When I couldn’t find a plaid hat crochet pattern with the style and shape I wanted, I decided I had to write my own. Both shaped and roomy, this hat has everything I wanted in looks and style. It’s a little challenging to shape the plaid, but I think reducing the bulk at the top of the hats is worth the extra work, don’t you? This pattern includes pompom, beanie and messy bun styles. When I got compliments and people asking where I got the awesome hat everywhere I went, I knew I had a winner! Enjoy!

Sizes:
Adult Small: 18”-20” around
Adult Medium 19”-22” around

Skill Level:
Experienced

Stitch Abbreviations:
Chain (ch)
Double crochet (dc)
Double crochet 2 together (dc2tog)
Single crochet (sc)
Single crochet back loop only (scblo)
Slip stitch (sl)
Stitch/stitches (st)

Materials Needed:
Adult Small: 5.5mm (US size I) crochet hook
Adult Medium: 6.5mm (US size K) crochet hook

1 skein (360 yards or 329 m) each worsted weight acrylic yarn in black, magenta, and soft pink, or desired colors. I used Bernat Premium yarn in Black, Magenta and Pink.
For pompom hat: One faux fur pompom with elastic loop and one ½” button
For messy bun hat: One matching hair elastic.
Tapestry needle to weave in ends and sew on button and embellishment.
Tag, button or other embellishment if desired.