Crochet the Fanfare Hat and Scarf with just 1 ball of yarn! This bottom-up hat pattern includes sizes from baby to adult and works perfectly with variegated yarn. Free crochet pattern for the full set – easy to adjust for a slouchy fit.

Fanfare Hat Free Crochet Pattern in Multiple Sizes

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Crochet a beautiful hat that shows off variegated yarn with the Fanfare Hat pattern. This hat is worked from the bottom-up in one piece and is shaped to fit the top of the head. You only need one ball of yarn to make both the hat and the matching Fanfare Scarf. The hat pattern includes sizes from baby to adult and is easy to customize if you prefer a slouchy look. The gradual color changes in the yarn add a striking finish to this practical and cozy set.

For help on any of these stitches or techniques you can refer to the tutorials included in my free online crochet stitch guide.

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Crochet the Fanfare Hat and Scarf with just 1 ball of yarn! This bottom-up hat pattern includes sizes from baby to adult and works perfectly with variegated yarn. Free crochet pattern for the full set – easy to adjust for a slouchy fit.

The free written pattern is available in my post below, or if you prefer, you can purchase the ad-free PDF crochet pattern from my shop.

Easy Crochet Hat in Mandala Yarn

The Yarn

Alula Double Knit

  • DK Weight Yarn [3]
  • 100% Acrylic
  • 5.29 oz (200 g) and 656 yds (600 m)
  • Recommended hook size is 4 mm (US G-6)
  • Machine wash wool cycle 30°C, do not tumble dry, do not bleach, iron on low setting.
  • Shade: Parrot
  • elle yarn
Alula Parrot Yarn by elle for July Scarf Pattern

Get the Fanfare Scarf pattern here.

I know that Alula Double Knit might be difficult to find so some great substitutions you can try include:

  • *Tea Time by hobbii (same yarn weight)
  • *Cookie by Järbo (same yarn weight)
  • King Cole Bramble DK
  • King Cole Meadow DK
  • Premier Yarns Bloom DK
  • Premier Yarns Dottie
  • King Cole Cloud DK
  • Emu Funfair Swirl DK
  • Premier Yarns Colorfusion DK

** I personally recommend these as they have similar colors and properties as the original yarn from South Africa **

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Fanfare Hat Crochet Pattern – Baby to Adult Sizes

Supplies

  • Yarn: Elle, Alula Double Knit. 5.29 oz (200 g) and 656 yds (600 m). 100% Acrylic. DK Weight Yarn [3]. Machine wash wool cycle 30°C, do not tumble dry, do not bleach, iron on low setting.
  • Color:  1 skein Parrot (624).
  • Crochet Hook: 4 mm (G) and 5 mm (H)
  • Finished Project: Hat: 1.56 oz (59 g) and 194 yds (177 m)
  • Scissors, Tapestry Needle (yarn needle)

Yarn Substitutions: *Tea Time by hobbii and *Cookie by Järbo

Difficulty Level

  • Easy

Finished Hat Sizes

Sizes Preemie to 6-12 months are sized to fit to approximately mid-earlobe. Sizes 12-24 months to Adult Large are sized to fit approximately to the base of the earlobe. 2-3 inches negative ease (stretchy hat).

  • Preemie: 9 inches circumference X 4 inches height
  • Newborn: 11 inches circumference X 4.7 inches height
  • 0-3 months: 13 inches circumference X 5.3 inches height
  • 3-6 months: 14 inches circumference X 5.3 inches height
  • 6-12 months: 15 inches circumference X 5.9 inches height
  • 12-24 months: 16 inches circumference X 6.9 inches height
  • 3-5 years: 17 inches circumference X 7.5 inches height
  • Child: 18 inches circumference X 8.1 inches height
  • Teen: 19 inches circumference X 8.4 inches height
  • Adult Medium: 20 inches circumference X 8.7 inches height
  • Adult Large: 21 inches circumference X 9.3 inches height

Gauge

  • Hat Band: Approximately 5 sc per 1 inch and 18 rows per 4 inches.
  • Main Hat worked in waffle stitch: Approximately 15 sts (and 3 ch1sp) per 4 inches and 13 rows in pattern stitch per 4 inches.

You can substitute any yarn and hook for this stitch pattern – just remember when you substitute if your gauge is different, the finished size, and amount of yarn used for your project will also be different.

