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Toasted Marshmallow Crochet Hat Pattern

You know that hat you grab on your way out the door when there’s a little nip in the air… the one that makes you look pulled together without even trying? That’s the Toasted Marshmallow Crochet Hat.

Gentle shell stitches bring the cozy texture, while rounds of shallow back post single crochet tuck subtle ridges between each section, so the whole hat looks layered and thoughtful without being fussy. The brim works up side to side in back loop single crochet for that classic ridged look.

And my favorite part? Every size, from Baby all the way up to Adult M/L, takes just one ball of worsted weight yarn. Pick a color you love, grab your hooks, and get going. Fair warning… you’re going to want one in every color.

What You’ll Love About This Pattern
•One ball of yarn makes any of the four sizes
•Four sizes from Baby to Adult M/L, so the whole family can match
•Shell stitches and X-stitches create rich texture that’s fun to watch grow
•Shallow post stitch rounds add subtle sectioning for a polished finish
•Stitch counts after every row and round, so you can check your work as you go
•Optional finishing touches: pom pom, leather tag, and elastic brim reinforcement

Pattern Format and Support
•Written row-by-row and round-by-round instructions with stitch counts
•Stitch diagram with symbol key
•Special Stitches section covering stacked dc, shallow bpsc, X-stitch front and back, sc2tog, and dc2tog
•Video tutorials: Stacked Double Crochet, Shallow Post Stitches, How to Bury Ends, and a full Stitch Pattern Tutorial

Pattern Details
Designer: Marly Bird
Craft: Crochet
Skill Level: Adventurous Beginner
Project Type: Hat
Sizes: Baby (Child, Teen/Adult S, Adult M/L); sample shown is Adult M/L
Finished Measurements: 14¼ (16¾, 19½, 22)“ 36 (42.5, 49.5, 56) cm circumference; 6¼ (7¼, 8½, 9)” 16 (18.5, 21.5, 23) cm height from brim to top of crown
Yarn: Red Heart Soft (100% acrylic, 256 yds / 234 m, 5 oz / 141 g), CYCA #4 worsted; 1 ball for any size; sample shown in Toast
Hooks: G/6 (4.0 mm) and H/8 (5.0 mm), or size to obtain gauge
Gauge: 3 shells x 8 rows in shell stitch pattern = 3.875 x 2.5” (10 x 6.5 cm)

Construction: Brim worked back and forth in rows; body worked in the round along the side edge of the brim

Techniques Used
Single crochet in the back loop only
Working stitches evenly along a row edge
Shell stitch
X-stitch, front and back
Stacked double crochet (or ch 3, if you prefer)
Shallow back post single crochet
sc2tog and dc2tog decreases

Get the Pattern

The Toasted Marshmallow Crochet Hat is available here as a downloadable PDF pattern.

Whether you make one for yourself or a whole stack for the people you love, this is the kind of hat that earns a permanent spot by the door. Warm, textured, and totally toss-on-able… no campfire required. Happy crocheting!