When I read One Summer:America, 1927 by Bill Bryson it inspired me to put together a collection of cloche knitting patterns after the hat style popular in the 20s.
The cloche style brings to mind the Roaring Twenties, flappers, Art Deco. Created by milliner Caroline Reboux, the fitted hat with a brim low on the forehead formed a “bell”, the meaning of “cloche” in French.
But as you can see in the modern patterns below, the cloche is timeless in its flattering style. Updated 1/2/23
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Free Patterns
Cadence Cabled Cloche
Cable brim knit flat sideways with crown knit in the round. Toddler, Child, and Adult Sizes. Designed by Melody Rogers. Bulky weight yarn.
Déalan Dé Cloche
Cable hat knit sideways and shaped with short rows. Designed by Ciara Ní Reachtnín. Worsted weight yarn.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- See the Ravelry page
- Get the recommended Hedgehog Fibres Merino Singles yarn on Etsy
- See more Flat Knit Hat Patterns
Lee Cloche
This reversible cloche designed by Ysolda Teague is demonstrated by the designer in an episode of Knitting Daily 610. Worsted weight yarn.
Reversible Cloche
This cloche is one of my most popular pins. It is designed by Mary Keenan and can be worn by those who have hair or don’t.
Chapeau Marnier
This cute cloche features a fun lace brim and a soft silk ribbon bow. Designed by Marnie MacLean. Pictured project by annasophiee
Floral Mesh Bonnet
Gretchen Tracy designed this lace cloche that extends over the ears in sizes from child through adult.
Regina
Designed by Carina Spencer, Regina is an Art Deco inspired hat with a little slouch and a lot of style. It is knit in one piece from brim to crown and made to size as you go.
Caroline Hat
Caroline is a lightweight, summery cloche designed by Hannah Ingrams who named it after Caroline Reboux, inventor of the cloche. It featuring a turned hem, pleat detail, and grosgrain hatband with bow.
Angora Cloche Hat
Designed by Plymouth Design Studio, a bow-like detail adds a bit of flair to this retro-style hat. Stretches quite a bit for a close fit.
More Free Patterns
Lady Jodie Hat
The hat is knitted flat and seamed, then stitches are picked up along the top edge for the top of the crown. Experiment with knitting the body and parts of the flower in different colors! Pictured project by winam
- Get the free knitting pattern designed by Maddalena Cascio for bulky yarn
- See the Ravelry page
- Get vintage buttons on Etsy to embellish your hat
Cloche Divine
Designed by Meghan Jones, this cloche is knit flat sideways and seamed. It features a wide border of seed stitch for the brim. The stunning bow is created by making short rows and then gathering them together by purling together two rows at once.
The Cat’s Pajamas Cloche
This hat is shaped with short rows to be longer at the sides and back so that it covers the ears and base of your neck, but won’t fall into your eyes. 3 sizes from child to adult large. Designed by Elizabeth Felgate for Knotions
Vintage Button and Rib Hat
Hat body is knit sideways in rib and then stitches are picked up for the crown. Pictured project by apriljoy1
- Get the free knitting pattern designed by Haley Waxberg
- Get the yarn recommended by the designer
- Get vintage buttons on Etsy for your hat
Escargot Cloche
Designed by Veronica Parsons, this hat is knit in one piece. The brim and spiral are worked flat and then joined as you knit the body in the round.
Alice Cloche
Julie Turjoman designed this hat after the designs of Parisian designer Alice Bernard, a successful couturière and hat designer during the Roaring Twenties. Sizes S (M, L).
Double Double Cloche
Designed by Mary Keenan to do double duty as a regular cloche or chemo cap, this fast, easy hat features an asymmetrical rolled brim worked flat until the decorative band stitches are cast on and the whole is joined to work in the round.
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Rosazura
This cloche by Alegria DaSilva features Art Deco detail in garter stitch bands radiating from a framed staghorn cable. Rosazura was created using Berroco Lustra, which provides a subtle sheen and excellent stitch definition.
Get the yarn recommended by the designer
Sitting Pretty
Designed by chloeheartsowls using vintage 1920s/1930s cloches as inspiration.
Patterns for Purchase
Cable Cloche Hat
Hat with a swirled textured crown and a cable brim with buckle. Child and adult patterns available. Designed by Kivanc Ebruk who also sells the finished hats. Worsted weight yarn.
- See more pics and get the ADULT knitting pattern on Etsy
- See more pics and get the CHILD knitting pattern on Etsy
Campello Cloche Hat
Adorable cloche with split brim with decorative buttons and an simple textured crown. Designed by Woolly Wormhead. Aran weight yarn.
Mercy Cloche and Cuffs
This hat and matching mitts with honeycomb mosaic slipped stitches colorwork was inspired by Alice Duncan’s mystery heroine Mercy Allcutt. 3 sizes. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Julie Turjoman. One of the 20 patterns in A Head For Trouble: What To Knit While Catching Crooks, Chasing Clues, and Solving Murders (20 Hats & Adornments Inspired by Lady Detectives of the Roaring Twenties).
- See more pics and get the knitting book A Head For Trouble on Amazon
- Check the errata for this book
- See more about the Mercy Allcutt mystery series
Lucy Hat
This cloche style is simply elegant with a knit band of color and an asymmetrical brim that is sewn into place.
Maisie Cloche
This ruched, color work cloche was inspired by one of my favorite heroines Maisie Dobbs from the mystery series created by Jacqueline Winspear. 3 sizes. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Julie Turjoman. One of the 20 patterns in A Head For Trouble: What To Knit While Catching Crooks, Chasing Clues, and Solving Murders (20 Hats & Adornments Inspired by Lady Detectives of the Roaring Twenties).
- See more pics and get the knitting book A Head For Trouble on Amazon
- See more about the Maisie Dobbs mystery series
Nola Cloche
Nola is so easy to adjust that you could make it with any type of yarn. Nola features a simple but striking twist formed with one cable row, and a rolled brim that is easily adjusted to change the length of the hat.
Daisy Cloche
This cloche hat with pleated rolled brim, textured stitch, and leaf motif knit separately was inspired by the character The Hon. Daisy Dalrymple from the mystery series created by author Carola Dunn. One of the 20 patterns in A Head For Trouble: What To Knit While Catching Crooks, Chasing Clues, and Solving Murders (20 Hats & Adornments Inspired by Lady Detectives of the Roaring Twenties).
- See more pics and get the knitting book A Head For Trouble on Amazon
- See more about the Daisy Dalrymple mystery series
Winfly Hat
Hat is worked flat for cable, then stitches picked up for both top and brim.
Ravine Cloche
Beginning with a provisional cast on, stitches are worked onto the textured brim to create a seamless and stylish finish.
Leona
A great beginner pattern, this hat can be worn different ways, brim up and down, for different looks.