Abbreviations

US Terminology used

  • ch(s) – chain(s)
  • dc – double crochet
  • DMR – double magic ring
  • g – grams
  • m – meters
  • oz – ounces
  • R – row
  • rem – remaining
  • rep – repeat 
  • sc – single crochet
  • sk – skip/skipped
  • st/sts – stitch/stitches
  • yds – yards
  • * to ** – Repeat the instructions between the asterisks the number of times indicated. This repeat will contain multiple instructions.
  • [ ] – at the end of the row – the total number of stitches
  • ( ) – important notes AND sets of stitches to be worked within one stitch, or space

Helpful Tutorials

Notes:

  • Multiple of 5
  • Initial ch 1 does not count as a stitch.
  • You can make your slip stitches tightly as we will not be working into them.
  • If you’d like to increase the hat height, work more repeat rounds. 
  • The baby sizes have a narrower hat band (1 inch width). Sizes Toddler (12-24 months) and up have a 2 inch hat band.
  • These hats will stretch approximately 2-3 inches (easily).
  • Starting in round 3, enclose the chain space in the row below, hiding it inside the stitches, when working into the double crochet from 2 rounds below.
Crochet the Fanfare Hat and Scarf with just 1 ball of yarn! This bottom-up hat pattern includes sizes from baby to adult and works perfectly with variegated yarn. Free crochet pattern for the full set – easy to adjust for a slouchy fit.

Easy Crochet Hat with Variegated Yarn – Fanfare Hat

This project is crocheted from the band to the crown in one piece.

Preemie Fanfare Hat

The hat band is worked in turned rows.

Using your 4 mm (G) crochet hook (or size required for gauge) and leaving a 6 inch tail of yarn:

R1: Ch 6, sk the first ch, 1 sc in each rem ch across, ch 1, turn. [5 sc]

R2-R35: 1 sc in the bl of each of the next 4 sts, 1 sc in the last st, ch 1, turn. [5 sc]

Do not finish off, proceed to the Hat Body.

Hat Body

The hat body is worked in joined rounds, directly into the edges of the hat band.

Using your 5 mm (H) crochet hook (or size required for gauge):

Rotate the hat band to work across the row ends.

Rnd 1: (RS): Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc) in the first row end, 1 dc in each rem row end across. Sl st to join (top of the ch 3). [35 dc]

Rnd 2: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 4 dc in the first st, ch 1, sk the next 5 sts. *5 dc in the next st, ch 1, sk the next 5 sts**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join. Turn. [7 sets of 5 dc, 7 ch1sp]

Rnd 3: Sk all sts and ch1sp not mentioned. Ch 1, starting with the last set of 5 sk dc from 2 rounds before (from Rnd 1), make 5 dc in the middle dc of the set, ch 1. *5 dc in the middle dc of the next set of 5 sk dc from 2 rounds before (from Rnd 1), ch 1**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join. [7 sets of 5 dc, 7 ch1sp]

NOTE: From this point forward you will be working into the middle double crochet (the third double crochet) in each 5 dc set, from 2 rounds before. Sk all sts and ch1sp not mentioned from 2 rounds before and from the last row.

Rnd 4: Sk all sts and ch1sp not mentioned. Ch 1, starting in the last 5 dc set from 2 rounds before, make 5 dc in the middle dc, ch 1. *5 dc in the middle dc of the next 5 dc set, ch 1**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join. [7 sets of 5 dc, 7 ch1sp]

Rnd 5-Rnd 6: Rep Rnd 4

Rnd 7-Rnd 9: Sk all sts and ch1sp not mentioned. Ch 1, starting in the last 5 dc set from 2 rounds before, make 3 dc in the middle dc, ch 1. *3 dc in the middle dc of the next 5 dc set, ch 1**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join. [7 sets of 3 dc, 3 ch1sp]

NOTE: The final round works into the middle dc in each 3 dc set, from 2 rounds before and then in middle dc in each 3 dc set from the last round. Sk all sts and ch1sp not mentioned from 2 rounds before and from the last row.

Rnd 10: Ch 1, starting in the last 3 dc set from 2 rounds before, make 1 dc in the middle dc from 2 rounds before, 1 sc in the middle dc of the next 3 dc set from the last round. *1 dc in the middle dc of the next 3 dc set from 2 rounds before, 1 sc in the middle dc of the next 3 dc sets from the last round**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join. [7 sc, 7 dc] 

Proceed to finishing instructions.

Newborn Fanfare Hat

The hat band is worked in turned rows.

Using your 4 mm (G) crochet hook (or size required for gauge) and leaving a 6 inch tail of yarn:

R1: Ch 6, sk the first ch, 1 sc in each rem ch across, ch 1, turn. [5 sc]

R2-R40: 1 sc in the bl of each of the next 4 sts, 1 sc in the last st, ch 1, turn. [5 sc]

Do not finish off, proceed to the Hat Body.

Hat Body

The hat body is worked in joined rounds, directly into the edges of the hat band.

Using your 5 mm (H) crochet hook (or size required for gauge):

Rotate the hat band to work across the row ends.

