Simple & Easy Baby Hat Crochet Pattern in 5 Sizes

Are you looking for a simple baby hat crochet pattern?  Then I think that I have the perfect one for you!  Whether you are needing a newborn size or one to fit a 12 month old, this pattern will cover 5 different sizes!

​​Pairing a cute hat like this with a crochet baby blanket makes for a great baby shower gift.  Whether you need a great gift idea for a baby boy or a baby girl, this would be so cute!

What Sizes are Included in This Free Crochet Baby Hat Pattern?

There are 5 different sizes in this easy crochet hat pattern.  Preemie all the way through 12 months.  Preemie, Newborn, 0-3 months, 3-6 months and 6-12 months.

This pattern is for a basic and simple baby hat.  You could easily even dress this hat up some and add a pom pom to it.  Or, if you’d rather, check out my pattern for my Baby Bear Hats HERE!

How Hard is it to Make a Crochet Baby Hat?

This pattern is very easy to crochet! I’d say that this a great pattern for even beginner crocheters!

This pattern consist of basic stitches like the half double crochet and single crochet.

When I first started crocheting, some of my favorite things to make were baby items. That included crochet hats and headbands for babies. I soon fell in love with crocheting baby blankets too.

Most baby hats are made with basic crochet stitches, this makes them easy to learn and it also makes for a quick project that you can quickly finish and feel accomplished.

What Yarn is Best to Use for Baby Hats?

I chose to use I Love This Yarn from Hobby Lobby, but any similar worsted / medium weight yarn would work just fine. I love how soft that the I Love This Yarn is, it’s perfect for babies!

Another yarn that would work great for these is Brava Worsted from We crochet.  It is very similar in weight and feel to I Love This Yarn.  Plus, It comes in so many different colors.

These are 2 of my favorite yarns that I would choose to make this free crochet hat pattern in.

Every time I make one, I love to use a different color of yarn to see what it will look like. 

The colors that I have made so far are all I Love This Yarn in the colors –

• Pink
• Soft Blue
• Blossmopolis
• Mango
• Brown
• Amethyst
• Keylime

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Check Out Some of my Other Free Crochet Patterns!

• Unicorn Baby Lovey
• Dino Baby Lovey
• Baby Bear Hats
• Newborn Hat and Booties

I even have a video tutorial showing you exactly how to make these crochet baby hats.  The video is actually for my baby bear hats, but the body of the hat is worked up the exact same way, just leave off the bear ears to make the simple baby hat pattern.

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Easy Crochet Baby Hat Pattern

All crochet terms are US terms.

Skill Level: Easy / Beginner

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Things you will need:

• I Love This Yarn or a similar #4, worsted weight yarn
• H / 5.00 mm Hook
• Yarn Needle / tapestry needle
• Stitch Markers (optional)

Abbreviation:

• ch = chain
• mc = magic circle / magic ring
• sc = single crochet
• hdc = half double crochet
• dc = double crochet
• blsc = back loop single crochet
• t = turn
• Sl st = slip stitch

Gauge:

• 14 st x 10 r = 4” in hdc
• Make sure to use the correct hook to obtain the correct gauge to ensure a proper fit.

Sizing chart:

• Preemie – 9’’ circumference, 4’’ tall
• Newborn –11’’ circumference, 5’’ tall
• 0-3 Months –13’’ circumference, 5’’ tall
• 3-6 Months –15’’ circumference, 5’’ tall
• 6-12 Months –17’’ circumference, 6’’ tall

Notes:

• This pattern is worked in the round.  You will join with a slip stitch at the end of each round and you will NOT be turning your work at any time
• Pattern is worked from the top of the hat down.
• I will include any other notes throughout the patter if needed.

GO!

Preemie:

Rnd 1: 6 hdc in mc, sl st into 1^st hdc (6)

Rnd 2: ch 1, 2 hdc in each st around, sl st into 1^st st (12)

Rnd 3: ch 1, *2 hdc in 1^st st, hdc in next st* repeat * to * around, sl st into 1^st st (18)

Rnd 4: ch 1, *2 hdc in 1^st st, hdc in next 2 st* repeat * to * around, sl st into 1^st st (24)

Rnd 5-10: ch 1, hdc in each st around, sl st into 1^st st (24)

Rnd 11: ch 1, blsc in each st around, sl st into 1^st st (24)

Cut yarn and weave in ends.

