6 Sizes Crochet Hat Pattern Free & Easy

ByMelissa

This crochet hat pattern is perfect for everyone, no matter the age! With six different sizes, from newborn to adult, you can make a beanie for anyone in your family. The ribbed brim adds a modern touch, while the simple design makes it a breeze to crochet.

Whether you’re making it for a boy, girl, baby, or even for men and ladies, this pattern guarantees a perfect fit. Plus, it’s a free and fun project to keep things fresh! The free pattern is below.

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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.

Beginner-Friendly Pattern

This pattern is great for beginners. It’s worked in the round from the top down, with the ribbed brim giving the hat both texture and style. Using basic stitches, the brim is made by alternating front and back post double crochet stitches.

It’s a quick project that’s really easy to learn, and it’s now my go-to method for creating a ribbed look on a hat. If you’re new to crochet, this is a great project to start with!

Crochet Hat Pattern Free & Easy Information

This beanie works up super fast, making it ideal for last-minute gifts or for making in bulk. The quick project is perfect for diy gifts for loved ones or creating cozy winter crochet hats for craft fairs or online shops.

With sizes for kids, toddlers, infants, and adults, it’s versatile and sure to be a hit. This great pattern is not only stylish but also practical for all your holiday or seasonal needs.

Skill Level

Beginner crocheter. This free crochet pattern uses only basic crochet stitches.

Crochet Project Materials Needed

  • Crochet Hook Size: H-8 5 mm hook or size needed to obtain gauge.
  • Yarn weight: Worsted weight yarn #4
  • Yarn needle/tapestry 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 size.
  • Pom Pom maker: Optional for adding a yarn pom pom to your hat.

Printable PDF Version

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Different Sizes

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

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. 

Crochet Terms

  • dc = double crochet stitches
  • FPdc = front post double crochet
  • BPdc = back post double crochet
  • sc = single crochet stitches
  • hdc = half double crochet
  • ch/chs = chain/chains
  • st/sts = stitch/stitches
  • sl st = slip stitch
  • rnd/rnds = round/rounds
  • blo = back loop only

Crochet Pattern Notes

  • The beanie pattern starts with a magic ring/circle.
  • The chain at the beginning of each round does not count as a stitch. 
  • Join the rounds with slip stitches to the first stitch made in that round. 
  • Repeat instructions between the asterisks (*) for the rest of the round.
  • You are crocheting in the round from the top of the hat down.
  • The 2 rounds of FPdc and BPdc stitches create the ribbed brim of the hat.
  • 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.

Crochet Hat Pattern Free & Easy Instructions

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)

0-3 Months Crochet Hat Pattern Free & Easy

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 Crochet Hat Pattern Free & Easy

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 Crochet Hat Pattern Free & Easy

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)

Toddler Size Crochet Hat 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)

Rnd 8: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 13 sts*, join (60 stitches)

Rnds 9-16: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (60 stitches)

Rnd 17: Ch 2, *FPdc, BPdc*, join (60 stitches)

Rnd 18: Ch 2, *FPdc, BPdc*, join (60 stitches)

Child Size Crochet Hat 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)

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 10-17: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (64 stitches)

Rnd 18: Ch 2, *FPdc, BPdc*, join (64 stitches)

Rnd 19: Ch 2, *FPdc, BPdc*, join (64 stitches)

Adult Size Crochet Hat 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)

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)

Rnd 10: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 15 sts*, join (68 stitches)

Rnds 11-19: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (68 stitches)

Rnd 20: Ch 2, *FPdc, BPdc*, join (68 stitches)

Rnd 21: Ch 2, *FPdc, BPdc*, join (68 stitches)

Optional Pom Pom for the Crochet Hat Pattern

Use a pom maker and follow these instructions if you want to add a pom pom to your hat.

  1. First, wind the yarn around both arches. 
  2. Then, cut the yarn along the middle gap.
  3. Next, tie it with a piece of scrap yarn. 
  4. Open the arches & remove the pom pom.
  5. Finally, trim any loose ends.

Finishing the Crochet Hat Pattern

Fasten off and then weave in the ends. If you made a pom pom, sew it to the top of the hat.

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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Creator of Lovable Loops
Melissa Hassler is a renowned crochet designer featured in Crochet World Magazine & known for her crochet designs for Lion Brand Yarn. Expert in C2C crochet, Melissa transforms creativity into timeless crochet designs.

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