My Crochet Snowfall hat is one of my very favorite crochet hats! This one and of course, my buffalo plaid slouchy are so fun to make and super cute to wear. It’s fun doing that little bit of fair isle color work, and the finished crochet hat is so pretty. I hope you aren’t intimidated by the color work because it’s not difficult to do! When you watch the video tutorial, you will see it’s not as hard as it looks, and I think you will be totally hooked (pun intended)! I followed up the hat with a snowfall mitten pattern, but due to the popularity of this hat, I decided to write more sizes.
This free pattern includes Baby, Toddler, Kid and Adult sizing. However, if you need more specialized sizing, changing it up slightly is fairly easy because it’s worked from the bottom up. You simply add a few more rows to the ribbed band, then add more stitches to the hat body in multiples of 4.
CROCHET SNOWFALL HAT
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Note: I am changing how I am writing my crochet hat patterns with ribbed bands. First, I will not be giving a row count, you will need to measure your band to make sure it is the correct size.
Second, I am changing the way I measure. To get the measurement, you want to gently stretch the band outwards. If you are having to yank it to make it long enough, then it’s too small and you need to work a few additional rows. This will ensure than your hat is big enough for your head, but snug enough that it won’t loosen over time. If your band isn’t stretchy at all, then your yarn might be too stiff for this project!
What you need:
–Mighty Stitch in 2-3 colors (medium weight yarn)
–G-J hook (work a gauge swatch to determine which hook to use)
-Darning Needle
– Fur or Yarn pom-pom (make your own fur one) (Make your own yarn one)
– Tape measure
Gauge: 14 dc = 4″ (gauge pattern)
Abbreviations: US Terms
Ch – chain
Sc – single crochet
Dc – Double Crochet
Hdc – Half Double Crochet
Sl st – Slip Stitch
St – stitch
Special Stitch: Snowfall Stitch- Work this “half” sc by inserting hook, yarning over with second color, pulling it through. Drop second color, and finish the stitch with first color.
I have also included a video for the adult hat pattern. If you unfamiliar with how to work the “snowfall stitch”, the video demonstrates it.
(approx. 6″ tall)
Ribbed Band:
Ch 6.
1. Hdc in 2nd ch from hook. Hdc in each remaining ch. (5 sts)
2. Ch 1. Hdc in same st. Hdc in next 3 sts in back loops only. Hdc in last st going through both loops. Turn. (5 sts)
Repeat row 2 until the band reaches 15″ (refer to the Note for measurement instructions)
Slip stitch the short ends of the band together. Turn the band so the seam is on the inside and the loop is at the top. Continue to the hat body.
Hat Body:
1. Ch 1. Sc 56 around top of the band. Join with a sl st. (56 sts)
Join 2nd color.
2. Ch 2. Dc in each st around. Join with a sl st. (56 sts)
3. Ch 1. *Sc 3. work Snowfall Stitch in next st* repeat all around the hat. Join with a sl st. (56 sts)
4. Ch 2. Dc in each st around. Join with a sl st. (56 sts)
5. Ch 1. Sc. *Work Snowfall stitch in next st. Sc 3.* work all around, leaving last st unworked. In last st, work a Snowfall Stitch. Join with a sl st. (56 sts)
6. – 9. Repeat rows 2 – 5.
10. Ch 2. *Dc. Dc2tog* work all around the hat, leaving last 2 sts unworked. Work a dc2tog across last 2 sts. Join with a sl st. (37 sts)
11. Ch 2. Dc2tog 16 times. Dc in last st (17 sts)
12. Ch 2. Dc2tog 8 times. Dc in last st. (9 sts)
Tie off.
(approx. 6″ tall)
Toddler Crochet Hat: (1- 3 years)
(approx. 7″ tall)
Ribbed Band:
Ch 6.
1. Hdc in 2nd ch from hook. Hdc in each remaining ch. (5 sts)
2. Ch 1. Hdc in same st. Hdc in next 3 sts in back loops only. Hdc in last st going through both loops. Turn. (5 sts)
Repeat row 2 until the band reaches 16″ (refer to the Note for measurement instructions)
Slip stitch the short ends of the band together. Turn the band so the seam is on the inside and the loop is at the top. Continue to the hat body.
Hat Body:
1. Ch 1. Sc 60 around top of the band. Join with a sl st. (60 sts)
Join 2nd color.
