Cute Crochet Bird Hat Pattern for Beginners
Embrace your inner birdwatcher with my captivating Crochet Bird Hat Pattern! Designed for all sizes, from baby to adult, this pattern is your ticket to crochet aviary-inspired hats that will soar above the rest. Dive into the world of bird-themed headwear and make a statement with these cute crochet hats. The free crochet pattern is below.
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Free Crochet Bird Hat Pattern
This pattern is great for beginners. I’ve made sure it’s easy to follow, with clear instructions that guide you every step of the way. It’s a fantastic way to practice your crochet skills while creating something super cute and unique.
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, blue, dark blue, and yellow.
- Yarn needle: Use this to weave in your ends.
- Scissors: Use scissors to fasten off your yarn.
- Stitch marker(s): 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 Bird Hat Pattern Information
Skill Level
Beginner. This crochet hat pattern uses basic stitches in basic form and in simple repeats in rounds.
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 = 4 inches and 9 rows = 4 inches
Crochet Terms
- 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
Crochet Pattern Notes
- Repeat the instructions between the asterisks (*) for the rest of the round.
- 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.
- You can make any size hat longer by repeating the last round.
- Unless otherwise stated, the face pieces 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 Bird Hat Pattern Instructions
- I-9 5.5 mm crochet hook
- Use blue yarn.
- Rounds 1-5 are the same for all sizes.
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 Bird Hat Pattern
Rnds 6-14: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (48 stitches)
Fasten off and weave in your ends.
Toddler Crochet Bird 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 Bird 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 Bird 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 Bird Hat Pattern
The patterns are the same for all sizes unless stated otherwise.
Eyes Pattern
- H-8 5 mm crochet hook
- white yarn
- make 2
Rnd 1: Magic ring, ch 2, 9 hdc, join with sl st to the top of the first hdc (9 stitches)
Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 hdc in each st, join (18 stitches)
Rnd 3: Ch 2, *2 hdc, hdc in next st*, join (27 stitches)
Sew the eyes onto the hat. Make sure they are centered.
Pupils Pattern
Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 9 hdc, join with sl st to the top of the first hdc (9 stitches)
Use scrap pieces of white yarn to add the eye sparkle.
Sew the pupils to the eyes.
Beak Pattern
Row 1: Ch 7, hdc in 3rd ch from the hook and in each rem ch, turn (5 stitches)
Row 2: Ch 2, hdc in each st, turn (5 stitches)
Row 3: Ch 2, hdc2tog, hdc in next st, hdc2tog, turn (3 stitches)
Row 4: Ch 2, hdc3tog (1 stitch)
Sew the beak onto the hat. It should be centered below the eyes.
Hair Curls Pattern
- H-8 5 mm crochet hook
- blue and dark blue yarn
- I made one in blue and two in dark blue
Row 1: Ch 7, 3 hdc in 3rd ch from the hook and in each rem ch, turn (15 stitches)
If you want to make longer hair, just make a longer starting chain.
Sew the hair curls to the top of the hat.
Finishing the Crochet Bird Hat Pattern
Fasten off and then weave in the ends.
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