Make a Stylish Crochet Newsboy Hat — Free Step-by-Step Pattern

Hey there! Crochet Newsboy Hats are a trendy and stylish accessory that adds a touch of charm to any outfit. With their unique design featuring a short brim and a cute button detail, they are not only fashionable but also practical for keeping the sun out of your eyes. Whether you're looking to elevate your casual look or just add a fun twist to your attire, a Crochet Newsboy Hat is a versatile piece that you'll love to wear on any occasion. So, if you're ready to rock that vintage-inspired vibe with a modern twist, grab yourself a Crochet Newsboy Hat and get ready to turn heads wherever you go!

Materials

Red Heart Super Saver (#4 Worsted Weight Yarn)

5 mm & 4 mm hook

Stitch markers

Stitches

Ch- Chain

Sl St- Slip stitch

Sc- Single crochet

Hdc- Half double crochet

Sk- Skip

Rep- Repeat

Sc2tog- Single crochet 2 together

Blsc- Back loop single crochet

Gauge

7 sc = 2 in, 8 sc rows = 2 in

Top of Hat

Start with a 5 mm hook

Ch 15

Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc across, turn. (14)

Row 2: Ch 1, sc, 2 sc next st, sc across until the last 2 sts, 2 sc next st, sc last st, turn. (16)

Row 3: Ch 1, sc across, turn.

Rows 4-9: Repeat rows 2&3. (22)

Rows 10-30: Ch 1, sc across, turn.

Rows 31-35: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc across until the last 2 sts, sc2tog, turn*. (12)

*Do not turn after row 35

Note: Mark the first row of 14 sts. This will become the front of the hat.

Sides of Hat

We will now begin crocheting in the round. It can be helpful to use a stitch marker to note the first stitch in each round.

Round 1: Ch 1, to evenly sc around the perimeter of the work begin by working 35 sts down the left side, then work 14 sts across the opposite side of your foundation chain, then work 35 sts up the right side and 12 sts across the last row you completed, sl st to join. (96)

Rounds 2-4: Ch 1, sc each st around, sl st to join.

Round 5: Ch 1, *sc next 4 sts, sc2tog, rep from * around, sl st to join. (80)

Rounds 6-7: Ch 1, sc each st around, sl st to join.

Round 8: Ch 1, *sc next 3 sts, sc2tog, rep from * around, sl st to join. (64)

Rounds 9-12: Ch 1, sc each st around, sl st to join.

Fasten off.

Brim of Hat

Now we will begin using the 4 mm crochet hook and 2 strands of yarn held together.

Starting from the 1st stitch of round 12, count 24 sts over and place a marker in the 24th st, then count 17 sts over from the 24th st and place another marker in the 41st st. Attach your yarn at the first marker.

Row 1: Ch 1, *sc next 2 sts, 2 sc next st, rep from * 4 more times, sc next 2 sts, turn. (22)

Row 2: Ch 1, blsc next 22 sts, hdc in next sc on foundation row, sl st in next st, turn. (24)

Row 3: Ch 1, sk first sl st, sc next 23 sts, hdc in next sc on foundation row, sl st in next st, turn. (25)

Row 4: Ch 1, sk first sl st, *sc next 4 sts, 2 sc next st, rep from * 4 times, hdc in next sc on foundation row, sl st in next st, turn. (26)

Row 5: Ch 1, sk first sl st, sc next 25 sts, hdc in next sc on foundation row, sl st in next st, turn.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Sew brim of hat