Free Tunisian Crochet Hat || Hat Extravaganza
Welcome to the Marly Bird Year-Long Hat Extravaganza! This FREE Tunisian crochet hat pattern is the very first release! You only need one ball of yarn! This design is a classic beanie-style hat with a modern twist, and it includes colorwork (but more on that later). Of course, it’s perfect for both men and women and can be customized to suit your personal style. The pattern is designed with simple Tunisian stitches. The color changes make fun dots, creating a unique and eye-catching look.
You work this hat in the round using your favorite bulky weight yarn. This makes it a quick and easy project perfect for beginners and experienced crocheters alike. The video tutorial will guide you through every step of the process. You’ll have a beautiful and functional hat in no time.
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Welcome to the Hat Extravaganza!
I’m thrilled to bring you this exciting new series of hat patterns. Over the next 12 months, we will release one new hat pattern each month. There’ll be video tutorials to guide you through the knitting or crochet process.
So, grab your crochet hook and your favorite yarn! Let’s start a year of hat-making fun with the Marly Bird Year-Long Hat Extravaganza!
Year-Long Hat Extravaganza Project
Whether you’re a knitter or crocheter and you’re looking to add some new hat patterns to your repertoire, look no further! We’ll release one new hat pattern per month, completely free of charge, on the Marly Bird website.
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Each pattern will be accompanied by a video tutorial to help you along the way. If you’re a beginner – great! An experienced crafter? No problem! There’s something for everyone.
Add some fun and fashionable hats to your wardrobe, and challenge yourself to try out new techniques.
So, mark your calendars and get ready to join us on this hat-making journey. We can’t wait to see all the beautiful creations you come up with!
Hat Extravaganza? What’s the First One?
When it came to choosing the first hat for this extravaganza, it was definitely a tough decision. Should I choose a knit hat or a crochet hat? In the end, I decided to go with Tunisian crochet. It’s a unique and versatile crochet technique that creates a beautiful knit-like, textured fabric that’s perfect for hats.
For the first hat, I wanted something that works up quickly and is perfect for late winter and early spring. That’s why I chose to use a bulky-weight yarn. It creates a warm and cozy fabric that’s perfect for chilly weather.
The first hat in this year-long hat extravaganza is the Killington Bulky Tunisian Crochet Hat. It’s a fun and challenging project. Perfect for those who want to try their hand at Tunisian crochet in the round.
Seasoned crocheter or new to the craft, the Killington Bulky Tunisian Crochet Hat is a great starter project. Kick off the year-long hat extravaganza and get excited about all the amazing hats to come!
Free Tunisian Crochet Hat in the Round || What you need to know
Tunisian crochet in the round is perfect for creating hats, bags, and even stuffed animals. If you’re new to Tunisian crochet, don’t worry! It’s a fun and easy technique that combines elements of crochet and knitting to create a unique look and texture.
In Tunisian crochet, you work with a long hook, similar to a knitting needle. Tunisian crochet in the round is worked using a circular Tunisian hook or a double-ended hook. It’s a great way to create seamless projects without having to sew or join any seams.
To begin, you’ll need to learn the basics of Tunisian crochet (click to follow along with BiCrafty Bootcamp: Triple Threat Tunisian Crochet). This includes the foundation row, the Tunisian simple stitch (TSS), and the Tunisian knit stitch (TKS). Once you have these basic stitches down, however, you can generally begin working in the round.
As you work in the round, you’ll notice that the fabric begins to grow and take shape. Now that I’ve whet your appetite, how about we move on to the Killington Bulky Free Tunisian Crochet Hat? It’s the very first hat in the Year-Long Hat Extravaganza.
Killington Bulky Free Tunisian Crochet Hat || Hat Extravaganza
If you’re looking for a great Tunisian crochet in the round project, the Killington Bulky Free Tunisian Crochet Hat is ideal. This cozy hat is worked using a bulky weight yarn, making it quick and easy to create.
Classic beanie style: ribbed brim and textured body created using the Tunisian knit stitch (TKS) and Tunisian reverse stitch (TRS). You’ll work simple color changes using colors in one ball of Caron Sprinkle Cake yarn (works with Chunky Cakes too).
You’ll need to know the basics of Tunisian crochet and Tunisian reverse stitch, as well as working in the round. The pattern includes detailed instructions and a video tutorial to guide you through the process.
The Killington Bulky Free Tunisian Crochet Hat is warm and cozy. It’s perfect for keeping you toasty on even the coldest winter days.
Try your hand at Tunisian crochet in the round; give the Killington Bulky Free Tunisian Crochet Hat a try. With a little practice and patience, you’ll have a beautiful and functional hat that anybody in the family can wear.
