Make this easy beanie scarf hat for yourself or to donate for chemo patients.
I’ve seen patterns for scarf hats, but they are all made in the round. I wanted one that I could make flat. That’s just easier and faster for me. I made this pattern and it worked out just great! I’m donating these to the infusion center at UFHealth. They have a need for hats, shawls and lap blankets. I’m on it!
This is also a pretty hat for anyone to wear. It makes a beanie a little more dressy. I love the fact that you can change out the scarf with the seasons. I found some nice scarves here. (Amazon affiliate link: I make a small commission if you purchase from my link- thanks!)
If you’d like to make your own scarf, watch the video for instructions.
Materials used for this scarf hats:
Red Heart Soft medium 4 weight yarn (cotton yarn is also great.)
The colors I made mine:
Dark Leaf
Teal
Chain 30 (Or any number to make the hat as tall as you need)
I measured mine from the crown to just below the ear which was around 8.5”
Standard Hat Measurements Chart
Row 1:
In the 2nd chain from the hook make a half double crochet.
Now make a half double crochet in the next 23 stitches.
So, slip stitch back loop only in the last 5 stitches. This will help to decrease at the crown later. Keep your slip stitches loose.
After the last stitch, chain 1 and turn your work. You’ll have 29 stitches from now on.
Row 2:
Slip stitch back loop only in the first 5 stitches.
Half double crochet into the back loop only of each stitch across.
When you reach the last stitch, go in the full stitch to keep the edge even.
Then chain 1 and turn your work.
At this point, mine measures 8“ tall. We will be adding a brim later.
Row 3
Half double crochet in the back loop of each stitch. Include the chain stitches. Continue until you reach the last 5 stitches. (24 stitches)
Make a slip stitch back loop only in the last 5 stitches.
Chain 1, turn your work.
Rows 4-5
Repeat rows 2, 3
Row 6
Slip stitch in the back loop in the first 5 stitches.
Then, half double crochet back loop only in the next 19 stitches.
Chain 3.
Next, skip 3 stitches.
Finally, half double crochet in the last 3 stitches.
Chain 1 and turn your work.
Row 7
Hhdc in the back loop only of each stitch, including the chains.
When you reach the last 5 stitches, slip stitch back loop only in each.
The last stitch is made in the full stitch.
Go ahead and chain 1 and turn your work.
Rows 8-11
Repeat row 2 and 3 and 2 again
Row 12
This is a repeat of row 6
Row 13
Repeat row 7
Rows 14-17
Repeat row 2 and 3 and 2 again
Row 18
Repeat row 6
Row 19
Repeat row 7
Continue this pattern until your pattern is about 1-1 1/2 “
Smaller than the circumference of your head. The average women’s head circumference (chart) is 21” – 23”. My hat is 20” flat. It will have a good bit of stretch to it. I ended on the edge nearest the openings for the scarf.
I ended up with 8 openings for the scarf.
Put the right sides together. It doesn’t matter that much because it’s reversible.
Put your hook through the first loop on the opposite side. Pull the yarn through.
I went into both loops on the side to my right. Then, I went into the front loop on the side to my left. Pull through and complete a slip stitch.
Work your way down the side, matching stitches across from each other.
When you get to the top, chain 1.
Note: There will be a bigger gap between the 2 scarf openings in the back by the seam. This gap is larger than in the rest of the pattern. This is so the scarf can be tied back there.
Now we’ll begin to tighten the top of the hat.
Turn the hat right side out.
Round 1
First, make a single crochet in the end of the row. Make it in just one loop. This keeps it from making holes. Now repeat around. Stretch the hat a little if needed to find the loops. It’s ok if you skip a stitch. This row just lets us get ready to decrease the rows.
When you reach the first stitch, slip stitch to join. Chain 1
Don’t turn.
Round 2
Put a single crochet into the the first 2 stitches.
Now single crochet 2 stitches together (decrease). (Put your hook in the stitch, pull the yarn through. Put your hook in the next stitch. Pull the yarn through. Yarn over and pull through the 3 loops on your hook.)
For the rest of the round, 2 single crochet then single crochet 2 together.
Join with a slip stitch in the first sc of the round.
Chain 1, don’t turn.
Join with a slip stitch.
Check the height of the hat. The measurement should be from the crown (highest part) of your head to the bottom of your hear. Mine is around 8.5”, so I can stop here.
If you need to, repeat round 2 until the hat is tall enough.
We will be adding a border to the bottom edge for a nice finish.
Cut a long tail to sew the top together. Chain 1, pull through to fasten off.
Get a tapestry needle and weave the yarn in and out of the stitches of the last row. Pull tightly when you reach the beginning.
Now for the border:
Round 1:
Join your yarn at the bottom of the seam. You’ll still be working on the right side.
You can join with a slip knot a chain or just tie the yarn on.
Chain 1 and single crochet in the same stitch.
Single crochet in the end of each row. It’s ok if you miss some, just make it even with as few holes as possible.
When you reach the first stitch, join with a slip stitch and chain 3. Don’t turn.
Round 2:
Now we’ll be making linked treble crochet stitches around the border. This is basically giving you 3 rows in one! It’s very easy and gives a nice, finished edge to your hat.
(If you prefer, you can make 3 rows of half double crochet or herringbone half double crochet instead.)
Put your hook in the 2nd chain from your hook and pull the yarn through.
Next, place your hook in the next chain (the first chain you made) and
Pull through.
Next, put your hook in the first stitch and pull your yarn through.
Now, yarn over, pull through 2 loops.
Yarn over. Pull through the next 2 loops.
Finally, yarn over and pull through the last 2 loops. Tighten up the last loop.
You made a linked treble crochet!
For the rest of the round:
Find the horizontal bar under the top of the stitch.
Put your hook in there and pull the yarn through.
Next, put your hook in the horizontal bar below the first one.
Pull the yarn through.
Finally, put your hook in the next stitch and pull the yarn through.
Now, yarn over and pull through the first 2 loops.
Next, yarn over and pull through the next 2 loops.
Finish by yarning over and pulling through the last 2 loops.
Repeat this stitch around the edge.
After you finish the last stitch of the round, cut your yarn leaving a long tail.
Pull the yarn through and join with an invisible join.
Thread your yarn in the tapestry needle and stitch the open edges of the first and last stitch together.
Weave in the loose ends a few times. This will hold the yarn and be more comfortable than a knot.
Alright! All you have left to do is to decide which scarf you want to weave in! Start at the back. Pull the scarf through one of the back openings from the inside to the outside. Now simply weave it in and out of the openings.
After you finish weaving, pull the scarf to even up the edges.
Tie it loosely so it will ready to adjust as needed when wearing.
That’s it! You made a scarf hat that’s warm and pretty. It’s easy to change the look just by changing the scarf!
I’m making these to donate to the infusion center at UFHealth where we visit twice a month. Check with your local infusion/cancer center to see about donating hats, shawls and lap blankets.
I hope you enjoyed the pattern. Browse my other patterns to find your next project!
Debi