Rnd 1: (RS): Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc) in the first row end, 1 dc in each rem row end across. Sl st to join (top of the ch 3). [40 dc]

Rnd 2: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 4 dc in the first st, ch 1, sk the next 5 sts. *5 dc in the next st, ch 1, sk the next 5 sts**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join. Turn. [8 sets of 5 dc, 8 ch1sp]

Rnd 3: Sk all sts and ch1sp not mentioned. Ch 1, starting with the last set of 5 sk dc from 2 rounds before (from Rnd 1), make 5 dc in the middle dc of the set, ch 1. *5 dc in the middle dc of the next set of 5 sk dc from 2 rounds before (from Rnd 1), ch 1**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join. [8 sets of 5 dc, 8 ch1sp]

NOTE: From this point forward you will be working into the middle double crochet (the third double crochet) in each 5 dc set, from 2 rounds before. Sk all sts and ch1sp not mentioned from 2 rounds before and from the last row.

Rnd 4: Sk all sts and ch1sp not mentioned. Ch 1, starting in the last 5 dc set from 2 rounds before, make 5 dc in the middle dc, ch 1. *5 dc in the middle dc of the next 5 dc set, ch 1**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join. [8 sets of 5 dc, 8 ch1sp]

Rnd 5-Rnd 8: Rep Rnd 4

Rnd 9-Rnd 11: Sk all sts and ch1sp not mentioned. Ch 1, starting in the last 5 dc set from 2 rounds before, make 3 dc in the middle dc, ch 1. *3 dc in the middle dc of the next 5 dc set, ch 1**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join. [8 sets of 3 dc, 3 ch1sp]

NOTE: The final round works into the middle dc in each 3 dc set, from 2 rounds before and then in middle dc in each 3 dc set from the last round. Sk all sts and ch1sp not mentioned from 2 rounds before and from the last row.

Rnd 12: Ch 1, starting in the last 3 dc set from 2 rounds before, make 1 dc in the middle dc from 2 rounds before, 1 sc in the middle dc of the next 3 dc set from the last round. *1 dc in the middle dc of the next 3 dc set from 2 rounds before, 1 sc in the middle dc of the next 3 dc sets from the last round**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join. [8 sc, 8 dc] 

Proceed to finishing instructions.

Baby (0-3 months) Fanfare Hat

The hat band is worked in turned rows.

Using your 4 mm (G) crochet hook (or size required for gauge) and leaving a 6 inch tail of yarn:

R1: Ch 6, sk the first ch, 1 sc in each rem ch across, ch 1, turn. [5 sc]

R2-R50: 1 sc in the bl of each of the next 4 sts, 1 sc in the last st, ch 1, turn. [5 sc]

Do not finish off, proceed to the Hat Body.

Hat Body

The hat body is worked in joined rounds, directly into the edges of the hat band.

Using your 5 mm (H) crochet hook (or size required for gauge):

Rotate the hat band to work across the row ends.

Rnd 1: (RS): Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc) in the first row end, 1 dc in each rem row end across. Sl st to join (top of the ch 3). [50 dc]

Rnd 2: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 4 dc in the first st, ch 1, sk the next 5 sts. *5 dc in the next st, ch 1, sk the next 5 sts**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join. Turn. [10 sets of 5 dc, 10 ch1sp]

Rnd 3: Sk all sts and ch1sp not mentioned. Ch 1, starting with the last set of 5 sk dc from 2 rounds before (from Rnd 1), make 5 dc in the middle dc of the set, ch 1. *5 dc in the middle dc of the next set of 5 sk dc from 2 rounds before (from Rnd 1), ch 1**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join. [10 sets of 5 dc, 10 ch1sp]

NOTE: From this point forward you will be working into the middle double crochet (the third double crochet) in each 5 dc set, from 2 rounds before. Sk all sts and ch1sp not mentioned from 2 rounds before and from the last row.

Rnd 4: Sk all sts and ch1sp not mentioned. Ch 1, starting in the last 5 dc set from 2 rounds before, make 5 dc in the middle dc, ch 1. *5 dc in the middle dc of the next 5 dc set, ch 1**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join. [10 sets of 5 dc, 10 ch1sp]

Rnd 5-Rnd 10: Rep Rnd 4

Rnd 11-Rnd 13: Sk all sts and ch1sp not mentioned. Ch 1, starting in the last 5 dc set from 2 rounds before, make 3 dc in the middle dc, ch 1. *3 dc in the middle dc of the next 5 dc set, ch 1**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join. [10 sets of 3 dc, 10 ch1sp]

NOTE: The final round works into the middle dc in each 3 dc set, from 2 rounds before and then in middle dc in each 3 dc set from the last round. Sk all sts and ch1sp not mentioned from 2 rounds before and from the last row.

Rnd 14: Ch 1, starting in the last 3 dc set from 2 rounds before, make 1 dc in the middle dc from 2 rounds before, 1 sc in the middle dc of the next 3 dc set from the last round. *1 dc in the middle dc of the next 3 dc set from 2 rounds before, 1 sc in the middle dc of the next 3 dc sets from the last round**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join. [10 sc, 10 dc] 

Proceed to finishing instructions.

Baby (3-6 months) Fanfare Hat

The hat band is worked in turned rows.

