Free Crochet Baby Hat Patterns Ideal for Beginners
The Easiest Pattern Ever
I love crocheting baby hats and want to share with you my favourite free easy patterns for beginners. I have included one simple free crochet pattern made special for beginners to help you to create a simple cute hat. One of the techniques does not even require you to be able to work in rounds, but lets you turn a rectangle into a hat!
Here you will find original patterns made either by me or designers I admire and patterns I have tried and tested myself.
I love the fact that these hats are so quick and easy to make. You can go wild with colours and styles and finishing touches to create the perfect hat.
Learn How to Crochet Step by Step
If you have arrived at this page and want to make a hat but don't know how to, then I can recommend my page on learning to crochet.
I remember looking longingly at the many beautiful patterns online and wishing I could learn how to make them. When I started learning I found it to be so easy,
I could not believe I had put it off for so long.
It really is easy to learn to crochet. I have put together step-by-step photos here for you to follow easily and to help all those who want to learn this wonderful pastime.
Baby Hat Pattern
I loved my daughters crocheted hat with ostrich feathers, but that was a long time ago, and now the up-to-date fashion has changed. My niece has just had a preemie baby and she was desperate for little hats to keep the baby's head warm. It is such a pleasure crocheting for someone you know.
I have made a few and I am surprised how easy these are to make. I have put together an easy pattern to follow, which you can adapt to any size you wish. Once you make one you can increase another couple of rounds to make the desired size. If you use larger hook or thicker yarn you are going to get a bigger size too.
I love working this way as you can create beautiful unique pieces that keep the little darling cozy and warm. You can add a brim to keep them shaded from the sun and make a crocheted sun hat! The possibilities are endless, all starting from a simple pattern of increasing in every round.
Using a 4.oomm uk hook or G6 and baby double knit yarn from cygnet
Again terminology used is US
CH 3, join
Rnd 1 - 10 SC in LP, Do Not Join
Rnd 2 - 2 SC in ea SC. 20 SC
Add a marker to your beginning stitch. (Tip: I am currently using a hair pin! It's a great marker.)
Rnd 3 - 1 SC in ea SC. 20 SC
Rnd 4 - 1 SC in next ST 2 SC in next ST. 30 Single SC
Rnd 5 - 1 SC in ea SC around. 30 Single SC
Rnd 6 - SC INC every 3 Sts. 40 Single SC
Rnd 7 - SC in ea SC around. 40 Single SC
Rnd 8 - SC INC every 4 Sts 50 Single SC
Rnd 9 - SC in ea ST around. 50 Single SC
Rnd 10 - SC INC every 5 Sts. 60 Single SC
Rnd 11-31- SC in EA SC around until you get the length of your cap.
I created a simple bow also:
Chain 20
Ch1 turn slip stitch into back loop of every stitch, chain 1 turn
Complete rows I complete 6 rows here for this one. Finish off and leave a long end to use to attach to hat and pull the middle in.
Now if you wish to add on a gorgeous crocheted flower.
Cute as a Button Boys Cap
This is a really easy crochet pattern and works up easily.
This pattern includes close-up photos images and shows you how to find the center for your brim.
Modern Hat with Pom Pom
Simple, easy and quick. This pattern is really easy, and uses the Half Double Crochet stitch.
Amazing Crochet Toys
I just love it when I see what others have made from my patterns. And nothing is more delightful than these Crochet Critters Martha and her mother make for charity. The yellow hat is indeed the sun hat for kids, and the same pattern in purple is just beautiful.
Pattern for Girls
It really is so easy to make this beautiful hat.
All the hats on this page have been crocheted by me and I can guarantee they are free and simple to do.
Reference Books for Design and Techniques
My personal favourite book is The Crochet Bible which I still find useful even as en experienced crocheter. If I am designing something and want inspiration I flick through this book and get great examples of stitches. I love the photos that clearly demonstrate the texture of the stitches, making it easier to choose a stitch or finish the garment.
The Bible takes you from start to finish, with some lovely projects in between.
For any beginners and expert crocheters alike this is the ultimate book to have by your side. I get great ideas for the many stitch patterns and guides when designing my own projects.
Crochet a Matching Set
It is really easy to use the basic stitches to make the perfect going-home outfit for a new baby, following the basic hat pattern and adapting it to suit your requirements.
This set was actually made using this baby cardigan pattern. For the hat I followed the basic baby hat pattern and just added a contrasting color and 1 half round to make a peaked cap.
My niece had a premature baby and was struggling to find warm clothes. This made an ideal present that she loved. Since people would ask her where she got it from, I have been inundated with orders.
Nothing is more satisfying than crocheting for someone you love.
