Cowboy Hat - FREE Crochet Pattern

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Welcome to the rugged and stylish world of crochet! 🤠✨ Today, I’m excited to share my free crochet pattern for a Cowboy Hat—a bold and classic creation perfect for Western enthusiasts, costume lovers, or anyone who enjoys crafting structured and wearable designs! 🧶 Whether you love stitching up iconic accessories, experimenting with sturdy stitches, or simply want to add a cowboy hat to your handmade lineup, this pattern will guide you through crafting a beautifully shaped hat with a wide brim, defined crown, and a touch of rodeo-ready charm! 🏇

This design embraces earthy tones, precise shaping, and thoughtful details to bring a rustic and adventurous presence to your crochet projects! 🧶✨ I’ve carefully outlined each step to ensure your Cowboy Hat turns out just right—ready to complete your Western look or become a treasured handmade gift! 🎁 So grab your hooks, pick out rich browns, deep blacks, or sandy neutrals, and let’s stitch up a legendary cowboy hat! 🤠

🤠 Amigurumi Crochet Cowboy Hat – FREE Pattern

Yeehaw! Bring the wild west to your wardrobe or home decor with this stunning crochet cowboy hat! 🌵 Whether you’re creating a costume piece, a photo prop, or a charming shelf decoration, this detailed cowboy hat pattern is both stylish and sturdy. The textured stitches and structured brim give it that authentic western flair, complete with a decorative band and medallion.

✨ Skill Level

Intermediate – Requires shaping, working in the round, and stiffening the brim.

📏 Finished Size

Approx. 10 inches (25 cm) wide and 6 inches (15 cm) tall using bulky yarn and a 4.5–5 mm hook.

🧶 Materials

Bulky weight yarn or held double worsted yarn:
- Main Color (Dusty Mauve or Brown)
- Accent Color (Turquoise, Cream) for band medallions
Crochet hook: 4.5–5 mm
Stitch marker
Tapestry needle
Polyfill (for structure if needed)
Optional: Fabric stiffener or diluted glue for brim shaping
Optional: Button or felt circles for medallion decorations

🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)

MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
hdc – Half Double Crochet
dc – Double Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
FO – Fasten Off

🎩 Crown of Hat (Work in continuous rounds)

Using main color:

MR, 6 sc (6)
inc x6 (12)
(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
(4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
(5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
(6 sc, inc) x6 (48)
9–18. sc around (48) – Creates tall sides of the crown
19. (6 sc, dec) x6 (42)
20–22. sc around (42) – Creates slight taper toward the brim
FO and weave in end.

🌀 Brim of Hat (Work in joined rounds)

Attach yarn to the base edge of crown:

ch 1, sc around (42), sl st to join
(1 sc, inc) x21 (63), sl st to join
(2 sc, inc) x21 (84), sl st to join
sc around (84), sl st to join
(6 sc, inc) x12 (96), sl st to join
sc around (96), sl st to join
(7 sc, inc) x12 (108), sl st to join
8–9. sc around (108)
FO and weave in ends.

🧴 Optional: Dip brim in diluted glue or spray with stiffener and shape edges upward to form classic cowboy curve. Let dry fully.

🔘 Hat Band & Medallions

Band:
Ch enough to wrap around base of crown (approx. 50–55 ch), sc across. FO.

Medallions (make 8–10):
With accent color:
MR, 6 sc
inc x6 (12)
(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
Join and FO. Use contrasting yarn to embroider or surface crochet a swirl or border for added detail.

Sew medallions evenly spaced to the band. Attach decorative medallion (larger or with a button) to front center.

Sew the finished band around the hat base.

✂️ Finishing Touches

Steam block or stiffen hat shape for extra structure
Weave in all loose ends
Display on a stand or wear for costume fun!

💡 Customization Ideas

Make in cream or straw colors for a classic ranch look
Use faux leather yarn for a sleek, realistic effect
Add feathers or embroidery to the band for flair

This cowboy hat is the perfect mix of cozy and cool. Whether you’re wrangling stitches or galloping into a themed photoshoot, it’s sure to impress! 🤠💫

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Cowboy Hat – FREE Crochet Pattern