The Cordelia granny stitch hat is both warm and elegant, helping you step out into winter weather in style. It will become your go-to winter accessory!

The Cordelia granny stitch hat

Looking for a quick and satisfying crochet project? Why not try a granny stitch hat?!

A beautiful granny stitch hat is both versatile AND functional, providing warmth in cold weather and a fashionable accessory year-round. They make fabulous gifts for all ages, too.

Imagine a granny stitch hat that ticks all the boxes. It’s warm and comfortable. It’s fashionable and functional all at the same time. And, it’s a quick make, perfect for using your yarn stash.

That granny stitch hat is the Cordelia Hat. Featuring the ever-popular granny stitch and sporting subtle texture, your new hat will have you stepping out in style on a cold winter’s day!

Design + Construction

Almost every design of mine includes the granny stitch somewhere and this granny stitch hat is no exception!

Based on the same stitch pattern I used in the Cordelia Infinity Scarf, the Cordelia Square and even the Cordelia Placemat, this granny stitch hat alternates sections of stitches worked in the 3rd loop and the traditional granny stitch.

I love the elegant look those 2 stitch patterns create together. The 3rd loop half double crochets add a subtle surface texture to the hat, akin to the look you get with surface stitching. The granny stitch section adds that traditional vintage vibe we’re all looking for right now.

Combine all of that with a simple single crochet ribbing and you have a granny stitch hat you won’t want to take off!

What you’ll love most about the Cordelia Hat is that it’s worked in one piece. Seaming can be a real hassle sometimes. In this granny stitch hat, though, the only seam you’ll work is the one that connects the ends of the ribbing.

From there, you’ll flow seamlessly into the body of the hat, working those alternating sections of 3rd loop half double crochets and granny stitches until you reach the height for your size. 

Fasten off the yarn, and gather the top of the hat to close it. Add a button to the inside and a removable pompom to the outside, and you have one of the most gorgeous (yet quick and easy) granny stitch hats around!

Skill Level – Intermediate

Because the design includes single crochet ribbing, half double crochets worked in the 3rd loop and granny stitch worked in the round, I’ve listed this pattern as appropriate for Intermediate level crocheters. Previous hat experience would be helpful.

Even though I’ve listed this granny stitch hat as being most appropriate for Intermediate crocheters, though, I do think that Advanced Beginners will find this hat accessible, especially with the tutorial I’ve made to go along with the pattern. You’ll find the link further down in this post 👇

The Yarn

This granny stitch hat can be made with any worsted weight yarn that’s soft to the touch and warm to wear. I love Lion Brand “Heartland” for those very reasons. Plus, it comes in gorgeous colors to suit any taste and has a beautiful sheen that looks expensive.

Heartland is just the right weight to provide breathability and warmth all at the same time. It has a little bit of stretch to make it easier to find the perfect fit from your granny stitch hat.

Find a suitable substitute

While any worsted weight yarn will technically work for this granny stitch hat, you’ll want to find a substitute that most closely matches the qualities of the Heartland yarn.

Heartland has a fair degree of stretch. The less stretch your yarn choice has, the larger the size you’ll want to make.

By choosing a yarn similar to Heartland, you’ll get closest to matching the finished measurements and ensure your granny stitch hat has the fit you love.

Use my Yarn Substitution Worksheet to help make the final decision easy and accurate.

The Head Over Heels Blog Hop

The Head Over Heels blog hop (Feb. 10-24), which I’m hosting, is a 15 day event that features crochet designs specifically for your head (hats, ear warmers, headbands) and your feet (socks, slippers, boot cuffs).

Each day of the blog hop, you’ll be treated to 1 or 2 free PDF downloads for that day’s featured designs. Find all the details for the Head Over Heels blog hop by clicking the button below.

The Cordelia Hat is the featured design on Monday, February 10th. That means you can download the premium PDF absolutely free until 8am Eastern on Tuesday, February 11th.

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The Cordelia Hat Free Pattern Starts Here

General Information

Yarn

Lion Brand “Heartland” 100% acrylic worsted weight (5oz/251yd; 142g/230m): Color 150T – Mount Rainier – 1 skein

See chart below for specific yardage amounts

Hook

US size H-8 (5mm) or size needed for gauge

Tools + Materials

• 1/2″ button to attach pompom to hat
• Removable fur pompom
• Stitch markers
• Tapestry needle

Gauge

13 hdc x 9 rows (Rows 1-9 in pattern) = 4″

14 rows = 4” for the Ribbing

Measurements

Abbreviations – US crochet terminology

• beg – beginning
• BLO – back loop only
• ch – chain
• dc – double crochet
• hdc – half double crochet
• rep – repeat
• rnd(s) – round(s)
• sc – single crochet
• sk – skip
• sp – space
• st(s) – stitch(es)
• RS – right side
• WS – wrong side
• YO – yarn over

Repeats

• ( … ) – Work everything within the parentheses in the same st or sp
• [ … ] – Work everything within the brackets the number of times indicated

Special Stitches

Foundation single crochet (Fsc) – To start the row, ch 2, insert hook in the 2^nd ch from the hook, YO, pull up a loop, YO, pull through 1 loop (this forms the chain along the bottom), YO, pull through 2 loops on the hook (sc made).

