Mod Cluster Stitch Crochet Hat Pattern

This Mod Cluster Stitch Crochet Hat Pattern is a fun way to play with color while creating a cozy, textured hat. The pattern uses crochet cluster stitches worked in colorful rounds, making it perfect for combining your favorite shades or using up leftover worsted-weight yarn from your stash.

If cluster stitches are new to you, don’t be intimidated! A cluster is simply a group of partially completed stitches joined together at the top. This pattern uses a three double crochet cluster (3dc-cl), and I’ve included step-by-step instructions below for working both the cluster stitch and the special joining cluster.

Looking for something a little simpler? Try my Easy Crochet Hat Pattern for Beginners.

The pattern includes three sizes—toddler, child, and adult/teen. If you’re not sure which size to make, my Crochet Hat Size Chart includes average head circumferences by age along with suggested finished hat measurements for a comfortable fit.

Make a coordinating set by pairing the child-size hat with my Mod Cluster Stitch Crochet Scarf Pattern

Mod Crochet Cluster Stitch Hat Pattern

Pattern Details

Skill level: Intermediate
Yarn: Worsted-weight yarn
Hook: 5 mm (US H-8) crochet hook
Gauge: 7 clusters and 7½ rows = 4 in. (10 cm)
Construction: Worked from the top down in joined rounds, with color changes between rounds and a reverse single crochet edging.

Finished sizes:

Toddler: Approximately 17 in. (43 cm) circumference × 6¾ in. (17 cm) crown to brim
Child: Approximately 18 in. (46 cm) circumference × 7¼ in. (18.5 cm) crown to brim
Adult/Teen: Approximately 21 in. (53.5 cm) circumference × 8¼ in. (21 cm) crown to brim

For help choosing a size, see my Crochet Hat Size Chart for average head circumferences and suggested hat measurements.

Materials

• 3–5 colors worsted-weight yarn, approximately 100 yd (91 m) each; sample shown in Berroco Comfort
• 5 mm (US H-8) crochet hook
• Yarn needle
• Scissors

Crochet Abbreviations

CA – Color A
CB – Color B
CC – Color C
CD – Color D
CE – Color E
ch – chain
ch-sp – chain space
dc – double crochet
rep – repeat
rev sc – reverse single crochet
sl st – slip stitch
st(s) – stitch(es)

This free crochet pattern is written in U.S. crochet terms and abbreviations. Stitch counts are provided throughout the pattern to help you keep on track.

New to crochet abbreviations? Visit my Crochet Abbreviations reference for help. You can also see my Magic Ring tutorial, Crochet Hat Size Chart, and U.S. to U.K. Crochet Conversion Chart for additional help with this pattern.

How to Crochet the Cluster Stitch

Three double crochet cluster (3dc-cl): Yarn over, insert hook into specified stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through 2 loops on hook, repeat 2 more times (4 loops will be on hook), yarn over and pull through all 4 loops on hook.

Joining cluster (join-cl): Yarn over, insert hook into specified stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through 2 loops on hook; repeat once more (3 loops remain on hook). Insert hook into beginning ch-4 space, pull up a loop, and pull through all 3 loops on hook.

Pattern Notes

Notes on changing colors: CA = Color A, CB = Color B, CC = Color C, etc. To change colors, complete the joining cluster in the same color used for that round. To introduce the new color, pull a loop of the new color through the loop on your hook (counts as the 1st chain), then make 3 more chains to complete the ch-4 noted at the beginning of each round. You will notice the first chain is the color from the previous round; gently pull the yarn tail from the previous round until the chain is hidden inside the joining cluster. Continue working the clusters of the new round over the yarn tail for a few stitches to anchor and hide it.

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Pattern Instructions

Adult/Teen  (5 colors)

With CA, make a magic ring (as an alternative to the magic ring, you can also ch 4 and join in the furthest ch from the hook to form a ring).

Round 1 (CA):  Ch 4 (does not count as st), *3dc-cl, ch 1, rep from * 4 more times, join-cl, pull tail of yarn to close up ring — 6 clusters.

