About This Spiral Hat Crochet Pattern
This Spiral Hat pattern creates a cozy ribbed hat using half double crochet worked into the horizontal bar to form a spiral texture. It is worked in a continuous spiral (no joining) and is simple to adapt for child and adult sizes. The pattern includes instructions for making and attaching a pompom for a playful finishing touch.
Written for Bernat Softee Chunky, the pattern provides clear row-by-row instructions and size notes. Numbers for each size are shown in color where necessary for easy reading.
Why You'll Love This Spiral Hat Crochet Pattern
I absolutely love this pattern because it creates such a striking spiral texture with a very simple technique — working into the horizontal bar. I enjoy how quickly a hat comes together using chunky yarn and a large hook, which makes it perfect for gift-making. The hat is versatile: easy to size for kids or adults and easy to customize with color or a pompom. I also love that the spiral pattern looks much more intricate than the stitches actually are, so you get a beautiful result without complicated steps.
Switch Things Up
I love swapping colors to create different looks — try stripes of two contrasting colors or a gradual ombre for a soft, blended effect.
I often change yarn weight and hook size to make a mini keychain hat or an oversized slouch — experiment to find a size you love.
I like adding an earflap and ties for a cozy winter version; simply continue rows longer on each side and add a small triangle earflap shape.
Embellish with buttons, a crocheted flower, or an embroidered motif to give the hat personality and make it gift-ready.
Try different pompom sizes and textures — use faux fur pompoms for a luxe finish or make a scrappy yarn pompom for a playful touch.
I sometimes work a folded brim by continuing a few extra rounds and folding up the bottom edge, then sewing it in place for added warmth.
Use variegated or ombre yarn for instant visual interest without changing colors, which keeps the pattern quick and simple.
Want a reversible look? Work a contrasting color through the last rounds and fold to show both colors as a cuff or trim.
I recommend practicing the horizontal-bar hdc on a small swatch before starting so you feel confident in the texture and tension.
If you want a more fitted hat, decrease the number of repeat rounds for a shorter crown before the final sl st rounds.
Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them
✗ Skipping a stitch marker at the beginning of the round leads to losing track of rounds; always place and move a marker on the first stitch of each rnd to maintain correct stitch placement.
✗ Working into the usual loops instead of the horizontal bar will ruin the spiral effect; follow the diagram and place your hook into the horizontal bar indicated in the instructions.
✗ Not counting stitches after increase rounds causes wrong stitch counts later; count after each increase round to ensure you have the correct number of hdc.
✗ Pulling yarn too tightly while making the pompom makes it lopsided and stiff; tie the center securely but trim and shape the pompom gently to a smooth round shape.
