Cute Crochet Chick Hat Pattern for Beginners
I’m so excited to introduce my crochet chick hat pattern! This adorable hat is designed for all sizes, from baby to adult, so everyone can enjoy a bit of springtime charm.
With its cute little beak and corkscrew hairs, this hat is perfect for adding a touch of whimsy to your wardrobe. It’s an easy pattern to follow, making it great for beginners. Let’s get started and crochet a chick hat that’s sure to bring smiles and joy to everyone who wears it! The free crochet pattern is below.
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Free Crochet Chick Hat Pattern
This pattern is great for beginners. 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 (eyes, beak, hair) - Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in yellow, white, orange, and black.
- 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 Chick 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 & 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 Chick Hat Pattern Instructions
- I-9 5.5 mm crochet hook
- Use yellow 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 Chick Hat Pattern
Rnds 6-14: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (48 stitches)
Fasten off and weave in your ends.
Toddler Crochet Chick 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 Chick 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 Chick 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 Chick 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
- H-8 5 mm crochet hook
- black yarn
- 2 scraps of white yarn
- make 2
Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 1, 9 sc, join and fasten off (9 stitches)
Use scraps of white yarn to add the eye “sparkle”.
Sew the pupils onto the eyes.
Beak Pattern
- H-8 5 mm crochet hook
- orange yarn
Row 1: Ch 7, hdc in 3rd ch from the hook and in each rem ch, turn (5 stitches)
Row 2: Ch 2, hdc2tog, hdc in next st, hdc2tog, turn (3 stitches)
Row 3: Ch 2, hdc3tog (1 stitch)
Single crochet around the entire shape and fasten off. Leave a long tail for sewing.
Sew the beak onto the hat. It should be centered below the eyes.
Hair Curls Pattern
- H-8 5 mm crochet hook
- yellow & white yarn
- I made two in yellow and one in white.
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 Chick Hat Pattern
Weave in all of your ends.

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