2. Ch 2. Dc in each st around. Join with a sl st. (60 sts)
3. Ch 1. *Sc 3. work Snowfall Stitch in next st* repeat all around the hat. Join with a sl st. (60 sts)
4. Ch 2. Dc in each st around. Join with a sl st. (60 sts)
5. Ch 1. Sc. *Work Snowfall stitch in next st. Sc 3.* work all around, leaving last st unworked. In last st, work a Snowfall Stitch. Join with a sl st. (60 sts)
6. – 11. Repeat rows 2 – 5, respectively, until you reach row 13.
12. Ch 2. *Dc. Dc2tog* work all around the hat. (40 sts)
13. Ch 2. Dc2tog 20 times. Dc in last st (20 sts)
14. Ch 2. Dc2tog 10 times. (10 sts)
Tie off.
Child Crochet Hat: (3- 10 yrs)
(Approx. 7 3/4″ tall)
Ribbed Band:
Ch 7.
1. Hdc in 2nd ch from hook. Hdc 5. Turn. (6 sts)
2. Ch 1. Hdc in same st. Hdc 4 in back loops only. Hdc in last st, through both loops. (6 sts)
Repeat row 2 until the band reaches 17″- 18″ long. (refer to the Note for measurement instructions)
Slip stitch the short ends of the band together. Turn the band so the seam is on the inside and the loop is at the top. Continue to the hat body.
Hat Body:
1. Ch 1. Sc 68 around the top of the band. Join with sl st. (68 sts)
Join 2nd color.
2. Ch 2. Dc in each st around. Join with a sl st. (68 sts)
3. Ch 1. *Sc 3. work Snowfall Stitch in next st* repeat all around the hat. Join with a sl st. (68 sts)
4. Ch 2. Dc in each st around. Join with a sl st. (68 sts)
5. Ch 1. Sc. *Work Snowfall stitch in next st. Sc 3.* work all around, leaving last st unworked. In last st, work a Snowfall Stitch. Join with a sl st. (68 sts)
6. – 15. Repeat rows 2 – 5, respectively, until you reach row 16.
16. Ch 2. *Dc. Dc2tog* work all around the hat, leaving 2 sts unworked. Work a dc2tog across last 2 sts. Join with a sl st. (47)
17. Ch 2. Dc2tog 23 times. Dc in last st (24 sts)
Tie off.
Teen/Adult Crochet Hat
(Approx. 9″ tall)
Ch 9.
1. Hdc in 2nd ch from hook. Hdc 7. Turn. (8 sts)
2. Ch 1. Hdc in same st. Hdc 6 in back loops only. Hdc in last st, through both loops.
Repeat row 2 until the row reaches 19″ – 20″ long. (refer to the Note for measurement instructions)
Slip stitch the short ends of the band together. Turn the band so the seam is on the inside and the loop is at the top. Continue to the hat body.
Hat Body:
1. Ch 1. Sc 72 around the top of the band. Join with sl st. (72 sts)
Join 2nd color.
2. Ch 2. Dc in each st around. Join with a sl st. (72 sts)
3. Ch 1. *Sc 3. work Snowfall Stitch in next st* repeat all around the hat. Join with a sl st. (72 sts)
4. Ch 2. Dc in each st around. Join with a sl st. (72 sts)
5. Ch 1. Sc. *Work Snowfall stitch in next st. Sc 3.* work all around, leaving last st unworked. In last st, work a Snowfall Stitch. Join with a sl st. (72 sts)
6. – 17. Repeat rows 2 – 5, respectively, until you reach row 18.
18. Ch 2. (work with 1st color only) Dc in same st. *Dc2tog. Dc* work all around the hat. Join with sl st. (48 sts).
19. Ch 2. Dc2tog 24 times. Join with sl st. (24 sts)
Tie off.
Finishing:
Tie off all the ends. Thread a length of yarn onto your darning needle. Turn your hat inside out and sew a running stitch, going in and out around the very top. Pull the ends and cinch shut. Tie the ends in a firm knot.
Turn right-side out and finish with a pom-pom!
You can make a pom-pom using this tutorial. Or try making a fur one!
These crochet snowfall hats are so fun to make! And if you love the Snowfall technique, you must make matching Mittens or a Christmas stocking.
And I am planning a Snowfall Week, so comment or email me with your requests!
