Hawk/Falcon Hat

Hawk/Falcon Hat by Kendal Smith

What Is Being Made

The Hawk/Falcon Hat is a crocheted hat design available in seven different sizes, ranging from newborn through adult. This intermediate-level crochet project creates a structured hat with avian-inspired styling, offering multiple size options to accommodate various head measurements from infants to full-grown wearers.

Crochet Techniques Used

This pattern employs fundamental and intermediate crochet construction methods suitable for crafters with some experience. The design utilizes the magic circle technique as an optional foundation method, allowing for a seamless center start. The hat is built using increases and decreases to shape the crown and sides, with techniques that create proper fit and structure across all seven size variations.

Stitches Used

The Hawk/Falcon Hat pattern incorporates the following crochet stitches:

• Chain (ch) – foundational stitch for creating the base and various structural elements
• Single Crochet (sc) – primary stitch for creating dense, tight fabric
• Half Double Crochet (hdc) – used extensively throughout the pattern; the gauge is measured in half double crochet at 13 stitches and 9 rows per 4 inches using a J (6mm) hook
• Double Crochet (dc) – incorporated for varied texture and drape
• Slip Stitch (slst) – used for joining rounds and creating seamless transitions
• Picot – a decorative element created by chaining 2 stitches and slipping into the second chain from the hook, adding textural detail
• Single Crochet Decrease (sc dec) – used to shape the hat and reduce stitch counts where needed

Materials and Yarn

The Hawk/Falcon Hat pattern calls for worsted weight yarn in #4 weight category, with the option to use up to four different colors for creating the hawk or falcon design elements. The pattern prototype was created using Red Heart Super Saver, a widely available and affordable worsted weight yarn option.

Crocheters will need to select from four different crochet hook sizes depending on their personal gauge and yarn characteristics: G (4.25mm), H (5mm), I (5.5mm), and J (6mm) hooks. The pattern recommends using a J (6mm) hook as the baseline for achieving the specified gauge of 13 half double crochet stitches and 9 rows per 4 inches. However, since yarn can vary in how it works up, crafters are encouraged to check their personal gauge and adjust hook size accordingly to ensure proper fit across the seven size options.

Additional materials needed include a yarn needle for weaving in ends and scissors for cutting yarn.

Pattern Details

This is a downloadable PDF pattern designed by Kendal Smith of Kendal's Creations. The pattern is copyrighted and intended for personal use; finished items created from this pattern may be sold with credit given to the original designer. The intermediate difficulty level makes this project suitable for crocheters who have mastered basic stitches and are ready to work with shaping techniques and multiple sizes.