Mallow Mosaic Crochet Hat – Free Pattern
Get ready for Fall with a modern and stylish mosaic crochet hat. Mosaic crochet is a quick and easy technique to create beautiful colorwork patterns. The Mallow Crochet Mosaic Hat will quickly become a favorite head warmer. Grab your soft wool yarn and let’s get started on this mosaic crochet hat. All you need to do is scroll down for the FREE crochet pattern.
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This free crochet hat pattern combines classic Mosaic Crochet texture with an easy-to-follow build, making it both stylish and satisfying to make. The mosaic technique creates stunning colorwork without having to carry multiple strands at once, so this hat works beautifully for those who want an elevated look without complicated stitch juggling.
This pattern is ideal for using up leftover worsted-weight yarn, and it pairs well with other Marly Bird accessories like cozy cowls and matching mitts. The silhouette is versatile — flattering on most head shapes and suited for every season depending on your yarn choice.
Who This Pattern Is For
This pattern is perfect for you if you:
- Want a free crochet hat pattern with texture and visual interest
- Enjoy working with mosaic colorwork without tangling strands
- Are comfortable with basic crochet stitches and ready to try something intermediate
- Love making handmade accessories for yourself or as gifts
- Enjoy quick projects that can be completed in a few sittings
If you’re newer to mosaic crochet, check out our beginner guides on mosaic techniques for extra support before getting started.
Hat Construction – How to crochet the Mallow Mosaic Hat
The Mallow Crochet Mosaic Hat is constructed from the bottom up, starting with a slip stitch crochet band worked in rows and joined to form a ring. The striking mosaic pattern is then crocheted in rounds around the band, with the top of the hat decreased and gathered for a perfect fit. Add a pom-pom for a unique touch and extra flair.
The Mallow Crochet Mosaic Hat, a free pattern by Marly Bird, is crafted with WeCrochet Twill worsted weight yarn (100% superwash merino). But it would look great in Brava Worsted or even Brava Tweed.
The Twill yarn comes in 16 different colors, mix and match any color to get the look you want for your own mosaic crochet hat.
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Purchasing the ad-free PDF of the Mallow Crochet Mosaic Hat is a fantastic option for those who want a seamless, uninterrupted crafting experience. This convenient format allows you to easily follow along without distractions, and it’s perfect for printing out and taking on-the-go for your crochet projects.
The PDF includes fully formatted pattern with row-by-row written instructions, stitch chart, and video tutorials.
More Mosaic Crochet Patterns
I fell in love with mosaic crochet over 20 years ago and really started to add it to my designs in my portfolio in 2020. Many of my patterns are available here on my website. If you are a fan of mosaic crochet, you will love these other patterns I’ve designed. Some of my favorites include:
- Tournament of Stitches Mosaic Scarf / Cowl: A cozy and intricate design that showcases the beauty of mosaic stitches in a squishy and cozy scarf or cowl. ✨FREE PATTERN
- Azores Mosaic Crochet Blanket: adding a touch of warmth to your living space, this mosaic crochet blanket. The multiple stitch patterns and colors are a testament to the elegance of crochet mosaic items.
- Chic Modern Mosaic Blocks Throw: Brighten up your home with this modern mosaic crochet throw pattern. ✨FREE PATTERN
- Oliver and Olivia Baby Blanket: Like the previous blanket but in a smaller size and different edging. ✨FREE PATTERN
- Autumn Breezes Crochet Hat: So many people have made this hat and LOVE it! ✨Free Pattern
- Diamond Mosaic Crochet Square: Sometimes you want to tackle mosaic stitches on a smaller scale and a crochet block is just what you need. This mosaic crochet square is a solid design. ✨FREE PATTERN
- 5 Star Diamond Mosaic Crochet Square: This square is easy to get the hand of once you get started. ✨FREE PATTERN
- Geometric Mosaic Crochet Square: This is a simple square pattern you can use to make a fun mosaic crochet afghan. ✨FREE PATTERN
- Pumpkin Spice Cropped Mosaic Crochet Sweater: Yes, you can add a pinch of mosaic to a sweater pattern to get an amazing look. ✨FREE PATTERN
- Flicker and Flash Mosaic Crochet Hat: This is a fan favorite and one you are sure to love! ✨FREE PATTERN
- 🏕 CAMP COLORWORK: If you love colorwork and want to learn even more about crochet mosaic, you need to check out 🏕 Camp Colorwork! This course is absolutely amazing!
Each of these patterns includes detailed instructions, charts, and tutorials to help you master the techniques and create beautiful pieces.