Animal Hat with Ear Flaps
- Crochet Baby Earflap Hat
Gorgeous baby hat with earflaps. - Crochet baby hat with earflaps
cute baby hat with earflaps
Roll-Top Brim Hat
This is really sweet for baby with its roll top brim. The designer explains how you can make it bigger too
Skill level: easy beginner
Size: newborn to three months
Stitches: single crochet, double crochet, slip st and chains
Aviator Style
This aviator hat is popular and very easy to crochet. The baby's ears are covered with the earflaps, and the extra flap at the front creates an aviator style look.
I do love the flap finished off with the buttonst, although I came across a pattern the other day and it did indeed have the earflaps and a pair of crocheted goggles.
It really was sweet.
I think this hat would look fantastic finished off in warm fuzzy fur too.
Seed Sitich Pattern
Although this hat is started in continuous rounds to get the seed stitch pattern you then turn your work while creating the actual pattern. There is a lovely matching baby blanket pattern as well.
Baby Crochet hat Pattern, will you be trying it?
Deeply Textured Hat with Visor
This textured hat uses the Front Treble crochet stitch (ftrc) to create the texture around the hat.
The pattern comes in 4 sizes from preemie, new-born, 0-3 months, 3-6 months, and 6-12 months.
This is now my favourite baby hat pattern for boys!
I Love to Crochet, Can You Tell?
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Looking for a easy crochet bonnet for baby 4 months- but head is 14”- christening is in 6 days- I’m intermediate
Ty I love your work
Lisa, I am making a pair of your baby mittens. Getting to the end and it says work 2 single crochet in each space and 1 single crochet in every half dbl crochet in the previous round. I feel kind of funny but I don't know how to do that.????
Your hats are adorable! I'll be making these. Thanks for sharing
I had found your easy baby blanket quite a while ago, but lost my pattern, found it, am going to try and start it again. Am so excited. Glad I printed it out. Thank you so much.
Thank you for all the wonderful patterns you give us
Thank you for the baby hat pattern, it's the only one that worked for me that I found online.
I'm a dyed-in-the-wood knitter and have been teaching seniors. I've found that many of my ladies already crocheted and would prefer to do that. My goal is to get them to make (knit or crochet) for charity and thought something small -- like a baby hat -- would be a great place to start. I've truly enjoyed the things you've posted here.
I adore the aviator cap with ear flaps but can't track down the pattern =(
Help!! It's for our charity kiosks in Toronto & Mississauga!!
ACORN member and crochet fiend.
They are just amazing and very easy i cant believe i made one with my daughter in just 1 and a half hours. Very easy! Amazing!
Beautiful baby hats. I already made one hat for my grand daughter .Step by step instructions very much helped. Thank you so much.
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thankyou for your kind words, crochet really is my passion :)
Gorgeous hats, you're very talented. Thanks for sharing your talents.
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You can find the headband with heart here http://www.crochet-patterns-free.com/2013/01/croch...
wheres the pattern for the heart headband? Pretty please?
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I would like the Aviator Baby Hat pattern & I can't find it on this site?
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thank you Raintree Annie It is an ever growing favourite page for me and my collection of baby hats
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thank you Raintree Annie It is an ever growing favourite page for me and my collection of baby hats
Beautiful baby hats to crochet here Lisa. As you know I do not crochet but I can certainly appreciate these gorgeous designs. I love the two tone look as well and grey and pink together are lovely.
one of these days - I WILL learn how to crochet
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Dee you can find them all in one place here http://www.lisaauch.com/free-crochet-baby-hat-patt...
loved your pictures of those baby hats. I would like to get the pattern for some of them.
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@hollihops: Brilliant if you have any request for any kind of hats please let me know and I can help you find some :)
I can't wait to get started. I am intending to make a lot of items for my granddaughters Guide troop to sell to raise funds for a big project they are involved in next summer. Great way to use up my odd balls of yarn. Thank you.
These hats are so adorable!
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I am looking for the pattern for one of the hats on ur picture carousel. Its a pink hat, square holes, scallop bottom, with a flower on it. It's a darker pink. Thanks
Great lens! Helped me find easy beginner crochet patterns and a gift for a baby shower at the same time! Thanks!
Beautiful lens - love the patterns! Thanks :)
Very cute lens, great job.
Hi I am looking for this pattern is it a free pattern?
The Blueish colored hat with the rose colored flower above. Is it in small sizes?
Thank you
Thanks! :)
@carter-heather: you don't join the rounds you just keep crocheting in a spiral. use a stitch marker on the first stitch to help you keep track of where you are until you get used to crocheting in a spiral.
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@carter-heather: you are working in a spiral do not join at all...make sure you place the marker so you know where the first stitch of each round is.