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Candy says
January 28, 2019 at 6:13 pmWhat do you do with all the yarn from the snowfall on the inside, mine has strings of yarn, I don’t know what to do with then they look horrible
Bethany says
January 31, 2019 at 5:14 pmI usually carry the yarn so you can’t see it. You could line it, maybe?
Lehia Mickells says
January 20, 2019 at 7:26 pmI think you have a typo in the toddler pattern. You say rows 6-11. Then until you get to 13. But 13 is a decrease row.
Bethany says
April 3, 2019 at 3:55 pmThank you so much for bringing this to my attention, I appreciate it! I have fixed it.
Ines says
December 4, 2018 at 10:00 amthank you for your lovely snowstitch pattern! I’m not sure if 72 sc around the top of the band are enough stitches; maybe there should be some more like 76? I’m just asking because I hope that there’s no mistake…
Bethany says
December 4, 2018 at 11:31 am72 is correct, its a beautiful number that is a multiple of many other numbers to I use it with almost all my adult sized hats. If it’s not enough, it’s possible you may need to go up a hook size.
Ines says
December 4, 2018 at 5:56 amHi, your snowstitch pattern is beautiful! I’m just wondering why the pattern I’ve found first says: ch 7 for the ribbed band, after slip stitching it together work 72 sc around. I’m wondering because in the teen/adult size hat you say: ch 9 for the ribbed band (and I’m fine with it) but again I shall work 72 sc all around after joining? Excuse me, I’m just wondering if there might be a mistake…..
thank you
Bethany says
December 4, 2018 at 11:33 amHello! What do you mean “found first.” ?
Jamie says
December 2, 2018 at 11:29 amHi Bethany!!!! In your original pattern, before you wrote all the other sizes, when you start the first row with the snow stitch, you start it as as ch1, Sc in same stitch, sc in next stitch, snow stitch (meaning Sc2, then snow stitch) and then you start the repeat of *sc3, snow stitch* all the way around. It’s like this in the video as well. However, in all your newly written sizes and even in the teen/adult on that page, you jump right into the repeat after the sc in that row, having it written as ch 1 *sc3, snow stitch*. So I was just wondering which was correct and if will throw off the look of the pattern of the snow stitch in the hat if I’m not doing the initial Sc, snowfall stitch and going into the repeat of *sc3, snow stitch* Thanks for the great pattern, btw helpful videos!
Bethany says
December 3, 2018 at 9:32 pmThey would both work, the updated version simply starts the pattern one stitch over for all rows, so it will be not be off at all, the other row is moved over a stitch as well to compensate. You can work it either way, I just made that small change for my own perfectionism.
Jamie says
December 4, 2018 at 5:51 amI can relate!!!! Thanks Bethany for responding so quickly. Have an awesome holiday and thank you so much for all your hard work that goes into pattern writing.
Olga says
October 4, 2018 at 9:59 pmHi!!
Fall is about to start here in Colorado like this weekend. I am getting ready and buying knitting supplies for the season <3 Your hat is my favorite pattern this year, so I have to make it! Just one doubt: how many balls of each color have you used for the adult size?
Thaaaank you!
Bethany says
October 5, 2018 at 9:53 amIsn’t fall wonderful!? Colorado is very beautiful in fall and winter! I actually used less than one 5g ball.
Bethany says
October 5, 2018 at 9:54 amSorry! I meant 100g. Not sure where 5 gm came from!
Monette Bourque says
September 30, 2018 at 11:11 amj’ai fait ce patron pour ma petite fille en rose foncé et gris mais au tricot beaucoup aimé , merci à toi
Bethany…
Bethany says
October 1, 2018 at 4:08 pmYou are welcome, I am glad you like it!
Tanya says
September 17, 2018 at 2:20 pmI’m afraid that 17 rows is too much for the hat? Can someone help me?
Bethany says
September 17, 2018 at 6:16 pmIt is a slouchy style hat, is that what you mean?
Ruth says
September 8, 2018 at 12:42 pmI’m so excited! I loved this stitch but it looked like it would be hard to make. I watched the video, tried it and it was so easy. I love it. Thank you so much for taking the time to do all this for us and especially for providing it free. That is so kind and generous!
I just have one question though. I carried my second color along crocheting over it as I went and now that I look at my work I see that you can somewhat see that second color thru the tiny openings in the sc. Is this normal or am I doing something wrong?