Year-Long Hat Extravaganza || Killington Bulky Free Tunisian Crochet Hat Pattern
KILLINGTON BULKY TUNISIAN CROCHET HAT
Designed by Robyn Chachula for MarlyBird.com
SKILL LEVEL
Adventurous Beginner
MEASUREMENTS
Finished Measurements
Hat is 22” [56 cm] in circumference and 8” [20.5 cm] in depth.
Gauge
9 sts x 9 rows = 5” [12.5 cm] x 4” [10 cm]; use any size hook to obtain the gauge.
MATERIALS
Yarn
Purple Version:
Caron, Sprinkle Cakes (77% acrylic/ 20% wool/ 3% other fibers, 176m/ 193yds, 227g/ 8oz, CYCA# 4 worsted): #23013 Dewberry Plum, 1 ball (split into smaller balls)
Note: Caron Tea Cakes can be substituted for the Sprinkle Cakes
Yellow Version:
Bernat, Softee Chunky (100% acrylic, 99m/ 108yds, 100g/ 3.5oz, CYCA# 6 super bulky)
Color A: Brass, 1 ball (split into smaller balls)
Color B: Black, 1 ball
Hook
Size O (12 mm) Tunisian double-ended hook
Robyn recommends KnitPal Double Ended Bamboo Hooks for this project.
Notions
Tapestry needle, Stitch Marker, Optional: Pom Pom
ABBREVIATIONS
Ch – Chain(s)
PM – Place Marker
RS – Right Side
Sl st – Slip Stitch
St(s) – Stitch(es)
Tch – Turning Chain
TSS- Tunisian Simple Stitch
TKS – Tunisian Knit Stitch
TPS – Tunisian Purl Stitch
TRS – Tunisian Reverse Stitch
WS – Wrong Side
SPECIAL STITCHES
⭐️ Tunisian Simple Stitch (TSS): Insert hook from right to left into front vertical bar of next st, yarn over and pull up a loop.
⭐️Tunisian Knit Stitch (TKS): Insert hook from front to back between the front and back vertical bars of the next st (under horizontal bars), yarn over and pull up a loop.
⭐️Tunisian Purl Stitch (TPS): Move yarn to front of work, insert hook from right to left into front vertical bar of next st, yarn over from front and pull up a loop.
⭐️Tunisian Reverse Stitch (TRS): Insert hook from right to left into back vertical bar of next st on the wrong side (or back of work), yarn over and pull up a loop. This pushes the return pass to the front of the work creating a purl-like look.
⭐️ “Work Loops off as normal” Yarn over and draw through 1 loop on hook, *yarn over, draw through 2 loops on hook; repeat from * to end of project. Note: The project is worked in a continuous spiral, so there is only 1 first stitch and all the remaining will be pulled through 2 loops.
DIAGRAM
VIDEO
NOTES
- Hat is worked in the round in a continuous spiral. Place marker in the first stitch of each round.
- Split the yarn into 2 balls of color A, and 1 ball of color B. If using the cake yarn, split into 3 balls. Pick one that has the most contrast to the other two as color B, and assign the remaining 2 as color A.
- In the brim and crown, use one ball of color A for each of the forward and return pass.
- In the body, use color A for the forward pass, change to color to B for the return pass.
- On the forward pass work any number of stitches that comfortably fit on the Tunisian Double Ended hook. Turn and work stitches off the hook for the return pass until 2 loops are left on hook, then turn and work more forward pass stitches. Keep switching between forward and return passes until the round is complete.
KILLINGTON BULKY FREE TUNISIAN CROCHET HAT PATTERN
BRIM
Chain 40 with color A, sl st in first st to form ring. See notes for how to work fwd and rtn passes with double-ended hook.
Round 1: Fwd: Pull up loop in each st around (loop on hook counts as a st). Rtn: With color A, work loops off as normal. (40 sts)
Rounds 2-3: Fwd: *Tks in next st, tps in next st; repeat from * around. Rtn: With color A, work loops off as normal.
Round 4: Fwd: Tks in each st around. Rtn: With color B, work loops off as normal.
BODY
Start colorwork: see diagram for assistance.
Round 5: Fwd: Tks in next 2 sts, *trs in next st, tks in next 3 sts; repeat from * around to last 2 sts, trs in next st, tks in last st. Rtn: With color B, work loops off as normal.
Rounds 6-7: Fwd: *Tks in next st, trs in next 3 sts; repeat from * around. Rtn: With color B, work loops off as normal.
Round 8: Fwd: Tks in next 2 sts, *trs in next st, tks in next 3 sts; repeat from * around to last 2 sts, trs in next st, tks in last st. Rtn: With color B, work loops off as normal.
Round 9: Fwd: Tks in each st around. Rtn: With color B, work loops off as normal.
Round 10: Fwd: *Trs in next st, tks in next 3 sts; repeat from * around. Rtn: With color B, work loops off as normal.
