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Easy Crochet Hat Pattern – Free & Beginner-Friendly (Baby – Adult)

Looking for a cozy and classic winter hat to crochet? This easy crochet hat pattern features a stretchy ribbed brim and is written for all sizes—from baby to adult. It uses basic stitches, so beginners can follow along with confidence.

The comfy fit and timeless look make it perfect for gifts, craft fairs, or everyday wear. Scroll down for the free crochet pattern!

Free crochet ribbed brim beanie pattern in 6 sizes, perfect for beginners. Quick and easy to make for babies, kids, and adults.

Why you’ll love making this hat

This hat is perfect for beginners or anyone looking for a simple, stress-free project.

It’s worked from the top down using basic stitches, so it comes together quickly without feeling complicated. The ribbed brim adds a nice touch of texture and gives you a chance to practice front and back post double crochet stitches.

It’s a fast, satisfying project that looks clean, classic, and polished. Whether you’re new to crochet or easing back into it, this pattern is a fun and confidence-boosting way to grow your skills.


Perfect for gifts, markets, and everyday wear

This is the kind of pattern you’ll find yourself coming back to again and again. It’s quick to make, easy to customize, and always gets compliments—making it perfect for baby showers, thoughtful gifts, or filling up your craft fair table.

With sizes from baby to adult, you can create matching sets or stock your shop with cozy, handmade hats for everyone.


Free and easy crochet hat pattern information

Skill level

Beginner – This simple crochet hat uses basic stitches and easy shaping, making it perfect for anyone new to crocheting hats.

Materials needed

  • I-9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook – or size needed to match your gauge
  • Worsted weight yarn (#4) – choose a soft and comfortable yarn
  • Tapestry needle – for weaving in ends
  • Scissors – to trim your yarn
  • Stitch markers – optional, but helpful for marking rounds
  • Tape measure – to check head size and fit
  • Pom pom maker – optional, if you’d like to add a fun yarn pom on top

Size chart

Hat SizeCrownHead CircumferenceHat Height
0-3 Months4.5 inches13-14 inches5 inches
3-6 Months5 inches14-15 inches5.5 inches
6-12 Months5.5 inches16-17 inches6.25 inches
Toddler6 inches18-19 inches6.75 inches
Child6.5 inches19-20 inches7 inches
Adult7 inches20-23 inches7.75 inches
Crochet hat size chart for all ages

Gauge

Gauge: 16 stitches and 10 rows = 4 inches

✅ Too many stitches? Try a larger hook
✅ Too few stitches? Try a smaller hook

Crochet abbreviations

  • dc = double crochet
  • FPdc = front post double crochet
  • BPdc = back post double crochet
  • ch / chs = chain / chains
  • st / sts = stitch / stitches
  • sl st = slip stitch

Pattern notes

  • Begin with a magic circle
  • The starting chain does not count as a stitch
  • Join each round with a slip stitch to the first stitch
  • Hat is worked from the top down in the round
  • Ribbed brim is made using FPdc and BPdc stitches
  • The pattern is written in US terms

How to make post stitches

Post stitches create the stretchy, structured ribbed brim of this easy crochet hat:

  • FPdc (front post double crochet): Yarn over, insert your hook from front to back around the post of the stitch below, yarn over and complete a double crochet
  • BPdc (back post double crochet): Yarn over, insert your hook from back to front around the post of the stitch below, yarn over and complete a double crochet
Rainbow-colored crochet beanies in a row, each sized from adult to baby, featuring ribbed brims.

Easy crochet hat pattern instructions

This simple crochet hat is worked in the round from the top down. You’ll start by increasing the crown, then crochet evenly to shape the body of the hat.

0–3 months size

Round 1: Make a magic circle. Ch 2, work 11 dc into the ring. Join with a sl st. (11 sts)
Round 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st around. Join. (22 sts)
Round 3: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next st; repeat from * around. Join. (33 sts)
Round 4: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 2 sts; repeat around. Join. (44 sts)
Round 5: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 10 sts; repeat around. Join. (48 sts)
Rounds 6–11: Ch 2, dc in each st around. Join. (48 sts)
Round 12: Ch 2, FPdc in next st, BPdc in next st; repeat around. Join. (48 sts)
Round 13: Ch 2, FPdc in next st, BPdc in next st; repeat around. Join. (48 sts)


3-6 months size

Round 1: Make a magic circle. Ch 2, work 11 dc into the ring. Join. (11 sts)
Round 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st around. Join. (22 sts)
Round 3: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next st; repeat from * around. Join. (33 sts)
Round 4: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 2 sts; repeat around. Join. (44 sts)
Round 5: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 10 sts; repeat around. Join. (48 sts)
Round 6: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 11 sts; repeat around. Join. (52 sts)
Rounds 7–13: Ch 2, dc in each st around. Join. (52 sts)
Round 14: Ch 2, FPdc in next st, BPdc in next st; repeat around. Join. (52 sts)
Round 15: Ch 2, FPdc in next st, BPdc in next st; repeat around. Join. (52 sts)


