The TOT Tunisian Hat is a meaningful and beautifully textured cable crochet hat designed in a soft grey to help raise awareness for brain cancer, created in honor of my grandfather.
This special design blends comfort with purpose, making it a heartfelt project whether you’re making it for yourself or gifting it to someone who could use a little extra love. The look is modern, cozy, and wonderfully eye-catching.
This hat is worked in two distinct sections that each bring their own charm. The folded ribbing creates a snug, comfortable fit around the forehead and ears, while the cabled body showcases striking right- and left-leaning cables worked over six stitches.
Free pattern by Miroslava Mihalkova from Exquisite Crochet UK
The combination gives the hat a polished, dimensional texture that really stands out. Even though it looks intricate, it’s surprisingly approachable once you get into the rhythm of the stitches.
If you’re new to Tunisian crochet cables, this pattern makes a fantastic introduction. You’ll practice alternating forward and return passes and work with foundational stitches like the Tunisian purl stitch (tps) and Tunisian knit stitch (tks).
The cables themselves—created with Cable 6 Back (C6B) and Cable 6 Front (C6F)—add the perfect level of challenge without feeling overwhelming. Once everything is crocheted, the hat comes together neatly with a Tss bind off, the locking mattress stitch for seaming, and a bit of blocking to finish.
With its thoughtful purpose, interesting stitch work, and cozy design, the TOT Tunisian Hat is a project you’ll feel proud to make from start to finish. It’s a wonderful blend of skill-building and heartfelt crafting. An ideal choice for adventurous beginners looking to expand into Tunisian crochet cables with confidence.
Miroslava Mihalkova from Exquisite Crochet UK
Skill Level
Intermediate Crocheter
Gauge
Approximately 16 sts and 14 rows = 4” [10 cm] in ribbing using smaller hook after steam blocking
17 sts and 16 rows = 4” [10 cm] in cable pattern using larger hook after steam blocking
Size
Size adult
51 cm (20”) circumference x 33 cm (13”) long
Materials
We Crochet Swish (100% Superwash Merino Wool | DK weight | 50 g (1.6 oz) = 112 m (123 yds))
(#24956) Dove Heather 3 skeins
Supplies
US size 5.5 mm (I/9) Tunisian crochet hook with 25.5 cm (10”) cable
US size 6.0 mm (J/10) Tunisian crochet hook or size to obtain the gauge
Tapestry Needle
Scissors
Tape Measure
Pom pom optional
