Imagine crocheting something so awesome—like one of those timeless classics in your closet—that friends and family members asked you to make one for them, too. When you know how to crochet, it’s inevitable that friends will ask you to whip up something special for them. We’ve all been there. Luckily this is a fast and gorgeous project to work on and you'll be stitching up gifts for all your besties in no time!
What you need
Size
S (M, L)
Measurements
Head circumference: 21 (22, 23)” [53.5 (56, 58.5) cm]
Yarn
Worsted weight (#4 Medium)
Shown here: Lion Brand Re-Spun Bonus Bundle (please note that this yarn is listed as a 4-weight but works up as a
lightweight 2/3), 658 yds (601 m), 10 oz (284 g), 100% recycled polyester: 1 ball 186 Amber
Hook
US size C/2 (2.5 mm) crochet hook. Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.
Notions
Yarn needle
Plastic mesh
Stitch marker
Scissors
Gauge
Work measures 1″ (2.5 cm) across after Round 4, and 4″ (10 cm) after Round 16.
25 sc worked in the round = 4″ (10 cm)
Notes
• Hat is worked from the crown downwards, with a brim worked separately and sewn on.
• Using anything but the recommended yarn can significantly change the gauge—please match gauge for intended fit.
Special Stitch
inv-dec (invisible single crochet decrease): Insert hook in front loop only of each of next 2 sts, yarn over and draw through both sts, yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook—1 st decreased.
Instructions
This newsboy crochet pattern is worked from the top down, meaning you’ll be starting at the crown and stitching “round and round” to create the body of the hat. Finish by adding a structured brim, a final touch that elevates your creation from a mere accessory to a fashion statement that you’ll return to again and again.
CAP
Rnd 1: Ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook—6 sc.
Place marker in last sc made to indicate end of rnd. Move marker up as each rnd is completed.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around—12 sc.
Rnd 3: [2 sc, sc in next st] around—18 sc.
Rnd 4: [Sc, 2 sc in next st, sc] around—24 sc.
Rnd 5: [2 sc, sc 3] around—30 sc.
Rnd 6: [Sc 2, 2 sc in next st, sc 2] around—36 sc.
Rnd 7: [2 sc, sc 5] around—42 sc.
Rnd 8: [Sc 3, 2 sc in next st, sc 3] around—48 sc.
Rnd 9: [2 sc, sc 7] around—54 sc.
Rnd 10: [Sc 4, 2 sc in next st, sc 4] around—60 sc.
Rnd 11: [2 sc, sc 9] around—66 sc.
Rnd 12: [Sc 5, 2 sc in next st, sc 5] around—72 sc.
Rnd 13: [2 sc, sc 11] around—78 sc.
Rnd 14: [Sc 6, 2 sc in next st, sc 6] around—84 sc.
Rnd 15: [2 sc, sc 13] around—90 sc.
Rnd 16: [Sc 7, 2 sc in next st, sc 7] around—96 sc.
Rnd 17: [2 sc, sc 15] around—102 sc.
Rnd 18: [Sc 8, 2 sc in next st, sc 8] around—108 sc.
Rnd 19: [2 sc, sc 17] around—114 sc.
Rnd 20: [Sc 9, 2 sc in next st, sc 9] around—120 sc.
Rnd 21: [2 sc, sc 19] around—126 sc.
Rnd 22: [Sc 10, 2 sc in next st, sc 10] around—132.
Rnd 23: [2 sc, sc 21] around—138 sc.
Rnd 24: [Sc 11, 2 sc in next st, sc 11] around—144 sc.
Rnd 25: [2 sc, sc 23] around—150 sc.
Rnd 26: [Sc 12, 2 sc in next st, sc 12] around—156 sc.
Rnd 27: [2 sc, sc 25] around—162 sc.
Rnd 28: [Sc 13, 2 sc in next st, sc 13] around—168 sc.
Rnd 29: [2 sc, sc 27] around—174 sc.
Rnd 30: [Sc 14, 2 sc in next st, sc 14] around—180 sc.
