Easy Two-Color Crochet Spring Hat Pattern — Quick HDC Tutorial
Welcome to a simple, stylish crochet spring hat pattern worked in half double crochet (hdc). This lightweight hat uses blue and beige cotton yarn and a size H hook to create a neat, breathable accessory perfect for cool spring days. The pattern is worked in the round with regular increases to shape the crown and a subtle two-color brim.
Notes and tips: Use a stitch marker to mark the first stitch of each round. To adjust the size, continue the increase rounds evenly until the crown measures roughly the diameter you need, then proceed with the body rounds. Fasten off and weave in ends securely for a clean finish.
Materials Needed:
- One skein of blue cotton yarn
- One skein of beige cotton yarn
- Size H crochet hook
- Blunt needle
- Scissors
- Stitch marker
Hat Pattern:
Finished spring hat in blue and beige cotton yarn, ready to wear.
Round 1:
- Start with a slip knot.
- Chain 4, join with a slip stitch to form a ring.
- Chain 2, make 12 half double crochets (hdc) into the ring.
- Place a stitch marker in the first hdc.
- Slip stitch to join to the marked stitch.
- You should have 12 stitches at the end of this round.
Begin with a chain ring and the first round of half double crochets.
Round 2:
- Chain 2.
- Make 2 hdc in each stitch around.
- Place the stitch marker in the first hdc.
- Slip stitch to join to the marked stitch.
- You should have 24 stitches at the end of this round.
Increasing rounds shape the hat crown evenly.
For Round 3:
Chain 2.
Make 2 hdc in the first stitch, then hdc in the next two stitches.
Repeat this pattern (2 hdc in next stitch, hdc in next two stitches) around.
Place the stitch marker in the first hdc.
Slip stitch to join to the marked stitch.
You should have 32 stitches at the end of this round.
Chain 2.
Make 2 hdc in the first stitch, then hdc in the next three stitches.
Repeat this pattern (2 hdc in next stitch, hdc in next three stitches) around.
Place the stitch marker in the first hdc.
Slip stitch to join to the marked stitch.
You should have 40 stitches at the end of this round.
Round 5:
Chain 2.
Make hdc in each stitch around.
Place the stitch marker in the first hdc.
Slip stitch to join to the marked stitch.
Change to beige yarn here.
You should have 40 stitches at the end of this round.
For Round 6:
Chain 2.
Make 2 hdc in the first stitch, then hdc in the next four stitches.
Repeat this pattern (2 hdc in next stitch, hdc in next four stitches) around.
Place the stitch marker in the first hdc.
Slip stitch to join to the marked stitch.
You should have 48 stitches at the end of this round.
Round 7:
Chain 2.
Make 2 hdc in the first stitch, then hdc in the next five stitches.
Repeat this pattern (2 hdc in next stitch, hdc in next five stitches) around.
Place the stitch marker in the first hdc.
Slip stitch to join to the marked stitch.
You should have 56 stitches at the end of this round.
Round 8:
Chain 2.
Make 2 hdc in the first stitch, then hdc in the next six stitches.
Repeat this pattern (2 hdc in next stitch, hdc in next six stitches) around.
Place the stitch marker in the first hdc.
Slip stitch to join to the marked stitch.
You should have 64 stitches at the end of this round.
For Round 9:
Chain 2.
Make 2 hdc in the first stitch, then hdc in the next seven stitches.
Repeat this pattern (2 hdc in next stitch, hdc in next seven stitches) around.
Place the stitch marker in the first hdc.
Slip stitch to join to the marked stitch.
Change back to blue yarn here.
You should have 72 stitches at the end of this round.
Round 10:
Chain 2.
Make 2 hdc in the first stitch, then hdc in the next eight stitches.
Repeat this pattern (2 hdc in next stitch, hdc in next eight stitches) around.
Place the stitch marker in the first hdc.
Slip stitch to join to the marked stitch.
You should have 80 stitches at the end of this round.
Round 11:
Chain 2.
Make hdc in each stitch around.
Place the stitch marker in the first hdc.
Slip stitch to join to the marked stitch.
Change to beige yarn here.
You should have 80 stitches at the end of this round.
For Rounds 12–19:
Chain 2.
Make hdc in each stitch around.
Place the stitch marker in the first hdc.
Slip stitch to join to the marked stitch.
You should have 80 stitches at the end of each round.
Round 20 (Brim):
Chain 2.
Make hdc in the next 3 stitches.
Make 2 hdc in the next stitch.
Repeat this pattern (hdc in next 3 stitches, 2 hdc in next stitch) around.
Place the stitch marker in the first hdc.
Slip stitch to join to the marked stitch.
You should have 100 stitches at the end of this round.
Round 21:
Chain 2.
Make hdc in each stitch around.
Place the stitch marker in the first hdc.
Slip stitch to join to the marked stitch.
Change to beige yarn here.
You should have 100 stitches at the end of this round.
For Rounds 22–26:
Chain 2.
Make hdc in each stitch around.
Place the stitch marker in the first hdc.
Slip stitch to join to the marked stitch.
You should have 100 stitches at the end of each round.
Finishing:
Fasten off and weave in all ends.
Color-change detail and brim worked in beige create a polished edge.