repeat row 2, finish the last stitch with a slst of Colour A
Row 5: (With Colour A) repeat row 3
Row 6: repeat row 2, finish the last stitch with a slst of Colour B
Keep alternating row 2 and 3 till you get to row 24. Cut yarn and fasten off.
Hat brim
On the neat edge
Row 1: (With Colour A) Ch 2, work 4 Dc evenly into every two rows. You should have a total of 48 Dc. Finish the last Dc with a slst of Colour B
Row 2: (With colour B) Ch 2, turn. Fpdc around the post of the first stitch, Bpdc around the post of the next stitch, keep alternating for the length of the row. Finish the last Fpdc with a slst of Colour A
Row 3: (with Colour A) repeat row 2. Fasten off.
FINISHING
Sew up the back seam, gather the top of the hat and sew. and add a pompom as an embellishment if you desire.
FINISHED HAT

UK VERSION
CROCHET SWIRL HAT | FREE PATTERN
Size
0-3 months
Materials
Dk weight yarn (2 balls of 100g, 1 for each colour)
Colour A = Blue
Colour B =White
4.5 mm crochet hook
Tapestry needle
Scissors
Stitch Guide (UK Version)
Ch: Chain
Htr: Half treble crochet
BLO: Back loops only
Tr: Treble crochet
FPTR: Front Post Treble Crochet
BPTR: Back Post Treble Crochet
Stls: Slip stitch
Gauge :
16 stitches/ 8 rows = 10 cm/4 inches in Htr
Pattern note
- The hat is worked flat. Chain up for the height and the number of rows is the circumference of the head.
- Ch 2 or Ch 1 at the beginning of the row does not count as a stitch.
- When you change colour do not cut the previous yarn.
Pattern instructions
Chain 24
Row 1: Htr in the 3rd chain from the hook and in each chain across 22 stitches.
Row 2: Ch 1, turn. Skip first stitch, Htr in BLO of the next stitch and in each stitch across, 2 Htr in the BLO of the last stitch, finish the last Htr with ss of Colour B
Row 3: (With Colour B) Ch 2, turn. 2 Htr in THE BLO of first stitch, Htr in BLO of each stitch across, do not work into last stitch.
Row 4: Repeat row 2, finish the last stitch with a ss of Colour A
Row 5: (With Colour A) repeat row 3
Row 6: repeat row 2, finish the last stitch with a ss of Colour B
Keep alternating row 2 and 3 till you get to row 24. Cut yarn and fasten off.
Hat brim
On the neat edge
Row 1: (With Colour A) Ch 2, work 4 Tr evenly into every two rows. You should have a total of 48 Tr. Finish the last Tr with a ss of Colour B
Row 2: (With colour B) Ch 2, turn. FPTR around the post of the first stitch, BPTR around the post of the next stitch, keep alternating for the length of the row. Finish the last FPTR with a ss of Colour A
Row 3: (with Colour A) repeat row 2. Fasten off.
FINISHING
Sew up the back seam, gather the top of the hat and sew. and add a pompom as an embellishment if you desire.
FINISHED HAT

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