Using your 4 mm (G) crochet hook (or size required for gauge) and leaving a 6 inch tail of yarn:

R1: Ch 6, sk the first ch, 1 sc in each rem ch across, ch 1, turn. [5 sc]

R2-R55: 1 sc in the bl of each of the next 4 sts, 1 sc in the last st, ch 1, turn. [5 sc]

Do not finish off, proceed to the Hat Body.

Hat Body

The hat body is worked in joined rounds, directly into the edges of the hat band.

Using your 5 mm (H) crochet hook (or size required for gauge):

Rotate the hat band to work across the row ends.

Rnd 1: (RS): Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc) in the first row end, 1 dc in each rem row end across. Sl st to join (top of the ch 3). [55 dc]

Rnd 2: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 4 dc in the first st, ch 1, sk the next 5 sts. *5 dc in the next st, ch 1, sk the next 5 sts**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join. Turn. [11 sets of 5 dc, 11 ch1sp]

Rnd 3: Sk all sts and ch1sp not mentioned. Ch 1, starting with the last set of 5 sk dc from 2 rounds before (from Rnd 1), make 5 dc in the middle dc of the set, ch 1. *5 dc in the middle dc of the next set of 5 sk dc from 2 rounds before (from Rnd 1), ch 1**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join. [11 sets of 5 dc, 11 ch1sp]

NOTE: From this point forward you will be working into the middle double crochet (the third double crochet) in each 5 dc set, from 2 rounds before. Sk all sts and ch1sp not mentioned from 2 rounds before and from the last row.

Rnd 4: Sk all sts and ch1sp not mentioned. Ch 1, starting in the last 5 dc set from 2 rounds before, make 5 dc in the middle dc, ch 1. *5 dc in the middle dc of the next 5 dc set, ch 1**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join. [11 sets of 5 dc, 11 ch1sp]

Rnd 5-Rnd 10: Rep Rnd 4

Rnd 11-Rnd 13: Sk all sts and ch1sp not mentioned. Ch 1, starting in the last 5 dc set from 2 rounds before, make 3 dc in the middle dc, ch 1. *3 dc in the middle dc of the next 5 dc set, ch 1**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join. [11 sets of 3 dc, 11 ch1sp]

NOTE: The final round works into the middle dc in each 3 dc set, from 2 rounds before and then in middle dc in each 3 dc set from the last round. Sk all sts and ch1sp not mentioned from 2 rounds before and from the last row.

Rnd 14: Ch 1, starting in the last 3 dc set from 2 rounds before, make 1 dc in the middle dc from 2 rounds before, 1 sc in the middle dc of the next 3 dc set from the last round. *1 dc in the middle dc of the next 3 dc set from 2 rounds before, 1 sc in the middle dc of the next 3 dc sets from the last round**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join. [11 sc, 11 dc] 

Proceed to finishing instructions.

Baby (6-12 months) Fanfare Hat

Hat Band

The hat band is worked in turned rows.

Using your 4 mm (G) crochet hook (or size required for gauge) and leaving a 6 inch tail of yarn:

R1: Ch 6, sk the first ch, 1 sc in each rem ch across, ch 1, turn. [5 sc]

R2-R55: 1 sc in the bl of each of the next 4 sts, 1 sc in the last st, ch 1, turn. [5 sc]

Do not finish off, proceed to the Hat Body.

Hat Body

The hat body is worked in joined rounds, directly into the edges of the hat band.

Using your 5 mm (H) crochet hook (or size required for gauge):

Rotate the hat band to work across the row ends.

Rnd 1: (RS): Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc) in the first row end, 1 dc in each rem row end across. Sl st to join (top of the ch 3). [55 dc]

Rnd 2: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 4 dc in the first st, ch 1, sk the next 5 sts. *5 dc in the next st, ch 1, sk the next 5 sts**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join. Turn. [11 sets of 5 dc, 11 ch1sp]

Rnd 3: Sk all sts and ch1sp not mentioned. Ch 1, starting with the last set of 5 sk dc from 2 rounds before (from Rnd 1), make 5 dc in the middle dc of the set, ch 1. *5 dc in the middle dc of the next set of 5 sk dc from 2 rounds before (from Rnd 1), ch 1**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join. [11 sets of 5 dc, 11 ch1sp]

NOTE: From this point forward you will be working into the middle double crochet (the third double crochet) in each 5 dc set, from 2 rounds before. Sk all sts and ch1sp not mentioned from 2 rounds before and from the last row.

Rnd 4: Sk all sts and ch1sp not mentioned. Ch 1, starting in the last 5 dc set from 2 rounds before, make 5 dc in the middle dc, ch 1. *5 dc in the middle dc of the next 5 dc set, ch 1**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join. [11 sets of 5 dc, 11 ch1sp]

Rnd 5-Rnd 12: Rep Rnd 4

Rnd 13-Rnd 15: Sk all sts and ch1sp not mentioned. Ch 1, starting in the last 5 dc set from 2 rounds before, make 3 dc in the middle dc, ch 1. *3 dc in the middle dc of the next 5 dc set, ch 1**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join. [11 sets of 3 dc, 11 ch1sp]

NOTE: The final round works into the middle dc in each 3 dc set, from 2 rounds before and then in middle dc in each 3 dc set from the last round. Sk all sts and ch1sp not mentioned from 2 rounds before and from the last row.

