Crochet Plaid Trapper Hat – Crochet Pattern

This adorable plaid trapper hat pattern is perfect for cool months and looks super cute on Baby and Everyone! The free crochet pattern includes one size for baby. PDF pattern includes 6 sizes from 0 -3 months to adult! 

 

 

 

 

The brilliant idea to add plaid to my Baby Trapper Hat was sent to me by a very clever reader, Brandi! I love the idea so much, and I love EVEN MORE how adorable they turned out. Seriously, this crochet plaid trapper hat is SO CUTE. I have a nephew coming soon, and it even though his due date is a ways away, I have one of these tucked away especially for him.

 

 

 

The Crochet Plaid Trapper Hat PDF pattern download includes 6 sizes! All the way from 0-3 months to adult. You can get the pattern in my shops: 

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CROCHET PLAID TRAPPER HAT  – CROCHET PATTERN 

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What you need: (affiliate)
Medium Weight Yarn in 4 colors 
(Knit Picks Brava in Red, Wine, Black and Dove Heather) 
G hook
Darning Needle
Faux Fur Pom-pom (You can make your own!)

Abbreviations: American Terms
Ch – Chain
Sc – Single Crochet
Hdc – Half Double Crochet 
Dc – Double Crochet 
Tc- Triple Crochet
Sl st – Slip Stitch

Click here to watch a video tutorial for the Plaid Stitch. 

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Crochet Trapper Hat SIZE 3-6 Months

(approx. 13″)

 Start with Magic Ring or 3-ch loop.
1. Ch 1. Hdc 8 in ring. Join with sl st. (8 sts)
2. Ch 1. Work 2 hdc in each st around. Join. (16 sts)
3. Ch 1. *Hdc in next st. Work 2 hdc in next st* work 8 times. (24 sts) Join.
4. Ch 1. *Hdc in next 2 sts, work 2 hdc in next st* work 8 times. (32 sts) Join. 
(Gauge check: 3” diameter).
5. Ch 1. *Hdc in next 3 sts. Work 2 hdc in next st* work 8 times. (40 sts) Join. 6. Ch 1. *Hdc in next 4 sts, Work 2 hdc in next st* work 8 times. (48 sts) Join.
7. Ch 1.*Hdc in next 11 sts, work 2 hdc in next st* work 4 times. (52 sts) Join. 8. Ch 1. Hdc in next 51 sts. Work 2 hdc in last st. Join. (53 sts)
9.– 13. Ch 1. Hdc in each st around. (53 sts) Join.
Tie off.

FRONT FLAP:
With your seam in the middle back of the hat, lay your hat flat and find a stitch that 2-3 sts from the side on the front (it doesn’t have to be exact) . Use this st at your starting point. Join your new color with a sl st. Work from the outside. Carry all yarns through each row. Start with black, still using two strands of yarn.

1. Ch 2. *Dc in next 3 sts with black. Switch to wine. Dc in next 3 sts. Switch to black. * work three times. Switch to red on the last st. Turn. (18 sts)
2. Carry black yarn through this row. Use red. *Ch 2. Dc in next 3 sts. Switch to wine. Dc in next 3 sts. Switch to wine.* work 3 times. Switch to black on last st. Turn. (18 sts)
3. – 4. Repeat rows 1 and 2. Be sure to carry unused yarn through each row. (18 sts)

5. Using black, Ch 2. Dc in same st. Ch 1. Sk next st. Dc in next st. *Switch to wine. Dc in next 3 sts. Switch to black. Dc in next 3 sts* work twice. Switch to wine. Dc in next st. Ch 1. Sk next st. Dc in last st. (18 sts)
Break yarn.

BACK PIECE:
Start with your hat upside down, working from the outside. Use black, still using two strands of yarn. Join your yarn with a sl st in the st just left of the flap. Carry all yarns through each row. You will work all the way across the back until you meet the front flap. Start with black.

1. Ch 2. Dc in next 4 sts. *Switch to wine. Dc in next 3 sts. Switch to black. Dc in next 3 sts* work 5 times. Dc in last st with black. Turn. (35 sts)
2. Continuing with black, Ch 2. Dc in same st. *Switch to wine. Dc in next 3 sts. Switch to black. Dc in next 3 sts.* work 5 times. Switch to black. Dc in last st. Turn. (35 sts).
3. With black, Ch 2. Dc2tog. Dc in next 2 sts. Switch to wine. Dc in next 3 sts. Switch to black. Dc in next 3 sts. Switch to wine. Work a hdc in next st. Sc in next 2 sts. Switch to black. Sc in next 3 sts. Switch to wine. Sc in next 3 sts. Switch to black. Sc in next 3 sts. Switch to wine. Sc in next 2 sts. Hdc in next st. Switch to black. Dc in next 3 sts. Switch to wine. Dc in next 3 sts. Switch to black. Dc in next 2 sts. Dc2tog. (33 sts)
Turn.
Tie off red and wine.

BORDER:
Using black and starting where you left off, sc all around the hat, going all around the sides of the back piece and front flap. Work 3 sts in each corner. 
Weave in all ends. 



CROCHET PLAID TRAPPER HAT CONSTRUCTION:
Finish by sewing buttons on the hat, corresponding with your button holes. Be sure to sew them on very securely, and finish with a dot of super glue or nail polish to seal the threads.

To make tassels, cut 6 arm-length pieces of yarn (from your chin to your extended arm). {You can go shorter for the smaller hat} Pull the six pieces through the corner stitch on your hat (you now have 12 pieces to work with) Braid them together and tie a knot. Trim the ends. Repeat for the other side. 

Isn’t this faux fur pom-pom fab? 
You can make your own a few different wants. Check out my post here. 

 

 

 

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Isn’t this crochet plaid trapper hat so cute!? Make one for each person in your family! If you share it on Instagram, don’t forget to tag me so I can see! @whistleandivy

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