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Fair Isle Crochet Hat Free Pattern

By Briana Kepner Updated: October 1, 2023

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What's cozier on a chilly day than a warm, cherry fair isle crochet hat. And this pattern has the
look of knitting but in crochet!

Fair Isle Crochet has become more popular in recent years, and I'm here for it. You can enjoy
making garments that are not only functional for those warm months but stylish and modern
as well.

You can carry on reading to find the free pattern here in this blog post or purchase an ad-free,
printable PDF version at any of the buttons above.

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About the Fair Isle Crochet Hat:

Often times when we think about fair isle, we think of knitting. But the world of fair isle
crochet is growing and has its own benefits. When most crocheters think of colorwork, they
often think of tapestry crochet, but fair isle is its own technique.

W H AT I S FA I R I S L E C R O C H E T ?

With fair isle crochet, we change the colors of our work to create a pattern or image. Think of
it as pixel drawing, where one stitch equals one pixel of the image. And instead of working
over our yarn, we carry our yarn on the back of the work. The benefit of carrying our yarn is
the nice drape of the garment. It helps each stitch be less bulky.

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Need more crochet colorwork in your life? Check out these crochet patterns:

Traveler Crochet Sweater

Arizona Crochet Sweater Dress

Pine Crochet Hat

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Pine Crochet Sweater

Bee Fingerless Mittens

H OW TO GAU G E SWATC H I N FA I R I S L E C R O C H E T.

Since this crochet hat pattern uses the split single crochet (sometimes known as the
waistcoat stitch) it has a different gauge in rows than rounds. To gauge swatch for projects
that are worked in the round, it's important to swatch in the round.

You won't have to worry about working more than one color, it's just fine being a solid color
and measuring the correct gauge. Simply chain the number of stitches to join and have about
4 inches wide and work a tube of crochet until the sample is big enough to measure.

And for this swatch do not worry about joining at the end of each round, keep working
continuously for a seamless gauge sample. This is also a great way to practice this stitch if it's
new to you.

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What Are Some Yarn Alternatives?

We know for this crochet along we will have crocheters from all over the world. Which is really
exciting! So feel free to visit your local yarn store or use yarn from your stash. The most
important thing about substitutes is making sure you get the correct gauge so your crochet
hat fits just right.

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The Wool of the Andes Worsted yarn we used for our hats is a bit on the lighter side of
worsted. There are some box store DK weight (3) yarns that can work well too.

AC RY L I C YA R N S U G G E S T I O N S :

Paintbox Yarns Simply DK - 100% Acrylic, (276m/100g)

Lion Brand Jeans - 100% Acrylic (246yds/100g)

StyleCraft Bellissima - 100% Acrylic, 100g (3.5oz), DK

WO O L M I X YA R N S U G G E S T I O N S :

WeCrochet Swish Worsted - 100% Superwash Merino Woo,l (110yds/50g)

WeCrochet Wool of the Andes Tweed - 80% Peruvian Highland Wool, 20% Donegal Tweed,
(110yds/50g)

Wool Ease Yarn - 80% Acrylic, 20% Wool, (197yds/85g0

Fair Isle Crochet Hat Supplies:

Furls Hooks,
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Crochet Hook:
5.0mm (H hook), or hook to obtain gauge

4.0mm (G hook) for ribbing if preffered.

Notions:
Removable stitch markers if needed
Yarn needle to weave in ends
Scissors
Faux Fur Pompom
Or make your own with this tutorial HERE

Yarn:
Wool of the Andes Worsted - 100% Peruvian Highland Wool (110yds/50g)

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2 (2, 2, 3) balls, one of each color

Yardage:
95 yds - 150 yds

Abbreviations/Stitches:
blo - back loop only
ch - chain
sl st - slip stitch
ssc - split single crochet
st(s) -stitch(es)

Gauge:
13 sts by 15 rows = 4x4” in ssc

Skill Level:
Intermediate

Size:
Head Circumference:
Baby: 16-17” (41-43 cm)
Toddler: 18-19” (46-48 cm)
Child/Small Adult: 20-21” (51-53 cm)
Adult: 22-23” (56-58 cm)

Notes:
Sizes available are Baby, Toddler, Child, Adult

The Fair Isle Colorwork Crochet Hat is worked in rounds from top down. A single crochet
ribbing is then worked in rows around the bottom of the hat. A pompom is placed on top and
then it’s ready to wear.

When doing the colorwork the yarn will be carried along the back in the fair isle style. Try to
not carry a color for more than 3 stitches so your floats aren’t too long. You can catch/trap the
yarn behind a stitch to keep the floats consistent. To read more about colorwork please visit:
https://brianakdesigns.com/ways-to-colorwork-in-crochet/

For the colorwork instructions, Color A/White will be abbreviated as (A), Color B/Black as (B).
All stitches will be worked in split single crochet.
Example: (B) x 3 = with Color B ssc the next 3 stitches

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Special Stitches:
Split Single Crochet (Stsc): https://brianakdesigns.com/split-stitch-mania/

Tip for this stitch! I cannot stress this one enough. If you feel like you are struggling with this
knit-look crochet stitch, it's most likely the magic loop. That's the second loop on the hook,
and it needs to have enough space to work into it easily on the following round. So when you
yarn over and pull up a loop, be sure to pull up to the height of your current stitch and give
that 'V' some space.

Fair Isle Crochet Hat Pattern Video:

Fair Isle Colorwork Crochet Hat Pattern Video Tutorial

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Baby Size Fair Isle Crochet Hat

St
Round Description
Count

With Color B and working in a Magic Ring, sc 10 sts, do not join and work
1 10
continuously.

This round and the remaining rounds will be worked in ssc sts. Ssc in
2 10
each stitch around

3 2 ssc in each stitch around 20

4 Ssc in each stitch around 20

5 *2 ssc in first, ssc in next*; repeat from * to * around 30

6 Ssc in each stitch around 30

4 *2 ssc in first, ssc in next 2*; repeat from * to * around 40

5 Ssc in each stitch around 40

6 *2 ssc in first, ssc in next 3*; repeat from * to * around 50

7-20 Go To Colorwork Instructions 50 1.1K