Chunky Retro Style Newsboy Cap by Michelle Shaw

Chunky Retro Style Newsboy Cap

Crochet
August 2025
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
2 stitches and 2 rows = 1 inch
6.0 mm (J)
77 - 82 yards (70 - 75 m)
One size
US
English
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This crochet newsboy cap pattern is inspired by the fashion of the 1960s. It is a stylish hat design for you to make for your own winter wardrobe or, as a gift for your loved ones who appreciate vintage retro style.

The pattern is written in English and uses standard US crochet terms.

Difficulty level - Intermediate

The crochet pattern is suitable for crocheters who are familiar with the following stitches:
sc, puff st (instructions and photos provided for this stitch), sc2tog, scBLO, scFLO, slip stitch, chain stitch

Materials required:
6mm/ J crochet hook
1 x 100g balls chunky weight yarn
Stitch marker
Tapestry needle

Measurements for completed hat:
Head circumference 22. 5 inch/ 56 cm
Crown to base 10 inch/ 26 cm