Palestine Flag Hat all sizes Free Crochet Pattern
This Palestine Hat crochet pattern is an easy, beginner friendly project. You can show your support for the people of war torn Middle East by crocheting this hat in the colours of a Palestinian flag. Please see below for information on how to contribute to hunger relief for the children of Gaza.
This hat is perfect for wearing to a demonstration, or just out and about. Please share pictures of yourself in the hat. I’d love to be able to put together a little gallery. You can create a Ravelry project page, or send them to my email.
How to contribute
This is a free crochet pattern without adds. The standard cost of a crochet hat pattern in my Ravelry shop is €4. Please consider making a donation in liu of a charge for the pattern to an appropriate organization to help starving and displaced people suffering from conflict in the Middle East. You can donate to Unicef Ireland here. Or donate to a local organisation near you.
Palestine hat crochet Pattern Sizes
The Palestine Hat crochet pattern comes in 8 sizes to fit from premature baby to extra large adult.
Sizes are listed as 1 (2, 3, 4) [5, 6, 7, 8).
Size 1. Premature Baby. (Also fits standard 18 inch dolls).
Size 2. Newborn.
Size 3. Age 6 months.
Size 4. Toddler.
Size 5. Child.
Size 6. Small adult.
Size 7. Large adult.
Size 8. Extra Large Adult. (this is a size-inclusive size added for the small numbers who find the ‘large adult’, also often listed as ‘men’s size’, is not quite big enough. It is a very large size, and would be too big for most)
A. Circumference measurements
Measure width of head from across forehead and around the back. Remember, a hat needs to stretch slightly to fit, or it will blow off. Pick the actual size that is just smaller than your head.
To fit head measuring: 30 (35, 40, 45) [50, 56, 61, 66]cm.
11 3/4 (13 3/4, 15 3/4, 17 3/4) [19 3/4, 22, 24, 26] inches.
Actual hat size: 25 (30, 35, 40) (45, 50, 56, 61) cm.
9 3/4 (11 3/4, 13 3/4, 15 3/4) [17 3/4, 19 3/4, 22, 24] inches.
B. Hat height measurements
To find your size, measure from the crown of your head to the point on your ear where you like your hat to sit. This is styled as a slightly slouchy beanie, designed to be a little taller than the head wearing it, and a loose fit in height.
To fit head height: 11 (12.5, 14.5, 16.5) [18.5, 21.5, 23.5, 25.5] cm.
4 1/4 (5, 5 3/4, 6 1/3) [7 1/4, 8 1/2, 9 1/4, 10] inches
Materials
Yarn. Worsted weight wool yarn. 1 50g ball each of red, black, white and green.
Yarn used for samples: Drops Nepal. 100% wool. 50g, 75 meters (82 yards) per ball. 1 ball each colour is sufficient for all sizes.
5 mm crochet hook (H 8 US size) or size needed to match tension (gauge).
Tape measure
Darning Needle for weaving in ends.
Tension (gauge)
Back Loop only double crochet stitches (uk term)
Back Loop only single crochet stitches (us term)
18 rows to 10 cm/4 inches
Note: row count on these stitches is the most important to match, as it sets the size of the brim, and therefore controls the fit of the hat.
Treble crochet stitches (UK term)
Double crochet stitches (US term)
15 stitches by 8 rows to 10 cm/4 inch square
Accessibility and abreviations
This pattern is written to the British Dyslexia Association standards for inclusive text documents, and also formatted with minimal abbreviations for screen reader accessability. The intention is to create a document that, as far as possible, can be accessed by all.
Crochet Stitches used:
Back loop only double crochet (UK)
Back loop only single crochet (US)
Chain stitch
Double Crochet (UK)
Single crochet (US)
Treble Crochet (UK)
Double Crochet (US)
Treble crochet 2 together (UK)
Double crochet 2 together (US)
Construction
The Palestine Flag Hat is crocheted from the bottom up. The brim is crocheted first, and is worked sideways. It is then joined to form a circle, and the body of the hat is worked up from the brim, in the round.