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As you are working on your hats, be sure to add them to your projects on Ravelry. I’ve already listed this pattern there for your convenience. https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mallow-crochet-mosaic-hat
MALLOW CROCHET MOSAIC HAT – FREE PATTERN
Designed by Marly Bird
SKILL LEVEL
Adventurous Beginner
MEASUREMENTS
To Fit Size
Adult
Finished Measurements
Head Circumference 22.5” (57 cm); Height 8” (20.35 cm) including brim
Gauge
16 sts by 19 rounds in mosaic stitch pattern = 4” [10 cm] by 4” [10 cm]; use any size hook to obtain the gauge.
MATERIALS
Yarn
We Crochet, Twill (100% superwash merino wool, 149 yds / 136 m, 3.5 oz/ 100 g, CYCA# 4 worsted)
Color A: #27928 Black Cherry Heather, 1 hank
Color B: #28537 Rose Water Heather, 1 hank
Hook
Size G/7 [4.5 mm]
Notions
- Stitch Markers
- Tapestry Needle
- Scissors
- Tape Measure
- Faux Fur Pom (optional)
- Leather tags (Optional)
- Leather rivets(Optional)
ABBREVIATIONS
Ch – Chain(s)
BLO – Back Loop Only
Mosaic Dc – Double Crochet
FLO – Front Loop Only
PM – Place Marker
RS – Right Side
Sc – Single Crochet
Sc2tog – Single Crochet Two Stitches Together
Sl st – Slip Stitch
St(s) – Stitch(es)
WS – Wrong Side
SPECIAL STITCHES
⭐Back Loop Only (blo): This is the furthest loop to you of the top 2 loops of the stitch indicated, regardless if you are on the RS or WS.
⭐️Chain (Ch): With slip knot or free loop on hook, yarn over hook and pull through loop on hook.
⭐️Front Loop Only (flo): This is the closest loop to you of the top 2 loops of the stitch indicated, regardless if you are on the RS or WS.
⭐️Single Crochet (Sc): Insert hook into indicated stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook.
⭐️Slip Stitch (Sl st): Insert hook into indicated stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop and draw through loop on hook.
⭐️Single Crochet Two Together (Sc2tog): *Insert hook into indicated stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop; repeat from * in next stitch indicated, yarn over and draw through all 3 loops on hook.
⭐️Mosaic Double Crochet (Mosaic-dc): Yarn over hook, insert hook into front loop of st indicated two rounds below, yarn over and pull up a loop, [yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook] twice.
CHART
NOTES
- Use markers in the first slip stitch of the brim on each row to help keep count.
- Be cautious when working the slip stitches on the brim, maintain consistent tension or the stitches will begin to get too tight as the brim gets longer.
- The slip stitches should NOT be any more snug than the size of the hook.
- Brim of the hat is worked flat then seamed together.
- Body of the hat is worked into the long side edge of the brim as instructed.
- Body
of the hat is worked in joined rounds. Use a marker to identify the first stitch of each round.
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Mallow Crochet Mosaic Hat Instructions
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BRIM
Chain 6, with color A.
Row 1: Sl st in back loop of 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, ch 1, turn — 5 sts.
Row 2: Sl st in the back loop only of each slip stitch across, ch 1, turn — 5 sts.
Repeat Row 2, 88 more times.– 45 raised ridges.
Join the foundation row (chain edge) to the last row (working edge) with a slip stitch into the back loop only of the working edge and the front loop of the chain edge, repeat across row. See video tutorial for help, DO NOT FASTEN OFF.
BODY
Turn to begin working on long edge of brim (in the row ends), ch 1.
Set-up round 1: Working into the slip stitch edge, sc into the “V” of the slip stitch ridge, and sc into the gully between the ridges, do not turn — 90 sts.
BRIM
Chain 6, with color A.
Row 1: Sl st in back loop of 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, ch 1, turn — 5 sts.
Row 2: Sl st in the back loop only of each slip stitch across, ch 1, turn — 5 sts.
Repeat Row 2, 88 more times.– 45 raised ridges.
Join the foundation row (chain edge) to the last row (working edge) with a slip stitch into the back loop only of the working edge and the front loop of the chain edge, repeat across row. See video tutorial for help, DO NOT FASTEN OFF.
BODY
Turn to begin working on long edge of brim (in the row ends), ch 1.
Set-up round 1: Working into the slip stitch edge, sc into the “V” of the slip stitch ridge, and sc into the gully between the ridges, do not turn — 90 sts.
Round 1: With color A, sc-blo in each sc around, join with a sl st to first st, ch 1.
Round 2: With color B, sc-blo in each sc around, join with a sl st to first st, ch 1.
Round 3: With color A, [sc-blo in next 3 sc, mosaic-dc in next sc 2 rounds below, sc-blo in next sc, mosaic-dc in next sc 2 rounds below] 15 times, join with a sl st to first st, ch 1.
