Easy Crochet Chicken Hat Pattern for Beginners
I’m excited to share my crochet chicken hat pattern with you! This adorable hat is perfect for kids and adults alike, bringing a fun and quirky touch to any outfit. With its cute chicken design and comfy fit, this hat is sure to be a hit at any farm-themed event or just for fun everyday wear. Let’s get started and crochet a chicken hat that will bring smiles all around! The free crochet pattern is below.
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Free Crochet Chicken Hat Pattern
This cute chicken hat pattern is designed to fit babies, toddlers, children, and adults. It is easy to follow, making it great for beginners.
Crochet Project Materials Needed
- Crochet Hook Sizes:
I-9 5.5 mm crochet hook (hat)
H-8 5 mm crochet hook (face parts) - Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in black, white, red, and yellow.
- Yarn needle: Use this to weave in your ends.
- Scissors: Use scissors to fasten off your yarn.
- Stitch markers: Use these to help keep track of your stitches.
- Tape measure: Use a measuring tape to find your head circumference
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Crochet Chicken Hat Pattern Information
Skill Level
Beginner. This crochet hat pattern uses basic stitches in basic form.
Finished Sizes
| Hat Size | Crown | Circumference | Height |
| Baby | 5 inches | 14-15 inches | 6 inches |
| Toddler | 6 inches | 18-19 inches | 7 inches |
| Child | 6.5 inches | 19-20 inches | 7.5 inches |
| Adult | 7 inches | 20-23 inches | 8 inches |
Gauge
15 stitches & 9 rows = 4 inches
Crochet Terms
- dc = double crochet stitches
- hdc = half double crochet stitches
- sc = single crochet stitches
- hdc2tog = half double crochet decrease
- ch/chs = chain/chains
- st/sts = stitch/stitches
- sl st = slip stitch
- rnd/rnds = round/rounds
Crochet Pattern Notes
- Rounds 1-5 are the same for all sizes.
- Repeat the instructions between the asterisks (*) for the rest of the round.
- You are crocheting in the round from the top of the hat down.
- Unless other instructions are provided, the face parts are the same for all sizes.
- The pattern is written in US terms.
Magic Circle Alternative
If you find the magic circle tricky, try this easier method for round 1.
Chain 4, make 11 dc in the 4th ch from the hook, join (11 stitches)
Crochet Chicken Hat Pattern Instructions
- I-9 5.5 mm crochet hook
- Use white yarn.
- Rounds 1-5 are the same for all sizes.
- Leave a long tail for weaving in.
Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 11 dc, join with sl st to the top of the first dc (11 stitches)
Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st, join (22 stitches)
Rnd 3: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next st*, join (33 stitches)
Rnd 4: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 2 sts*, join (44 stitches)
Rnd 5: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 10 sts*, join (48 stitches)
Baby Crochet Chicken Hat Pattern
Rnds 6-14: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (48 stitches)
Fasten off and weave in your ends.
Toddler Crochet Chicken Hat Pattern
Rnd 6: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 11 sts*, join (52 stitches)
Rnd 7: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 12 sts*, join (56 stitches)
Rnds 8-17: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (56 stitches)
Fasten off and weave in your ends.
Child Crochet Chicken Hat Pattern
Rnd 6: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 11 sts*, join (52 stitches)
Rnd 7: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 12 sts*, join (56 stitches)
Rnd 8: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 13 sts*, join (60 stitches)
Rnds 9-18: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (60 stitches)
Fasten off and weave in your ends.
Adult Crochet Chicken Hat Pattern
Rnd 6: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 11 sts*, join (52 stitches)
Rnd 7: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 12 sts*, join (56 stitches)
Rnd 8: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 13 sts*, join (60 stitches)
Rnd 9: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 14 sts*, join (64 stitches)
Rnds 10-19: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (64 stitches)
Fasten off and weave in your ends.
Face Parts for the Crochet Chicken Hat Pattern
The patterns are the same for all sizes unless stated otherwise.
Chicken Eyes Pattern
Rnd 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 Pattern
- H-8 5 mm crochet hook
- yellow yarn
Row 1: Ch 6, hdc in 3rd ch from the hook and in each rem 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” Pattern
- H-8 5 mm crochet hook
- 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 the Crochet Chicken Hat Pattern
Fasten off and weave in your ends.
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