1920s Gatsby Style Flapper Hat Crochet Pattern

Step into the Jazz Age with this 1920s Gatsby Style Flapper Hat crochet pattern — a delicate, close-fitting lace skull cap inspired by the glamour of the Roaring Twenties. Crocheted in black, it channels the flapper caps worn under cloche hats a hundred years ago, with an open, romantic stitch pattern that photographs beautifully.

This listing is for a PDF crochet PATTERN so you can make your own hat — it is not a finished, physical item.
What's Included

    Full written pattern in US crochet terms
    Stitch chart for visual reference
    Step-by-step photo tutorial covering the trickier stitches, including the split single crochet (waistcoat stitch)
    Video tutorial link
    Instant PDF download — no waiting, no shipping

Skill Level

Intermediate. Techniques used: single crochet (sc), chain (ch), slip stitch (sl st), double crochet (dc), picot (ch3, sl st in 1st chain).
Materials & Tools

    Cotton or cotton blend yarn (e.g., YarnArt Jeans or Alize Cotton Gold), black
    Crochet hook: 2.5 mm (size 54–56 cm), 3 mm (size 56–58 cm), or 3.5 mm (size 58–60 cm), depending on your yarn weight

Sizing

Adjustable for adult head sizes 54–60 cm (21.3–23.6 in), with hook size guidance above for each range.
A Note on Style

This is an original design inspired by the fashion and aesthetic of the 1920s Jazz Age. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with any film, television production, brand, or estate — "Gatsby" here refers to the broader 1920s/Art Deco style era, not a licensed product.
Good to Know

This is a digital file only — no physical item will be shipped. Because it's a digital download, all sales are final; no refunds or exchanges once the file has been sent.

Note: The step-by-step tutorial photos in this pattern are shown in a light-colored yarn for clarity — stitch detail is much harder to see on black yarn. The construction and stitches are exactly the same regardless of color.