Bethany says
September 8, 2018 at 5:49 pmHi Ruth! Glad you like the pattern! Make sure you gently pull the carried yarn, as show in the video, it closes the gaps a bit. It may show a bit depending on your colors, though, so that is normal. If you hate it, you can drop the yarn and pick it up when you need it again (the fair isle technique).
Ashley says
August 30, 2018 at 4:19 pmI am wondering if I am not doing this correctly. It looks right but when I tried it on, it was way too small with no stretch. What do you do with the second yarn color? I was weaving it in as I went, but now I am wondering if that’s not the way you are supposed to do it.
Bethany says
August 30, 2018 at 4:58 pmHello! What yarn did you use? Also, did you have a chance to watch the video?
Jo says
August 8, 2018 at 12:32 pmThank you for sharing your patterns with us. Dey are simply beautiful and easy to follow. I made this snowfall beanie for my nephew. It turned out super cute n neat.. he loved d tiny hearts of the pattern.. thank you. 😘😘
Bethany says
August 13, 2018 at 1:36 pmYou are so very welcome! I am so glad you like it!
CP says
June 19, 2018 at 4:41 pmWhere do I find the link fot the video?
Bethany says
June 19, 2018 at 9:28 pmIt’s embedded under the PDF graphic :)
MhFreeman says
July 15, 2018 at 10:40 pmI still do not see the link. I have looked like by line. It s not visible.
:(
Bethany says
July 16, 2018 at 1:00 pmIt’s not a link, it’s an embedded video. Maybe it’s not loading for you? You can watch it on Youtube here instead: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AaFhOOz6oDQ
Kath says
August 31, 2018 at 7:26 amFor anyone having this problem in the future, ad-blockers block inbedded videos, turn it off and it should appear.
Katie says
June 17, 2018 at 10:45 pmI just finished the hat and have also completed one stocking. I love these patterns! Thank you.
Bethany says
June 18, 2018 at 11:03 amYou are very welcome!
Katie says
June 17, 2018 at 10:31 pmI’m confused: On the Baby Hat row 11 the pattern calls for 16 decreases and a double crochet. You cannot possible get 17 stitches from the 37 in the prior row that way. I am assuming you meant 18 decreases and finish with a dc for a total of 19 stitches. I then followed up with Round 12: 9 dec, 1 dc (10 sts) and finished with Round 13: 5 dec. Does this sound right?
Bethany says
June 18, 2018 at 11:05 amOh dear, you are right! I am not sure what happened there, but that is not correct. Your improv was great! I will try to get this fixed today, thank you for letting me know!
Alejandra says
July 18, 2018 at 10:33 amJusto hago el mismo, sólo que por el grosor de la lana me dio justo para un tamaño adolescente/adulto. En la fila 10 me da 38 y no 37 puntos.
Fiona Lowe says
May 9, 2018 at 2:49 amHI, I’m Australian and have just made the snowfall hat. Managed to translate the pattern to Aus crochet speak ;-) I used wool, which is less stretchy so the hat not as slouchy and I had to add rows to make it big engouh but it still looks great. Thanks so much for the great and easy pom pom instructions and the You Tube tutorial.
Louise says
March 24, 2018 at 2:18 amHI! I love the snowfall hats and am eager to make them. I have never used the snowfall stitch and want to learn how to do it but I do not see where your tutorial video is… could you please let me know where to find it? thank you.
Bethany says
March 26, 2018 at 7:09 pmThanks! It’s the video just under the “Buy the PDF” graphic.
Jill says
March 9, 2018 at 5:07 amHi!
Just started crocheting in January and have made one of these hats already, they are awesome! Just wondering how to adjust the pattern to use a bulkier yarn (5)? There’s so much info out there and it can be overwhelming and confusing!
Thanks!
Bethany says
March 9, 2018 at 4:27 pmHi Jill! You can adjust the pattern by making the brim the length you would like (any length). Then the body of the hat would need to be in multiples of 4. Does that make sense?
Colleen says
February 13, 2018 at 8:40 pmLove this hat and pattern! I made 2 in 2 days because I loved it so much! Great tutorial and instructions!
Bethany says
February 14, 2018 at 4:29 pmYay! So glad you love it! Thanks so much!
Teresa says
February 13, 2018 at 7:34 amI want to make this hat but for a 0-3 mon baby. I’m still an amateur at crocheting and I am not sure what the starting number chains should be.. any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
Bethany says
February 13, 2018 at 4:20 pmYou can make the band the same height as the baby, so it would be the same starting chain, but make it shorter, about 12″ or so for newborn.