Rnd 31: [2 sc, sc 29] around—186 sc.
Rnd 32: [Sc 15, 2 sc in next st, sc 15] around—192 sc.
Rnd 33: [2 sc, sc 31] around—198 sc.
Rnd 34: [Sc 16, 2 sc in next st, sc 16] around—204 sc.
Rnd 35: [2 sc, sc 33] around—210 sc.
Rnd 36: [Sc 17, 2 sc in next st, sc 17] around—216 sc.
*sl st in the next st.
Rnd 37: Ch 1, working in BLO, sc around, do not join—216 sc.
Rnds 38–44: Sc around.
Rnd 45: [Sc 17, inv-dec, sc 17] around—210 sc.
Rnd 46: [Inv-dec, sc 33] around—204 sc.
Rnd 47: [Sc 16, inv-dec, sc 16] around—198 sc.
Rnd 48: [Inv-dec, sc 31] around—192 sc.
*sl st in next st.
Rnd 49: Ch 1, working in BLO [sc 15, inv-dec, sc 15] around, do not join—186 sc.
Rnd 50: [Inv-dec, sc 29] around—180 sc.
Rnd 51: [Sc 14, inv-dec, sc 14] around—174 sc.
Rnd 52: [Inv-dec, sc 27] around—168 sc.
Rnd 53: [Sc 13, inv-dec, sc 13] around—162 sc.
Rnd 54: [Inv-dec, sc 25] around—156 sc.
Rnd 55: [Sc 12, inv-dec, sc 12] around—150 sc.
Rnd 56: [Inv-dec, sc 23] around—144 sc.
Size L Only: Proceed to Lengthening Round.
Rnd 57: [Sc 11, inv-dec, sc 11] around—138 sc.
Size M Only: Proceed to Lengthening Round.
Rnd 58: [Inv-dec, sc 21] around—132 sc.
Size S Only: Proceed to Lengthening Round.
Lengthening Round: Sc around.
Fasten off, weave in ends.
BRIM (MAKE 2)
Row 1: Ch 2, 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook, turn—2 sc.
Row 2: Ch 1, sc, 2 sc in last st, turn—3 sc.
Row 3: Ch 1, 2 sc, sc across, turn—4 sc.
Rows 4–18: Rep Rows 2–3—19 sc at end of Row 18.
Rnd 19: Rep Row 3—20 sc.
Rows 20–99: Ch 1, sc across, turn.
Row 100: Ch 1, sc across to last 2 sts, sc2tog, turn—19 sc.
Row 101: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc across, turn—18 sc.
Rows 102–117: Rep Rows 100–101—2 sc remaining.
Fasten off.
MESH INSERT
Lace a piece of the brim over your plastic mesh and trace the shape with a marker. Cut out the piece to insert into the brim after joining.
JOINING
With two pieces atop each other, sc around front of brim through both thicknesses, leaving the straight/ long edge open. Turn piece right-side out to hide joining seam inside, insert plastic mesh. Sew remaining edge closed.
FINISHING
Sew Brim to front of hat across the long/straight edge. Weave in ends.
Taylor-Made For You
This hat is worked in a very specific yarn to achieve the best size and fit. If you plan on using a different yarn, that’s okay! Just be sure to match the gauge listed in the pattern.
Lee Sartori is the crochet designer behind CoCo Crochet Lee and author of Unofficial Taylor Swift Crochet. Lee’s passion is designing modern, wearable garments and adorable amigurumi. The author of four crochet books, she was formerly a guest host on the popular PBS/CreateTV show Knit & Crochet Now, as well as a cast member of Annie’s Creative Studio. Lee lives in Halifax, Canada, with her two children, her amazing husband, her adorable bunny, Neville Longbottom, and two cats, Ginny and Toast.
Excerpted with permission from Unofficial Taylor Swift Crochet (Quarry Books, an imprint of The Quarto Group, 2023) by Lee Sartori. Unofficial Taylor Swift Crochet publishes in October of 2024 and can be purchased wherever fine books are sold. Learn more at quarto.com.
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