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Crochet Top Down Plaid Hat – Crochet Pattern

November 12, 2020 by Bethany 31 Comments

This crochet plaid hat is a remix of my beloved crochet plaid slouchy, worked from the top down! This is for crocheters who loved the plaid hat, but prefect top down over bottom up. This hat is just as cozy, just worked in a different way.

This pattern was conceived almost 3 years ago, after I released my Plaid Hat. I had several readers wish to me that I could make a top-down version. I personally prefer bottom-up, but I do understand how crocheters would love top-down method.

My original hat took some working, but I got the color work to happen on a 3-dc plaid block hat. However, I wasn’t really ever satisfied with it.

To keep the color work consistent, I had to over-increase at the top so I had enough stitches to make the hat large enough for an adult, without making the whole top just black. I thought the result was passing, but I didn’t love it.

I decided to revisit the idea this season, and hopeful do you guys proud with an updated pattern.

The key, it turned out, is using a larger block of plaid! It still took my yucky amounts of math (oh math! It’s my worst subject 😭) but I am very pleased with how it turned out.

As I think the small block plaid block hat has some value, I am leaving it up on this page! You can give it a try and tell me what you think. I am including the 2017 top-down version in the PDF pattern as well. (The pdf includes 5 sizes + the small block hat).

TOP-DOWN PLAID HAT – CROCHET PATTERN 

What you need: (affiliates)
–5.5mm Hook
-Your Favorite Worsted Weight Yarn
– Faux Fur Pom-Pom (you can make your own!)

Abbreviations: (US Terms)
Ch – Chain
Sc – Single Crochet 
Dc – Double Crochet
Sl st – Slip Stitch 
Sk – Skip
BLO – Back Loops Only

Gauge: 14 dc = 4″

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Plaid Week patterns can also be purchased individually in my shops! The downloadable pattern includes this adult-sized small plaid block crochet hat, and also the large plaid block hats in 5 sizes: 0-3 moths, 6-12 months, toddler, child, adult.

Where would you like to shop today? 

Whistle and Ivy Shop
Ravelry
Etsy

Top Down Small Block Plaid Hat (Adult Size)

Magic Ring with 1st color. 
1. Ch 2. Dc 12 into ring. Join with sl st. (12 sts)
2. Ch 2. 2 dc in each st around. (24 sts)
3. Ch 2. 2 dc in same st (Switch colors to 2nd color). Dc 2 in each st around, switching colors after each 2 st set. (48 sts) [For help switching colors, watch the plaid stitch video]
4. Continuing with 2nd color. Ch 2. Dc in same st. Dc 2 in next st (switch color to 3rd color).*Dc in next st. Work 2 dc in next st (switch color) repeat all around.   (72 sts) (Your piece should have an approx. 5.25″ diameter)

If it’s a bit ruffly that is normal and perfectly okay. 

Crochet Pattern: Top Down Crochet Plaid Hat | Make this pretty and trendy buffalo plaid hat in the round!


5. – 17. Ch 2. Work plaid stitch all around the hat. Join with sl st. (72 sts)  (make less rows here for a beanie-style hat). 
On last row, Join Color 4 with sl st.
18. Ch 1. Sc in each st around. Join with sl st. 
19. – 20. Ch 1. Sc in BLO all around. Join with sl st. (72 sts)
Tie off. 

Finished with a pom-pom.

Crochet Pattern: Top Down Crochet Plaid Hat | Make this pretty and trendy buffalo plaid hat in the round!

This is my attempt at a St. Patty’s hat. I am not sure I love my color choice!
It’s definitely green! Plaid color work is fun that way, you can switch up the colors to completely change the feel of that piece!

Crochet Pattern: Top Down Crochet Plaid Hat | Make this pretty and trendy buffalo plaid hat in the round!

Crochet Pattern: Top Down Crochet Plaid Hat | Make this pretty and trendy buffalo plaid hat in the round!

All the PLAID WEEK patterns are inside the Endless Bundle!
What is the ENDLESS BUNDLE? It’s the ever-growing pattern bundle membership full of modern crochet patterns, videos, courses and crochet graphics! I add new content every month!
Get access to my entire pattern library!

⭐️ LEARN MORE ⭐️

Plaid Week patterns can also be purchased individually in my shops! The downloadable pattern includes this adult-sized small plaid block crochet hat, and also the large plaid block hats in 5 sizes: 0-3 moths, 6-12 months, toddler, child, adult.

Where would you like to shop today? 

Whistle and Ivy Shop
Ravelry
Etsy

Did you miss any of the Plaid Week 2020 patterns? Check them out here.

One more plaid pattern coming TOMORROW!

xoxo!

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Comments

  1. Aubrey Griese says

    November 12, 2020 at 2:32 pm

    Oh!!! I LOVE THAT!!!! I had trouble with plaid before, maybe I’ll try this out!! Thank you!

    Reply
    • Bethany says

      November 13, 2020 at 9:14 pm

      Yay! Thank you!! I hope you do!

      Reply
  2. Paula Nelson says

    November 22, 2019 at 1:53 pm

    I want to make this top down pattern for a friend who is going through chemo. I wants use I Love This Cotton yarn because it’s soft and recommended for patients going through chemo. Question?
    How many yards of each of 3 colors will I need? I cannot find he yards needed in your patterns.
    Thank you!

    Reply
    • Bethany says

      November 22, 2019 at 10:30 pm

      That sounds wonderful! You will need less than one skein of each color.

