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Crochet Newsboy Hat Pattern

This crochet newsboy hat tutorial is easy to make, and so fashionable!

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Crochet Newsboy Hat Pattern

This Crochet Newsboy Hat Pattern from Red Heart Yarn is a great addition to your trendy winter hats collection.  A piece of stiffening helps the brim stay stiff and keep its shape.  Best of all, it's so easy to crochet!  Hats like this are great winter staples. Skip the boring and simple crochet beanie patterns and wear a hat with some attitude this summer. This crochet newsboy cap is easy to make and perfect for a day on the slopes or a walk in the snow. The simple yet small brim on this hat allows you to shade the sun without skipping too much sunshine. Fabulous in a winter white, you could easily work this pattern up in something brighter. 

One of the best things about this free hat pattern is that it is warm without being way too hot. The delicate rows allow for just a bit of breathing room, so your head will not get overheated on a long walk or an intense ski. If you are looking for pretty ways to make this pattern a little more feminine, consider creating a delicate flower to perch on the brim of the hat or adding a pom at the top.

Crochet HookH/8 or 5 mm hook

Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)

Crochet Gauge16 dc = 4”; 9 rows = 4”. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.

Finished SizeCap circumference at bottom edge: 18”

Materials List

  • Red Heart® Super Saver® (Art. E300) solid color 7 oz (198 g), 364 yd (333 m); multi color and print 5 oz (141 g), 244 yd (223 m),flecks 5oz (141g), 260 yds (238 m) skeins): 1 skein 313 Aran
  • Crochet hook, 5mm [US H-8]
  • Heavy-weight interfacing or plastic for brim
  • Stitch markers
  • Yarn needle

How to Crochet the Newsboy Hat Pattern Instructions

CAP

Ch 4, slip st in first st to form ring.

  1. Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as dc here and throughout), work 7 dc in ring, slip st to top of beginning ch to join, place marker for beginning of round – 8 sts.

  2. Round 2: Ch 3, 2 dc in same space, 3 dc in each st around, slip st in top of beginning ch – 24 sts.

  3. Round 3: Ch 3, [(dc and Fpdc) in next st, dc in next 2 sts] 7 times, (dc and Fpdc) in next st, dc in last st, slip st in top of beginning ch – 32 sts; 8 Fpdc.

  4. Round 4: Ch 4 (counts as dc and ch 1 here and throughout), skip next st, [(dc and Fpdc) in next st, ch 1, skip next st, dc in next st, ch 1, skip next st] 7 times, (dc and Fpdc) in next st, ch 1, skip next st, slip st in top of beginning ch – 40 sts.

  5. Round 5: Ch 3, dc in ch-1 space, dc in next st, *(dc and Fpdc) in next st, [dc in ch-1 space, dc in next st] twice; repeat from * 6 more times, (dc and Fpdc) in next st, dc in ch-1 space st, slip st in top of beginning ch – 48 sts.

  6. Round 6: Ch 4, skip next st, dc in next st, *ch 1, skip next st, (dc and Fpdc) in next st, [ch 1, skip next st, dc in next st] twice; repeat from * 6 more times, ch 1, skip next st, (dc and Fpdc) in next st, ch 1, skip next st, slip st in top of beginning ch – 56 sts.

  7. Round 7: Ch 3, *[dc in ch-1 space, dc in next st] twice, (dc and Fpdc) in next st, dc in next ch-1 space, dc in next st, ch 1, skip next stitch; repeat from * 6 more times, [dc in ch-1 space, dc in next st] twice, (dc and Fpdc) in next st, dc in next ch-1 space, slip st in top of beginning ch – 64 sts.

  8. Round 8: Ch 4, skip next st, *[dc in next st, ch 1, skip next st] twice, (dc and Fpdc) in next st, ch 1, skip next st, dc in next st, ch 1; repeat from * 6 more times, [dc in next st, ch 1, skip next st] twice, (dc and Fpdc) in next st, ch 1, skip next st, slip st in top of beginning ch – 72 sts.