Rnd 16: Ch 1, starting in the last 3 dc set from 2 rounds before, make 1 dc in the middle dc from 2 rounds before, 1 sc in the middle dc of the next 3 dc set from the last round. *1 dc in the middle dc of the next 3 dc set from 2 rounds before, 1 sc in the middle dc of the next 3 dc sets from the last round**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join. [11 sc, 11 dc] 

Proceed to finishing instructions.

Toddler (12-24 months) Fanfare Hat

Hat Band

The hat band is worked in turned rows.

Using your 4 mm (G) crochet hook (or size required for gauge) and leaving a 6 inch tail of yarn:

R1: Ch 12, sk the first ch, 1 sc in each rem ch across, ch 1, turn. [11 sc]

R2-R60: 1 sc in the bl of each of the next 10 sts, 1 sc in the last st, ch 1, turn. [11 sc]

Do not finish off, proceed to the Hat Body.

Hat Body

The hat body is worked in joined rounds, directly into the edges of the hat band.

Using your 5 mm (H) crochet hook (or size required for gauge):

Rotate the hat band to work across the row ends.

Rnd 1: (RS): Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc) in the first row end, 1 dc in each rem row end across. Sl st to join (top of the ch 3). [60 dc]

Rnd 2: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 4 dc in the first st, ch 1, sk the next 5 sts. *5 dc in the next st, ch 1, sk the next 5 sts**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join. Turn. [12 sets of 5 dc, 12 ch1sp]

Rnd 3: Sk all sts and ch1sp not mentioned. Ch 1, starting with the last set of 5 sk dc from 2 rounds before (from Rnd 1), make 5 dc in the middle dc of the set, ch 1. *5 dc in the middle dc of the next set of 5 sk dc from 2 rounds before (from Rnd 1), ch 1**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join. [12 sets of 5 dc, 12 ch1sp]

NOTE: From this point forward you will be working into the middle double crochet (the third double crochet) in each 5 dc set, from 2 rounds before. Sk all sts and ch1sp not mentioned from 2 rounds before and from the last row.

Rnd 4: Sk all sts and ch1sp not mentioned. Ch 1, starting in the last 5 dc set from 2 rounds before, make 5 dc in the middle dc, ch 1. *5 dc in the middle dc of the next 5 dc set, ch 1**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join. [12 sets of 5 dc, 12 ch1sp]

Rnd 5-Rnd 12: Rep Rnd 4

Rnd 13-Rnd 15: Sk all sts and ch1sp not mentioned. Ch 1, starting in the last 5 dc set from 2 rounds before, make 3 dc in the middle dc, ch 1. *3 dc in the middle dc of the next 5 dc set, ch 1**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join. [12 sets of 3 dc, 12 ch1sp]

NOTE: The final round works into the middle dc in each 3 dc set, from 2 rounds before and then in middle dc in each 3 dc set from the last round. Sk all sts and ch1sp not mentioned from 2 rounds before and from the last row.

Rnd 16: Ch 1, starting in the last 3 dc set from 2 rounds before, make 1 dc in the middle dc from 2 rounds before, 1 sc in the middle dc of the next 3 dc set from the last round. *1 dc in the middle dc of the next 3 dc set from 2 rounds before, 1 sc in the middle dc of the next 3 dc sets from the last round**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join. [12 sc, 12 dc] 

Proceed to finishing instructions.

Small Child (3-5 years) Fanfare Hat

Hat Band

The hat band is worked in turned rows.

Using your 4 mm (G) crochet hook (or size required for gauge) and leaving a 6 inch tail of yarn:

R1: Ch 12, sk the first ch, 1 sc in each rem ch across, ch 1, turn. [11 sc]

R2-R65: 1 sc in the bl of each of the next 10 sts, 1 sc in the last st, ch 1, turn. [11 sc]

Do not finish off, proceed to the Hat Body.

Hat Body

The hat body is worked in joined rounds, directly into the edges of the hat band.

Using your 5 mm (H) crochet hook (or size required for gauge):

Rotate the hat band to work across the row ends.

Rnd 1: (RS): Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc) in the first row end, 1 dc in each rem row end across. Sl st to join (top of the ch 3). [65 dc]

Rnd 2: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 4 dc in the first st, ch 1, sk the next 5 sts. *5 dc in the next st, ch 1, sk the next 5 sts**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join. Turn. [13 sets of 5 dc, 13 ch1sp]

Rnd 3: Sk all sts and ch1sp not mentioned. Ch 1, starting with the last set of 5 sk dc from 2 rounds before (from Rnd 1), make 5 dc in the middle dc of the set, ch 1. *5 dc in the middle dc of the next set of 5 sk dc from 2 rounds before (from Rnd 1), ch 1**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join. [13 sets of 5 dc, 13 ch1sp]

NOTE: From this point forward you will be working into the middle double crochet (the third double crochet) in each 5 dc set, from 2 rounds before. Sk all sts and ch1sp not mentioned from 2 rounds before and from the last row.