Round 2 (CB):  Ch 4 (does not count as st), *[3dc-cl, ch 1, 3dc-cl, ch 1] in next ch-sp, rep from * 4 more times, [3dc-cl, ch 1, join-cl], in last ch-sp — 12 clusters.

Round 3 (CC):  Ch 4 (does not count as st), *[3dc-cl, ch 1, 3dc-cl, ch 1] in next ch-sp, 3dc-cl in next ch-sp, ch 1, rep from * 4 more times, [3dc-cl, ch 1, 3dc-cl, ch 1] in next ch-sp, join-cl in last ch-sp — 18 clusters.

Round 4 (CD):  Ch 4 (does not count as st), *[3dc-cl, ch 1, 3dc-cl, ch 1] in next ch-sp, [3dc-cl, ch 1] in each of the next 2 ch-sp, rep from * 4 more times, [3dc-cl, ch 1, 3dc-cl, ch 1] in next ch-sp, 3dc-cl in next ch-sp, ch 1, join-cl in last ch-sp — 24 clusters.

Round 5 (CE):  Ch 4 (does not count as st), *[3dc-cl, ch 1, 3dc-cl, ch 1] in next ch-sp, [3dc-cl, ch 1] in each of the next 3 ch-sp, rep from * 4 more times, [3dc-cl, ch 1, 3dc-cl, ch 1] in next ch-sp, [3dc-cl, ch 1] in each of the next 2 ch-sp, join-cl in last ch-sp — 30 clusters.

Round 6 (CA):  Ch 4 (does not count as st), [3dc-cl, ch 1, 3dc-cl, ch 1] in next ch-sp, [3dc-cl, ch 1] in each of the next 6 ch-sp, [3dc-cl, ch 1, 3dc-cl, ch 1] in next ch-sp, [3dc-cl, ch 1] in each of the next 7 ch-sp, [3dc-cl, ch 1, 3dc-cl, ch 1] in next ch-sp, [3dc-cl, ch 1] in each of the next 6 ch-sp, [3dc-cl, ch 1, 3dc-cl, ch 1] in next ch-sp, [3dc-cl, ch 1] in each of the next 6 ch-sp, join-cl in last ch-sp — 34 clusters.

Round 7 (CB):  Ch 4 (does not count as st), [3dc-cl, ch 1] in each ch-sp around, join-cl in last ch-sp — 34 clusters.

**Note: Check fit at Round 15 for length. A row or two may be omitted to obtain desired length**

Rounds 8 through 17:  Continue color change sequence and repeat Round 7 — 34 clusters.

Round 18 (CB):  Work 1 rev sc in each 3dc-cl and each ch-sp around, join with a sl st — 68 sts.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Child (3 colors)

With CA, make a magic ring (as an alternative to the magic ring, you can also ch 4 and join in the furthest ch from the hook to form a ring).

Round 1 (CA):  Ch 4 (does not count as st), *3dc-cl, ch 1, rep from * 3 more times, join-cl, pull tail of yarn to close up ring — 5 clusters.

Round 2 (CB):  Ch 4 (does not count as st), *[3dc-cl, ch 1, 3dc-cl, ch 1] in next ch-sp, rep from * 3 more times, [3dc-cl, ch 1, join-cl], in last ch-sp — 10 clusters.

Round 3 (CC):  Ch 4 (does not count as st), *[3dc-cl, ch 1, 3dc-cl, ch 1] in next ch-sp, 3dc-cl in next ch-sp, ch 1, rep from * 3 more times, [3dc-cl, ch 1, 3dc-cl, ch 1] in next ch-sp, join-cl in last ch-sp — 15 clusters.

Round 4 (CA):  Ch 4 (does not count as st), *[3dc-cl, ch 1, 3dc-cl, ch 1] in next ch-sp, [3dc-cl, ch 1] in each of the next 2 ch-sp, rep from * 3 more times, [3dc-cl, ch 1, 3dc-cl, ch 1] in next ch-sp, 3dc-cl in next ch-sp, ch 1, join-cl in last ch-sp — 20 clusters.

