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Easy Crochet Hat Pattern – Baby to Adult Sizes

ByMelissa Hassler

This easy crochet hat pattern makes a classic beanie you can use again and again. The simple shape and stretchy ribbed brim work well for everyday winter hats, handmade gifts, craft fairs, or matching hats for the whole family.

Quick answer

This easy crochet hat pattern is beginner-friendly and worked from the top down in joined rounds using worsted weight (#4) yarn and an I-9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook. Double crochet shapes the crown and body, and front and back post double crochet stitches create the ribbed brim. The pattern includes six sizes from 0–3 months through adult.

Easy crochet hat pattern details

Skill level

Beginner — This pattern uses double crochet worked in joined rounds, simple increases, and front and back post double crochet stitches for the ribbed brim.

Materials needed

  • I-9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook
  • Worsted weight yarn (#4)
  • Yarn needle
  • Scissors
  • Tape measure
  • Pom pom maker (optional)

Hat sizes and fit

Use the head circumference to choose a size.

Hat sizeFits head circumferenceFinished hat height
0–3 months13–14 inches (33–36 cm)5 inches (13 cm)
3–6 months14–15 inches (36–38 cm)5.5 inches (14 cm)
6–12 months16–17 inches (41–43 cm)6.25 inches (16 cm)
Toddler18–19 inches (46–48 cm)6.75 inches (17 cm)
Child19–20 inches (48–51 cm)7 inches (18 cm)
Adult20–23 inches (51–58 cm)7.75 inches (20 cm)

Need help with sizing? Check out my crochet hat sizing guide for size charts, resizing tips, and more.

Stacked crochet beanies in multiple colors showing the easy crochet hat pattern in baby to adult sizes.

Gauge

16 dc and 10 rounds = 4 inches (10 cm)

My guide to crochet gauge explains how to measure your stitches and adjust your hook size.

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

  • The ch 2 at the beginning of each round does not count as a stitch.
  • Join each round with a slip stitch to the first stitch made in the round.
  • Repeat instructions between the asterisks (*) as directed.
  • The pattern is written in US crochet 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 the hook from front to back and then back to front around the post of the next stitch. Yarn over, pull up a loop, and complete the double crochet.
  • BPdc (back post double crochet): Yarn over, insert the hook from back to front and then front to back around the post of the next stitch. Yarn over, pull up a loop, and complete the double crochet.
Pinterest graphic for a free easy crochet hat pattern, showing stacked colorful beanies with notes for beginner-friendly sizing, top-down construction, and ribbed brim.

Easy crochet hat video tutorial

This tutorial demonstrates the adult size.

Prefer YouTube? Watch the easy crochet hat tutorial on YouTube.

Easy crochet hat pattern instructions

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

To add an optional 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 and weave in any remaining ends.

Printable PDF version

Want to crochet your hat without ads or distractions? Grab the printable PDF of the Easy Crochet Hat Pattern in my Etsy shop. It includes all 6 sizes and is perfect for offline use or saving for later.

Stack of colorful crochet beanies with simple double crochet bodies and stretchy ribbed brims.

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Happy crocheting! 🧶
— Melissa

Easy crochet hat pattern with a ribbed brim shown in multiple colors and sizes.