Rnd 4: Sk all sts and ch1sp not mentioned. Ch 1, starting in the last 5 dc set from 2 rounds before, make 5 dc in the middle dc, ch 1. *5 dc in the middle dc of the next 5 dc set, ch 1**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join. [13 sets of 5 dc, 13 ch1sp]

Rnd 5-Rnd 14: Rep Rnd 4

Rnd 15-Rnd 17: Sk all sts and ch1sp not mentioned. Ch 1, starting in the last 5 dc set from 2 rounds before, make 3 dc in the middle dc, ch 1. *3 dc in the middle dc of the next 5 dc set, ch 1**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join. [13 sets of 3 dc, 13 ch1sp]

NOTE: The final round works into the middle dc in each 3 dc set, from 2 rounds before and then in middle dc in each 3 dc set from the last round. Sk all sts and ch1sp not mentioned from 2 rounds before and from the last row.

Rnd 18: Ch 1, starting in the last 3 dc set from 2 rounds before, make 1 dc in the middle dc from 2 rounds before, 1 sc in the middle dc of the next 3 dc set from the last round. *1 dc in the middle dc of the next 3 dc set from 2 rounds before, 1 sc in the middle dc of the next 3 dc sets from the last round**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join. [13 sc, 13 dc] 

Proceed to finishing instructions.

Child (6-10 years) Fanfare Hat

Hat Band

The hat band is worked in turned rows.

Using your 4 mm (G) crochet hook (or size required for gauge) and leaving a 6 inch tail of yarn:

R1: Ch 12, sk the first ch, 1 sc in each rem ch across, ch 1, turn. [11 sc]

R2-R70: 1 sc in the bl of each of the next 10 sts, 1 sc in the last st, ch 1, turn. [11 sc]

Do not finish off, proceed to the Hat Body.

Hat Body

The hat body is worked in joined rounds, directly into the edges of the hat band.

Using your 5 mm (H) crochet hook (or size required for gauge):

Rotate the hat band to work across the row ends.

Rnd 1: (RS): Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc) in the first row end, 1 dc in each rem row end across. Sl st to join (top of the ch 3). [70 dc]

Rnd 2: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 4 dc in the first st, ch 1, sk the next 5 sts. *5 dc in the next st, ch 1, sk the next 5 sts**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join. Turn. [14 sets of 5 dc, 14 ch1sp]

Rnd 3: Sk all sts and ch1sp not mentioned. Ch 1, starting with the last set of 5 sk dc from 2 rounds before (from Rnd 1), make 5 dc in the middle dc of the set, ch 1. *5 dc in the middle dc of the next set of 5 sk dc from 2 rounds before (from Rnd 1), ch 1**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join. [14 sets of 5 dc, 14 ch1sp]

NOTE: From this point forward you will be working into the middle double crochet (the third double crochet) in each 5 dc set, from 2 rounds before. Sk all sts and ch1sp not mentioned from 2 rounds before and from the last row.

Rnd 4: Sk all sts and ch1sp not mentioned. Ch 1, starting in the last 5 dc set from 2 rounds before, make 5 dc in the middle dc, ch 1. *5 dc in the middle dc of the next 5 dc set, ch 1**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join. [14 sets of 5 dc, 14 ch1sp]

Rnd 5-Rnd 16: Rep Rnd 4

Rnd 17-Rnd 19: Sk all sts and ch1sp not mentioned. Ch 1, starting in the last 5 dc set from 2 rounds before, make 3 dc in the middle dc, ch 1. *3 dc in the middle dc of the next 5 dc set, ch 1**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join. [14 sets of 3 dc, 14 ch1sp]

NOTE: The final round works into the middle dc in each 3 dc set, from 2 rounds before and then in middle dc in each 3 dc set from the last round. Sk all sts and ch1sp not mentioned from 2 rounds before and from the last row.

Rnd 20: Ch 1, starting in the last 3 dc set from 2 rounds before, make 1 dc in the middle dc from 2 rounds before, 1 sc in the middle dc of the next 3 dc set from the last round. *1 dc in the middle dc of the next 3 dc set from 2 rounds before, 1 sc in the middle dc of the next 3 dc sets from the last round**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join. [14 sc, 14 dc] 

Proceed to finishing instructions.

Teen / Adult Small Fanfare Hat

Hat Band

The hat band is worked in turned rows.

Using your 4 mm (G) crochet hook (or size required for gauge) and leaving a 6 inch tail of yarn:

R1: Ch 12, sk the first ch, 1 sc in each rem ch across, ch 1, turn. [11 sc]

R2-R70: 1 sc in the bl of each of the next 10 sts, 1 sc in the last st, ch 1, turn. [11 sc]

Do not finish off, proceed to the Hat Body.