Round 4: With color B, sc-blo, [mosaic-dc in next sc 2 rounds below, sc-blo in next 5 sc] 14 times, mosaic-dc in next sc 2 rounds below, sc-blo in next 4 sc, join with a sl st to first st, ch 1.
Round 5: With color A, [sc-blo in next 3 sc, mosaic-dc in next sc 2 rounds below, sc-blo in next sc, mosaic-dc in next sc 2 rounds below] 15 times, join with a sl st to first st, ch 1.
Round 6: With color B, sc-blo in next 4 sc, [mosaic-dc in next sc 2 rounds below, sc-blo in next 5 sc] 14 times, mosaic-dc in next sc 2 rounds below, sc-blo in next sc, join with a sl st to first st, ch 1.
Round 7: With color A, [mosaic-dc in next sc 2 rounds below, sc-blo in next sc, mosaic-dc in next sc 2 rounds below, sc-blo in next 3 sc] 15 times, join with a sl st to first st, ch 1.
Round 8: With color B, sc-blo in next 4 sc, [mosaic-dc in next sc 2 rounds below, sc-blo in next 5 sc] 14 times, mosaic-dc in next sc 2 rounds below, sc-blo in next sc, join with a sl st to first st, ch 1.
Round 9: With color A, [sc-blo in next 3 sc, mosaic-dc in next sc 2 rounds below, sc-blo in next sc, mosaic-dc in next sc 2 rounds below] 15 times, join with a sl st to first st, ch 1.
Round 10: With color B, sc-blo in next sc, [mosaic-dc in next sc 2 rounds below, sc-blo in next 5 sc] 14 times, mosaic-dc in next sc 2 rounds below, sc-blo in next 4 sc, join with a sl st to first st, ch 1.
Round 11: With color A, [sc-blo in next 3 sc, mosaic-dc in next sc 2 rounds below, sc-blo in next sc, mosaic-dc in next sc 2 rounds below] 15 times, join with a sl st to first st, ch 1.
Round 12: With color B, sc-blo in next 4 sc, [mosaic-dc in next sc 2 rounds below, sc-blo in next 5 sc] 14 times, mosaic-dc in next sc 2 rounds below, sc-blo in next sc, join with a sl st to first st, ch 1.
Round 13: With color A, [mosaic-dc in next sc 2 rounds below, sc-blo in next sc, mosaic-dc in next sc 2 rounds below, sc-blo in next 3 sc] 15 times, join with a sl st to first st, ch 1.
Round 14: With color B, sc-blo in next 4 sc, [mosaic-dc in next sc 2 rounds below, sc-blo in next 5 sc] 14 times, mosaic-dc in next sc 2 rounds below, sc-blo in next sc, join with a sl st to first st, ch 1.
Round 15: With color A, [sc-blo in next 3 sc, mosaic-dc in next sc 2 rounds below, sc-blo in next sc, mosaic-dc in next sc 2 rounds below] 15 times, join with a sl st to first st, ch 1.
Round 16: With color B, sc-blo in next sc, [mosaic-dc in next sc 2 rounds below, sc-blo in next 5 sc] 14 times, mosaic-dc in next sc 2 rounds below, sc-blo in next 4 sc, join with a sl st to first st, ch 1.
Round 17: With color A, [sc-blo in next 3 sc, mosaic-dc in next sc 2 rounds below, sc-blo in next sc, mosaic-dc in next sc 2 rounds below] 15 times, join with a sl st to first st, ch 1.
Round 18: With color B, sc-blo in next 4 sc, [mosaic-dc in next sc 2 rounds below, sc-blo in next 5 sc] 14 times, mosaic-dc in next sc 2 rounds below, sc-blo in next sc, join with a sl st to first st, ch 1.
Round 19: With color A, [mosaic-dc in next sc 2 rounds below, sc-blo in next sc, mosaic-dc in next sc 2 rounds below, sc-blo in next 3 sc] 15 times, join with a sl st to first st, ch 1.
Round 20: With color B, sc-blo in next 4 sc, [mosaic-dc in next sc 2 rounds below, sc-blo in next 5 sc] 14 times, mosaic-dc in next sc 2 rounds below, sc-blo in next sc, join with a sl st to first st, ch 1.
Round 21: With color A, [sc-blo in next 3 sc, mosaic-dc in next sc 2 rounds below, sc-blo in next sc, mosaic-dc in next sc 2 rounds below] 15 times, join with a sl st to first st, ch 1.
Round 22: With color B, sc-blo in next sc, [mosaic-dc in next sc 2 rounds below, sc-blo in next 5 sc] 14 times, mosaic-dc in next sc 2 rounds below, sc-blo in next 4 sc, join with a sl st to first st, ch 1.