Hi - on the easy baby beanie pattern, you say not to join the first round. Why is that? and the rest of the rounds do not say join or not join, so I am a little counfused.
Thanks
good!
looks nice!
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@pamela-detweiler-9: I have searched and searched for you and also cannot find a free pattern Sorry
I am desperately trying to find a free pattern for an infant/newborn fox hat and diaper cover (w/ tail). I've researched the net, and I find those that require payment. I even found a pattern on Listia that had to be 'bid' on, like eBay... :( If you can help, please do? Many thanx! :)
oh my goodness! the hat with the little ears - sooo cute!
Great lens!
Oh my gosh, I love the monkey hat you crocheted!
Very creative. These cute baby hats would make great baby shower gifts.
Oh gosh, I need a baby, and you as my neighbor. I think these hats are so incredibly adorable. Wish I could walk over to your house for a fun crochet lesson. I would love to make these patterns as gifts. You maybe didn't know you were creating maternity urges when you published this lens. :-)
Very cute!
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@anonymous: You are goign to decrease 9 stitches AROUND the whole hat evenly
I am trying to crochet the newsboy hat but confused in row 11when you say decrease 9sts....could you explain. I'm kinda new to this. Thanks. Me email is lanclan1@hotmail.com
Love your hats! You are so generous to share them. I am making caps for newborns and children in the nearby hospital. It's fun to work on these because they are so cute. Thank you!
Fantastic information here,thanks for sharing,keep up your good work!!
These are absolutely gorgeous. Thanks you. Might give it a go.
Thank you. Will be making soon.
Thank you and they are lovely!
These hats are so cute!
I like the design and make as soon as I can.l
gorgeous!
Great lens!!
beautiful
I am not a crocheter - but these baby hats are just so cute! Aaahhhhhhhh Pinned to my baby board and blessed.
Oh... Wish I had more time......
how sweet the hats are ... I think I'll even start with the knit. Great templates!
That is so cute. Great patterns
Absolutely:) There are so many cute hat patterns:) They are just adorable:) I especially liked you've given a lot of information on how to actually made one yourself:) Awesome lens:)
I do like crocheting....good lens!! Nice patterns...
Just started learning how to crochet maybe after I master learning the stitches I'll try some of your patterns. Thank you so much for sharing! Adorable hats :)
Yes, I like them all, although I'm not making any just now. However, I know where to look when I'm ready to crochet a baby hat.
Gee, you have managed to deliver a huge amount of information on one lens. Really fun to go through. Wish reading it would impart some skill to my fingers!
Nice collection! Loved it.
Really cute, thanks for the inspiration.
This is such a great lens with very valuable information and these are extremely cute :).
Love this post
These are really chweet..i love all of them..definitely give it a try.. :)
SOOOOO Cute!!!
These are absolutely adorable ... :)
MY wife likes them all. Thanks!
What a great lens this is and a very interesting read ;-)
a beautiful collection. I should come back and look at them again.
really cute
These are so cute and would great gifts too!
I like the headbands for the little girls and the newsboy hat for the little boys!
Aw, so cute :)
really cute...love the headbands..thanks
cool & cute! now i want to get one for my baby. great lens!
babies in these crochet hats are so cute! so useful to make, even if you don't have a baby, you can always give them away, who wouldn't want one!
Hi, I am trying to find the pattern for the Riley Crochet Baby Hat, (adorable!!), but the link keeps taking me back to another pattern. Help!
Love these adorable crochet hats, they would awesome baby gifts! Especially knowing someone took the time to hand-make them makes them extra special! Awesome lens, very informative...keep up the great work.
So very cute baby crochet hat patterns and the Baby is gorgeous as well.
This is a wonderful lens, it is very helpful! I like the Free and easy Baby Crochet Hat Patterns. Thank you for sharing. ~Blessed~
so cute :) i like it...
These little hats are adorable! My mom loved to crochet and made some extraordinary pieces during her lifetime.
I love your lens, as well as to crochet...be blessed!
So sweet woolen caps ..
These are all so cute! Thanks for a great lens :)
great hand made :)
my wife like made like this in weekend :)
Great resource for baby hats and headbands!! So cute!
Of course! "Free" is my favorite four-letter word ;o)
These are precious little hats and great free patterns. Love them!
lovely hats...m sure my little angel, nyasa(my daughter) will love it
thanks for intresting lens it would be helpful for my aunt now she can create hat patterns for her baby
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@anonymous: you can send me an email of what you are asking, specific hat etc, here http://www.squidoo.com/utility/contact/LisaAuch
hi i have a baby shop and would love to sell this in my shop what would you charge me to sell them
I wish I was not all thumbs when it comes to crochet maybe I should have another go
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