Autumn Breezes Crochet Mosaic Hat - Free Beginner Pattern

Crochet lovers, meet your new fall favorite: the Autumn Breezes Crochet Mosaic Hat! This beautiful mosaic crochet hat combines cozy warmth with eye-catching geometric patterns, making it a perfect addition to your fall wardrobe.

Best of all, this pattern is completely free! In this blog post, you’ll find everything you need to know to get started on this project, along with tips and tricks to help you master mosaic crochet. Don’t forget to check out my other fall crochet patterns while you’re here—there’s something for every skill level!

A person smiling and holding handmade crochet hats with mosaic patterns, set against cozy room decor. Text on the image reads "Beginner Crochet Mosaic Hat" and "Introducing First Fall Weekends Make-Along." Discover free patterns and mosaic crochet tips for your creative journey! -Marly Bird

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Why You’ll Love the Autumn Breezes Hat

Unique Design: Mosaic crochet brings out intricate patterns using simple slip stitches. This hat uses two contrasting colors to create a stunning visual effect.
Perfect for Fall: The textured look and cozy warmth make this hat ideal for chilly autumn days.
Mosaic Crochet Made Easy: This pattern is a great introduction to mosaic crochet, with step-by-step instructions and helpful tutorials.

Yarn & Materials for the Autumn Breezes Hat

To make the Autumn Breezes Hat, I recommend using worsted weight yarn in two contrasting colors. The contrast between your main color and accent color will really make the mosaic pattern pop!

Suggested Yarn:

WeCrochet, Brava Tweed (97% Premium Acrylic/ 3% Viscose, 218 yds / 200 m, 3.5 oz/ 100 g, CYCA# 4 worsted)

Yarn A (Main Color): A warm, neutral tone such as rust, mustard, or dark brown.
Yarn B (Accent Color): A lighter or more vibrant color like cream, teal, or burgundy for contrast.

Other Supplies:

Crochet Hook: US I/9 (5.5 mm)
Stitch Markers: To help you keep track of your rounds.
Tapestry Needle: For weaving in ends.
Optional leather tags, leather rivets, Faux Pom Pom

What Is Mosaic Crochet?

Mosaic crochet is a colorwork technique that uses slip stitches to create intricate patterns. Unlike other colorwork techniques, you only work with one color per round, working double crochet stitches into the front loop of the stitch 2 rows below to create geometric color joines from previous rows into the pattern.

For this project, the mosaic stitch pattern creates a geometric, textured look that’s both modern and classic, making it a perfect fit for fall accessories like the Autumn Breezes Hat.

Want to learn more than just this form of mosaic crochet? You should check out Camp Colorwork!

FAQs: Crochet Mosaic Hats

Q: Is mosaic crochet difficult?
A: Mosaic crochet might look complex, but it’s much easier than it appears. You’ll only work with one color at a time, which makes it beginner-friendly. If you can crochet basic stitches you can do mosaic crochet!

Q: How do I choose colors for mosaic crochet?
A: Choose two high-contrast colors to really make the pattern pop. Think of a dark and a light color combination or go for bold color choices to make your mosaic design stand out.

Q: Can I adjust the size of the hat?
A: Absolutely! You can adjust the number of rounds or stitches to make the hat larger or smaller. Just be mindful of the pattern repeats in mosaic crochet.

Q: How do I block a mosaic crochet hat?
A: Blocking helps open up the stitches and show off the pattern. Gently wet-block your finished hat and shape it with a balloon or hat form to ensure a perfect fit.

Get the Free Autumn Breezes Hat Pattern Here

You’re all set to start crocheting! Look below for the Autumn Breezes Crochet Mosaic Hat.

