This easy to crochet Chunky Shells Hat is one of my go to hats, when preparing for a craft show. They are so fast to crochet. There are so many bulky yarns out there that you can use to create a warm and cozy hat.
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Adding a fur pom poms to these chunky shells hat will help you step up your style.
The younger crowd will happily wear one of these chunky shells hat when you add a fur pom pom. Here is a tutorial on how to make your own fur pom pom.
There are various (6) weight yarns that you can use to make this chunky shells hat for an adult.
I love to use Lion Brand, Wool Ease, Thick and Quick Yarn. It isn’t suitable for chemo patients as there is wool in that yarn. Lion Brand Hometown is an acrylic yarn, and it is more suitable for a chemo hat. However some chemo patients can’t handle an acrylic hat.
You can use a (5) weight yarn and it will be the right size for a child.
Lion Brands “Feels Like Bliss” looks like a good option. I might give that a try in the near future. Let me know if you have used this yarn before.
The crochet pattern for the Chunky Shells Hat is easy to read. It also has a photo tutorial on how to make that fur pom pom.Purchase the ad free pdf crochet pattern for this hat pattern right here at RAVELRY or ETSY.
I really had a good time using up my scraps to make this lovely Blue Snowflake Chunky Shells Hat.
I had a lot of yarn odds and ends. Just little balls and I just grabbed them and made this fantastic looking hat. I love the color variations. Such a pretty hat.
You may have a large amount of scraps that would make lovely Chunky Shells Hats.
I also love how the variegated Thick and Quick Yarn looks using this stitch pattern in the photo below. It seems as if it were made specifically for this hat.
There is also a Black and Cream Variegated in the Lion Brand Thick and Quick Yarn.
I had several of these hats at my last craft show. The variegated hats sold first. Bonus is how fast they are to crochet.
Here is what you need to crochet this easy and fast Chunky Shells Hat.
1. Adult Small to Large Hat – (6) Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick and Quick or Lion Band Hometown USA: Approx 130-140 yds
2. Child Size Hat – Any (5) weight yarn; Lion Brand Mandala Impressions yarn and Possibly Lion Brand Feels Like Bliss: Approx. 130-140 yds.
3. Crochet Hook: L-11/8mm
4.Gauge: 4″x4″ – 1.5 shells wide x 5 rows of Shells in Height.
Notes:
1. Beg. CH 1 does not count as a stitch, unless otherwise noted
Special Stitches
Shell st: 5 DC in the stitch indicated in the pattern
Stitch Guide
SLP ST = Slip Stitch
CH = Chain
SC = Single Crochet
HDC = Half Double Crochet
DC = Double Crochet
FP HDC = Front Post Half Double Crochet
BP HDC = Back Post Half Double Crochet
nxt = Next
skp = Skip
join w/ = join with
st = stitch
* * = Repeat between the stars the number of times stated.
x = Times; example Repeat 2 x or 2 times; 3 x or 3 times and so on.
in = example “in nxt st” means you will be inserting the hook under the top two loops of the next stitch to complete stitch or sequence of stitches stated.
beg. = beginning
Purchase the ad free pdf crochet pattern for this hat pattern right here at RAVELRY or ETSY.
Remember, you can purchase the crochet pattern for this hat pattern at RAVELRY or ETSY.
It was so good to have you on my side of the mountain. I hope you will come again soon.
Take care and let me know if you crochet this hat. I has been a hit with many folks in the past years.
Take care and God Bless,
Krissy
I love this pattern!! I have lots of leftovers from bulky yarns I could mix and match. Can’t wait to try this Miss Krissy!!!
Endless possibilities!!!
Yes! Soooo many possibilities!
Yes, use up those scraps! It really does make a lovely chunky shells hat. Some of the brooches I used on these hats can be purchased at Wal Mart in the button section. Just a few dollars and you have the perfect amount of bling.
Love this one. You have some of the nicest looking hats the vintage buttons/pins really puts an extra touch to them.
I am so glad I managed to get another one of your patterns. They are all so beautiful.
Thank you & I am so happy for you as well!
I love your hats so much. I have no clue where you get these vintage looking buttons though. Love the look
Some of the blingy brooches I picked up at Wal Mart in the buttons section. They have so many pretty options! Some of them are vintage pieces of jewelry. Some of those big brown buttons are coconut shell buttons. You can purchase them on Ravelry.
Cute hat.
Thank you!
Classy hat. Thank you.
Thank you Deb!
love the hat.
very nice hat!
I took have a cancer story. Looking back I can say I was blessed.
I am sorry but at the same time I am so thankful you are still here. How are you doing now? Sending up a prayer for you.
This hat is amazing!
Thank you Connie!
Love these chemo type hats – I remember my journey well (breast cancer) 10 years ago — If I can give the feeling of a bit of beauty – be it a head covering – Im there. Love what you are doing.
Your 10 year story gives hope to so many! Thank you for sharing! I feel the same. Confindence and self esteem take a huge hit when going through Cancer. I want others to feel beautiful!
Love the shell stitch on everything
Same…the shell stitch is so pretty!
Last Christmas, I made close to 100 hats and some neckwarmers using my leftover chunky yarns and donated to homeless/mentally ill people in a nearby town where I live. This Shell hat would be perfect to add to my patterns using chunky yarn. It’s very pretty. I still have lots of chunky yarn along with worsted weight to make a bunch more this year.
Wow Claire! That’s amazing! What a blessing you are! This hat would be great for the homeless. Bonus is the how fast it is to crochet!
this is a neat hat,love the style!!!!
Thank you Janetta!
So cute! 💕
Thank you!
I appreciate your gifts for Cancer. I’ve dealt with my own journey with breast cancer. I went through radical surgeries but was fortunate/blessed to catch it in the very early stages and did not have to do chemo or radiation. Unfortunately my sister was was not so lucky and went through chemo, radiation and multiple surgeries and then ended up losing her battle after two years. This is a great ministry to provide for Cancer patients. Thank you.
Oh…I am so sorry to hear about your sister! I’m thankful you are still here. I just want to minister to those that are hurting.
Where is the pattern with ads? Find all the information about stitches and gauge etc, but pattern is not there. Disappointed.
Hello Diane,
There are a couple of places in the blog post where you can purchase the ad free pdf. Not all of my patterns are free on the blog…90% of them are, but not all. Click Right Here to purchase at Ravelry.