Crochet Pattern: Easy Chunky Cap
By Amy Yarbrough – 8 Comments| With the arrival of autumn, I thought how fitting it would be to work up something chunky. So I made a list of all the items I could think of off the top of my head that would make fast and fun projects. Here is the first one, an easy cap pattern. With your choice of chunky yarn and a large hook, simply follow some of the basic steps of crocheting for a quick hat to keep out the impending cold. You can’t make just one, though! Don’t forget that these will make great gifts for friends and family. |  |
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Finished Size: Fits head size 20 – 22 inches (50.8 – 55.8 cm) in circumference
| Materials: Super Bulky Weight yarn (approximately 100 yards) Crochet hook L (8.00 mm) |
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Gauge:
Round 1 in pattern measures 1 ½ inches (3.8 cm) in diameter
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Crochet Pattern: Easy Chunky Cap
Round 1: ch 2, 6 hdc in second ch from hook, sl st in first hdc: 6 hdc
Round 2: ch 2, 2 hdc in each hdc around, sl st in first hdc: 12 hdc
Round 3: ch 2, *2 hdc in next hdc, hdc in next hdc, repeat from * around, sl st in first hdc: 18 hdc
Round 4: ch 2, *2 hdc in next hdc, hdc in next 2 hdc, repeat from * around, sl st in first hdc: 24 hdc
Round 5: ch 2, *2 hdc in next hdc, hdc in next 3 hdc, repeat from * around, sl st in first hdc: 30 hdc
Round 6: ch 2, *2 hdc in next hdc, hdc in next 4 hdc, repeat from * around, sl st in first hdc: 36 hdc
Round 7 – 12: ch 2, hdc in each hdc around, sl st in first hdc: 36 hdc
Round 13: ch 2, turn, hdc in each hdc around, sl st in first hdc: 36 hdc
Round 14 – 15: ch 2, hdc in each hdc around, sl st in first hdc: 36 hdc
Round 16: ch 1, sl st in each hdc around: 36 sl st
Finish off. Fold over round 13 – 16 to wear.
I’d love to know how yours turns out. Be sure and tell me if you have any problems!
Feel free to check out more chunky cap crochet patterns in the hat section.
Amy, I LOVE this pattern!! So perfect for the season to come!! Great job as always!!
Thanks so much, Cami!
Looks very nice and easy. Thanks for sharing!
This will be the perfect gift for the guys in my life who are picky about the crocheted item they are willing to wear!
Hi. So, I know this is a basic pattern, but, it’s generally a classic. I had an issue with the pattern though. I am using a size 6 yarn, and, I’m even using a larger hook than suggested…I also crochet really loosely, which means I usually have to use a smaller hook or my stuff comes out really big. This pattern though, seems really small. I got to where I had 36 stitches each round and it looked like it would only fit a newborn, maybe even a preemie. My hook size was an N (9mm). So, I don’t see how this could fit an adult as written.
Hello Melanie,
Just to clarify, by “size 6 yarn” are saying super bulky weight?
Amy
Hi,
I love this pattern. Thank you. My question is I want to make it a bit bigger. The head circumference I need is about two more inches. How can I do that? Thank you so much.
Hi Cassie,
Round 6 is the last increasing round before you work even for the rest of the hat. To make a bigger hat simply continue increasing for as many rounds as you feel necessary before working even.
Happy Crocheting (and Merry Christmas!),
Amy