Pastel Moorish Window Crochet Beanie Free Pattern: Hexagon Motif Hat

Pastel Moorish Window Crochet Beanie: Free Hexagon Motif Hat Pattern

Introduction

If you have ever admired a crocheted hat and thought, "I could never make that," this is the pattern that will change your mind. The Pastel Moorish Window Beanie is built from 19 small, identical hexagon motifs that are joined together like tiles in a honeycomb, creating a delicate lattice effect that looks far more complicated than it actually is. It is perfect for a confident beginner who has learned the basic stitches and wants a project that feels truly special without being overwhelming. The finished hat is close-fitting and soft, with a stretchy ribbed cuff and a crown gently gathered closed, and it feels like a warm hug on a cool morning. Worked in candy pastels, it looks like stained glass in a sunlit window, and you will be amazed that you made it yourself.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Worsted weight (category 4) acrylic or cotton blend, approximately 220–260 yards total. Color A (pale mint) 90 yds, Color B (soft butter yellow) 60 yds, Color C (peach) 50 yds, Color D (lilac) 40 yds, plus 20 yds of Color A for the cuff and border.
• Main hook: 5.5 mm (US I/9) crochet hook for the motifs.
• Cuff hook: 4.5 mm (US G/7) crochet hook for the ribbed cuff.
• Stitch markers: At least 6, to mark corner points and the beginning of rounds.
• Tapestry needle: A blunt-tipped needle with a large eye for weaving in ends and closing the crown.
• Scissors: Sharp small scissors for cutting yarn tails.
• Finished size: Fits an average adult head circumference of 21–23 in (53–58 cm). Finished hat measures approximately 20 in (51 cm) around unstretched and 8.5 in (21.5 cm) tall from cuff bottom to crown. Each hexagon measures 2.25 in (5.7 cm) across flat-to-flat after blocking.

Abbreviations and Beginner Glossary

• ch – chain: yarn over the hook, pull the loop through the loop on your hook. This makes a small link.
• sl st – slip stitch: insert hook into the stitch, yarn over, and pull the loop straight through both the stitch and the loop on your hook. It joins without adding height.
• sc – single crochet: insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop (2 loops on hook), yarn over, pull through both loops. One loop remains.
• hdc – half double crochet: yarn over, insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), yarn over, pull through all 3 loops.
• dc – double crochet: yarn over, insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), yarn over, pull through 2 loops, yarn over, pull through last 2 loops.
• tr – treble crochet: yarn over twice, insert hook, pull up a loop, then yarn over and pull through 2 loops three times. (Not used in this pattern, but listed so you recognize it.)
• sc2tog – single crochet 2 together: insert hook into first stitch, pull up a loop, insert hook into next stitch, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), yarn over, pull through all 3 loops. This decreases one stitch.
• BLO – back loop only: work into the loop of the stitch that is farthest from you, leaving the front loop free. This creates ribbing.
• FLO – front loop only: work into the loop closest to you. (Not used here, but good to know.)
• beg – beginning: refers to the first stitch or chain of a round.
• sp – space: the gap created by a chain, where you work your next stitches.
• magic ring – an adjustable loop: wrap yarn around your fingers to form a loop, work stitches into it, then pull the tail tight to close the center hole.
• join with sl st – finish a round by making a slip stitch into the first stitch of that round, connecting the circle.
• fasten off – cut the yarn leaving a tail, then pull the tail through the last loop to secure it.

Gauge

Gauge: One hexagon motif measures 2.25 in (5.7 cm) across flat-to-flat after blocking. In half double crochet, 14 hdc x 12 rows = 4 in (10 cm) with the 5.5 mm hook.

Why gauge matters: Gauge is how many stitches and rows fit into a set measurement. If your stitches are bigger than the pattern's, your hat will be too large; if smaller, it will be too tight. Always make one hexagon motif first and measure it flat-to-flat. If it is larger than 2.25 in, try a smaller hook; if smaller, try a larger hook. To make a gauge swatch, work one full hexagon motif, block it lightly (mist with water and pin flat), let it dry, then measure across the middle from one flat edge to the opposite flat edge.

Beginner Tips Before You Start

• Make one motif first. Complete a single hexagon and measure it before making the other 18. This saves you from redoing a whole hat.
• Use stitch markers. Place a marker in each of the 6 corner points of your motif so you can find them easily when joining.
• Do not pull your yarn too tight. Tension should be relaxed. Tight stitches make the hat stiff and hard to join.
• Keep your joins consistent. Always join with the same color (Color A) and the same number of stitches along each shared edge so the lattice stays even.
• Count your stitches at the end of every round. The numbers in parentheses tell you exactly how many stitches you should have.
• Weave in ends as you go. With 19 motifs, you will have many tails. Tuck each one in as you finish a motif to avoid a pile at the end.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Hexagon Motif (make 19 total)

Use the 5.5 mm (I/9) hook. Each motif is worked in one color from start to finish.