All other Fsc in the row: Insert hook under both loops of the chain at the bottom of the previous st, YO, pull up a loop, YO, pull through 1 loop (this forms the chain along the bottom), YO, pull through 2 loops on the hook (sc made).

Granny stitch (GS) – 3 dc in the same sp or st

Half double crochet in the 3^rd loop (hdc 3lp) – when working on the front side of the stitches from the rnd before – YO, insert hook through the 3^rd loop that sits just under and behind the top loop of the stitch, YO, pull through the 3^rd loop, YO, pull through all 3 loops on the hook to complete the hdc.

Invisible join: At the end of the rnd, remove the working loop from the hook, insert hook from back to front through the top of the 1^st st of the rnd, add working loop back onto the hook and pull through to the WS of the hat, continue as instructed. Note: An invisible join is used in Rnds 1 & 2 of the Body to hide the join when working in the 3^rd loop.

Stacked single crochet (STsc) – (This stitch is used at the beginning of a row or round to replace the traditional turning ch-3. It has the appearance of a dc.) – Insert hook in the same st as the loop, YO, pull up a loop, YO, pull through 2 loops (bottom sc made), insert hook in the left vertical bar of the bottom sc, YO, pull up a loop, YO, pull through 2 loops (top sc made).

Stitch Counts – Only listed when they change. If only one stitch count is listed, it applies to all sizes. Otherwise, the stitch counts will be written as follows: < Small (Medium, Large) >

Pattern Notes

1. The stitch pattern relies on a multiple of 3. The number of ribbing rows and the st count throughout should be divisible by 3.
2. A “ch 1” at the beginning of a rnd does not count as a st.
3. A “ch 2” or “ch 3” can be substituted for the STsc at any time without altering the construction of the hat. However, choose the number of chains that is the same height as your dc

Pattern Instructions

Ribbing

Row 1: Fsc 9 OR ch 10, sc in the 2^nd ch from the hook and in each ch across, turn. < 9 sc >

Row 2: Ch 1, sc BLO in the same st and in each st across, turn.

Rows 3-60 (63, 66): Rep Row 2. Do not fasten off.

The Ribbing should measure 2.25″ wide x 17 (18, 19)” before stretching. The sc BLO is stretchy and should easily stretch to fit your head comfortably. However, you may want to try it on to see if you need to make any adjustments (the number of rows should be a multiple of 3).

Slip Stitch Seam

At the end of Row 60 (63, 66). Bring the ends together with Row 1 in front, being careful not to twist. Turn, ch 1, then slip st the ends together, working through the unworked loop of the beg ch of Row 1 and the back loop of Row 60 (63, 66). At the end of the seam, do not fasten off. Turn the Ribbing so the seam is on the WS before beginning the Body.

Body

The Body is worked with RS always facing. Do not turn after any rnd.

Note for Rnd 1: Work each hdc through the st at the end of the row instead of around it to prevent holes between the Ribbing and the Body.

Rnd 1 (RS): Ch 1, hdc in each row end around, invisible join. < 60 (63, 66) hdc >

Rnd 2 (RS): Ch 1, hdc 3lp in the same st and in each st around, invisible join. < 60 (63, 66) hdc 3lp >

Rnd 3: Rep Rnd 2. At the end of the rnd, join with slip st to beg st.

Rnd 4: (STsc, 2 dc) in the same st (counts as the 1^st GS), sk 2 sts, [GS in the next st, sk 2 sts] 19 (20, 21) times, join with slip st to beg st. < 20 (21, 22) GS >

Rnd 5: STsc in the sp to the right of the hook, GS in the next sp and in each sp around, ending with 2 dc in the same sp as the beg STsc to complete the 1st GS, join with slip st to beg st.

Rnd 6: Slip st into the sp, GS in the same sp and in each sp around, join with slip st to beg st.

Rnd 7: Ch 1, hdc in the same st and in each st around, invisible join. < 60 (63, 66) hdc >

Rnds 8-9: Rep Rnds 2-3. < 60 (63, 66) hdc 3lp >

Rnd 10: Rep Rnd 4.

Rnd 11: Rep Rnd 5.                                      

Rnd 12: Rep Rnd 6.

Rnds 13-15: Rep Rnds 7-9.

Rnd 16: Rep Rnd 4.

Stop here for Small

For Medium/Large only:

Rnd 17: Rep Rnd 5.

Stop here for Medium

For Large only:

Rnd 18: Rep Rnd 6.

For all sizes, fasten off, leaving a 15″ tail.

Proceed to closing the hat.

Close the top of the hat

• Turn the hat inside out so the WS is facing out.
• Thread the long tail in and out of the top loops of the last round worked.
• Gather the top of the hat as you go.
• When you reach the end of the round, gather the top of the hat to close the hole as tightly as possible.
• Sew several times across the hole to completely close it and secure the tail in place.
• Sew the button centered over the closed hole.
• Turn the hat RS out. Pull the elastic loop of the pompom through to the WS and attach to the button.

Video Tutorial for the Cordelia Hat