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The Simply Fall Hat is a hat that perfectly encapsulates the fall. Worked in a harvest-themed variegated yarn, this gorgeous hat is worked in a round and features a v-stitch pattern stitch.
Pattern updated December 15, 2025
Skill Level: Intermediate
Size: Toddler, Child, Teen/Adult
Gauge: 12 sts and 12 rows in sc = 4” square
Materials
Yarn:
Lion Brand Unique (100% acrylic; 107 yards [97 meters]/100 grams): Harvest (1 skein)
Hook: US size H/8 (5.0 mm) hook or size to obtain gauge
Pattern Notes
The hat is made top down in joined rounds.
The sl st at the end of each row will not count as a stitch.
Pattern
Toddler
Ch 4.
Rnd 1: 10 dc in first chain, sl st to the first dc stitch to join. (10 sts)
Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each stitch, sl st to the first dc stitch to join (not chain 2). (20 sts)
Rnd 3: Ch 2, * dc, 2 dc in next stitch, repeat from * to complete round, sl st to first stitch to join. (30 sts)
Rnd 4: Ch 2, * dc in the next 2 stitches, 2 dc in the next stitch, repeat from * to complete round, sl st to first stitch to join. (40 sts)
Rnd 5: Ch 3 (counts as the first dc), dc in the same stitch, *skip 1 stitch, 2 dc in next stitch, repeat from * to complete round, sl st to the ch 3 to join. (40 sts)
Rnds 6-8: Ch 3, dc in the center of the first 2 dc, 2 dc in between each 2 dc set, sl st to the first ch 3 to join. (40 sts)
Rnd 9: Ch 1, sc in each stitch, sl st to the ch 1 to join. (40 sts)
Rnd 10: Ch 1, *sc2, sc dec, repeat from * to complete the round, sl st to ch1 to join. (30 sts)
Rnds 11-12: Ch 1, sc in each stitch, sl st to ch1 to join. (30 sts) Fasten off. Weave in ends.
Child
Ch 4.
Rnd 1: 10 dc in first chain, sl st to the first dc stitch to join. (10 sts)
Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each stitch, sl st to the first dc stitch to join (not chain 2). (20 sts)
Rnd 3: Ch 2, * dc, 2 dc in next stitch, repeat from * to complete round, sl st to first stitch to join. (30 sts)
Rnd 4: Ch 2, * dc in the next 2 stitches, 2 dc in the next stitch, repeat from * to complete round, sl st to first stitch to join. (40 sts)
Rnd 5: Ch 2, * dc in the next 3 stitches, 2 dc in the next stitch, repeat from * to complete round, sl st to first stitch to join. (50 sts)
Rnd 6: Ch 3 (counts as the first dc), dc in the same stitch, *skip 1 stitch, 2 dc in next stitch, repeat from * to complete round, sl st to the ch 3 to join. (50 sts)
Rnds 7-10: Ch 3, dc in the center of the first 2 dc, 2 dc in between each 2 dc set, sl st to the first ch 3 to join. (50 sts)
Rnd 11: Ch 1, sc in each stitch, sl st to the ch 1 to join. (50 sts)
Rnd 12: Ch 1, *sc 4, sc dec, repeat from * to complete the round, sl st to ch 1 to join. (40 sts)
Rnds 13-14: Ch 1, sc in each stitch, sl st to ch1 to join. (40 sts) Fasten off. Weave in ends.
Teen/Adult
Ch 4.
Rnd 1: 10 dc in first chain, sl st to the first dc stitch to join. (10 sts)
Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2dc in each stitch, sl st to the first dc stitch to join (not chain 2). (20 sts)
Rnd 3: Ch 2, * dc, 2 dc in next stitch, repeat from * to complete round, sl st to first stitch to join. (30 sts)
Rnd 4: Ch 2, * dc in the next 2 stitches, 2 dc in the next stitch, repeat from * to complete round, sl st to first stitch to join. (40 sts)
Rnd 5: Ch 2, * dc in the next 3 stitches, 2 dc in the next stitch, repeat from * to complete round, sl st to first stitch to join. (50 sts)
Rnd 6: Ch 2, * dc in the next 4 stitches, 2 dc in the next stitch, repeat from * to complete round, sl st to the first stitch to join. (60 sts)
Rnd 7: Ch 3 (counts as the first dc), dc in the same stitch, *skip 1 stitch, 2 dc in next stitch, repeat from * to complete round, sl st to the ch3 to join. (60 sts)
Rnds 8-11: Ch 3, dc in the center of the first 2 dc, 2 dc in between each 2 dc set, sl st to the first ch3 to join.
Rnd 9: Ch 1, sc in each stitch, sl st to the ch1 to join. (60 sts)
Rnd 10: Ch 1, *sc 4, sc dec, repeat from * to complete the round, sl st to ch1 to join. (50 sts)
Rnds 11-12: Ch 1, sc in each stitch, sl st to ch1 to join. (50 sts) Fasten off. Weave in ends
Is there a video tutorial for this hat? I’m really struggling. After round 6 I have 60 sts, but after round 7 I only have 40, not 48. Thanks
Hi Renee! Unfortunately we do not have a video, but thank you so much for bringing this to our attention. After doing a little digging and checking older comments on this pattern, I found what seems to be the error. In Round 7, only skip 1 stitch instead of 2 stitches. This will get you to 60 stitches again. I have updated all the stitch counts for all sizes of the pattern as well as the instructions for that setup row for the V stitches. I hope that helps! Let me know if I can help with anything else. -Dana, Editor
Are ure patterns only on line. Or can I purchase them in a catalog sent to me by mail. Thak u. Have Blessed Day Judy
Hi Judy, We are online only. Thanks so much for your interest!
On the teen/adult size, if you follow the directions on row 7 you end up with only 40 stitches and a very small hat. Something isn’t working.
The last Rounds on the Teen/Adult instructions should be labeled as: Rnd 12, Rnd 13, and Rnds 14 – 15 to prevent any confusion on people trying this pattern as their first Intermediate pattern.
Thank you for your lovely pattern that I will use for my family which comes at the upmost time.
I think there is a mistake in row 7..in order to achieve 60 stitches, I only skipped 1 stitch instead of 2 between the double crochet v. Otherwise, pattern was a cinch.