The Amberleaf Hat is a cosy, textured crochet hat inspired by crisp autumn days and the colours of falling leaves. It’s thick, warm, and perfect for keeping snug when the weather starts to turn cold.

This pattern is great for advanced beginners, using a simple mix of single crochet, half double crochet, and double crochet stitches to create lots of lovely texture without being complicated. It can be made with any medium weight yarn that meets gauge, making it easy to customise with your favourite colours or yarns.

Wear it as a classic beanie or add a pom pom for a fun bobble-hat finish. With sizes included from toddler to large adult, the Amberleaf Hat is ideal for the whole family and makes a great handmade gift for chilly autumn and winter days.

Sizes

There are five sizes with head circumferences as follows:

Toddler 16 in
Child 17 in
Tween 19 in
Small Adult 21in
Large Adult 23 in.

Yarn

Any Aran yarn to meet gauge, I used Red Heart Super Saver Bitty Stripes in Rainbow.

Gauge

4” square of dc stitches is 7 rows and 16 stitches

Hook Size

5mm

Difficulty

Written in US Terms. Advanced Beginner

Other things you may need

Tape Measure
Yarn Needle
Stitch markers
Scissors