Easy Crochet Baby Hat Pattern FREE
The Simple Snuggle Crochet Baby Hat pattern is one of my favorite newborn crochet hats to make!
It is a super easy pattern using basic crochet stitches and all you need is a 4.00mm crochet hook and Double knit yarn!
Welcome a new arrival with this cozy, beginner-friendly baby beanie—one of the most requested styles by moms!
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Designed with a soft turn-up brim to keep little ears warm, this stretchy hat comfortably fits newborn heads and makes it a great gift for baby showers.
- Uses basic stitches: single crochet, and slip stitch sts (US TERMS)
- Customizable sizing: newborn to 6 months
- Worked flat in rows, then seamed
- Ribbed brim adds texture and warmth
Can I make this hat bigger or smaller?
- 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 easily adjusted to create hats for newborns, 0-3 months, and 3-6 months size.
- 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.
What size should a newborn baby hat be?
- Using the simple Snuggle Baby hat Size Chart for The Simple Snuggle Crochet Baby Hat.
- The HEIGHT in this chart is your starting Chain LENGTH and includes the TURN UP
- You will chain the HEIGHT of the hat to start and work in ROWS until you reach just under the head circumference for size.
Materials What you will need to Get Started on crocheting the Baby Hat
For this crochet baby hat you’ll need:
- Double Knit Yarn / Light Worsted Weight Yarn Cotton or acrylic works for this hat ) 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,
NOTE: just remember to ADD on extra for a turn up if you are making this bigger!
Chain Length—The Foundation of Your Hat
- For the newborn size, begin by chaining until you reach the desired height (see the chart above). (These measurements include your turnup!
- 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.
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.
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.
- continue weaving your yarn through the top loops of the crown and Pull tight to close, secure ends and finish off ends neatly
FREE Crochet Hat Pattern – Instructions start HERE
This pattern is written for NEWBORN, adjust your chain length for other sizes.
- 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
With a 4.00mm crochet hook and 35 grms of Double knit / lightworsted weight yarn
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
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/ tapestry needle, sew the edges together up to the beginning of the slip stitch section.
- ADD a pompom if you have a pom pom maker!
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.
How to make this hat bigger 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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