Cute Crochet Turtle Hat Pattern for Beginners
I’m thrilled to introduce my crochet turtle hat pattern! This fun and cute design is perfect for kids and adults who love turtles. With its adorable turtle design, this hat will be a hit at any outing or just for everyday wear. Let’s get started and crochet a turtle hat that everyone will adore! The free crochet pattern is below.
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Free Crochet Turtle Hat Pattern
This crochet turtle hat pattern is designed to fit toddlers, children, and adults, making it a versatile pattern for the whole family. The hat is easy to make, so it’s great for beginners.
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, green, brown, and pink.
- 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 Turtle 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 Turtle Hat Pattern Instructions
- I-9 5.5 mm crochet hook
- start with brown 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 Turtle Hat Pattern
Rnds 6-9: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (48 stitches)
Switch to green yarn.
Rnd 10: Ch 2, dc blo in each st, join (48 stitches)
Rnds 11-14: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (48 stitches)
Fasten off and weave in your ends.
Toddler Crochet Turtle 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 8-11: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (56 stitches)
Switch to green yarn.
Rnd 12: Ch 2, dc blo in each st, join (56 stitches)
Rnds 13-17: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (56 stitches)
Fasten off and weave in your ends.
Child Crochet Turtle 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 9-12: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (60 stitches)
Switch to green yarn.
Rnd 13: Ch 2, dc blo in each st, join (60 stitches)
Rnds 14-18: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (60 stitches)
Fasten off and weave in your ends.
Adult Crochet Turtle 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 10-13: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (64 stitches)
Switch to green yarn.
Rnd 14: Ch 2, dc blo in each st, join (64 stitches)
Rnds 15-19: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (64 stitches)
Fasten off and weave in your ends.
Face Parts for the Crochet Turtle Hat Pattern
The patterns are the same for all sizes unless stated otherwise.
Face Pattern
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)
Rnd 4: Ch 2, *2 hdc, hdc in next 2 sts*, join (36 stitches)
Stop here for the baby size.
Rnd 5: Ch 2, *2 hdc, hdc in next 3 sts*, join (45 stitches)
Fasten off and sew the face onto the hat.
Eyes Pattern
Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 9 hdc, join with sl st to the top of the first hdc (9 stitches)
Sew the eyes onto the face.
Cheeks Pattern
- H-8 5 mm crochet hook
- pink yarn
- make 2
Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 9 sc, join with sl st to the top of the first sc (9 stitches)
Sew the cheeks onto the face.
Legs Pattern
- H-8 5 mm crochet hook
- green yarn
- make 2
Row 1: Ch 8, hdc in 3rd ch from the hook and in each rem ch, turn (6 stitches)
Row 2: Ch 2, hdc2tog, hdc in 2 sts, hdc2tog, turn (4 stitches)
Sew the legs onto the hat.
Smile Instructions
Use black yarn to sew a smile onto the face.
Finishing the Crochet Turtle Hat Pattern
Weave in the ends.
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