Cleo Hat

This beginner crochet hat pattern is available in 10 sizes. It works up fast with a simple, repetitive stitch pattern and a 2-round repeat to create a subtle texture. This is the second pattern in the [4th Annual International Crochet Month Blog Hop][1]. > **This pattern is available for FREE on my blog [HERE][2].** > > The free version is supported by > advertising on my website. The > downloadable PDF for sale on Ravelry > includes the full pattern in one > printable file without advertisements. **Skills Used** Basic crochet stitches: chain, double crochet, half double crochet, single crochet, slip stitch Crocheting flat in rows, crocheting in the round, increasing Crocheting in the back loop (includes link to video tutorial) Joining with a slip stitch seam, crocheting around the side of a project, crocheting in the third (back) loop, cinching a bottom up hat closed (includes video tutorials) Special stitch: dc3tog (with written instructions and video tutorial in pattern) **Skill Level** Easy **Finished Sizes** Newborn (0-3 Months, 3-6 Months, 6-12 Months, Toddler, Child Small, Child Large, Teen/Adult Small, Adult Medium, Adult Large). *Photographed sample is Teen/Adult Small size shown on a mannequin with 22.5" (57 cm) head circumference*. Newborn: 13” (33 cm) hat circumference x 5.5” (14 cm) length. 0-3 Months: 15” (38 cm) hat circumference x 6” (15.5 cm) length. 3-6 Months: 16” (40.5 cm) hat circumference x 6.5” (16.5 cm) length. 6-12 Months: 17” (43 cm) hat circumference x 6.75” (17 cm) length. Toddler: 18” (45.5 cm) hat circumference x 7.25” (18.5 cm) length. Child Small: 19” (48.5 cm) hat circumference x 7.75” (19.5 cm) length. Child Large: 20” (51 cm) hat circumference x 8” (20.5 cm) length. Teen/Adult Small: 21” (53.5 cm) hat circumference x 8.5” (21.5 cm) length. Adult Medium: 22” (56 cm) hat circumference x 8.75” (22 cm) length. Adult Large: 23” (58.5 cm) hat circumference x 9.25” (23.5 cm) length.   **Materials** Approximately 85 yd (110 yd, 130 yd, 145 yd, 150 yd, 175 yd, 190 yd, 205 yd, 225 yd, 250 yd)/78 m (100.5 m, 119 m, 132.5 m, 137 m, 160 m, 173.5 m, 187.5 m, 206 m, 228.5 m) in CA and 35 yd (45 yd, 45 yd, 50 yd, 75 yd, 80 yd, 85 yd, 100 yd, 105 yd, 110 yd)/32 m (41 m, 41 m, 45.5 m, 68.5 m, 73 m, 77.5 m, 91.5 m, 96 m, 100.5 m) in CB in any medium weight tweed yarn. The yarn I used for this project is now discontinued: Hooks & Needles Woodland Whisper (97% Merino wool, 3% rayon, 1.75 oz/50 g, 92 yd/84 m) in 19 Dark Blue (CA) and 1 Grey (CB). US Size H-8/5 mm crochet hook, *or any size needed to obtain correct gauge*. US Size I-9/5.5 mm crochet hook, *or any size needed to obtain correct gauge*. Yarn needle. **Gauge** With smaller hook in pattern for Hat Band: 10 sts = 1.75” (4.5 cm) across. *For best fit, always check your gauge*. With larger hook in pattern for Work Even: 16 sts = 4” (10 cm) across. *For best fit, always check your gauge*. [1]: https://undergroundcrafter.com/2026/02/28/2026-international-crochet-month-blog-hop/ [2]: https://undergroundcrafter.com/2026/03/01/cleo-beginner-crochet-hat-pattern/