The Roamer 1930’s Crochet Hat – FREE Vintage Crochet Pattern

The Roamer Crochet Hat
The Roamer Crochet Hat
The Roamer Crochet Hat Back
The Roamer Crochet Hat Back

The Roamer Crochet Hat Pattern

The Roamer is a stylish vintage 1930’s hat featuring the beautifully textured Star Stitch and a playful tassel. This charming design makes for a cozy accessory that’s fun to create and wear.

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), Star Stitch, Chain Stitch
  • 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?

Special Stitches

Star Stitch:

Row 1:

  1. Ch 3, yarn over, insert the hook into the second chain from the hook, and pull through.
  2. Yarn over, insert the hook into the same stitch as the last one made, and pull through.
  3. Yarn over, insert the hook into the next stitch, and pull through.
  4. Yarn over and pull through all 7 loops on the hook. Ch 1 to close the star and form an “eye.”

Row 2 and Onward:

  1. Yarn over, insert the hook into the “eye” of the star just made, and pull through.
  2. Yarn over, insert the hook into the same stitch as the last one made, and pull through.
  3. Yarn over, insert the hook into the next “eye,” and pull through.
  4. Yarn over and pull through all 7 loops on the hook. Ch 1 to close the star.

To Increase: Insert the hook into the loop before the eye as well as the eye itself. Avoid increasing directly over previous increases for even shaping.

Pattern

Hat

  1. Foundation Chain: Ch 20 and join with a slip stitch (sl st) to form a ring.
  2. Rows 1–3: SC in each stitch around. Ch 1, turn after each row.
  3. Rows 4–38: SC in each stitch of the previous row, making 2 increases evenly spaced in each row.
  4. Row 39: Work as Row 1 of the Star Stitch.
  5. Rows 40–42: Continue in Star Stitch, making 3 increases evenly spaced in each row.
  6. Rows 43–49: Continue in Star Stitch, making 4 increases evenly spaced in each row.
  7. Rows 50–58: Work in Star Stitch without any increases.
  8. Row 59: SC twice in each “eye” of the previous row.
  9. Rows 60–63: SC in each stitch of the previous row. Fasten off.

Tassel

  1. Attach Gimp to the foundation chain at the top of the hat.
  2. Make a chain of your desired tassel length, then slip stitch into the next stitch of the foundation chain.
  3. Repeat from * around the foundation chain to create the tassel. Fasten off.
  4. Fold the top of the hat down and fasten it to the bottom as illustrated in the original design for a snug and stylish finish.

The Roamer is a beautiful and versatile hat pattern that combines vintage charm with modern style. Whether you’re making it as a gift or for yourself, this unique piece will quickly become a favorite. Enjoy crafting your Roamer Hat and share your creation with the crochet community!

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