Crochet Patterns / February 14, 2025

Château Pillbox Hat – Crochet Pattern for Timeless, Vintage-Inspired Faux Fur Hat

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This post includes everything you need to know about my new Château Pillbox Hat, a timeless tribute to the iconic fashions of Jackie Kennedy and her sophisticated, vintage-inspired pillbox hats.

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About

A timeless tribute to the iconic fashions of Jackie Kennedy and her sophisticated, vintage-inspired pillbox hats. The structured silhouette and plush texture will bring a touch of grace to any outfit.

Materials

Yarns:

Worsted—Lion Brand Wool-Ease Roving Origins in “Black”—1 skein or 265 yds (242 m)

100% Wool
299 yds (273 m) per 5 oz (140 g) skein
Find this yarn on lionbrand.com or visit yarnsub.com to find comparable substitutes available in your region

Super Bulky—Lion Brand Go For Faux in “Pomeranian”—1 skein or 58 yds (53 m)

100% Polyester
65 yds (60 m) per 3.5 oz (100 g) skein
Find this yarn on lionbrand.com or visit yarnsub.com to find comparable substitutes available in your region

Hooks:

Size U.S. 7 (4.5 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge
Size U.S. J/10 (6 mm) or size that is approximately 1.5 mm larger than main gauge hook

Notions: Tapestry needle, six locking stitch markers with one distinct from the others to use as BOR marker, scissors, blocking mat and pins

Gauge

Gauge measurements use the worsted weight yarn and smaller hook.

4 x 4” (10 x 10 cm) = approximately 15.5 sc and 15 rows, worked in the round, blocked.

For Swatch

Work first 8 rnds of Crown, creating a small circle. First 8 rnds of circle should measure approximately 4” (10 cm) in diameter. Once you match gauge, you can continue using this swatch to crochet the rest of your hat.

Finished Measurements

A—Diameter of Crown: 7.25” (18 cm)

B—Circumference: 21.75” (55 cm)

C—Length of Hat Sides Before Faux Fur: 4.5” (11 cm)

D—Total Length of Hat Sides, Including Faux Fur: 9” (23 cm)

This is what the hat looks like unfolded.

Terms + Abbreviations

Written in U.S. Crochet Terms

BOR: beginning of round
ch: chain
ch-sp: chain space
dc: double crochet
hdc: half double crochet
inc: increase–work 2 single crochet in designated stitch
PM: place marker
rep: repeat
rnd(s): round(s)
RS: right side
sc: single crochet
sk: skip
sl st: slip stitch
st(s): stitch(es)

Special Terms

3rd Loop: Every hdc stitch has three loops into which you can insert your hook on the next row/round: There are the “top 2 loops” like most regular stitches, and there is also a “back loop”. The back loop is referred to as the 3rd loop, and it will be the loop that is farthest away from you while you are crocheting. You will be instructed to work into the 3rd loop when you begin your Hat Sides.

Pattern Notes

Skill Level: Easy

Sizing: This hat is written in in one size to fit the average adult woman’s head with a circumference of approximately 21-23” (53-59 cm).

Stitch Counts: Stitch counts are listed after each row/round. If no stitch count is given, there has been no change since the previous row/round.

Right Side/Wrong Side: The right side (RS) will always be facing you as you crochet this hat.

Construction: This hat is crocheted seamlessly from the top down in a spiral. You will begin with the crown, increasing until reaching the proper circumference. Then, you will work straight with a few increases to form the hat sides, transitioning from your original yarn to your faux fur yarn. The faux fur section of the hat gets folded up.

Blocking

In the sample shown, the hat was blocked before adding the faux fur trim. You are welcome to block your hat after completing it, but I found it was a bit easier to do it at this point. Just make sure you don’t skip blocking your hat because it is crucial to getting the neat, flat crown!

Block your hat with the crown lying flat on your blocking mat. Using several T-pins, secure your hat by placing pins around the circumference of the hat, approximately one pin every few inches/cm. Spray the inside with water, then use your hands to flatten the fabric as best as you can. I placed a few heavy jars inside to help keep its shape, then removed them several hours later and left the hat to dry.

At this point, your hat should feel a bit like a sturdy basket, nice and structured.