I am so excited to share this free crochet cloche pattern with heart appliques! This adorable crochet hat is a nod to 1920s fashion, featuring a flared brim, delicate crochet heart appliques, and an optional ribbon woven between the hearts. The hat is perfect for Valentine’s Day, special occasions, or anyone who loves a vintage touch in their wardrobe.
A Vintage-Inspired Crochet Hat with Sweetheart Details
This crochet cloche is designed with a stylish flared brim that gives it that 1920s fashion vibe. The crochet heart appliques add a charming, romantic feel, and you can customize the hat further by weaving a ribbon through the design.
Not a fan of ribbons? No worries! You can also add a clip-on bow for extra flair—or leave it off for a simpler look. The hat looks just as beautiful without embellishments.
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This pattern is an easy crochet pattern, making it a fun and relaxing project for crocheters of all skill levels.
The free version here on the blog includes one size, but if you’d like all sizes (newborn to adult large) plus a photo tutorial on making the bow and attaching it to a clip, you can grab the ad-free PDF on Etsy or Ravelry.
Why You’ll Love This Crochet Cloche Pattern
- Beginner-friendly & easy to crochet – A great project for all skill levels.
- Versatile design – Wear it with or without a ribbon or bow.
- Perfect for Valentine’s Day or 1920s-inspired outfits.
- Great for craft shows – This hat was a bestseller at my markets!
- Includes a photo tutorial – Learn how to make the heart appliques and bow (in the premium PDF version)
How to Get the Free Crochet Pattern
The free crochet pattern for this crochet cloche is available below, featuring one size. To get all sizes and a step-by-step photo tutorial, you can purchase the ad-free, printable PDF on:
Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver, medium (worsted) weight acrylic 4- ply yarn; 7oz./ 364yds./198 g per skein were used for hat pictured.
Gauge:
2” x 2” 5 rows hdc vertically by 5 hdc horizontally (using 4-ply yarn and “H” hook) Please be sure to check gauge, as I used Red Heart Soft, and the gauge was different. You may need to use a larger, or smaller hook.
HOOK:
H/8/5MM
Stitch Guide :
MC = Main Color
CC = Contrasting Color
join w/ = join with
SLP ST = Slip Stitch
CH = Chain
SC = Single Crochet
HDC = Half Double Crochet
DC = Double Crochet
TRBL = Treble Crochet
picot = ch2, slp st in top of trb st just made
nxt = Next
* * = 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.
Hat size: 5yr – Preteen or adult extra small = 20.5″-21.5
5yr-preteen or adult extra small
(ch2 at beg of rnd counts as 1hdc, and ch1 will count as one sc throughout the rest of pattern, unless otherwise stated. )
Rnd. 1: ch3, join in circle, ch2, 9 hdc in circle (10 hdc)
Rnd. 2: ch2, hdc at base of ch2; (2hdc in nxt st) 9x; join with slp st in beg. ch2 (20hdc)
Rnd. 3: ch2, 2hdc in nxt st;(hdc in nxt st, 2 hdc in nxt st) 9x; join with slp st in beg. ch2 (30hdc)
Rnd. 4: ch2, hdc in nxt st, 2 hdc in nxt st; ( hdc in nxt st 2x, 2hdc in nxt st) 9x join with slp st in beg. ch2 (40 hdc)
Rnd. 5: ch2, hdc in nxt st, 2 hdc in nxt st; ( hdc in nxt st 3x, 2hdc in nxt st) 9x join with slp st in beg. ch2 (50 hdc)
Rnd. 6-17: ch2, hdc in nxt st, and in each st around; join with slp st in beg. ch2 (50hdc) Note: you may add a couple of extra rows if you would like.
Rnd. 18: ch1, sc in nxt st, 3x; 2sc in nxt st; (sc in nxt st 4x, 2 sc in nxt st) 9x; slp st in beg ch1 (60 sc)
Note: this next row may seem confusing, but the increases are going to alternate, first set will be 7 stitches and then an increase, next set will be 6 stitches and then an increase. This creates balance in the circumference of thebrim.
Rnd. 19: ch1, sc in nxt st, 6x; 2sc in nxt st; (sc in nxt st 6x, 2 sc in nxt st; sc in nxt st 7x, 2sc in nxt st) 3x; slp st in beg ch1 (68 sc)
Rnd. 20: ch1, sc in nxt st, 11x; 2sc in nxt st; (sc in nxt st 13x, 2 sc in nxt st) 3x; sc in nxt st 12x, 2sc in nxt st; slp st in beg ch1 (73 sc)
Rnd. 21 – 23: ch1, sc in each st around, slp st in beg ch1.
Rnd. 24: ch 1, slp st in nxt st; (ch1, slp st in nxt st in each st
around) Fasten off and weave in ends
Curl Tailed Heart
Picot stitch : ch2, slp st in top of trb st just made
Ch3, join in circle with slp st.
- Ch 4; 3 trb in circle, 3dc in circle, 1 trb, picot (This will be the first half of your heart.
- Push your stitches so that they are starting to form one half of the heart. Pic below)
- 3 dc in circle, 3 trb in circle, ch 4, slp st in circle.
- Clip yarn, pull through center hole, and tie a tight knot with the beg tail of yarn.
- On wrong side of heart, weave one tail to the left and one tail to the right under a stitch of your choosing.
- On each side split the yarn, and weave one half of the split under another stitch, and tie into a tight double knot, and clip threads.
- Shape the heart, making the tail curl to the right.
- Make four hearts.
- Place evenly around the brim of the hat.
- I like to turn them sideways so that the curled tail of the heart is pointing toward the crown, but you can place them in whatever direction you would like.
- Sew into place with yarn needle, and scrap of yarn.
- I like to turn them sideways so that the curled tail of the heart is pointing toward the crown, but you can place them in whatever direction you would like.
- Sew into place with yarn needle, and scrap of yarn.
I hope you enjoyed using this crochet pattern.
Pin this photo below and you will always have the crochet pattern for this Valentine’s Cloche and Curl Tailed heart applique.
More Crochet Patterns You’ll Love
Looking for more easy crochet patterns? Check out these free patterns on my blog:
✨ Floating Hearts Cloche – Coffee Cozy
✨ Beaded Ribbed Headband – A Stylish & Cozy Accessory
✨ Ribbed Boot Cuffs – A Perfect Match for This Hat
I hope you enjoy making this crochet cloche as much as I loved designing it! If you make one, I’d love to see it—share a photo with me on Facebook or and let me know how you styled yours.
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