Easy Crochet Baby Hat Patterns: Newborn to 6 Months (Free)
Make your first baby hat with this beginner-friendly crochet pattern—includes sizes for newborn, 3 months, and 6 months.
This little baby hat is just so incredibly easy to crochet, quick to make, and the best part? It’s completely free!
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As someone who’s spent years happily tangled in yarn (and designed a fair few patterns along the way!)
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This free baby beanie crochet hat pattern comes in 3 Sizes, which I found with my grandson he grew out of his newborn size relatively quickly, but my daughter loved the cozy style of these hats for him.
I found myself quickly adding new sizes to this pattern, so I’m excited to share my go-to, super beginner-friendly easy crochet baby hat pattern with you.
Why This Baby Hat Pattern Is Your New Go-To
This simple, beginner-friendly crochet baby hat pattern is worked with soft DK yarn and a 4.00mm crochet hook. It uses basic double crochet stitches and is worked seamlessly in a continuous spiral, so there’s no annoying seam to worry about.
You’ll love this baby hat because it’s quick to make, fits comfortably, and pairs perfectly with your favorite baby booties, cardigan, or blanket patterns — making it an ideal gift or keepsake for little ones.
This pattern uses a 4.00 mm crochet hook, but always check your gauge first. Everyone crochets a bit differently, so if your stitches are too tight or too loose, go up or down a hook size until you match the pattern gauge of 7 dc = 2 inches.
For a soft, safe finish that’s gentle on newborn skin, a baby-specific double knit (DK) yarn is ideal. Look for yarn labeled “baby” or “soft” and make sure it’s machine washable. Acrylic blends or 100% acrylic are often the best balance of soft and practical. – See great deals on yarn HERE
For this pattern, you’ll begin with 14 double crochet stitches in the first round, increasing each round to build a smooth crown.
Most crocheters can finish this pattern in under 1 hour, even as a beginner. I can crochet 2 newborn baby hats in less than an hour. It’s a quick, no-fuss project that’s perfect for last-minute gifts or craft fairs
Can you make these little crocheted hats with turn-ups!)
Yes I find I like to add a row or 2 as babies sizes do differ, You can ADD extra Rows once the LENGTH of the Hat is reached.
I TURN my work and work the turnups working inside out and going in the OPPOSITE direction!
NOTE for TURN UP: If you would like a Turn up on the hat
Once you have reached the HAT HEIGHT, TURN your work inside out and working in the opposite direction the Double crochet stitches are running on the opposite side make 3 or 4 rows as preferred
Baby Hat Patterns Start HERE
Materials Required
Crochet Hook – 4.00mm hook (or hook to achieve gauge)
Double Knit Yarn – a soft double knit baby yarn is best.
Abbreviations used (US TERMS)
ch: chain
sl st: slip stitch
sc: single crochet
dc: double crochet
st(s): stitch(es)
fo: fasten off
TIP: Check the DIAMETER measurement at the last round of Increasing to make sure the hat is going to fit
Newborn Baby Hat – Free Crochet Pattern
Height: 5 inches (approx.)
To Fit: Newborn
Gauge: 7 dc = 2 inches (3.5 dc per inch)
Yarn: Soft baby double knit yarn
Hook: 4.00 mm crochet hook (or size needed to meet gauge)
Notes FOR ALL SIZES
- This hat is worked in a continuous spiral. Do not join at the end of each round.
- Use a stitch marker to keep track of the first stitch of each round.
- Ch 3 at the beginning is part of the base and does not count as a stitch.
Round 1: Ch 3. Work 14 dc into the first chain. (14 sts)
Round 2: 2 dc in each st around. (28 sts)
Round 3: 2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next st; repeat around. (42 sts)
Rounds 4–10: Dc in each st around. (42 sts)
At the end of Round 10, work 1 hdc in the next st, 1 sc in the next st, and 1 sl st in the next st to even out the round.
Turn-Up Brim:
TURN your work – you’ll now crochet in the opposite direction (wrong side facing).
Rounds 11–13: Ch 2 (counts as turning chain). Dc in each st around. Sl st to join.
Tie off and weave in ends.
0-3 months – FREE baby hat Crochet Pattern
Round 1: Ch 3. Work 14 dc into the first chain. (14 sts)
Round 2: 2 dc in each st around. (28 sts)
Round 3: 2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next st; repeat around. (42 sts)
Round 4: 2 dc in next st, 1 dc in each of next 2 sts; repeat around. (56 sts)
Rounds 5–11: Dc in each st around. (56 sts each round)
At the end of Round 11, work the following to even out the round:
1 hdc in next st, 1 sc in next st, 1 sl st in next st.
Turn your work – you’ll now work in the opposite direction (wrong side facing).
Rounds 12–14: Ch 2. Dc in each st around. Sl st to join at the end of each round. (56 sts)
6 MONTHS BASIC BABY HAT (Double Crochet)
Finished Measurements:
- Crown diameter: 5″
- Hat height: 6″
Notes:
- This hat is worked in a continuous spiral. Do not join at the end of each round.
- Use a stitch marker to keep track of the first stitch of each round.
- Ch 3 at the beginning is part of the base and does not count as a stitch.
Round 1: Ch 3, work 14 dc into the first chain from the hook. (14 sts)
Place stitch marker in the first dc to mark the start of the round.
Round 2: 2 dc in each st around. (28 sts)
Round 3: 2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next st; repeat around. (42 sts)
Round 4: 2dc in next st, 1 dc in each of next 2 sts; repeat around. (56 sts)
Round 5: 2 dc in next st, 1 dc in each of next 6sts; repeat around. ( 64sts)
Rounds 6–13:
Dc in each st around. ( 64sts) At the end of Round 12, work 1 hdc in the next st, 1 sc in the next st, and 1 sl st in the next st to even out the round.
TURN-UP BRIM
Turn your work. You’ll now work in the opposite direction.
Rounds 13–15:
Ch 2, dc in each st around. Sl st to join at the end of each round. (70 sts)
Finish:
Fasten off and weave in all ends.
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