Easy Ribbed Brim Baby Hat Free Crochet Pattern in 5 sizes

Looking for an easy and cute baby hat pattern? Then you will want to check this pattern out! My ribbed brim baby hat pattern has 5 sizes, preemie all the way to 12 months!

I previously had this pattern available for only the newborn size and have been asked quite a few times over the past couple of years for more sizes. So I finally made time and wrote up the pattern for 4 other sizes!

Now this pattern has sizes preemie, newborn, 0-3 months, 3-6 months and 6-12 months.

I used one of my favorite #4 worsted weight yarns for this free baby hat pattern, I Love This Yarn! There are so many color options in this yarn and it holds up very well. It is a 100% acrylic yarn but it is super soft and perfect for even little babies.

These little hats literally work up in just a few minutes, especially the smaller ones. When I posted pictures of these hats as I was working on them on my social media, so many people were wanting the pattern so they could make them and donate them to local hospitals for babies which is a wonderful idea.

Of course, I always think pairing a handmade baby blanket with a baby hat makes for the perfect baby shower gift. Handmade items always make for such special and thoughtful gifts and keepsakes!

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Easy Crochet Baby Hat Pattern

All crochet terms are US terms.

Skill Level – Beginner

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Things you will need:

• I Love This Yarn in soft pink and soft blue
• H / 5.00mm Clover Hook
• Yarn Needle / Tapestry Needle
• Scissors

Abbreviation:

• ch = chain
• mc = magic circle / magic ring
• sc = single crochet
• hdc = half double crochet
• dc = double crochet
• fpdc = front post double crochet
• t = turn
• Sl st = slip stitch

Gauge:

• 12 st x 7 r = 4” in double crochet
• 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, 4.75’’ tall
• 0-3 Months –13’’ circumference, 5’’ tall
• 3-6 Months –15’’ circumference, 5.5’’ tall
• 6-12 Months –17’’ circumference, 6.25’’ 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
• ch 2 at the beginning of each round does NOT count as a stitch.
• Pattern is worked from the top of the hat down.
• I will include any other notes throughout the pattern if needed.

Preemie:

Round 1: 10 dc in mc, sl st into 1st st (10)

Round 2: ch 2, 2 dc in each st around, sl st into 1st st (20)

Round 3: ch 2, * dc, 2 dc in next st* repeat * to * around, sl st into 1st st (30)

Round 4 – 6: ch 2, dc in each st around, sl st into 1st st (30)

Round 7 – 8: ch 2, * dc, fpdc* repeat * to * around, sl st into 1st st (30)

Cut yarn and weave in ends.

Newborn:

Round 1: 9 dc in mc, sl st into 1st st (9)

Round 2: ch 2, 2 dc in each st around, sl st into 1st st (18)

Round 3: ch 2, * dc, 2 dc in next st* repeat * to * around, sl st into 1st st (27)

Round 4: ch 2, * dc in 2 st, 2 dc * repeat * to * around, sl st into 1st st (36)

Round 5 – 7: ch 2, dc in each st around, sl st into 1st st (36)

Round 8 – 10: ch 2, * dc, fpdc* repeat * to * around, sl st into 1st st (36)

Cut yarn and weave in ends.

0 – 3 Months:

Round 1: 9 dc in mc, sl st into 1st st (9)

Round 2: ch 2, 2 dc in each st around, sl st into 1st st (18)

Round 3: ch 2, * dc, 2 dc in next st* repeat * to * around, sl st into 1st st (27)

Round 4: ch 2, * dc in 2 st, 2 dc * repeat * to * around, sl st into 1st st (36)

Round 5: ch 2, * dc in 5 st, 2 dc * repeat * to * around, sl st into 1st st (42)

Round 6 – 8: ch 2, dc in each st around, sl st into 1st st (42)

Round 9 – 11: ch 2, * dc, fpdc* repeat * to * around, sl st into 1st st (42)

Cut yarn and weave in ends.

3 – 6 Months:

Round 1: 9 dc in mc, sl st into 1st st (9)

Round 2: ch 2, 2 dc in each st around, sl st into 1st st (18)

Round 3: ch 2, * dc, 2 dc in next st* repeat * to * around, sl st into 1st st (27)

Round 4: ch 2, * dc in 2 st, 2 dc * repeat * to * around, sl st into 1st st (36)

Round 5: ch 2, * dc in 5 st, 2 dc * repeat * to * around, sl st into 1st st (42)

Round 6: ch 2, * dc in 6 st, 2 dc * repeat * to * around, sl st into 1st st (48)

Round 7: ch 2, * dc in 7 st, 2 dc * repeat * to * around, sl st into 1st st (54)

Round 8 – 9: ch 2, dc in each st around, sl st into 1st st (54)

Round 10 – 12: ch 2, * dc, fpdc* repeat * to * around, sl st into 1st st (54)

Cut yarn and weave in ends.

6 – 12 Months:

Round 1: 9 dc in mc, sl st into 1st st (9)

Round 2: ch 2, 2 dc in each st around, sl st into 1st st (18)

Round 3: ch 2, * dc, 2 dc in next st* repeat * to * around, sl st into 1st st (27)

Round 4: ch 2, * dc in 2 st, 2 dc * repeat * to * around, sl st into 1st st (36)

Round 5: ch 2, * dc in 5 st, 2 dc * repeat * to * around, sl st into 1st st (42)

Round 6: ch 2, * dc in 6 st, 2 dc * repeat * to * around, sl st into 1st st (48)

Round 7: ch 2, * dc in 7 st, 2 dc * repeat * to * around, sl st into 1st st (54)

Round 8: ch 2, * dc in 8 st, 2 dc * repeat * to * around, sl st into 1st st (60)

Round 9 – 10: ch 2, dc in each st around, sl st into 1st st (60)

Round 11 – 13: ch 2, * dc, fpdc* repeat * to * around, sl st into 1st st (60)

Cut yarn and weave in ends.