Fast Easy FREE Beanie Crochet Hat Pattern 3 Yrs- 4 yrs

This Free Crochet Baby Beanie Hat Pattern is designed to fit 3yrs, and 4yrs Old toddler.

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If you’ve loved making the original Double Crochet Baby Beanie 0-3 months with the beanie finished off with a few rows of single crochet, for keeping these ears cozy and warm and hat will fit the head snugly.

Then you are gonna love this post. IT will show you how to adapt the beanie to fit for toddlers aged 3 years old and 4 years olds. Just check the hook size required for each size.

The original pattern has been a favorite among my readers, especially when paired with matching baby booties and a dress.

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After countless requests to on how to make the Easy crochet hat for toddlers, I’ve created this simple Double crochet baby hat pattern which is free on this page.

Why You’ll Love This Pattern

This free crochet baby beanie hat pattern combines simplicity with timeless style. Designed using a double crochet for the main body and a single crochet border, it’s a quick, customizable project perfect for gifts or wardrobe staples.

The crochet hat is so versatile and I find it make a perfect match when crocheting little sets for children in any colours.

Materials You’ll Need

I crochet extremely loosley so please Adjust your hook to achieve gauge and measurements)

• Hook: For a crochet hat to fit 3 years old use a 4.00mm, If making for a 4 year old year old child use a 4.50mm crochet hook)
• Yarn: Double Knit / 8 Ply (11 wraps per inch)
• Gauge: 22 sts = 4 inches
• Size: Fits 3–4 years
  • Hat circumference: 17–18 inches (43.5–46 cm)
  • Crown Diameter: 6.5–6.75 inches (16 cm)
  • Hat Height: 7.25–7.5 inches (19 cm)

Hat Crochet Pattern Details (Written in US Terms)

Crochet Abbreviations Used in This Pattern

Here’s a quick reference list of the abbreviations featured in the pattern:

• Ch: Chain
• DC: Double Crochet
• SC: Single Crochet+
• St(s): Stitch(es)
• Rnd: Round
• Sl St: Slip Stitch
• From * to * : Repeat instructions between asterisks

HAT Crochet Pattern for the Basic Beanie

• Rnd 1: Ch 3, 12 dc into first ch. Join. (12)
• Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st around. Join. (24)
• Rnd 3: Ch 2, 2 dc in base of ch 2, dc in next st, 2 dc in next st repeat around. Join. (36)
• Rnd 4: Ch 2, 2 dc in base of ch 2, dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st repeat around. Join. (48)
• Rnd 5: Ch 2, 2 dc in base of ch 2, dc in next 3 sts, 2 dc in next st repeat around. Join. (60)
• Rnd 6: Ch 2, 2 dc in base of ch 2, dc in next 4 sts, 2 dc in next st repeat around. Join. (72)
• Rnd 7: Ch 2, 2 dc in base of ch 2, dc in next 5 sts, 2 dc in next st repeat around. Join. (84) R
• Rnd 8: Ch 2, 2 dc in base of ch 2, dc in next 6 sts, 2 dc in next st repeat around. Join. (96)
• Crown should measure 6.75 inches.
• Rnd 9–Rnd 14: Ch 3, dc in each st around. Join. (96 dc) Work until hat height = 7.25–7.5 inches.
• Rnd 15 to Rnd18: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join. (96 sc)

Fasten off and weave in ends.

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Other sizes available in the same crochet beanie design

•  Free Crochet Baby Hat Pattern 0-3 Months,(includes 3-6, 6-12 months)
• FREE Baby Beanie Crochet Pattern (12-18 months )
• FREE baby Beanie Crochet Hat Pattern 3-4 years

YOu can now see all of my free crochet baby patterns available on my website

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