Round 1: With chosen color, make a magic ring. Ch 2 (does not count as a stitch). Work 12 dc into the ring. Join with sl st to first dc. (12 dc)

Round 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc). Dc in same stitch. 2 dc in each stitch around. Join with sl st to top of beg ch-3. (24 dc)

Round 3: Ch 1. Sc in same stitch. *Ch 2, skip 1 stitch, sc in next stitch; repeat from * around, ending with ch 2, skip 1 stitch, join with sl st to first sc. (12 sc, 12 ch-2 sps)

Round 4 (shaping the hexagon): Ch 1. Sl st into first ch-2 sp. Ch 3 (counts as first dc). Work 2 dc in same sp. *Ch 1, work 3 dc in next ch-2 sp; repeat from * around, ending with ch 1, join with sl st to top of beg ch-3. (36 dc, 12 ch-1 sps)

Round 5 (pointed hexagon edge): Ch 1. Sc in same stitch. Sc in next 2 dc. *In next ch-1 sp work (sc, ch 2, sc) for a corner point. Sc in next 3 dc; repeat from * around. You will create 6 corner points separated by 3 sc. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off, leaving a 6 in tail for joining. (6 corner points, 18 sc)

Color Distribution for 19 Motifs

Color A (pale mint): 7 motifs. Color B (soft butter yellow): 5 motifs. Color C (peach): 4 motifs. Color D (lilac): 3 motifs. Arrange so that no two identical colors touch along a full edge. Suggested layout:

• Top row: A-B-A
• Second row: C-A-D-B
• Third row: B-D-A-C-A
• Fourth row: A-B-C-D
• Bottom row: B-A-C

Join-As-You-Go Assembly

Join motifs with Color A using sc through matching corner points and edge stitches. Work in the honeycomb order above, joining each new motif to its neighbors as you go.

To join two motifs: With right sides facing, insert hook through corner ch-2 sp of both motifs, attach Color A with sl st, ch 1, sc in same sp. Sc evenly along the edge, matching stitch for stitch, working 1 sc in each sc and 1 sc in each dc along the shared edge, ending with sc in the next corner sp. Fasten off. Repeat for each shared edge.

After all 19 motifs are joined, the body forms a shallow dome. Weave in all ends.

Crown Closing

The top row of 3 motifs leaves a small triangular opening at the crown. With Color A and the 5.5 mm hook, join yarn at one corner of the opening. Work sc2tog across the opening, drawing the three top corner points together: sc2tog in each pair of adjacent corner spaces, then sc2tog in the center. (3 sc2tog) Fasten off and pull tight to close the crown. Weave in end.

Cuff

Worked directly onto the bottom edge of the joined body. Use the 4.5 mm (G/7) hook and Color A.

Round 1: With right side facing, join Color A with sl st at the bottom edge of the hat body. Ch 1. Work sc evenly around the entire bottom edge, placing approximately 1 sc in each sc and 1 sc in each dc along the motif edges, aiming for a multiple of 8 stitches. Join with sl st to first sc. (Approximately 72 sc)

Rounds 2–9: Ch 1. Sc in BLO of each stitch around. Join with sl st to first sc. (72 sc) This creates a stretchy ribbed cuff approximately 1.5 in (3.8 cm) tall.

Round 10 (border): Ch 1. Sc in each stitch around. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off. Weave in all ends. (72 sc)

Assembly and Finishing

Seaming: All joining is done as you go with single crochet in Color A, so there are no separate seams to sew at the end. When you join two motifs, hold them right sides together and work your sc stitches through both layers along the shared edge, matching each stitch. This creates a neat, raised lattice line between the hexagons.

Weaving in ends: Thread each yarn tail onto the tapestry needle. Turn the hat inside out and weave the tail through the back of several stitches, changing direction once so it cannot work loose. Trim the tail close to the fabric.

Blocking: Lightly mist the finished hat with water and shape it over a round object approximately 8 in in diameter, such as a bowl or a small balled-up towel. Smooth the motifs flat and let the hat dry completely. Blocking opens up the lattice and evens out the hexagons.

Final check: The hat should sit close to the head with the cuff folded up once if desired. Try it on and adjust the crown gather if needed.

Pro Tips and Variations

• Change the palette: Swap the pastels for a single color for a subtle, textured look, or use a gradient of five or six colors for a rainbow effect. Just keep the same 19-motif count.
• Adjust the size: For a smaller hat, use 16 motifs (3-4-3-3-3 layout) and add or remove cuff rounds. For a larger hat, add a sixth row of 3 motifs and work a few extra cuff rounds.
• Substitute yarn: Cotton blend gives crisp stitch definition and a summery feel; acrylic gives softness and easy care. Always check your motif gauge after changing yarn.
• Add a pompom: A small pale mint pompom on the crown covers the gathered center and adds a playful finish.