Rounds 11-12: Fwd: Trs in next 2 sts, *tks in next st, trs in next 3 sts; repeat from * around to last 2 sts, tks in next st, trs in last st. Rtn: With color B, work loops off as normal.
Round 13: Fwd: *Trs in next st, tks in next 3 sts; repeat from * around. Rtn: With color A, work loops off as normal.
CROWN
Decrease for the crown.
Round 14: Fwd: Tks in each st around. Rtn: With color A, [yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook] twice, *yarn over and draw through 3 loops on hook, [yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook] 3 times; repeat from * around to last 3 sts, yarn over and draw through 3 loops on hook, yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook. – 32 sts.
Round 15: Fwd: Tks in each st around. Rtn: With color A, *yarn over and draw through 3 loops on hook, [yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook] twice; repeat from * around – 24 sts.
Round 16: Fwd: Tks in each st around. Rtn: With color A, *yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook, yarn over and draw through 3 loops on hook; repeat from * around. – 16 sts.
Round 17: Fwd: Tks in each st around. Rtn: With color A, *yarn over and draw through 3 loops on hook; repeat from * around. – 8 sts.
Bind Off Round: *Tks in next st, pull loop through loop on hook; repeat from * around, sl st in first st, fasten off leaving long tail. Weave the long tail through the last round to close hole in the top of the hat.
FINISHING
Fasten off, weave in ends. Add pompom to top of hat if desired.
There you have it. The first hat of the Marly Bird Hat Extravaganza Year of Hats. The Killington Bulky Free Tunisian Crochet Hat is the perfect project to start us off.
It’s a fun and challenging project that will introduce you to the world of Tunisian crochet in the round.
Thank you for taking the time to make the Killington Bulky Tunisian Crochet Hat! I’m so glad to see you want to explore more Tunisian crochet patterns!
At Marlybird.com, we offer a variety of patterns that feature Tunisian crochet, including hats, headbands, shawls/cowls, cowls, and sweaters. These patterns are designed to help you grow your skills and confidence with this unique and versatile technique.
Explore our collection of Tunisian crochet patterns on Marlybird.com and continue your journey with this fascinating and fun technique. Happy crocheting!
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Frequently Asked Questions
What makes a Tunisian crochet hat different from a regular crochet hat?
The fabric! Tunisian crochet creates a distinctive fabric that’s thicker, denser, and has a different texture than regular crochet. Worked in the round on a Tunisian hook (or adapting to work in the round using Tunisian techniques), the hat body has that characteristic Tunisian grid-like surface… it’s immediately recognizable as distinct from both regular crochet and knitting. Tunisian hats tend to be especially warm because the dense fabric has excellent insulating properties.
Do I need a special hook for Tunisian hat making?
Yes, you need a Tunisian crochet hook! For a hat worked in the round, you either need a flexible cable Tunisian hook (which allows for magic loop-style small circumference work) or you work the hat flat and seam it. Standard Tunisian hooks are designed for flat work… the cable hooks expand what’s possible for Tunisian in the round. Some crafters work their Tunisian hats flat and seam, which is perfectly valid and avoids the need for a cable hook.
How do I work Tunisian crochet in the round for a hat?
The most common approach uses a Tunisian hook with a cable extension and magic loop-style technique… you divide your stitches in half on the cable and work back and forth across each half alternately. It’s similar to magic loop in knitting but with the Tunisian forward and return passes. Some crafters prefer working flat and seaming for a simpler approach. The pattern will specify which method it uses and provide the appropriate instructions. Video tutorials are extremely helpful for understanding Tunisian in the round, as the technique is quite different from flat Tunisian.
What yarn works best for a Tunisian crochet hat?
Smooth yarn with good stitch definition shows Tunisian stitch structure most clearly! Wool and wool blends are excellent… the natural elasticity helps the hat hold its shape and the warmth factor is enhanced by Tunisian’s dense fabric. Machine washable superwash wool or wool blend is practical for a hat. Worsted weight is most common. Avoid very textured or fuzzy yarns… the intricate grid-like Tunisian fabric gets obscured. The hat structure itself tends to be warm, so heavier yarns (bulky and above) can make an overly hot hat… worsted weight is generally the sweet spot.
Are Tunisian hats more difficult to make than regular crochet hats?
Yes… Tunisian adds a layer of complexity! You’re managing the two-pass technique (forward and return), potentially working in the round with special techniques, and dealing with Tunisian’s characteristic tendency to curl (which blocking usually resolves). For someone completely new to Tunisian, a simpler flat project (a dishcloth) is a better starting point. But for someone who has done some Tunisian crochet and wants to try a hat… this is a wonderful next project that produces a beautifully unique finished object.
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