Palestine Hat Crochet Pattern. Pattern Starts (UK terms)
(For US terms, please scroll down, where the pattern is reapeted)
Part 1. Brim
In Green:
Row 1: chain 7 (8, 9, 10) [11, 13, 15, 16]
Row 2: double crochet into the second chain from the hook, and each chain stitch to end. Chain 1 and turn. (6 (7, 8, 9) [10, 12, 14, 15] double crochet stitches.
Row 3: back loop only double crochet into each stitch across. Chain 1 and turn. (6 (7, 8, 9) [10, 12, 14, 15] back loop only double crochet stitches.
Repeat row 3 another 43 (52, 61, 70) [79, 90, 98, 120] times.
Final Row: Holding the 2 ends together, work a joining double crochet through both sides connect the work into a circle (alternatively, disconnect the yarn and sew the two ends together)
Note: It can be challenging to keep a straight edge on a back loop only brim worked in this way. it is best to stop and count stitches after every few rows. It can also help to keep a removable stitch marker in the first and last stitch of each row.
Work now switches from rows to rounds
Part 2. Body (UK terms)
In white
Round 1: Chain 3 (does not count as a stitch), treble crochet into the side of each row of the brim, slip stitch to join in the round. 45 (54, 63, 72) [81, 92, 100, 122] stitches.
Round 2: Chain 3 (does not count as a stitch), treble crochet into each stitch, slip stitch to join in the round. 45 (54, 63, 72) [81, 92, 100, 122] stitches.
Repeat round 2 another 1 (1, 2, 2) [3, 4, 4, 5] times.
Change to black.
Repeat round 2 another 2 (2, 3, 3) [4, 5, 5, 6] times
Part 3. Crown (UK terms)
Round 1: Chain 3 (does not count as a stitch), [treble crochet 1 stitch, treble crochet 2 together over next 2 stitches], repeat step in brackets to end. Treble crochet 1 if 1 remains, slip stitch to join in the round. 30 (36, 42, 48) [54, 62, 67, 82] stitches.
Round 2: Chain 3 (does not count as a stitch), treble crochet 2 together over next 2 stitches, repeat to end. Treble crochet 1 if 1 remains, slip stitch to join in the round. 15 (18, 21, 24) [27, 31, 34, 41] stitches.
Sizes – (-, -, -) [5, 6, 7, 8] only, repeat round 2 once more. – (-, -, -) [13, 16, 17, 21] stitches.
Disconnect yarn and fasten off, leaving a long tail to cinch top closed.
To close top: Thread tail on a darning needle, thread through remaining stitches securely, and pull tight to close hole. repeat this movement in the opposite direction. Weave in ends.
Part 4. Red Triangle (UK terms)
The following instructions detail making a ‘granny’ triangle. It is also possible to make a full granny square and fold it in half. This might suit new and nervous crocheters who want to stick to what they already know how to do. But it will also be more bulky on the hat and not sit quite a neatly. A video tutorial by crochet educator Bella Coco is availible here which shows a triangle using the same technique.
Row 1: chain 4
Row 2: In 4th chain from hook, treble crochet 3, chain 2, treble crochet 3, chain 1, treble crochet 1. Turn
Row 3: In first stitch (the turning chain) treble crochet 3, chain 1. In chain 2 space, [treble crochet 3, chain 1] twice, in chain 1 space, treble crochet 3, chain 1. In final chain 1 space at end, treble crochet 3, chain 1 and treble crochet. Turn.
Row 4: In first stitch (the turning chain) treble crochet 3, chain 1. In chain 1 spaces treble crochet 3, chain 1. In chain 2 space centre peak, [treble crochet 3, chain 1] twice, in chain 1 spaces, treble crochet 3, chain 1. In final chain 1 space at end, treble crochet 3, chain 1 and treble crochet. Turn.
