Wing Knot Crochet Hat Pattern
The Wing Knot Hat is a sophisticated and elegant vintage-inspired design featuring a structured crown and a decorative knotted band. This unique crochet project is perfect for showcasing your craftsmanship and creating a timeless accessory.
This is a vintage crochet pattern originally published in Bags and Hats Crocheted with Raphael Brand Gimp by Fraser Manufacturing Company in 1939. The pattern has entered the public domain as the original copyright was not renewed. I’ve modernized it using today’s crafting terms and made it more reader-friendly for modern crafters. You can read more about copyright essentials here.
Key Details
- Skill Level: Intermediate
- Stitches Used: Single Crochet (SC), Double Crochet (DC)
- Finished Size: Adjustable
Materials
- Gimp: 5 tubes of “Raphael Brand Gimp” (or a modern substitute). You can read more about gimp and modern substitution suggestions here: What is Gimp?
- 1 coil of cotton wrapped rustproof wire
Pattern
Crown
- Foundation Chain: Ch 4 and join with a slip stitch (SL ST) to form a ring.
- Row 1: SC 7 times into the ring.
- Row 2: SC twice in each stitch around (14 stitches).
- Row 3: SC in the first stitch, SC twice in the next stitch, SC in the next stitch. Repeat from * to the end of the row.
- Rows 4 and Onward (Increasing): SC in each stitch, making 7 evenly spaced increases per row, ensuring the increases are not directly over those from the previous row. Continue until the crown’s diameter measures 4 inches.
- Switch to DC and continue increasing as before until the diameter of the crown measures 6¼ inches.
- Work in DC without increasing until the crown’s depth measures 4½ inches from the center top to the edge.
- Switch back to SC and work evenly without increasing until the crown’s depth measures 6 inches from the center top to the edge. Fasten off.
Band
- Foundation Chain: Ch 38 inches in length. Insert wire into the chain to provide structure.
- Row 1: SC in the second chain from the hook and in each chain across. Ch 1, turn.
- Rows 2–20: SC in each stitch across. Ch 1, turn. (The band should measure approximately 2½ inches in width.) Fasten off.
Assembly
- Attaching the Band:
- Drape the band around the edge of the crown, leaving a 2½-inch space at the front for the knot.
- Join the band to the crown with SC on the right side. Fasten off.
- Forming the Knot:
- At the front, form a half knot with the band, folding the ends into points as shown in the original illustration.
- Secure the knot and points with a few stitches to hold them in place.
The Wing Knot Hat’s unique design and elegant detailing make it a standout accessory for any occasion. Enjoy crafting this timeless piece, and don’t forget to share your finished creation with the crochet community!