  9. Round 9: Ch 3, *[dc in ch-1 space, dc in next st] 3 times, Fpdc in next Fpdc, dc in next ch-1 space, dc in next st; repeat from * 6 more times, [dc in ch-1 space, dc in next st] twice, Fpdc in next Fpdc, dc in next ch-1 space, slip st in top of beginning ch – 72 sts. 

  10. Round 10: Ch 4, skip next st, *[dc in next st, ch 1, skip next st] 2 times, dc in next st, Fpdc in next Fpdc, ch 1, skip next st, dc in next st, ch 1, skip next st; repeat from * 6 more times, [dc in next st, ch 1, skip next st] 2 times, dc in next st, Fpdc in next Fpdc, ch 1, skip next st, slip st in top of beginning ch – 72 sts.

  11. Rounds 11-15: Repeat Rounds 9-10, end with Round 9.

  12. Round 16: Slip st in each st around.

BRIM - Top Side

Mark 22 sts on front of Cap on Round 16 for Brim.

  1. Row 1: With right side facing, join yarn in first marked st, working in front loops only, sc in each next 22 sts.

  2. Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across, sc in back loops in next 4 sts on Cap – 26 sts.

  3. Row 3: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across, sc in front loops in next 4 sts on Cap – 30 sts.

  4. Row 4: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across, sc in back loop in next st on Cap – 31 sts.

  5. Row 5: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across, sc in front loop in next st on Cap – 32 sts.

  6. Row 6: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across, sc in back loop in next st on Cap – 33 sts.

  7. Row 7: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across, sc in front loop in next st on Cap – 34 sts.

  8. Fasten off.

Bottom Side

  1. Row 1: With wrong side facing, join yarn on wrong side of Row 1 of Brim, sc in back loops of first 22 sts.

  2. Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across, sc in front loops in next 4 sts on Cap – 26 sts.

  3. Row 3: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across, sc in back loops in next 4 sts on Cap – 30 sts.

  4. Row 4: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across, sc in front loop in next st on Cap – 31 sts.

  5. Row 5: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across, sc in back loop in next st on Cap – 32 sts.

  6. Row 6: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across, sc in front loop in next st on Cap – 33 sts.

  7. Row 7: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across, sc in back loop in next st on Cap – 34 sts.

  8. Fasten off.

FINISHING

Using Brim as a template, cut a piece of interfacing or plastic to same dimensions. Slip piece in between layers of Brim and sew Brim closed. Weave in ends.

5 Fun Facts about Crochet Newsboy Hat Patterns

Whether you just love the style of crochet newsboy hat patterns or came looking for this particular pattern because you’re a huge fan of the movie musical Newsies, no one can argue that these adorable little hats have not been around for a long time. Newsboy caps have an interesting history, making them even more exciting to crochet!

  1. While newsboy caps were made popular by the newspaper boys (that’s how they got their name!), these caps were not exclusively worn by boys.

  2. Newsboy caps became popular in the late 19th and early 20th century and were worn by both boys and young men.

  3. Other names for the newsboy cap? The Jay Gatsby, Baker Boy, Bandit Cap, Apple Cap, Applejack Hat, Lundberg Stetson, and the Poor Boy Cap.

  4. Newsboy caps were worn by men of all classes in the early 20th century.

  5. Newsboy hat patterns were traditionally worn by males, but experience a new life in women’s wear in the 20th century!

More Knit and Crochet Newsboy Hat Patterns

  1. Newsboy Cap Crochet Pattern

  2. Cable Newsboy Cap Knitting Pattern

  3. Brown Crochet Newsboy Hat Pattern

  4. Newsboy Hat Crochet Pattern

  5. Newsboy Cap and Fingerless Gloves

Abbreviations

Fpdc
Front post double crochet

What type of hat is your favorite style? Newsboy caps, berets, beanies, or something else?

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