Round 5 (CB):  Ch 4 (does not count as st), *[3dc-cl, ch 1, 3dc-cl, ch 1] in next ch-sp, [3dc-cl, ch 1] in each of the next 3 ch-sp, rep from * 3 more times, [3dc-cl, ch 1, 3dc-cl, ch 1] in next ch-sp, [3dc-cl, ch 1] in each of the next 2 ch-sp, join-cl in last ch-sp — 25 clusters.

Round 6 (CC):  Ch 4 (does not count as st), *[3dc-cl, ch 1, 3dc-cl, ch 1] in next ch-sp, [3dc-cl, ch 1] in each of the next 4 ch-sp, rep from * 3 more times, [3dc-cl, ch 1, 3dc-cl, ch 1] in next ch-sp, [3dc-cl, ch 1] in each of the next 3 ch-sp, join-cl in last ch-sp — 30 clusters.

Round 7 (CC):  Ch 4 (does not count as st), [3dc-cl, ch 1] in each ch-sp around, join-cl in last ch-sp — 30 clusters.

**Note: Check fit at Round 13 for length. A row or two may be omitted to obtain desired length**

Rounds 8 through 15:  Continue color change sequence and repeat Round 7 — 30 clusters.

Round 16 (CA):  Work 1 rev sc in each 3dc-cl and each ch-sp around, join with a sl st — 60 sts.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Toddler (3 colors)

With CA, make a magic ring (or, as an alternative to the magic ring, ch 4 and join in the furthest ch from the hook to form a ring).

Round 1 (CA):  Ch 4 (does not count as st), *3dc-cl, ch 1, rep from * 3 more times, join-cl, pull tail of yarn to close up ring — 5 clusters.

Round 2 (CB):  Ch 4 (does not count as st), *[3dc-cl, ch 1, 3dc-cl, ch 1] in next ch-sp, rep from * 3 more times, [3dc-cl, ch 1, join-cl], in last ch-sp — 10 clusters.

Round 3 (CC):  Ch 4 (does not count as st), *[3dc-cl, ch 1, 3dc-cl, ch 1] in next ch-sp, 3dc-cl in next ch-sp, ch 1, rep from * 3 more times, [3dc-cl, ch 1, 3dc-cl, ch 1] in next ch-sp, join-cl in last ch-sp — 15 clusters.

Round 4 (CA):  Ch 4 (does not count as st), *[3dc-cl, ch 1, 3dc-cl, ch 1] in next ch-sp, [3dc-cl, ch 1] in each of the next 2 ch-sp, rep from * 3 more times, [3dc-cl, ch 1, 3dc-cl, ch 1] in next ch-sp, 3dc-cl in next ch-sp, ch 1, join-cl in last ch-sp — 20 clusters.

Round 5 (CB):  Ch 4 (does not count as st), *[3dc-cl, ch 1, 3dc-cl, ch 1] in next ch-sp, [3dc-cl, ch 1] in each of the next 3 ch-sp, rep from * 3 more times, [3dc-cl, ch 1, 3dc-cl, ch 1] in next ch-sp, [3dc-cl, ch 1] in each of the next 2 ch-sp, join-cl in last ch-sp — 25 clusters.

Round 6 (CC):  Ch 4 (does not count as st), [3dc-cl, ch 1, 3dc-cl, ch 1] in next ch-sp, [3dc-cl, ch 1] in each of the next 7 ch-sp, [3dc-cl, ch 1, 3dc-cl, ch 1] in next ch-sp, [3dc-cl, ch 1] in each of the next 8 ch-sp, [3dc-cl, ch 1, 3dc-cl, ch 1] in next ch-sp, [3dc-cl, ch 1] in each of the next 6 ch-sp, join-cl in last ch-sp — 28 clusters.

Round 7 (CC):  Ch 4 (does not count as st), [3dc-cl, ch 1] in each ch-sp around, join-cl in last ch-sp — 28 clusters.

**Note: Check fit at Round 12 for length. A row or two may be omitted to obtain desired length**

Rounds 8 through 14:  Continue color change sequence and repeat Round 7 — 28 clusters.

Round 15 (CA):  Work 1 rev sc in each 3dc-cl and each ch-sp around, join with a sl st — 56 sts.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

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