Free Aviator Crochet Hat Pattern

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How adorable is this aviator crochet hat pattern? I made this one a few years back and have made many since! Here is a free pattern for beginners, or the experienced crocheter. Don't know how to crochet? Check out my Learn to Crochet Video Series. I plan to add more sizes eventually, so make sure you check back often or subscribe to my newsletter in the sidebar. This is perfect for all of my Air Force family, or anyone who loves the vintage look.

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{FREE PDF PATTERN DOWNLOAD HERE}

By: KatiesCrochetGoodies.com
*See copyright notice & terms of use at bottom of post*


Photos taken by My Lil' Britches Photography

Size: Newborn

Gauge: 12 sts, 7 rows = 4” in dc with H (5mm) Hook

Finished Measurements: About 5” Height (crown to brim), 5 ¾” Wide *Not including earflaps*

Materials:

H crochet Hook (5.00MM)

Tapestry Needle

80 yards Worsted Weight (4-medium weight) Yarn

Main Color (Gold/Tan Mix)

Contrasting Color (Ivory)

Abbreviation Guide:

St = Stitch

Sl st = Slip Stitch

DC = Double Crochet

SC = Single Crochet

Ch = Chain

RD = Round

How to read this pattern: This pattern is worked in rounds, each round is joined with a slip stitch.

Instructions:

HAT

With Main Color:

Ch 4, sl st in 1^st ch to make a ring

RD 1: Ch 2, 13 dc into ring

RD 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st around

RD 3: Ch 2, dc in the same st, *1 in next st, 2 in next st* repeat around

RD 4-9: Ch 2, 1 dc in each st around

EARFLAP #1:

With Main Color:

RD 1: Sl st. in the next 5 sts, ch 2 and dc in same st, dc in next 6 sts, Turn

RD 2: Ch 2, dc in each st to end, turn

RD 3: Ch 2, dc in each st to end. Tie off & weave in ends.

FRONT FLAP:

With Contrasting Color:

RD 1: Attach in next st after earflap#1 & ch 2, dc in same st, dc in next 11 sts, turn

RD 2-3: Ch 2, dc in same st and each st to end of row, turn

RD 4: Ch 2, dc in same st and each st to end of row. Tie off & weave in ends.

EARFLAP #2:

With Main Color:

RD 1: Attach in next st after front flap & ch 2, dc in same st, dc in next 6 sts, Turn

RD 2: Ch 2, dc in each st to end, turn

RD 3: Ch 2, dc in each st to end. Tie off & weave in ends.

EDGING

With Contrasting Color:

Attach on one side of the front flap with contrasting color, and sc all the way around earflaps and hat until you reach the other side of the front flap. Tie off & weave in ends.

Fold FRONT FLAP up towards the top of the hat and attach to hat to hold in place. Use a tapestry needle and the same color yarn you used for the front flap. Add buttons if you wish to the sides of the front flap.

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