Easy Crochet Baby Hat Pattern FREE
The Simple Snuggle Crochet Baby Hat pattern is my most favorite newborn crochet hat to make! And it is a super easy patterns using basic stitches.
This baby beanie makes a great gift to welcome and new one into the family, and is one of the most popular hats that Moms request as they LOVE it
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Not only because it has a turn up ensuring little ears stay warm and cosy too., but the style of the hat is quite stretchy to fit babies head comfortably.
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There’s nothing quite as satisfying as creating something beautiful and these make practical and welcome baby shower gifts for a little one.
I’ve been crocheting and designing patterns for years, and super simple crochet baby hats are still one of my favourite things to make.
Over time, I’ve refined this baby hat pattern to be super easy to follow and customize, so you can create the perfect snug fit crochet hat for any newborn.
Whether you’re making the newborn crochet baby hat as a cosy gift or for your own baby.
When crocheting the hat you will use simple basic crochet stitches,
Choosing the Perfect Yarn for Your Baby’s Hat
When it comes to baby hats, yarn choice is key!
I highly recommend Baby Double-Knit yarn, also known as light worsted weight.
It’s my go-to for baby hats because it’s incredibly soft against delicate skin, lightweight so it doesn’t feel bulky, and provides just the right amount of warmth.
It’s also the perfect weight for crochet hats that aren’t too thick but still provide warmth and comfort.
If you opt for a different yarn, just be sure it’s soft, baby-friendly, and comfortable.
Crochet Baby Hat Size Chart
One of the best parts of this easy crochet baby hat pattern is that you can customize it to fit a range of baby sizes.
This pattern can be adjusted to create hats for newborns, 0-3 months, and 3-6 months.
Below, I’ve outlined the first head circumferences and hat measurements for each size.
The hat is worked in rows, and I’ll explain how to adjust the size as we go.
This pattern is designed to be easily adjustable – more chains mean a larger hat!
The core pattern remains the same, so once you understand the technique, you can create hats in any size.
Using the simple Snuggle Baby hat Size Chart for The Simple Snuggle Crochet Baby Hat, You will chain the HEIGHT of the hat to start and work in ROWS until you reach just under the head circumference for size. 
Easy Crochet Baby Hat Pattern starts HERE
What you will need to Get Started
For this crochet baby hat you’ll need:
- Double Knit Yarn / Light Worsted Weight Yarn (Approx. 50g per hat)
- 4.00 mm Crochet Hook
- Scissors
- Yarn Needle (for weaving in ends)
- Measuring Tape (for accurate sizing)
Summary of the Baby Hat Pattern and how You can make the hat different sizes
I have provided the sizes for the first 3 sizes, 0-3 months, and 3-6 months, but you can easily adjust this hat to the next sizes up 6-12 months
Step 1: Chain Length—The Foundation of Your Hat
- For the newborn size, begin by chaining until you reach the desired height (see the chart above).
- For larger sizes, simply adjust the chain length accordingly. Remember, the hat pattern itself stays the same; you’re just adjusting the starting chain to achieve the correct size.
Step 2: Working in Rows – Building the Hat
- This hat features a beautiful ribbed brim. These stitches are worked in the back loops of the single crochet stitches.
- The body of the hat uses single crochet,
- Slip stitches at the top reduce bulk. at the TOP of the baby hat reduces the bulk at the top.
- **Always Turn your work, and then work and Continue working in rows, continuing until you reach the desired hat Circumference = WIDTH
- Maintain the same stitch count in each row.
- The slip stitches should be worked loosely, and using a stitch marker can help you identify the first and last stitches of each row.
Step 3: how to finish the baby hat
Once you’ve reached the correct fold WIDTH (Circumference)
FOLD the hat piece into a tube and whip stitch or slip stitch the sides together. This forms the basic body of the hat.
THE FREE Crochet Hat Pattern for Baby Starts HERE
with a 4.00mm crochet hook and 35 grms of Double knit / lightworsted weight yarn
Hat Circumference: 13 Approx. inches
Hat Height: Approx. 6 inches (the MIDDLE of the HAT and the 3slsts at the top should measure at least 6 inches PLUS the 7 chains for the ribbing turn up)
Abbreviations (US TERMS)
Ch =Chain
Bl-Sc = Back Loop Single Crochet
Bl-slst =slst Back Loop Slip Stitch
SC = Single Crochet
Ch 33 + Plus 1 chain for turning chain or how many chain (Chain required for SIZE required/ HAT HEIGHT)
Row1: Ch1, starting in the 2nd chain sl st into the next 3 chains, Sc in the next 30 Chains, TURN (33 sts)
Row2: Ch1, Bl-Sc in the next 7sts, Sc in the next 23 sts, Bl-sl st into the last 3sts, TURN
Row3: Ch1, Bl-Slst into the next 3sts, Sc in the next 23sts , Bl-Sc into the last 7 chains
Repeat Rows 2-3 until hat measures desired width – HEAD Circumference WIDTH Wapprox 14 inches
Do not FASTEN OFF. Leave a long tail to be able to sew up the seam and gather along the TOP
Join the 2 sides together.
Joining the Sides by sewing the seams.
Fold the hat in half to form a tube, with the slip stitch edge on one side and the single crochet rib on the other. Using a yarn needle, sew the edges together up to the beginning of the slip stitch section.
Closing the Top of the Hat:
With your yarn needle, pick up front loops around the top opening. Pull the yarn tight to close the hole. Fasten off and weave in all ends.
Sizing Up the Hat :
For larger sizes, remember to add extra chains for the additional slip stitches, single crochets, and back loop single crochets in the main body of the hat.
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