Free Crochet Braided Puff Stitch Hat Pattern — Child (3–5) & Adult Sizes
The Crochet Braided Puff Stitch Hat is a cozy, textured beanie that combines braided puff stitch clusters with front- and back-post double crochet for extra dimension. This pattern includes materials, stitch abbreviations, and step-by-step rows for both a child (3–5 years) size and an adult size. Use the recommended yarn and hook or adjust to your preferred gauge for a snug or slouchy fit.
Materials
Yarn: Lion’s Brand Pound of Love, color Red
Hook: 4 mm
Stitches / Abbreviations
Sc = Single Crochet
Dc = Double Crochet
Bpdc = Back Post Double Crochet
Fpdc = Front Post Double Crochet
Puff stitch = Puff stitch (as used throughout pattern)
Bp = Beginning Puff
Unique Crochet Braided Puff Stitch Beanie Pattern
Child (3–5 years old)
Row 1: 8 puff stitch, sl st to join
Row 2: (Bp, Puff) same sp, (Dc in st, 2 puff next st,) around. Sl st to join
Row 3: (Sl st nxt st, Bp, Puff) same sp, 2 Bpdc in dc, (2 Puff in between previous double puff sp, 2 Bpdc in dc) around.
Row 4: (Sl st nxt st, Bp, Puff) same sp, Bpdc in nxt 1, 2 bpdc in dc (2 puff, Bpdc in nxt 1 dc, 2 bpdc in dc) around. Sl st to join
Row 5: (Sl st nxt st, Bp, Puff) same sp, Bpdc in nxt 2, 2 bpdc in dc (2 puff, Bpdc in nxt 2 dc, 2 bpdc in dc) around. Sl st to join
Row 6: (Sl st nxt st, Bp, Puff) same sp, Bpdc in nxt 3, 2 bpdc in dc (2 puff, Bpdc in nxt 3 dc, 2 bpdc in dc) around. Sl st to join
Row 7: (Sl st nxt st, Bp, Puff) same sp, Bpdc in nxt 4, 2 bpdc in dc (2 puff, Bpdc in nxt 4 dc, 2 bpdc in dc) around. Sl st to join
Rows 8–14: (Sl st nxt st, Bp, Puff) same sp, Bpdc in next 6 st, (2 Puff, Bpdc in next 6 dc)
Row 15: Ch 1, Sc same st, Sc in each st around. Sl st to join
Row 16: Ch 2, Dc same st, Dc in each st around. Sl st to join
Rows 17–18: Ch 2, Fpdc in each Dc around, sl st to join (fasten off 20th row)
Adult
Row 1: 8 puff stitch, sl st to join
Row 2: (Bp, Puff) same sp, (Dc in st, 2 puff next st,) around. Sl st to join
Row 3: (Sl st nxt st, Bp, Puff) same sp, 2 Bpdc in dc, (2 Puff in between previous double puff sp, 2 Bpdc in dc) around.
Row 4: (Sl st nxt st, Bp, Puff) same sp, Bpdc in nxt st, 2 Bpdc next (2 puff, Bpdc in nxt 1 dc, 2 bpdc in dc) around. Sl st to join
Row 5: (Sl st nxt st, Bp, Puff) same sp, Bpdc in nxt 2, 2 bpdc in dc (2 puff, Bpdc in nxt 2 dc, 2 bpdc in dc) around. Sl st to join
Row 6: (Sl st nxt st, Bp, Puff) same sp, Bpdc in nxt 3, 2 bpdc in dc (2 puff, Bpdc in nxt 3 dc, 2 bpdc in dc) around. Sl st to join
Row 7: (Sl st nxt st, Bp, Puff) same sp, Bpdc in nxt 4, 2 bpdc in dc (2 puff, Bpdc in nxt 4 dc, 2 bpdc in dc) around. Sl st to join
Row 8: (Sl st nxt st, Bp, Puff) same sp, Bpdc in nxt 5, 2 bpdc in dc (2 puff, Bpdc in nxt 5, 2 bpdc in dc) around. Sl st to join
Row 9: (Sl st nxt st, Bp, Puff) same sp, Bpdc in nxt 6, 2 bpdc in dc (2 puff, Bpdc in nxt 6 dc, 2 bpdc in dc) around. Sl st to join
Rows 10–18: (Sl st nxt st, Bp, Puff) same sp, Bpdc in next 8 st, (2 Puff, Bpdc in next 8 dc) around. Sl st to join
Row 19: Ch 1, Sc same st, Sc in each st around. Sl st to join
Row 20: Ch 2, Dc same st, Dc in each st around. Sl st to join
Rows 21–22: Ch 2, Fpdc in each Dc around, sl st to join (fasten off 20th row)
Notes & Tips
- If you prefer a different fit, add or remove repeat rounds in the body section before finishing the brim.
- Use a stitch marker to keep track of the beginning of rounds for seamless joining.
- Blocking can help even out puff stitches and post stitches if desired.