Round 23: With color A, [sc-blo in next 3 sc, mosaic-dc in next sc 2 rounds below, sc-blo in next sc, mosaic-dc in next sc 2 rounds below] 15 times, join with a sl st to first st, ch 1.
Round 24: With color B, sc-blo in next 4 sc, [mosaic-dc in next sc 2 rounds below, sc-blo in next 5 sc] 14 times, mosaic-dc in next sc 2 rounds below, sc-blo in next sc, join with a sl st to first st, ch 1.
Round 25: With color A, [mosaic-dc in next sc 2 rounds below, sc-blo in next sc, mosaic-dc in next sc 2 rounds below, sc-blo in next 3 sc] 15 times, join with a sl st to first st, ch 1.
Round 26: With color B, sc-blo in next 4 sc, [mosaic-dc in next sc 2 rounds below, sc-blo in next 5 sc] 14 times, mosaic-dc in next sc 2 rounds below, sc-blo in next sc, join with a sl st to first st, ch 1.
Round 27: With color A, [sc-blo in next 3 sc, mosaic-dc in next sc 2 rounds below, sc-blo in next sc, mosaic-dc in next sc 2 rounds below] 15 times, join with a sl st to first st, ch 1.
Round 28: With color B, sc-blo in next sc, [mosaic-dc in next sc 2 rounds below, sc-blo in next 5 sc] 14 times, mosaic-dc in next sc 2 rounds below, sc-blo in next 4 sc, join with a sl st to first st, ch 1.
Round 29: With color A, [sc-blo in next 3 sc, mosaic-dc in next sc 2 rounds below, sc-blo in next sc, mosaic-dc in next sc 2 rounds below] 15 times, join with a sl st to first st, ch 1.
Round 30: With color B, sc-blo in next 4 sc, [mosaic-dc in next sc 2 rounds below, sc-blo in next 5 sc] 14 times, mosaic-dc in next sc 2 rounds below, sc-blo in next sc, join with a sl st to first st, ch 1.
Round 31: With color A, [mosaic-dc in next sc 2 rounds below, sc-blo in next sc, mosaic-dc in next sc 2 rounds below, sc-blo in next 3 sc] 15 times, join with a sl st to first st, ch 1.
Round 32: With color B, sc-blo in next 4 sc, [mosaic-dc in next sc 2 rounds below, sc-blo in next 5 sc] 14 times, mosaic-dc in next sc 2 rounds below, sc-blo in next sc, join with a sl st to first st, ch 1.
Round 33: With color A, [sc-blo in next 3 sc, mosaic-dc in next sc 2 rounds below, sc-blo in next sc, mosaic-dc in next sc 2 rounds below] 15 times, join with a sl st to first st, ch 1. Cut color B.
CROWN
Round 1 (decrease round): With color A, [sc2tog over next 2 sc] repeat around hat, join with a sl st to the first st, ch 1 – 45 sc.
Round 2 (decrease round): With color A, [sc2tog over next 2 sc] repeat around to last sc, sc in last sc, join with a sl st to first st. Fasten off leaving a long tail to seam the top of hat closed- 23 sc.
FINISHING
With the tail thread through a tapestry needle, weave yarn through every other stitch. Pull to tighten the hat and close. Weave yarn around stitches, then back in the opposite direction to secure the end.
Add pom pom (optional)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What skill level is this mosaic hat pattern?
This pattern is best suited for intermediate crocheters or adventurous beginners who are comfortable with basic crochet stitches and ready to explore mosaic colorwork.
Can I customize the size of this hat?
Yes! The pattern includes options for adult small, medium, and large. You can also adjust finished circumference by adding or removing pattern repeats to match your head measurement.
What yarn should I use for this pattern?
Worsted-weight yarn works beautifully here. Choose fibers like wool or wool-blends for warmth, or acrylic blends if you want easier care or summer weight options.
Do I need to carry two colors at once?
No! One of the great benefits of mosaic crochet is that you usually work with one color per row, which keeps yarn management simple while still creating beautiful, complex-looking texture.
Can men wear this hat too?
Absolutely! The mosaic texture and simple shape make this pattern versatile and gender-neutral. Choosing more neutral tones can make it especially appealing for men and gender-inclusive gifting.
Is there a video tutorial for this pattern?
While this pattern does not include dedicated videos, you can use our mosaic crochet primer videos to build confidence with color changes and technique.
Free Pattern with an Ad-Free PDF + More Sizes!
Purchasing the ad-free PDF of the Mallow Crochet Mosaic Hat is a fantastic option for those who want a seamless, uninterrupted crafting experience. This convenient format allows you to easily follow along without distractions, and it’s perfect for printing out and taking on-the-go for your crochet projects.
The PDF includes fully formatted pattern with row-by-row written instructions, stitch chart, and video tutorials.
❤️ Your BiCrafty Bestie,
Marly Bird
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