Hat Body

The hat body is worked in joined rounds, directly into the edges of the hat band.

Using your 5 mm (H) crochet hook (or size required for gauge):

Rotate the hat band to work across the row ends.

Rnd 1: (RS): Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc) in the first row end, 1 dc in each rem row end across. Sl st to join (top of the ch 3). [70 dc]

Rnd 2: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 4 dc in the first st, ch 1, sk the next 5 sts. *5 dc in the next st, ch 1, sk the next 5 sts**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join. Turn. [14 sets of 5 dc, 14 ch1sp]

Rnd 3: Sk all sts and ch1sp not mentioned. Ch 1, starting with the last set of 5 sk dc from 2 rounds before (from Rnd 1), make 5 dc in the middle dc of the set, ch 1. *5 dc in the middle dc of the next set of 5 sk dc from 2 rounds before (from Rnd 1), ch 1**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join. [14 sets of 5 dc, 14 ch1sp]

NOTE: From this point forward you will be working into the middle double crochet (the third double crochet) in each 5 dc set, from 2 rounds before. Sk all sts and ch1sp not mentioned from 2 rounds before and from the last row.

Rnd 4: Sk all sts and ch1sp not mentioned. Ch 1, starting in the last 5 dc set from 2 rounds before, make 5 dc in the middle dc, ch 1. *5 dc in the middle dc of the next 5 dc set, ch 1**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join. [14 sets of 5 dc, 14 ch1sp]

Rnd 5-Rnd 17: Rep Rnd 4

Rnd 18-Rnd 20: Sk all sts and ch1sp not mentioned. Ch 1, starting in the last 5 dc set from 2 rounds before, make 3 dc in the middle dc, ch 1. *3 dc in the middle dc of the next 5 dc set, ch 1**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join. [14 sets of 3 dc, 14 ch1sp]

NOTE: The final round works into the middle dc in each 3 dc set, from 2 rounds before and then in middle dc in each 3 dc set from the last round. Sk all sts and ch1sp not mentioned from 2 rounds before and from the last row.

Rnd 21: Ch 1, starting in the last 3 dc set from 2 rounds before, make 1 dc in the middle dc from 2 rounds before, 1 sc in the middle dc of the next 3 dc set from the last round. *1 dc in the middle dc of the next 3 dc set from 2 rounds before, 1 sc in the middle dc of the next 3 dc sets from the last round**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join. [14 sc, 14 dc] 

Proceed to finishing instructions.

Adult (medium) Fanfare Hat

Hat Band

The hat band is worked in turned rows.

Using your 4 mm (G) crochet hook (or size required for gauge) and leaving a  6 inch tail of yarn:

R1: Ch 12, sk the first ch, 1 sc in each rem ch across, ch 1, turn. [11 sc]

R2-R75: 1 sc in the bl of each of the next 10 sts, 1 sc in the last st, ch 1, turn. [11 sc]

Do not finish off, proceed to the Hat Body.

Hat Body

The hat body is worked in joined rounds, directly into the edges of the hat band.

Using your 5 mm (H) crochet hook (or size required for gauge):

Rotate the hat band to work across the row ends.

Rnd 1: (RS): Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc) in the first row end, 1 dc in each rem row end across. Sl st to join (top of the ch 3). [75 dc]

Rnd 2: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 4 dc in the first st, ch 1, sk the next 5 sts. *5 dc in the next st, ch 1, sk the next 5 sts**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join. Turn. [15 sets of 5 dc, 15 ch1sp]

Rnd 3: Sk all sts and ch1sp not mentioned. Ch 1, starting with the last set of 5 sk dc from 2 rounds before (from Rnd 1), make 5 dc in the middle dc of the set, ch 1. *5 dc in the middle dc of the next set of 5 sk dc from 2 rounds before (from Rnd 1), ch 1**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join. [15 sets of 5 dc, 15 ch1sp]

NOTE: From this point forward you will be working into the middle double crochet (the third double crochet) in each 5 dc set, from 2 rounds before. Sk all sts and ch1sp not mentioned from 2 rounds before and from the last row.

Rnd 4: Sk all sts and ch1sp not mentioned. Ch 1, starting in the last 5 dc set from 2 rounds before, make 5 dc in the middle dc, ch 1. *5 dc in the middle dc of the next 5 dc set, ch 1**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join. [15 sets of 5 dc, 15 ch1sp]

Rnd 5-Rnd 18: Rep Rnd 4

Rnd 19-Rnd 21: Sk all sts and ch1sp not mentioned. Ch 1, starting in the last 5 dc set from 2 rounds before, make 3 dc in the middle dc, ch 1. *3 dc in the middle dc of the next 5 dc set, ch 1**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join. [15 sets of 3 dc, 15 ch1sp]

NOTE: The final round works into the middle dc in each 3 dc set, from 2 rounds before and then in middle dc in each 3 dc set from the last round. Sk all sts and ch1sp not mentioned from 2 rounds before and from the last row.

