Crochet chicken hat pattern – baby to adult (4 sizes)

Spring on the farm is the cutest kind of chaos—peeping chicks, muddy boots, and lots of smiles. This crochet chicken hat pattern brings that same fun, lighthearted farm vibe to a cozy beanie you can wear all season long.

It’s worked top-down in the round with simple repeats, then finished with easy eyes, a little beak, and a bright comb that gives it tons of personality. Make one for spring photos, a farm day, or a fun Easter weekend—it’s the kind of crochet animal hat that makes people smile the second they see it.

Quick answer
This crochet chicken hat pattern is a top-down beanie worked in the round with worsted weight yarn (#4) and an I-9 (5.5 mm) hook. After the hat is finished, you’ll add simple chicken details—eyes, a beak, and a comb—to complete the look in baby, toddler, child, and adult sizes.

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Why you’ll love this pattern

Fast, repeatable hat rounds — easy to memorize once you start
Cute chicken face details — simple shapes with big personality
Four sizes included — baby to adult for matching sets
Great stash-buster — small amounts of black, red, and yellow go a long way
Beginner-friendly finish — basic stitches with straightforward sewing
Spring-ready and farm-fun — perfect for dress-up days and farm-themed events

Who this pattern is best for

Crocheters who want a beginner-friendly animal hat that looks impressive
Anyone making farm-themed outfits, school spirit days, or dress-up hats
Gift makers who want a fun hat for kids and adults
Craft fair prep (especially if you like quick, repeatable projects)

How the hat is constructed

The hat is worked from the crown down in joined rounds using double crochet increases to shape the top. Once the hat reaches the correct size, you’ll crochet even rounds to build height. The chicken details (eyes, beak, comb) are made separately with a smaller hook and sewn on at the end.

White handmade crochet chicken beanie with a red comb, yellow beak, and simple cartoon-style face.

Crochet chicken hat pattern details

Here’s everything you need to know before you start—skill level, materials, sizing, and gauge—so your chicken beanie fits well and the face details land in the right spot.

Skill level

Beginner — This crochet chicken hat pattern uses basic stitches worked in simple repeats in the round.

Materials needed

Crochet hook I-9 (5.5 mm) — for the hat
Crochet hook H-8 (5 mm) — for the beak, eyes, and comb
Worsted weight yarn (#4) — in black, white, red, and yellow
Yarn needle — for weaving in ends neatly
Scissors — to cut your yarn
Stitch markers (optional) — helpful for keeping track of rounds and stitch counts

Finished size

This chicken hat pattern includes four sizes.

Baby — 14–15 inches (36–38 cm) head circumference, 6 inches tall (15 cm)
Toddler — 18–19 inches (46–48 cm) head circumference, 7 inches (18 cm) tall
Child — 19–20 inches (48–51 cm) head circumference, 7.75 inches (20 cm) tall
Adult — 20–23 inches (51–58 cm) head circumference, 8 inches tall (20 cm)

How to adjust the fit of this crochet hat

Small tweaks make a big difference—especially for animal hats where you want the face details centered.

To make the hat wider or smaller (circumference):
The increase rounds control width.

For a slightly larger hat, add one extra increase round before working even rounds.
For a slightly smaller hat, stop increasing one round earlier.

To make the hat taller or shorter (height):
Add or remove even rounds in the body section before fastening off.

To fine-tune without changing the pattern:
Changing hook size is the easiest quick fix.

If the hat feels tight, try a slightly larger hook.
If it feels loose, try a slightly smaller hook.

Need help choosing the right size?
Use my crochet hat sizing guide as a quick check for head circumference, hat height, and negative ease.

Gauge

15 stitches and 9 rows = 4 inches (10 cm)

If your swatch has too many stitches, try a larger hook.
If your swatch has too few stitches, try a smaller hook.