A person with curly hair and glasses smiles, holding a knitted hat with an orange and gray pattern and a black pom-pom. They wear a black jacket with a fur-lined hood, perfectly suited for those First Fall Weekends. The background features a cozy room adorned with plants and decorations. -Marly Bird

Autumn Breezes Crochet Mosaic Hat Pattern Details

SKILL LEVEL

Adventurous Beginner

MEASUREMENTS

To Fit Size

Baby (Toddler-Child, Adult Small-Medium, Adult Large-Extra Large)

Samples shown in Adult Small-Medium

Finished Measurements

To Fit Size	Baby	Toddler – Child	Adult Small – Medium	Adult Large – Extra Large
Finished Head Circumference (approx) Inches	15	17.5	20	22.5
Finished Head Circumference cm	38	44.5	51	57
Finished Height – Not Including BrimInches	6.5	7.5	8	8.25
Finished Height – Not Including Brimcm	16.5	19	20	21

Gauge

16 sc blo x 25 rounds = 5” [12.5 cm] x 4” [10 cm] in pattern stitch in the round; use any size hook to obtain the gauge.

MATERIALS

Crochet Yarn

WeCrochet, Brava Tweed (97% Premium Acrylic/ 3% Viscose, 218 yds / 200 m, 3.5 oz/ 100 g, CYCA# 4 worsted)

Color A: #653734 Chimney Sweep, 1 ball
Color B: #61306 Pumpkin Bread, 1 ball

Crochet Hook

Size I/9 [5.5 mm]

Notions

Stitch markers, tapestry needle, leather tags, leather rivets, optional Faux Pom Pom

ABBREVIATIONS

Ch – Chain(s)

BLO – Back Loop Only

Mosaic Dc – Mosaic 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.

⭐️Invisible join: This is created by removing the free loop from hook, thread hook from back to front in first st, place free loop on hook and draw through stitch.

⭐️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 2 rounds below (in front of next st), yarn over and pull up a loop, [yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook] twice. Skip next st on current round (the one directly behind the dc just made).

MOSAIC CHARTS

The crochet chart, reminiscent of a Falling Leaves Mosaic Knit Hat, features a grid with symbols indicating stitch types and colors for a pattern. A key on the right explains symbols for single and double crochet in loops with colors A and B, while an orange border marks the pattern repeat area. -Marly Bird

NOTES

Directions are for size Baby; changes for sizes (Toddler-Child, Adult Small-Medium, Adult Large-Extra Large) are in parentheses. When only one number is given then that number applies to all sizes.
Brim of the hat is worked flat then seamed together before starting on the body of the hat.
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. Do not turn at the end of each round.
Join each round with an invisible join (see special stitches), change to a new color while making the chain to start the next round.
Do not cut colors, carry the color up the side of the project.

VIDEO TUTORIAL

Single Crochet Ribbing >> Click Here for Video Help <<
Through the Back Loop >> Click Here for Video Help <<
Through the Front Loop >>Click Here for Video Help <<
How to Bury Ends >> Click Here for Video Help <<
How to add a Removable Faux Fur pom >> Click Here for Video Help <<
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A woman holds two crochet mosaic hats, one brown and one blue. Text reads, "Beginner Crochet Mosaic Hat" and "Introducing First Fall Weekends." A play button icon is centered on the image. -Marly Bird

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A person smiles warmly, wearing glasses, a Crochet Mosaic Hat in teal with a yellow pattern and pom-pom, and a black coat with a faux fur hood. The background is an inviting indoor space with softly blurred details. -Marly Bird

Autumn Breezes Crochet Mosaic Hat Pattern

BRIM

With color A, chain 17 (19, 21. 21)

Row 1 (RS): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn — 16 (18, 20, 20) sc.

Row 2: Ch 1, sc-blo in each sc across, turn.

Repeat row 2, 46 (54, 62, 70) times more — 48 (56, 64, 72) rows.

Joining Row: Ch 1, *slip stitch into the backloop of next st and next ch on foundation ch at the same time: repeat from * across, do not turn, do not fasten off.

BODY

Turn to begin working on long edge of brim (around the row ends), with color A ch 1.

Set-up Round (RS): Evenly place 48 (56, 64, 72) sc along long side of brim, join to first sc (begin working in the round), do not turn throughout.

