Campfire baby hat crochet pattern
I’m excited to share the Cozy Campfire Baby Hat Crochet Pattern with you! This adorable baby hat is designed to keep your little one warm and snug, just like sitting by a campfire. It’s available in 4 sizes—preemie, 0-3 months, 3-6 months, and 6-12 months—and uses medium worsted weight yarn.
Baby Hat Crochet Pattern Information
Here’s a quick overview of the materials, sizing, gauge, and pattern notes before you begin.
Skill level
Beginner. This free crochet hat pattern uses basic crochet stitches worked in the round.
Avoid frustration by learning the most common crochet mistakes beginners make and how to fix them.
Materials needed
- Hook size: H-8 5 mm hook or size needed for gauge
- Yarn: worsted weight yarn #4
- Tapestry needle/yarn needle: Use this to weave in your ends.
- Stitch markers: Use these to help keep track of your stitches.
- Tape measure: Use this to measure your baby’s head.
- Pom maker: Use this to make a pom pom for your hat.
- Faux fur yarn pom pom: I used a premade fluffy yarn pom pom ball for my hat.
Finished size
| Size | Crown | Circumference | Hat Height |
| Preemie Babies | 3.5″ | 12-13″ | 4″ |
| 0-3 Months | 4.25″ | 13-14″ | 5″ |
| 3-6 Months | 5″ | 14-15″ | 6″ |
| 6-12 Months | 5.5″ | 15-17″ | 6.25″ |
If you need help choosing the right fit, visit my crochet hat sizing guide for head circumference tips and size charts.
Gauge
16 stitches and 10 rows = 4 inches
If you have more than 16 stitches in 4 inches, try using a larger mm crochet hook. If you have less stitches, then try a smaller crochet hook.
Learn how to check crochet gauge before you begin so you can adjust your hook size if needed.
Crochet abbreviations
- dc = double crochet stitch
- sc = single crochet stitch
- FPdc = front post double crochet
- BPdc = back post double crochet
- ch/chs = chain/chains
- st/sts = stitch/stitches
- sl st = slip stitch
- rnd/rnds = round/rounds
- rem = remaining
Pattern notes
- The hat is worked in the round from the top of the hat down.
- Join each round with a slip stitch to the first stitch made in that round.
- Repeat instructions between the asterisks (*) for the rest of the round.
- The chain at the beginning of each round does not count as your first dc stitch.
- The 2 rounds of FPdc and BPdc stitches create the ribbed brim.
- The pattern is written in US terms.
Special stitches
Post stitches are made by working around the post (vertical part) of the stitch instead of into the top loops.
Front Post Double Crochet (FPdc): Make a double crochet by inserting your hook from front to back around the post of the stitch.
Back Post Double Crochet (BPdc): Make a double crochet by inserting your hook from back to front around the post of the stitch.
Magic circle alternative
If you find the magic circle (magic ring) tricky, try this easier method for round 1: Chain 4, make 11 dc in the 4th ch from the hook, join (11 stitches)
Baby Hat Crochet Pattern Instructions
Preemie Baby Hat Crochet Pattern
Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 11 dc, join (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)
Rnds 5-9: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (44 stitches)
Rnd 10: Ch 2, *FPdc, BPdc*, join (44 stitches)
Rnd 11: Ch 2, *FPdc, BPdc*, join (44 stitches)
0-3 Months/Newborn Size Baby Hat Crochet Pattern
Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 11 dc, join (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)
Rnds 6-11: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (48 stitches)
Rnd 12: Ch 2, *FPdc, BPdc*, join (48 stitches)
Rnd 13: Ch 2, *FPdc, BPdc*, join (48 stitches)
3-6 Months Baby Hat Crochet Pattern
Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 11 dc, join (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)
Rnds 7-13: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (52 stitches)
Rnd 14: Ch 2, *FPdc, BPdc*, join (52 stitches)
Rnd 15: Ch 2, *FPdc, BPdc*, join (52 stitches)
6-12 Months Baby Hat Crochet Pattern
Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 11 dc, join (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)
Rnds 8-14: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (56 stitches)
Rnd 15: Ch 2, *FPdc, BPdc*, join (56 stitches)
Rnd 16: Ch 2, *FPdc, BPdc*, join (56 stitches)
Add a Pom Pom to the Baby Hat Crochet Pattern
Follow these instructions for making a pom pom for your hat.
- 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 yarn pom pom (or faux fur pom like mine) to the top of the hat.
Finishing the Baby Hat Crochet Pattern
Fasten off and then weave in the ends. I added these faux leather handmade tags to each finished hat.
This Hat is Great to Sell at Craft Fairs or Donate
Looking for a diy project that’s perfect to sell or donate? The Cozy Campfire Baby Hat is a great choice! The beanie pattern and ribbed brim make it a popular item for craft fairs, especially with its outdoorsy theme.
Perfect for the winter months, this cute baby hat is quick to make, allowing you to stock up in no time. It’s also a wonderful donation to your local hospital, where it can keep newborn babies warm and cozy, just like a campfire on a chilly night. Whether you’re selling or giving, this handmade hat is always a favorite.
More free crochet baby hat patterns
Looking for more sweet hats and baby projects to make? Browse my favorite crochet baby hat patterns, including cute and cozy designs for newborns, babies, and toddlers.
You can also visit my full collection of crochet hat patterns for more handmade hats in different sizes and styles, or explore my main crochet baby patterns page for baby blankets, hats, accessories, and gifts.
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Happy crocheting! 🧶
— Melissa