Newborn:

Rnd 1: 6 hdc in mc, sl st into 1^st hdc (6)

Rnd 2: ch 1, 2 hdc in each st around, sl st into 1^st st (12)

Rnd 3: ch 1, *2 hdc in 1^st st, hdc in next st* repeat * to * around, sl st into 1^st st (18)

Rnd 4: ch 1, *2 hdc in 1^st st, hdc in next 2 st* repeat * to * around, sl st into 1^st st (24)

Rnd 5: ch 1, *2 hdc in 1^st st, hdc in next 3 st* repeat * to * around, sl st into 1^st st (30)

Rnd 6-11: ch 1, hdc in each st around, sl st into 1^st st (30)

Rnd 12: ch 1, blsc in each st around, sl st into 1^st st (30)

Cut yarn and weave in ends.

0-3 Months:

Rnd 1: 6 hdc in mc, sl st into 1^st hdc (6)

Rnd 2: ch 1, 2 hdc in each st around, sl st into 1^st st (12)

Rnd 3: ch 1, *2 hdc in 1^st st, hdc in next st* repeat * to * around, sl st into 1^st st (18)

Rnd 4: ch 1, *2 hdc in 1^st st, hdc in next 2 st* repeat * to * around, sl st into 1^st st (24)

Rnd 5: ch 1, *2 hdc in 1^st st, hdc in next 3 st* repeat * to * around, sl st into 1^st st (30)

Rnd 6: ch 1, *2 hdc in 1^st st, hdc in next 4 st* repeat * to * around, sl st into 1^st st (36)

Rnd 7: ch 1, *2 hdc in 1^st st, hdc in 17 st* repeat * to * 2 times, sl st into 1^st st (38)

Rnd 8-12: ch 1, hdc in each st around, sl st into 1^st st (38)

Rnd 13: ch 1, blsc in each st around, sl st into 1^st st (38)

Cut yarn and weave in ends.

3-6 Months:

Rnd 1: 6 hdc in mc, sl st into 1^st hdc (6)

Rnd 2: ch 1, 2 hdc in each st around, sl st into 1^st st (12)

Rnd 3: ch 1, *2 hdc in 1^st st, hdc in next st* repeat * to * around, sl st into 1^st st (18)

Rnd 4: ch 1, *2 hdc in 1^st st, hdc in next 2 st* repeat * to * around, sl st into 1^st st (24)

Rnd 5: ch 1, *2 hdc in 1^st st, hdc in next 3 st* repeat * to * around, sl st into 1^st st (30)

Rnd 6: ch 1, *2 hdc in 1^st st, hdc in next 4 st* repeat * to * around, sl st into 1^st st (36)

Rnd 7: ch 1, *2 hdc in 1^st st, hdc in next 5 st* repeat * to * around, sl st into 1^st st (42)

Rnd 8-14: ch 1, hdc in each st around, sl st into 1^st st (42)

Rnd 15: ch 1, blsc in each st around, sl st into 1^st st. (42)

Cut yarn and weave in ends.

6-12 Months:

Rnd 1: 6 hdc in mc, sl st into 1^st hdc (6)

Rnd 2: ch 1, 2 hdc in each st around, sl st into 1^st st (12)

Rnd 3: ch 1, *2 hdc in 1^st st, hdc in next st* repeat * to * around, sl st into 1^st st (18)

Rnd 4: ch 1, *2 hdc in 1^st st, hdc in next 2 st* repeat * to * around, sl st into 1^st st (24)

Rnd 5: ch 1, *2 hdc in 1^st st, hdc in next 3 st* repeat * to * around, sl st into 1^st st (30)

Rnd 6: ch 1, *2 hdc in 1^st st, hdc in next 4 st* repeat * to * around, sl st into 1^st st (36)

Rnd 7: ch 1, *2 hdc in 1^st st, hdc in next 5 st* repeat * to * around, sl st into 1^st st (42)

Rnd 8: ch 1, *2 hdc in 1^st st, hdc in next 6 st* repeat * to * around, sl st into 1^st st (48)

Rnd 9-15: ch 1, hdc in each st around, sl st into 1^st st (48)

Rnd 16: ch 1, blsc in each st around, sl st into 1^st st (48)

Cut yarn and weave in ends.

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