Crochet abbreviations

dc = double crochet stitches
hdc = half double crochet stitches
hdc2tog = half double crochet decrease
sc = single crochet stitches
ch/chs = chain/chains
st/sts = stitch/stitches
sl st = slip stitch

Pattern notes

Use an I-9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook for the hat
Use an H-8 (5 mm) crochet hook for the beak, eyes, and comb
Rounds 1–5 of the hat are the same for all sizes
The pattern is worked in the round from the top of the hat down
Repeat the instructions between the asterisks (*) for the rest of the round
Unless otherwise stated, the face pieces are the same for all sizes
The pattern is written in US crochet terms

Printable PDF pattern

If you prefer an easy, print-friendly version of this crochet chicken hat pattern, a printable PDF is available in my Etsy shop. The PDF includes the full pattern instructions.

Crochet chicken hat pattern instructions

Rounds 1–5 are the same for all sizes.

Rounds 1–5

Round 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 11 dc, join with sl st to the top of the first dc (11 stitches)
Round 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st, join (22 stitches)
Round 3: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next st*, join (33 stitches)
Round 4: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 2 sts*, join (44 stitches)
Round 5: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 10 sts*, join (48 stitches)

Baby size

Rounds 6–14: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (48 stitches)

Fasten off and weave in your ends.

Toddler size

Round 6: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 11 sts*, join (52 stitches)
Round 7: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 12 sts*, join (56 stitches)
Rounds 8–17: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (56 stitches)

Fasten off and weave in your ends.

Child size

Round 6: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 11 sts*, join (52 stitches)
Round 7: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 12 sts*, join (56 stitches)
Round 8: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 13 sts*, join (60 stitches)
Rounds 9–18: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (60 stitches)

Fasten off and weave in your ends.

Adult size

Round 6: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 11 sts*, join (52 stitches)
Round 7: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 12 sts*, join (56 stitches)
Round 8: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 13 sts*, join (60 stitches)
Round 9: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 14 sts*, join (64 stitches)
Rounds 10–19: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (64 stitches)

Fasten off and weave in your ends.

Chicken eyes

Make 2 using black yarn.

Round 1: Magic ring, ch 2, 9 dc, join with sl st to the top of the first dc (9 stitches)

Use scrap pieces of white yarn to add the eye sparkle. Sew the eyes to the hat.

Chicken beak

Use yellow yarn.

Row 1: Ch 6, hdc in 3rd ch from the hook and in each remaining ch, turn (4 stitches)
Row 2: Ch 2, hdc2tog, hdc2tog, turn (2 stitches)
Row 3: Ch 2, hdc in each st, turn (2 stitches)
Row 4: Ch 2, hdc2tog, (1 stitch)

Single crochet around the entire shape and fasten off. Sew the beak onto the hat, centered between the eyes.

Chicken comb

Use red yarn.

Row 1: Ch 12, 3 hdc in 3rd ch from the hook and in each rem ch, turn (30 stitches)

Sew the comb onto the top of the hat. Sew through the original chain. You will have to straighten the comb as you go.

Finishing

Fasten off and weave in your ends.

Frequently asked questions

What yarn works best for this hat?
Worsted weight yarn (#4) works best for a comfy, everyday beanie. Acrylic or washable blends are great for kids’ hats.

Can I use a different hook size?
Yes. If your hat is coming out too big or too small, hook size is the simplest adjustment. Match gauge if you can for the most accurate fit.

Do I have to use a magic circle?
A magic circle gives the neatest center, but you can use your preferred circle-start method if you’re more comfortable with it.

Are the face pieces different for each size?
Unless you note otherwise in your pattern, the face pieces are made the same way for all sizes and are positioned to fit the hat.

How do I place the eyes and beak neatly?
Pin pieces in place first (or use stitch markers), then sew after you’re happy with the spacing. Center the beak between the eyes.

Can I sell finished hats made from this pattern?
If you include a standard permissions line in your post, add it here (I won’t assume either way). Most designers allow selling finished items with credit.

How do I make it look more like a rooster?
Use bolder comb placement and consider color swaps (for example, deeper reds). Keeping the base the same makes it easy to customize.

What if my hat height looks right but the face sits too high or low?
Adjust the number of even rounds slightly, then place the face pieces after trying the hat on (or measuring from the crown) so everything lands where you want.

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