Katie says
January 21, 2018 at 6:20 pmI am so grateful for crochet bloggers like you! Simple and modern free crochet patterns in all sizes for someone like me who taught myself from YouTube! I’ve fallen in love with the unique and special gifts you can make by crocheting! Such a beautiful art that is being modernized by people like you so others can see how amazing it is and that it’s not just for your grandma! Thank you again!
Bethany says
January 23, 2018 at 2:22 pmThank you for your kind words, Katie! You are very welcome!
Denise says
January 3, 2018 at 6:44 amI like the pattern. I made the adult size. I noticed the pattern didn’t say to slip stitch the band close. I figured it out because the pattern stated to sc crochet 72 around. I liked it because it isn’t too tight. My husband hates hats, but liked this one. Thanks!
Bethany says
January 3, 2018 at 1:50 pmThanks for pointing that out, I will fix it. Thanks so much!
Liz says
December 30, 2017 at 9:45 amSize 1 to 3 year old (toddler). Should row 12 be row 13 and total rows equal 15 or should there be total 16 rows with missing row 12?
Thank you,
Liz
Bethany says
January 3, 2018 at 1:56 pmThank you for catching that! There is 14 total rows, so there is no missing rows, just a mistake with the row numbers. Thanks for letting me know!
Shaye Roberts says
December 28, 2017 at 8:45 pmAre you supposed to cut the second color yarn anytime?
Bethany says
December 28, 2017 at 11:07 pmYep, once you are done with it.
Janet Cagle says
December 19, 2017 at 11:11 pmPlease tell me what a mighty stitch is?
Bethany says
December 20, 2017 at 11:03 amIt’s the yarn I used to make the hat. The link takes you to where you can purchase it.
Peggy says
December 18, 2017 at 5:05 amHi Beth, the hats are beautiful. Did you already plan to create a coresponding scarf? This would be great!
Bethany says
December 18, 2017 at 9:05 amYes! It definitely needs a matching scarf ;)
Ashley says
December 17, 2017 at 4:59 pmWould you be willing to share what exact yarn you used for the red one?? I’m in love! 😍
Bethany says
December 18, 2017 at 9:07 amYes! Isn’t the color so pretty?! The yarn in linked in the materials list. It’s call Pomegranate :)
Ashley says
December 18, 2017 at 12:25 pmIts stunning! I just ordered 3 skeins! Thank you!!
Barbara Luke says
December 15, 2017 at 3:41 pmThank you so much…Just hope I can grasp the Knit Stitch..
Bethany says
December 16, 2017 at 9:47 pmYes you can! The video might be helpful as well!
Carly says
January 6, 2018 at 5:35 pmThe video is so helpful to learn the knit stitch and how to carry that second color. I rewound the video 3 times to learn it and figured it out. My new favorite pattern!
Colleen says
December 14, 2017 at 6:52 pmLove this pattern! I did notice a little error on the teen/adult size on the hat body, row 1, it says 64 sts but I think it should say 72. Anyway, I do love it! Thank you!!
Bethany says
December 14, 2017 at 10:56 pmOh! thank you so much!
Phyllis says
December 11, 2017 at 7:56 amDo you post printer friendly patterns?
Bethany says
December 14, 2017 at 11:08 pmI do not. I do post PDF’s that you can download for a small fee, but I haven’t gotten to this pattern yet. I will try to get to it as soon as I can!
Brittany says
December 10, 2017 at 5:50 pmThanks for the great pattern. Question-on the adult pattern if you start with 8 stitches on row 1, should it then be 6 hdc in the back loops for row 2? Otherwise you seem to come up short, correct? Thanks again!
Bethany says
December 14, 2017 at 11:11 pmThanks so much for catching that, you are correct! Thank you!
Janie Riordan says
December 10, 2017 at 9:44 amThank you, love this pattern and you did an excellent video.
Bethany says
December 14, 2017 at 11:12 pmThank you Janie!
Joy Boda says
December 7, 2017 at 7:32 pmYou are so kind and generous to give this pattern free. I ate and donate to an organization that distributes to cancer patients around the country. I will be making and donating many of these because I love them! Thank you.
Bethany says
December 8, 2017 at 9:02 amThat is wonderful and generous of you!!