Mount Blackburn Hat in Schachenmayr Bravo Big Color - MYM1028 - Downloadable PDF

Mount Blackburn Hat in Schachenmayr Bravo Big Color – Free Crochet PDF Pattern (MYM1028)

This free downloadable PDF pattern guides you through crocheting the Mount Blackburn Hat, a cozy, textured beanie designed to fit a head circumference of approximately 50–54 cm, with a finished total height of around 22 cm. The hat is worked from the top down in continuous rounds, making it an excellent project for crocheters who enjoy seamless construction and satisfying, fast results thanks to the super chunky yarn weight involved.

Materials Used

• Yarn: Schachenmayr original Bravo Big Rainbow in colorway Azoren Color Fb 00103 – 200 g required. This is a super chunky weight yarn featuring a vibrant, self-striping rainbow color effect that adds visual interest without any additional color-change work from the crocheter.
• Hook: A Milward crochet hook, size 10 mm, is specified for this pattern, which is standard for super chunky yarns and helps achieve the correct gauge quickly.

Techniques and Construction

The hat begins with a magic ring (yarn loop ring), into which 6 single crochet stitches are worked and joined with a slip stitch to close the round. From this central point, the work expands outward and downward in rounds, shaping the crown before forming the body of the hat. The pattern is worked over 15 rounds in total.

The defining construction method is working top-down in rounds, which eliminates the need for seaming the crown and gives a neat, professional finish. This approach is particularly beginner-friendly once the initial increase rounds are established.

Stitches Used

• Slip stitch (Kettmasche) – used to close rounds
• Single crochet (feste Maschen) – used in the initial foundation ring
• Relief stitches / Post stitches (Reliefstäbchen) – the primary stitch pattern forming the textured ribbed fabric of the hat

Main Stitch Pattern – Relief Stitches (Post Stitches)

The body of the hat is worked in a relief stitch pattern (Reliefstäbchen), alternating between front post double crochet and back post double crochet stitches. This technique involves inserting the hook around the post of the stitch in the row below rather than through the top loops, creating a deeply textured, ribbed surface with excellent stretch and structure.

• Front post double crochet (Reliefstäbchen von vorn): Yarn over, insert hook from right to left in front of the work around the post of the stitch below, draw up a loop, and complete as a standard double crochet.
• Back post double crochet (Reliefstäbchen von hinten): Worked identically but with the hook inserted behind the work around the post of the stitch below.

By alternating these two post stitches consistently, the pattern creates a classic ribbed texture that is both visually striking and functionally stretchy, helping the hat conform comfortably to a range of head sizes within the stated circumference range.

Gauge

The stated gauge is 6 relief stitches and 6 rounds = 10 cm × 10 cm. Checking gauge before beginning is recommended to ensure the finished hat matches the intended dimensions, particularly given the super chunky yarn and large hook size where small differences in tension can have a noticeable effect on the final size.

Finishing

Once all 15 rounds are complete, finishing is straightforward and fun. The pattern instructs you to:

• Weave in all yarn ends securely
• Make a pompom with an 8 cm diameter and sew it firmly to the top of the hat

The large pompom adds a playful, classic touch that complements the bold color shifts of the