Round 1: Ch 1, sc-blo in each sc around, join to first st.
Round 2: With color B, ch 1, sc-blo in each sc around, join to first st.
Round 3: With color A, ch 1, sc blo in first 2 sts, *mosaic dc-flo in next st 2 rounds below, sc blo in next 3 sts; repeat from * around ending at last 2 sts, mosaic dc-flo in next st 2 round below, sc blo in last st, join to first st.
Round 4: With color B, ch 1, sc blo in first 3 sts, *mosaic dc-flo in next st 2 rounds below, sc blo in next st, mosaic dc-flo in next st 2 rounds below, sc blo in next 5 sts; repeat from * around ending at last 5 sts, mosaic dc-flo in next st 2 rounds below, sc blo in next st, mosaic dc-flo in next st 2 rounds below, sc blo in last 2 sts, join to first st.
Round 5: With color A, ch 1, *mosaic dc-flo in next st 2 rounds below, sc blo in next 3 sts; repeat from * around, join to first st.
Round 6: With color B, ch 1, *sc blo in next st, mosaic dc-flo in next st 2 rounds below, sc blo in next 5 sts, mosaic dc-flo in next st 2 rounds below; repeat from * around, join to first st.
Round 7: With color A, ch 1, *mosaic dc-flo in next st 2 rounds below, sc blo in next 3 sts; repeat from * around, join to first st.
Round 8: With color B, ch 1, sc blo in first 3 sts, *mosaic dc-flo in next st 2 rounds below, sc blo in next st, mosaic dc-flo in next st 2 rounds below, sc blo in next 5 sts; repeat from * around ending at last 5 sts, mosaic dc-flo in next st 2 rounds below, sc blo in next st, mosaic dc-flo in next st 2 rounds below, sc blo in last 2 sts, join to first st.
Round 9: With color A, ch 1, sc blo in first 2 sts, *mosaic dc-flo in next st 2 rounds below, sc blo in next 3 sts; repeat from * around ending at last 2 sts, mosaic dc-flo in next st 2 round below, sc blo in last st, join to first st.
Round 10: With color B, ch 1, *sc blo in next st, mosaic dc-flo in next st 2 rounds below, sc blo in next 5 sts, mosaic dc-flo in next st 2 rounds below; repeat from * around, join to first st.
Round 11: With color A, ch 1, *mosaic dc-flo in next st 2 rounds below, sc blo in next 3 sts; repeat from * around, join to first st.
Round 12: With color B, ch 1, sc blo in first 3 sts, *mosaic dc-flo in next st 2 rounds below, sc blo in next st, mosaic dc-flo in next st 2 rounds below, sc blo in next 5 sts; repeat from * around ending at last 5 sts, mosaic dc-flo in next st 2 rounds below, sc blo in next st, mosaic dc-flo in next st 2 rounds below, sc blo in last 2 sts, join to first st.
Round 13: With color A, ch 1, *mosaic dc-flo in next st 2 rounds below, sc blo in next 3 sts; repeat from * around, join to first st.
Round 14: With color B, ch 1, *sc blo in next st, mosaic dc-flo in next st 2 rounds below, sc blo in next 5 sts, mosaic dc-flo in next st 2 rounds below; repeat from * around, join to first st.
Repeat round 3-14 until hat measures approx. 6.25 (7.25, 8, 8.25)” [16 (18.5, 20, 21) cm] from brim edge ending after a color B round. Fasten off color B.

CROWN

Round 1 (decrease round): With color A, ch 1, [sc2tog over next 2 sc] repeat around hat, join with a sl st to the first st, fasten off color A with long tail – 24 (28, 32, 36) sc.

FINISHING

With the color A 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)

A person smiling while holding a knitted Mosaic Hat with an intricate pattern. On the right, close-up images of hands crocheting a similar design and a finished hat with a pom-pom. The text reads: "Introducing First Fall Weekends Make-Along." Enjoy our Free Pattern for those autumn breezes. -Marly Bird

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