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Mosaic crochet can look very intimidating and complicated, but I’m here with my new mosaic crochet hat pattern to show you that it doesn’t have to be!
Did you know that overlay mosaic crochet only uses single and double crochet stitches? They are just ever so cleverly placed in the front and back loops to create this wonderful maze pattern that you see here on the hat.
In this post you’ll find everything you need to know how to make this overlay mosaic hat, including materials, stitches, a detailed video tutorial and free written pattern for blog subscribers.
I now have quite a selection of different crochet hats and beanies, but this is the first one using mosaic crochet.
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The pattern includes instructions for sizes newborn all the way up to large adult, so you can make one for the whole family.
Yarn
To make the mosaic crochet hat I used Mellowspun DK from Mary Maxim, which is 100% Acrylic (260m/284yds/100g) for the solid colour, and Prism DK from Mary Maxim, also 100% Acrylic (265m/290yds/100g) for the multi-colour yarn.
Mellowspun DK is an updated and enhanced collection from Mary Maxim perfect for everyday makes! Crafted from 100% premium acrylic with a unique twist in 33 delectable hues that harmonise and elevate one another.
Prism DK is available in more than 10 unique, rippling colour schemes, offering you the best of both worlds in feel and appearance. A soft yarn spun in both bright and subtle beautiful colour schemes, making it perfect for all your creative crochet projects.
They are both category 3, light weight yarns which gives a soft and delicate feel to the hat. Check our handy yarn weight chart and guide to find out more about yarn weights and categories.
Yarn Substitutes
You can use any yarn that you like bearing in mind that you need to make sure you meet the gauge. Some other great options are:
- Solid Colour Yarn A: Premier Everyday Anti Piling DK 100% Acrylic, 250m/273yds/100g
- Multi Colour Yarn B: Premier Colorfusion DK 100% Acrylic, 298m/325yds/100g
Things you’ll love about this easy crochet hat pattern
The real beauty of this pattern is that it uses just basic crochet stitches (just single crochet and double crochet). Once you get to grips with the overlay mosaic crochet technique, this hat is really so simple to crochet.
Getting Started: Materials Needed for Your Mosaic Crochet Hat
Sizing
Sizes: Newborn (Baby, Toddler, Child, S/M Adult, L Adult)
To fit head sizes: 13-14 (14-15, 16-18, 19-20, 21-23, 23) inches.
With finished hat circumference sizes: 13(15, 17, 19, 21.5, 23.5) inches.
How much yarn do I need to crochet an overlay mosaic hat?
The following yarn amounts are approximate for making the length of Hat as detailed in the schematic.
Sizes: Newborn (Baby, Toddler, Child, S/M Adult, L Adult)
You will require approximately 65 (73, 82, 110, 155, 182) metres, 70 (80, 90, 120, 170, 199) yards of yarn A.
This is 1 ball of the recommended solid colour yarn.
You will require approximately 28 (32, 35, 47, 66, 78) metres, 30 (34, 39, 51, 73, 85) yards of yarn B.
This is 1 ball of the recommended multi-colour yarn.
Buy the pattern and yarn kit from Mary Maxim!
Other Materials
Along with your yarn, you will need the following:
- 4mm(G) and 5mm(H) crochet hooks or hook needed to meet gauge
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch markers
- Optional Pom Pom
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Video Tutorial: Follow Along to Create Your Hat
Come along as I crochet the child mosaic hat in this step-by-step video tutorial. Press play to watch here or choose to watch on YouTube:
Crochet Terms You’ll Need to Know
Glossary and Abbreviations
beg – beginning
blo – back loop only
ch(s) – chain(s)
ch-sp(s) – chain space(s)
flo – front loop only
rep – repeat
RS – right side
sp – space
ss/sl st – slip stitch
st(s) – stitch(es)
tog – together
WS – wrong side
Yoh – yarn over hook
Learn About The Mosaic Crochet Technique
If you’re new to overlay mosaic crochet, here are some useful resources to help you get to grips with the technique before you start, plus don’t forget there are video tutorials throughout the pattern to support you as you make.
Mosaic Crochet Tutorial – what’s the difference between inset and overlay?
Mosaic Double Crochet Stitch – learn how to place a regular double crochet in mosaic
How To Read A Mosaic Chart – it’s much easier than you might think!
Mosaic Crochet Stitches – I have a step by step guide for how to work all the shaping stitches we use in this pattern and more!
Stitches
The pattern is written in standard US terms and uses the following crochet stitches:
sc – single crochet (how to single crochet stitch)
Mdc – Mosaic double crochet (how to work a mosaic double crochet)
Mosaic Crochet Stitches
You will need to know all the principles of working overlay mosaic crochet but don’t worry! It uses only beginner stitches and I have a step by step guide all about mosaic crochet stitches for you to follow along with.