      Reply
      • Paula Nelson says

        November 23, 2019 at 5:31 am

        Thank you! I love your patterns 🥰

        Reply
  3. Kris says

    November 17, 2019 at 6:25 pm

    Love this ! I made it a beanie , and did a front and back post double crochet for the brim ! My husband loves it

    Reply
    • Bethany says

      November 18, 2019 at 7:06 am

      Wonderful!

      Reply
  4. Yvonne Parrett says

    August 27, 2018 at 6:36 pm

    Thank you for the free pattern. Where could I buy the the pompom

    Reply
    • Bethany says

      August 27, 2018 at 9:39 pm

      Hello! You can probably get some on Etsy, but I made this one. It’s quite easy to do!
      https://www.whistleandivy.com/diy-fur-pom-poms/

      Reply
      • Yvonne Parrett says

        August 28, 2018 at 10:38 am

        Thank you

        Reply
  5. Cathy Milson says

    November 21, 2017 at 6:53 pm

    Thanks so much for this top down version of the plaid hat! This is the way I prefer to make a hat! I am thinking that if I wanted to make it a messy bun pony tail hat, that I would just skip to the 24 double crochet stitches and put them on a pony tail holder and continue from there. That’s what I plan on doing any way. Thanks so much!

    Reply
    • Bethany says

      November 21, 2017 at 9:02 pm

      Sounds perfect! I am so glad it worked for you!

      Reply
    • Lydia Carawan says

      August 27, 2018 at 11:33 am

      Thank you for letting me know where to start for the messy bun hat and to use a hair tie.

      Reply
  6. Lydia says

    November 16, 2017 at 8:23 pm

    Do you have a child version of this pattern? I love a top to bottom beanie! Thanks so much for the plaid stitch tutorial. I just finished a project and can’t believe how easy it was.

    Reply
    • Bethany says

      November 17, 2017 at 12:38 am

      Not yet! I tried to get it done this year, but ran out of time. It’s definitely on my list for next year.

      Reply
      • Lydia says

        November 17, 2017 at 11:09 am

        So understandable!
        This may seem a silly question but could I use a smaller hook and maybe less rows?

        Reply
        • Bethany says

          November 17, 2017 at 11:52 am

          You could definitely give it a try! A smaller hook would make the hat smaller, for sure.

          Reply
          • Britney Compton says

            January 26, 2018 at 11:47 am

            I used a 4.5mm hook and turned out great for my 5 year old! He has a small head and the hat can also fit my almost-2 year old, lol.

      • Lydia says

        November 17, 2017 at 12:39 pm

        So understandable!
        This may seem like a silly question but could I use a smaller hook to get to the child size? I’ve never attempted something like that before. I have no problem doing my own thing with recipes but crochet patterns scare me hahaha

        Reply
        • Lydia says

          November 17, 2017 at 12:41 pm

          Sorry about the repeat post! I accidentally backed out of the page the first time and didn’t think it went through.
          Thanks for getting back to me! I’ll try it out.

          Reply
  7. Deana Pressley says

    August 27, 2017 at 7:06 pm

    Thank You for the top down version, that is how I learned to make beanies. I am a self taught crocheter, so your pictures and videos are very helpful. Written patterns are very confusing to me. I love the look of the green beanie, what colors did you use? I also love “I Love This Yarn”. Keep up the great work, I appreciate it very much.

    Reply
  8. Deana Pressley says

    August 25, 2017 at 11:38 am

    I love this pattern. Thanks so much for doing the work for a top down version. That is the way I learned to make beanies. I love the look of the green one, what colors did you use? Keep up the great work. I’m new to your channel, very impressed with your straight forward instructions and pictures (videos) are very helpful. I’m a self taught crocheter, so written patterns are confusing to me. Thanks again for this pattern. If I can master this pattern you will differently get credit.

    Reply
  9. Kiyo says

    February 23, 2017 at 2:21 pm

    I have another question. I want to do the hat again but this time with worsted weight yarn and was wondering if you think 180 yards of each color is enough?

    Reply
  10. Kiyo says

    February 18, 2017 at 6:36 pm

    Hi Bethany, I am absolutely loving making this hat so far! I just had a question.. I’m using bulky 5 weighted yarn so it’s definitely turning out bigger than needed with the 72 stitches. Do you happen to know how I would size this down? How many stitches I should do instead of 72? (I’m pretty new to crochet so any help would be amazing). Thank you!

    Reply
    • Bethany says

      February 18, 2017 at 7:45 pm

      Hello!
      You will need to size it down in multiples of 6, so go down to 66 sts.

      Reply
      • Kiyo says

        February 18, 2017 at 8:38 pm

        Thanks so much! I’ll take my current hat apart and try that! I really appreciate you responding. I tagged you on my IG earlier today when I started this project and I’ll make sure to credit you again when I’m done so that maybe you can see how it turns out ;)

        Reply
        • Bethany says

          February 19, 2017 at 10:44 pm

          You are very welcome! I hope it works for you!

          Reply
  11. Cindy says

    February 15, 2017 at 3:52 pm

    Thank you so much Bethany !!
    Love your patterns !!
    Greets Cindy erom Belgium

    Reply
    • Bethany says

      February 15, 2017 at 9:11 pm

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
  12. Diane says

    February 10, 2017 at 3:25 pm

    😘😘😘😘😘😘. Thank you, Bethany. As much as I love all your patterns, I am glad for the top down version. I don’t know why, but I have more trouble with any bottom up pattern. I’m excited to give this one a try. Thanks again! I appreciate that you share your amazing patterns with us.

    Reply
    • Bethany says

      February 10, 2017 at 11:44 pm

      You are very welcome! I knew there was a need, I hope you enjoy making it!

      Reply

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