6-12 months size

Round 1: Make a magic circle. Ch 2, work 11 dc into the ring. Join. (11 sts)
Round 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st around. Join. (22 sts)
Round 3: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next st; repeat from * around. Join. (33 sts)
Round 4: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 2 sts; repeat around. Join. (44 sts)
Round 5: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 10 sts; repeat around. Join. (48 sts)
Round 6: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 11 sts; repeat around. Join. (52 sts)
Round 7: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 12 sts; repeat around. Join. (56 sts)
Rounds 8–14: Ch 2, dc in each st around. Join. (56 sts)
Round 15: Ch 2, FPdc in next st, BPdc in next st; repeat around. Join. (56 sts)
Round 16: Ch 2, FPdc in next st, BPdc in next st; repeat around. Join. (56 sts)


Toddler size

Round 1: Make a magic circle. Ch 2, work 11 dc into the ring. Join. (11 sts)
Round 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st around. Join. (22 sts)
Round 3: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next st; repeat from * around. Join. (33 sts)
Round 4: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 2 sts; repeat around. Join. (44 sts)
Round 5: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 10 sts; repeat around. Join. (48 sts)
Round 6: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 11 sts; repeat around. Join. (52 sts)
Round 7: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 12 sts; repeat around. Join. (56 sts)
Round 8: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 13 sts; repeat around. Join. (60 sts)
Rounds 9–16: Ch 2, dc in each st around. Join. (60 sts)
Round 17: Ch 2, FPdc in next st, BPdc in next st; repeat around. Join. (60 sts)
Round 18: Ch 2, FPdc in next st, BPdc in next st; repeat around. Join. (60 sts)


Child size

Round 1: Make a magic circle. Ch 2, work 11 dc into the ring. Join. (11 sts)
Round 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st around. Join. (22 sts)
Round 3: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next st; repeat from * around. Join. (33 sts)
Round 4: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 2 sts; repeat around. Join. (44 sts)
Round 5: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 10 sts; repeat around. Join. (48 sts)
Round 6: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 11 sts; repeat around. Join. (52 sts)
Round 7: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 12 sts; repeat around. Join. (56 sts)
Round 8: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 13 sts; repeat around. Join. (60 sts)
Round 9: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 14 sts; repeat around. Join. (64 sts)
Rounds 10–17: Ch 2, dc in each st around. Join. (64 sts)
Round 18: Ch 2, FPdc in next st, BPdc in next st; repeat around. Join. (64 sts)
Round 19: Ch 2, FPdc in next st, BPdc in next st; repeat around. Join. (64 sts)


Adult size

Round 1: Make a magic circle. Ch 2, work 11 dc into the ring. Join with a sl st to the top of the first dc. (11 sts)
Round 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st around. Join. (22 sts)
Round 3: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next st; repeat from * around. Join. (33 sts)
Round 4: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 2 sts; repeat around. Join. (44 sts)
Round 5: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 10 sts; repeat around. Join. (48 sts)
Round 6: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 11 sts; repeat around. Join. (52 sts)
Round 7: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 12 sts; repeat around. Join. (56 sts)
Round 8: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 13 sts; repeat around. Join. (60 sts)
Round 9: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 14 sts; repeat around. Join. (64 sts)
Round 10: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 15 sts; repeat around. Join. (68 sts)
Rounds 11–19: Ch 2, dc in each st around. Join. (68 sts)
Round 20: Ch 2, FPdc in next st, BPdc in next st; repeat around. Join. (68 sts)
Round 21: Ch 2, FPdc in next st, BPdc in next st; repeat around. Join. (68 sts)


Adding a pom pom

Want to give your crochet hat some flair? Try adding a yarn pom pom.

  • Wrap yarn around pom pom maker
  • Cut along the groove
  • Tie in the center with strong yarn
  • Fluff and trim
  • Sew securely to the top of your hat

Finishing the hat

Fasten off, weave in ends. If you made a pom pom, sew it to the crown. Your handmade crochet hat is ready to wear, gift, or sell!


Frequently asked questions

What sizes are included in this crochet hat pattern?
This pattern includes six sizes: 0–3 months, 3–6 months, 6–12 months, toddler, child, and adult. Use the size chart to find the perfect fit!

Is this a good pattern for beginners?
Yes! This hat uses basic stitches like double crochet and is worked in the round. The ribbed brim adds a nice texture but is still easy to do.

What yarn should I use?
The pattern is designed for worsted weight yarn (#4 medium). Choose a soft yarn you love that meets the gauge listed in the pattern.

How do I add the ribbed brim?
The ribbed look is created with front post and back post double crochet stitches. If you’re new to these, don’t worry—step-by-step instructions are included!

Can I add a pom pom to the top?
Absolutely! Adding a pom pom is a fun way to customize your hat. The pattern includes easy instructions for making one with a pom pom maker.

Do I need to make a gauge swatch?
It’s a good idea, especially if you want the hat to fit just right. The gauge is 16 stitches and 10 rows = 4 inches in double crochet.

Can I sell the finished hats I make from this pattern?
Yes, you’re welcome to sell finished items made from this pattern. Just please credit Lovable Loops as the designer when you do!


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Free crochet ribbed brim beanie pattern in 6 sizes, perfect for beginners. Quick and easy to make for babies, kids, and adults.

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