Easy Childrens Crochet Hat Pattern for Beginners (Free)

I’m super excited to share my Childrens Crochet Hat Pattern with you! This easy hat has a cozy ribbed brim and a fun pom pom on top, making it perfect for kids. It’s simple to make and great for keeping little heads warm and stylish.

Imagine your child wearing this adorable hat during chilly days, looking cute and feeling cozy. Grab your yarn and hook, and let’s make this delightful hat together! The free crochet pattern is below.

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Free childrens crochet hat pattern information

Crochet project materials needed

Crochet hook size: I-9 5.5 mm
Yarn: Worsted weight yarn #4
Yarn needle: Use this to weave in your ends.
Scissors: Use scissors to fasten off your yarn.
Stitch marker(s): These help keep track of your stitches.
Large pom pom maker: For making a pom pom for your hat.

Skill level

Beginner. This children’s crochet hat pattern uses basic stitches in basic form and in simple repeats in rounds.

Finished size

Child size
Crown: 6.5 inches
Circumference: 19-20 inches
Height: 7.25 inches

If you need help choosing the right fit, visit my crochet hat sizing guide for head circumference tips and size charts.

Gauge

Crochet the first four rounds of the hat. Your swatch should measure 3.75 inches across the middle.

Crochet terms

dc = double crochet stitches
sc = single crochet stitches
blo = back loop only
ch/chs = chain/chains
st/sts = stitch/stitches
sl st = slip stitch
rnd/rnds = round/rounds

Pattern notes

The brim is made separately and then sewn onto the hat.
Repeat instructions between the asterisks (*) for the rest of the round.
Join each round with a slip stitch to the first stitch made in that round.
The beginning chain does not count as a stitch.
You are crocheting in the round from the top down.
The pattern is written in US terms.

Childrens crochet hat pattern instructions

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)

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, dc in each st, join (60 stitches)

Rnds 10– 16: Repeat round 10 (60 stitches)

Do not fasten off. You will now start the ribbed brim.

Add the ribbed brim

1st Step: Ch 7, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each rem ch, (6 stitches)

2nd Step: Slip Stitch in the next two stitches.

3rd Step: Turn your work clockwise

↑ 4th Step: Do not chain, sc blo in each st, (6 stitches)

↓ 5th Step: Ch 1, sc blo in each st, (6 stitches)

Repeat steps 2-5 all the way around.

Finally, use a tapestry needle to sew the seam where the two ends of the brim meet.

Add a pom pom to the childrens crochet hat pattern

Wind the yarn around both arches.
Cut the yarn along the middle gap.
Tie with a piece of scrap yarn.
Open the arches and remove the pom pom.
Trim any loose ends.

Attach the pom pom to the top of your hat.

Finishing the childrens crochet hat pattern

Weave in your ends.

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