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Crochet Soccer Ball Hat

Create a fun and stylish crochet soccer ball hat perfect for any sports fan. Easy pattern for all skill levels.

Prepared by Lovely Crochet Patterns / June 15, 2026

Skill level

Easy

Time

15–20 hours

Yarn weight

Medium (4)

Hook

U.S. H/8 (5 mm)

Before you start

Quick maker notes

Check gauge before starting: 13 sc and 14 rows = 4" [10 cm]
Confirm the finished measurement target: One size to fit Adult.
Gather 2 listed materials before working the first section.
Keep the schematic images open while you work shaping, layout, or assembly steps.

Instructions

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Pentagon (Make 6)

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With A, ch 4. Join with sl st to first ch to form ring.

Ch 2. 1 dc in same sp as last sl st.

*1 dc in each of next 2 dc. (1 dc, ch 2) in next ch-1 sp. Rep from * 4 times more.

1 dc in each of next 2 dc.

Join with sl st to 3rd ch of beg ch-5.

1 dc in ring. Join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-4.

Fasten off.

Half Hexagon (Make 5)

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With B, ch 4. Join with sl st to first ch to form ring.

(RS). Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc). (2 dc in ring. Ch 1) twice in ring.

3 dc in ring. Turn.

Ch 3 (counts as dc). 1 dc in first dc.

1 dc in each of next 2 dc.

*(1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc) in next ch-1 sp. 1 dc in each of next 2 dc. Rep from * once more.

2 dc in last dc.

Fasten off.

Hexagon (Make 10)

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With B, ch 4. Join with sl st to first ch to form ring.

Ch 4 (counts as 1 dc. Ch 1). (2 dc in ring. Ch 1) 5 times.

1 dc in ring.

Join with sl st to 3rd ch of beg ch-4.

Assembly

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With RS facing, sew Motifs tog using Mattress stitch (whipstitch through back loops), following Assembly Diagram.

1st rnd: Join B with sl st to any dc at bottom edge. Ch 1.

Working around bottom edge, work 6 sc along each Hexagon edge (1 sc in each dc and corner sp) and 8 sc along side of each Half Hexagon.

Join A with sl st to first sc. 70 sc.

2nd rnd: With A, ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around.

Join with sl st to first sc. Do not fasten off.

Brim

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Notes

•Note: Ch 2 at beg of rnds does not count as hdc.

1st rnd: Ch 2. Working in front loops only, 2 hdc in first sc.

*1 hdc in each of next 4 sc. 2 hdc in next sc. Rep from * to last 4 sc.

1 hdc in each of last 4 sc. Join B with sl st in first hdc. 84 hdc.

2nd rnd: With B, ch 2. 1 hdc in each of first 5 hdc.

*2 hdc in next hdc. 1 hdc in each of next 5 hdc. Rep from * to last hdc.

2 hdc in last hdc. Join A with sl st in first hdc. 98 hdc.

3rd rnd: With A, ch 2. 2 hdc in first hdc.

*1 hdc in each of next 6 hdc. 2 hdc in next hdc. Rep from * to last 6 hdc.

1 hdc in each of last hdc. Join B with sl st in first hdc. 112 hdc.

4th rnd: With B, ch 2. 1 hdc in each of first 13 hdc.

*2 hdc in next hdc. 1 hdc in each of next 13 hdc. Rep from * to last hdc.

2 hdc in last hdc. Join A with sl st to first hdc. 120 hdc.

5th rnd: With A, ch 2. 2 hdc in first hdc.

*1 hdc in each of next 14 hdc. 2 hdc in next hdc. Rep from * to last 14 hdc.

1 hdc in each of last 14 hdc. Join with sl st to first hdc. 128 hdc.

Fasten off.

Community Project Notes

Tips and adjustments posted by other makers who completed the Crochet Soccer Ball Hat.

Lily Johnson

3 days ago

“The pattern was very clear! I added 3 extra rows of single crochet to the bottom ribbing to give it a slightly longer, cropped fit.”

Yarn: Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK (Blossom)Hook: 4.5 mmSize: Small

Amelia Smith

1 week ago

“Substituted cotton with wool for a warmer winter drape. Swatched with a 5.0mm hook to match tension. Turned out perfectly!”

Yarn: Cascade 220 Wool (Heather)Hook: 5.0 mmSize: Medium

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