Rnd 22: Ch 1, starting in the last 3 dc set from 2 rounds before, make 1 dc in the middle dc from 2 rounds before, 1 sc in the middle dc of the next 3 dc set from the last round. *1 dc in the middle dc of the next 3 dc set from 2 rounds before, 1 sc in the middle dc of the next 3 dc sets from the last round**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join. [15 sc, 15 dc] 

Proceed to finishing instructions.

Adult Large

Hat Band

The hat band is worked in turned rows.

Using your 4 mm (G) crochet hook (or size required for gauge) and leaving a 6 inch tail of yarn:

R1: Ch 12, sk the first ch, 1 sc in each rem ch across, ch 1, turn. [11 sc]

R2-R78: 1 sc in the bl of each of the next 10 sts, 1 sc in the last st, ch 1, turn. [11 sc]

Do not finish off, proceed to the Hat Body.

Hat Body

The hat body is worked in joined rounds, directly into the edges of the hat band.

Using your 5 mm (H) crochet hook (or size required for gauge):

Rotate the hat band to work across the row ends.

Rnd 1: (RS): Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc) in the first row end, 1 dc in each rem row end across. Sl st to join (top of the ch 3). [80 dc]

Rnd 2: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 4 dc in the first st, ch 1, sk the next 5 sts. *5 dc in the next st, ch 1, sk the next 5 sts**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join. Turn. [16 sets of 5 dc, 16 ch1sp]

Rnd 3: Sk all sts and ch1sp not mentioned. Ch 1, starting with the last set of 5 sk dc from 2 rounds before (from Rnd 1), make 5 dc in the middle dc of the set, ch 1. *5 dc in the middle dc of the next set of 5 sk dc from 2 rounds before (from Rnd 1), ch 1**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join. [16 sets of 5 dc, 16 ch1sp]

NOTE: From this point forward you will be working into the middle double crochet (the third double crochet) in each 5 dc set, from 2 rounds before. Sk all sts and ch1sp not mentioned from 2 rounds before and from the last row.

Rnd 4: Sk all sts and ch1sp not mentioned. Ch 1, starting in the last 5 dc set from 2 rounds before, make 5 dc in the middle dc, ch 1. *5 dc in the middle dc of the next 5 dc set, ch 1**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join. [16 sets of 5 dc, 16 ch1sp]

Rnd 5-Rnd 20: Rep Rnd 4

Rnd 21-Rnd 23: Sk all sts and ch1sp not mentioned. Ch 1, starting in the last 5 dc set from 2 rounds before, make 3 dc in the middle dc, ch 1. *3 dc in the middle dc of the next 5 dc set, ch 1**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join. [16 sets of 3 dc, 16 ch1sp]

NOTE: The final round works into the middle dc in each 3 dc set, from 2 rounds before and then in middle dc in each 3 dc set from the last round. Sk all sts and ch1sp not mentioned from 2 rounds before and from the last row.

Rnd 24: Ch 1, starting in the last 3 dc set from 2 rounds before, make 1 dc in the middle dc from 2 rounds before, 1 sc in the middle dc of the next 3 dc set from the last round. *1 dc in the middle dc of the next 3 dc set from 2 rounds before, 1 sc in the middle dc of the next 3 dc sets from the last round**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join. [16 sc, 16 dc] 

Proceed to finishing instructions.

Finishing Instructions:

  • Finish off. Close the top of the hat by weaving your yarn end through the front loops of the last round of stitches and cinching the top closed. See this tutorial for help. 
  • Using the yarn tail you left at the beginning of the hat band, whipstitch the 2 edges of the first row and last row of the hat band together.
  • Weave in ends

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Crochet the Fanfare Hat with just 1 ball of yarn! Free pattern includes baby to adult sizes with matching scarf. Made bottom-up in one piece.
Crochet the Fanfare Hat with just 1 ball of yarn! Free pattern includes baby to adult sizes with matching scarf. Made bottom-up in one piece.
Crochet the Fanfare Hat with just 1 ball of yarn! Free pattern includes baby to adult sizes with matching scarf. Made bottom-up in one piece.
Crochet the Fanfare Hat with just 1 ball of yarn! Free pattern includes baby to adult sizes with matching scarf. Made bottom-up in one piece.

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Make your own colorful hat and matching scarf set with this easy free crochet pattern. The Fanfare Hat is a great way to use up your favorite variegated yarn and makes a lovely gift or addition to your own wardrobe.

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Happy crocheting!

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Rhondda Mol is the crochet designer and blogger behind Oombawka Design Crochet. Since 2012, she has been sharing free crochet patterns, tutorials, and expert tips to help crocheters of all levels succeed. With more than 600 published patterns, Rhondda focuses on creating clear instructions and resources to inspire creativity and confidence in the crochet community.

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