Repeat row 4 until triangle is wide enough to reach from the brim to the crown of the hat. Fasten off and disconnect.
Sew in place on the hat, weave in any remaining ends.
Palestine Hat Crochet Pattern. Pattern Starts (US Terms)
(For UK terms, please scroll up, where the pattern is repeated)
Part 1. Brim
In Green:
Row 1: chain 7 (8, 9, 10) [11, 13, 15, 16]
Row 2: single crochet into the second chain from the hook, and each chain stitch to end. Chain 1 and turn. (6 (7, 8, 9) [10, 12, 14, 15] single crochet stitches.
Row 3: back loop only single crochet into each stitch across. Chain 1 and turn. (6 (7, 8, 9) [10, 12, 14, 15] back loop only single crochet stitches.
Repeat row 3 another 43 (52, 61, 70) [79, 90, 98, 120] times.
Final Row: Holding the 2 ends together, work a joining single crochet through both sides to connect the work into a circle (alternatively, disconnect the yarn and sew the two ends together)
Note: It can be challenging to keep a straight edge on a back loop only brim worked in this way. it is best to stop and count stitches after every few rows. It can also help to keep a removable stitch marker in the first and last stitch of each row.
Part 2. Body (US terms)
Work now switches from rows to rounds
In white
Round 1: Chain 3 (does not count as a stitch), double crochet into the side of each row of the brim, slip stitch to join in the round. 45 (54, 63, 72) [81, 92, 100, 122] stitches.
Round 2: Chain 3 (does not count as a stitch), double crochet into each stitch, slip stitch to join in the round. 45 (54, 63, 72) [81, 92, 100, 122] stitches.
Repeat round 2 another 1 (1, 2, 2) [3, 4, 4, 5] times.
Change to black.
Repeat round 2 another 2 (2, 3, 3) [4, 5, 5, 6] times
Part 3. Crown (US terms)
Round 1: Chain 3 (does not count as a stitch), [double crochet 1 stitch, double crochet 2 together over next 2 stitches], repeat step in brackets to end. Double crochet 1 if 1 remains, slip stitch to join in the round. 30 (36, 42, 48) [54, 62, 67, 82] stitches.
Round 2: Chain 3 (does not count as a stitch), double crochet 2 together over next 2 stitches, repeat to end. Double crochet 1 if 1 remains, slip stitch to join in the round. 15 (18, 21, 24) [27, 31, 34, 41] stitches.
Sizes – (-, -, -) [5, 6, 7, 8] only, repeat round 2 once more. – (-, -, -) [13, 16, 17, 21] stitches.
Disconnect yarn and fasten off, leaving a long tail to cinch top closed.
To close top: Thread tail on a darning needle, thread through remaining stitches securely, and pull tight to close hole. repeat this movement in the opposite direction. Weave in ends.
Part 4. Red Triangle (US terms)
The following instructions detail making a ‘granny’ triangle. It is also possible to make a full granny square and fold it in half. This might suit new and nervous crocheters who want to stick to what they already know how to do. But it will also be more bulky on the hat and not sit quite a neatly.
Row 1: chain 4
Row 2: In 4th chain from hook, double crochet 3, chain 2, double crochet 3, chain 1, double crochet 1. Turn.
Row 3: In first stitch (the turning chain) double crochet 3, chain 1. In chain 2 space, [double crochet 3, chain 1] twice, in chain 1 space, double crochet 3, chain 1. In final chain 1 space at end, double crochet 3, chain 1 and double crochet. Turn.
Row 4: In first stitch (the turning chain) double crochet 3, chain 1. In chain 1 spaces double crochet 3, chain 1. In chain 2 space centre peak, [double crochet 3, chain 1] twice, in chain 1 spaces, double crochet 3, chain 1. In final chain 1 space at end, double crochet 3, chain 1 and double crochet. Turn.
Repeat row 4 until triangle is wide enough to reach from the brim to the crown of the hat. Fasten off and disconnect.
Sew in place on the hat, weave in any remaining ends.