Did someone say you’d like a mosaic crochet mittens pattern?!
Using the same technique, these fun mitts are in sizes toddler to adult and make great gifts!
SINGLE CROCHET 2 TOGETHER (sc2tog)
Insert hook into stitch, yarn over and pull through stitch. Insert hook into next stitch, yarn over and pull through stitch. Yarn over and pull through all three loops on the hook.
Making Your Crochet Hat Pattern Perfect For You
The hat is made from the bottom up.
We begin with the Hat Band that uses sc stitches and is worked in turned rows.
The Hat Band is joined to form a ring.
The Main Hat Body is then worked in rounds into the sides of the Hat Band rows.
With the Main Hat Body complete, we now work a number of decrease rounds at the top of the hat to shape and finish the Crown.
Also, I’m delighted to say that there is also a Starlight mosaic cardigan crochet pattern now too!
If you would like to adjust the length of your hat you can either work a longer or shorter Hat Band by adjusting the length of your Foundation Chain, or work as many or as few rounds of the Main Body as you like before closing the top.
Before you jump into crocheting your mosaic hat, take a moment to read through the pattern notes—it’s a game-changer!
These handy insights will not only simplify your pattern-reading journey but also ensure a smoother crochet experience. You’ll find helpful tips on deciphering the sizing, customisation and more.
Trust me, a quick peek at these notes will set you up for crochet success!
- The pattern is worked firstly in rows for the Hat Band and then in rounds for the Main Hat Body and Crown.
- Make sure to use stitch markers at the beginning of each round so as not to lose your place.
- All stitches are worked as sc in blo or Mdc.
- Each Round uses just one colour.
- A ch1 at the beginning of a row or round does not count as a stitch.
- Read through the entire pattern before beginning.
- Before you start, go through the pattern and highlight/mark the stitch and row counts that correspond to the size you are making (this will make your life much easier!).
- Make sure that you are familiar with all of the stitches in the abbreviations list before you begin.
- Stitch counts are given in [ ] at the end of each row or round. If no stitch count is given, then the count is the same as the previous row.
- The count number referring to each size is laid out as follows: Newborn (Baby, Toddler, Child, Small/Medium Adult, Large Adult)
If you love mosaic crochet as much as I do then you’re definitely going to want to make my matching Labyrinth mosaic crochet poncho pattern too!
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Pattern Gauge
Gauge: 15 sts and 17 rounds = 4″ by 4″ using 5mm hook over sc in blo.
Making a crochet gauge swatch is particularly important when crocheting projects (and even more so for garments) to ensure that it ends up the desired size.
HAT BAND
All Sizes
Using the smaller hook (1mm smaller than the hook you met gauge with) and colour A, make the Hat Band.
Foundation chain: ch 17 (17, 19, 19, 22, 22), turn.
Row 1: sc in the 2nd ch from hook and each across, turn. [16 (16, 18, 18, 21, 21)]
Rows 2-48 (56, 64, 72, 80, 88): ch1, sc in blo of each st, turn.
At the end of the final row, join the final row to the first row with a slip stitch seam to form the Hat Band shape.
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Continue with yarn A but switch to the larger hook for the Main Hat Body.
Fancy a festive version?! You can whip up this Christmas tree crochet hat pattern in no time 🙂
In sizes newborn baby to adult it will be a fun and quick make that you can treat the whole family to.
MAIN HAT BODY
All Sizes
Working all sc in blo throughout this section now. Refer to Mosaic Chart – included in the premium PDF (you will need to return to the written pattern once the Main Hat Body is complete for the Crown instructions) or use the written instructions as follows.
Change colour at the end of each round as indicated when you slip stitch into the blo of the first st to join. Do not break your yarn at the end of each round, just pick it up again when you need it.
Round 1: A: RS: ch1, sc in the side of each row of the Hat Band, ss in blo of 1st st and change to B. [48 (56, 64, 72, 80, 88)]
Round 2: B: ch1, sc in each st around, ss in blo of 1st st and change to A.
Round 3: A: ch1, *sc in next 2 sts, Mdc in next 5 sts, sc in next st; rep from * around, ss in blo of 1st st and change to B.
Round 4: B: ch1, *sc in next st, Mdc in next st, sc in next 5 sts, Mdc in next st; rep from * around, ss in blo of 1st st and change to A.
Round 5: A: ch1, *sc in next 4 sts, Mdc in next st, sc in next 3 sts; rep from * around, ss in blo of 1st st and change to B.
