Hi Crochet Friends!

This pattern is for the easy crochet pom pom hat.

Are you more of a visual learner? Well you can find the video tutorial here.

If you are more of a reader, the written pattern is below! This pattern is suitable for newborns up to adult size. There is no specific number of chains needed to make this hat – we are going on measurements. I have included a handy size chart for you to refer to if needed.

Supplies (contains affiliate links) –

• Yarn of your choice (I used Stylcraft Special DK in Cloud Blue)
• 3mm/size H Clover Amour crochet hook
• 4mm/size G Clover Amour crochet Hook

Pattern (UK Terms)

• We are going to start with the bottom band part of the hat. Have a look at the size chart above to determine what size (circumference) you want your hat to be. The band part of the hat is worked in rows and then we will turn it to work the main part of the hat (if this sounds confusing then please watch the video linked above as this is more of a visual reference!).
• A chain 1 does not count as a stitch when turning.

Round 1 – Chain (Ch) your brim to the WIDTH that you would like it to be. Once you have reached the desired size add 2 extra chains (for my hat, I made the newborn size and chained 7 +2, so 9 chains in total)

Round 2 – Double crochet (DC) into the second chain from the hook and then into each chain space until you reach the end of the row. Ch 1 and turn (does not count as a stitch).

Round 3 – DC into the first stitch of the round. DC into the back loop only (DCBLO) until you have 1 stitch left. Into the last stitch we are going to place a regular DC (not a DCBLO). Ch1 and turn.

Round 4 Onwards – Repeat round 3 until you reach your required circumference (see size chart above). Put the 2 ends of your work together and join with slip stitches. Do not cut your yarn. From now on we are going to be working in the round, around the brim of the band.

Main Body of the Hat

Round 1 – Chain 1 and DC back into that space. DC around the band of the hat. Keep count of your stitches as you will need to ensure that you have an even number of them when you get back to where to started. Try to keep your stitches evenly placed (I did one DC per row). Slip stitch (SS) into the first DC to join. Ch 1 (does not count as a stitch).

Round 2 – Mini bean stitch into the same space that you SS into from the previous round (a mini bean stitch is insert hook, pull up a loop, yarn over, insert hook pull up a loop (4 loops on your hook), yarn over and pull through all 4 loops). Ch1 to secure your mini bean stitch. Miss one stitch from the previous round, mini bean stitch into the next stitch. Continue this all the way around until you reach where you started from. SS into the top of the very first mini bean stitch that you made at the start of the round, chain 1. DO NOT TURN – we are working in the round.

Round 3 – From now on we are going to be working into the ch1 spaces from the previous round. *Mini bean stitch into the ch 1 space from the previous round, chain 1*. Repeat *-* until you reach where you started from. SS into the top of the very first mini bean stitch that you made at the start of the round, chain 1.

Round 4 onwards – Repeat round 3 until your hat reaches the desired height (mine measured 11 cm from brim to top). Ch 1 to secure. DO NOT CUT YARN as we are going to join up the top of the hat.

Joining the hat – Turn your hat inside out (this will give a neater finish for the end result. Place the 2 edges together and join using slip stitches in the BLO. When you reach the end fasten off and cut your yarn.

Finishing – Sew in all of your ends and turn your hat back to the proper side. Attach a pom pom in each of the 2 corners.

Ta Da!!!

Your hat is now finished! I love to see your work so don’t forget to tag me in your instagram pictures (@Lexie_Loves_Stitching).

Happy Crocheting!

I made this scrap yarn bookmark and posted the video on TikTok/YouTube. It has been very popular and after a request from the lovely Wanda on my YouTube for the written pattern, I have written it up! These only take about 20 minutes to make so are perfect for using up any scraps of yarn you may have hanging about!

Supplies

• 4 mm/Size G crochet hook (I always use Clover Amour)
• Scrap Yarn (I used Lily Sugar n Cream)
• Scissors
• Darning/tapestry needle

Method (this bookmark only has one round but I have split it into sections to make it easier to follow)

Start by chaining 33 (or a multiple of 2 + 5 for a bigger/smaller bookmark)

Round 1 (right side RS) –

First Stitch –

Yarn over (YO) and insert your hook into the 2nd chain space. *YO and pull up a loop. Insert your hook into the next chain space (do not yarn over) and pull up a loop*. Repeat *-* in the next 2 chain spaces – you should have 6 loops on your hook. YO and pull through all 6 loops. Chain 1.

Next Stitch: 

• Insert hook into the ch-1 space of the last stitch– this is called the “eye” of the st. 
• YO and draw up a loop – you should have 2 loops on the hook. 
• Insert hook into the leg of the last stitch, YO, and draw up a loop – you should have 3 loops on the hook. 
• Insert hook into the ch of the last stitch, YO and draw up a loop – you should have 4 loops on the hook.
• [Insert hook into next ch, YO and draw up a loop] 2 times – you should have 6 loops on the hook.
• YO, and pull through all 6 loops. 
• Ch 1 to complete the st.

Repeat the instructions for the “Next Stitch” part of the pattern across the row. When Row 1 is complete, there should be a total of 15 stitches.

Round 2 (Wrong Side)

Turn your work and do not ch 1 to start the row. Instead, go directly into the “eye” (or ch-1 sp) of the st. 

• Make 2 sc into the eye of each st across. 
• There should be a total of 30 sc at the end of Row 2. 

To finish off your bookmark, slip stitch into the the first stitch from round 1, cut off yarn and weave in ends. I have added a tassel to the bottom of my bookmark to give it a bit of pizazz!

Happy Crocheting