The Halo Hat is a stunning crochet accessory that radiates timeless elegance and charm. Its unique halo-style brim, accentuated with metallic thread and shimmering embroidery pearls, creates a look that is both sophisticated and captivating. Designed with careful attention to detail, this hat blends modern flair with vintage-inspired craftsmanship, making it a versatile piece for formal occasions or as a stylish statement.
Originally created in the mid-20th century, this design showcases the era’s emphasis on handcrafted beauty and intricate detailing. The use of textured post stitches and delicate embellishments highlights the artistry of crochet, while the structured brim adds both functionality and style. The metallic accents and pearl rows at the center front further enhance its luxurious appeal, creating a hat that is as fashionable as it is unique.
This updated pattern ensures that today’s crafters can recreate the Halo Hat with ease. Clear instructions and opportunities for customization make it a joy to craft, whether you stick to the original design or add your own creative touches. Perfect for vintage enthusiasts and crochet lovers alike, the Halo Hat is a testament to the enduring elegance of handmade artistry.
This pattern is transformed, adapted, and expanded from a public domain design originally published in Hats by Beehive Knitted and Crocheted (1950’s era). While the original design is in the public domain, the rewritten instructions and supplementary content on this site are ©Tiffany Bliss Mullins, 2024. All rights reserved. Have questions about this pattern, public domain, or copyright? Visit the FAQ page for answers and resources.
The Halo Hat Crochet Pattern
Key Details
- Type: Crochet halo-style hat with decorative metallic accents and pearl embellishments.
- Size: Head size 22 inches.
- Gauge: Not specified; adjust as needed to ensure a flat circle and proper head size.
- Features: Structured halo brim with decorative post stitches, metallic thread detailing, and rows of embroidery pearls for embellishment.
Materials
- Yarn: 4 oz of double knitting (DK) weight yarn in your choice of color.
- Thread: 1 spool of metallic thread in a complementary color.
- Hook: Steel crochet hook, US No. 00 (3.5 mm).
- Embellishments:
- Embroidery pearls, size No. 5.
- Beading needle for attaching pearls.
- Other Tools: Scissors, tapestry needle for finishing.
Pattern
Base Circle
- Foundation: Chain 4, join with a slip stitch (sl st) to form a ring.
- Round 1: Work 7 single crochets (sc) into the ring.
- Round 2: Work 2 sc into each sc of the previous round (14 sc total).
- Round 3: (2 sc in the first stitch, 1 sc in the next stitch); repeat from * to end of round.
- Continue in sc, increasing as necessary to keep the work flat and round, ensuring increases are staggered (not directly above previous increases).
- Work until the circle measures 6¼ inches in diameter. The outside edge should measure the desired head size (22 inches).
Body of Hat
- Continue in sc without increasing until the work measures 5½ inches from the center to the outer edge.
- Slip stitch into the next stitch, turn the work.
Halo Brim
- Round 1: Working into the back loop only (to create a turning ridge), work 1 sc in each stitch of the previous round. Join with a sl st to the first sc. This marks the center back.
- Round 2:
- (Work 1 long double crochet [dc] in the front loop of the stitch two rows below, skipping the sc directly behind it. Work 2 sc in the next sc. Work 1 long dc as before. Work 1 sc in each of the next 2 sc); repeat from * to the last 20 stitches.
- For the last 20 stitches, (work 1 long dc, 2 sc in the next sc); repeat 4 times.
- Round 3:
- (Work a post double crochet [dc] around the long dc from the previous round. Work 1 sc in each of the next 2 sc); repeat from * to end of round.
- Join metallic thread and continue working with the yarn and metallic thread held together as one strand.
- Repeat Round 3 two more times. Fasten off metallic thread.
Short Rows
- Row 1:
- With the yarn and metallic thread held together, join in the second post stitch to the left of the center back.
- (Work 1 post dc around the post stitch of the previous row. Work 1 sc in each of the next 2 sc); repeat from * to the second post stitch to the right of the center back. Sl st into the last post stitch, fasten off, and weave in ends.
- Row 2:
- Join yarn and thread in the second post stitch to the left of the previous row’s joining.
- Work in pattern as established to the second post stitch before the end of the previous row. Fasten off.
- Repeat Row 2 three more times to create a total of 5 short rows.
Finishing the Halo Brim
- Continue in pattern around the brim for one full round, holding the yarn and metallic thread together.
- Break off the metallic thread and work one additional round in pattern with yarn only.
- Final round: (Work a post dc around the post stitch of the previous row, work 1 sc in the next sc, skip the next sc); repeat from * to end of round. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Face Edge
- With the right side of the work facing, join yarn at the center back of the face edge.
- Work 1 sc into each unused loop from the first round of the halo brim.
- Work 2 additional rounds of sc. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Embellishments
- Sew 20 rows of embroidery pearls at the center front of the hat between the rows of post stitches. Attach 1 pearl to each row of crochet for an elegant decorative effect.
- Lightly press the hat to shape and smooth, being careful not to flatten the raised details.
This halo hat is a striking and elegant accessory, perfect for formal occasions or as a unique statement piece. The combination of metallic accents and pearls adds sophistication, while the halo brim gives the hat a timeless, glamorous silhouette.