Round 6: B: ch1, *sc in next st, Mdc in next st; rep from * around, ss in blo of 1st st and change to A.
Round 7: A: ch1, *Mdc in next st, sc in next 3 sts; rep from * around, ss in blo of 1st st and change to B.
Round 8: B: ch1, *sc in next 3 sts, Mdc in next st, sc in next st, Mdc in next st, sc in next 2 sts; rep from * around, ss in blo of 1st st and change to A.
Round 9: A: ch1, *Mdc in next 3 sts, sc in next 3 sts, Mdc in next 2 sts; rep from * around, ss in blo of 1st st and change to B.
Round 10: B: Rep Round 8.
Round 11: A: Rep Round 7.
Round 12: B: Rep Round 6.
Round 13: A: Rep Round 5.
Round 14: B: Rep Round 4.
Round 15: A: Rep Round 3.
Continue to follow the pattern making sure to take note of when your size moves onto the Hat Crown Section.
Round 16: B: Rep Round 4.
Round 17: A: Rep Round 5.
Round 18: B: Rep Round 6.
Round 19: A: Rep Round 7.
Newborn Size only: do not change colour at the end of the round. Continue to Hat Crown section.
All other sizes: change colour and continue with Main Hat Body.
Round 20: B: Rep Round 8.
Round 21: A: Rep Round 9.
Baby Size only: do not change colour at the end of the round. Continue to Hat Crown section.
All other sizes: change colour and continue with Main Hat Body.
Round 22: B: Rep Round 8.
Round 23: A: Rep Round 7.
Toddler Size only: do not change colour at the end of the round. Continue to Hat Crown section.
All other sizes: change colour and continue with Main Hat Body.
Round 24: B: Rep Round 6.
Round 25: A: Rep Round 5.
Child Size only: do not change colour at the end of the round. Continue to Hat Crown section.
All other sizes: change colour and continue with Main Hat Body.
Round 26: B: Rep Round 4.
Round 27: A: Rep Round 3.
S/M Adult Size only: do not change colour at the end of the round. Continue to Hat Crown section.
L Adult size: change colour and continue with Main Hat Body.
Round 28: B: Rep Round 4.
Round 29: A: Rep Round 5.
HAT CROWN
Sizes Newborn (Toddler, S/M Adult) only
Continue to work in the blo for the Hat Crown.
Round 1: ch1, *sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog; rep from *around, ss in 1st to join. [36 (48, 60)]
Round 2: Rep Round 1. [27 (36, 45)].
Break yarn leaving a long tail to sew top of hat.
With yarn needle weave the yarn tail through every other st around.
Pull hat tight making sure the opening is fully closed. Weave the yarn in opposite direction to make sure it is secure.
Weave in all ends to finish.
Sizes Baby (Child, L Adult) only
Continue to work in the blo for the Hat Crown.
Round 1: ch1, *sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog; rep from *around, ss in 1st to join. [42 (54, 66)]
Round 2: ch1, *sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog; rep from *around to last 2 sts, sc2tog over last 2 sts, ss in 1st to join. [31 (40, 49)]
Break yarn leaving a long tail to sew top of hat.
With yarn needle weave the yarn tail through every other st around.
Pull hat tight making sure the opening is fully closed. Weave the yarn in opposite direction to make sure it is secure.
Weave in all ends to finish.
All Sizes
Adding a pom pom
You can complete the look of your hat by securing a ready made pom pom as I have or creating your own using some yarn and a pom pom maker.
Make sure to secure the pom pom well to the top centre of the hat.
Adding a label or tag
Another great addition to your hat is a small tag to add a really professional finish.
I used plain tags and a leather stamp embossing set to add the first letter of the wearer’s name for a great gift!
You can either sew on the tags or use a rivet set like I did.
Making to sell? How about taking custom orders to stamp and personalise your hats? You are welcome to sell anything you personally make using my patterns 🙂
Take your embossing set to your craft fair and market stall so that you can do it there and then for them!
Love mosaic crochet as much as me? Why not make a crochet heart hat pattern next?!
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More Mosaic Crochet Patterns You Might Enjoy
If you’ve enjoyed making this mosaic crochet hat pattern, then why not try a few more? Here’s a few other of my designs you might like:
- Crochet sock pattern – ankle, standard or knee length, all with a beautiful mosaic pattern!
- Rainbow overlay mosaic crochet blanket – a great beginner’s project
- Free mosaic crochet tote bag pattern – a fabulous tote made in the round
Congratulations on crocheting your very own overlay mosaic crochet hat! 🌟 Now that you’ve crafted this fun project, why stop here? Dive into my other crochet accessory patterns, each waiting to be transformed into your next crochet masterpiece.
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