How to Crochet a Hat- Easy Peasy Beanie

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Are you wanting to learn how to crochet a hat? Whether you’re a seasoned crocheter or a complete beginner, this easy crochet hat pattern is the perfect project for you.
This free and fast pattern can be made in under three hours and is written for three sizes: toddler, child, and adult. The best part? You simply make a rectangle, sew it together, and add a Pom Pom on top for a stylish finish.
Follow these step-by-step instructions and you’ll have a cozy and stylish hat in no time! So grab your hook and some yarn, and let’s get started!
Skill Level
Beginner. Basic stitches in basic form. Simple repeats in rounds.
Materials
- Hat: H/5 mm crochet hook or hook needed to obtain gauge
- Brim trim: I/5.5 mm crochet hook or hook one size larger than hook used for hat
- Worsted weight (#4) yarn. I used Red Heart Super Saver in White, Soft Pink, Light Purple & Minty
- tapestry needle
- locking stitch markers
- scissors
- extra large pom pom maker
- hot melt adhesive
Gauge
14 double crochet = 4 inches
Gauge is very important for this pattern.
To check your gauge, crochet the first twelve rows of the pattern. Measure how many stitches you have over 4 inches.
If you have more than 14 dc stitches over 4 inches, your gauge is tighter than mine. Try a larger crochet hook.
If you have less than 14 dc stitches over 4 inches, your gauge is looser than mine. Try a smaller crochet hook.
Crochet Hat Size Chart
Size | Circumference | Height |
Toddler | 18-19 inches | 7 inches |
Child | 19-20 inches | 7.5 inches |
Adult | 21-22 inches | 8 inches |
Pattern Notes
- You are crocheting in rows of double crochet.
- Hat is worked flat and then sewn together in the round.
- The ch 2 at the beginning of each row never counts as your first stitch.
- For a printable copy of this pattern, visit my Etsy shop.
Abbreviations
- dc = double crochet
- sc = single crochet
- ch = chain
- chs = chains
- st = stitch
- sts = stitches
- rem = remaining
- rnd =round
- rnds = rounds

Crochet Stitches & Techniques
Chain (ch)
- Start by making a slip knot on your crochet hook.
- Hold the hook in your right hand (or left hand, if you’re left-handed) and the yarn in your left hand. With the hook, catch the yarn and pull it through the loop on the hook. This creates one chain stitch.
- Continue making chain stitches by repeating step 2.
Slip Stitch (sl st)
- Insert hook into next stitch.
- Yarn over and pull the yarn through the stitch and through the loop on your hook.
Double Crochet (dc)
- Yarn over & insert hook in next stitch.
- Yarn over and pull up a loop. You will have 3 loops on your hook.
- Yarn over and pull through 2 loops. You will have 2 loops on your hook.
- Yarn over and pull through remaining 2 loops on your hook.
Single Crochet (sc)
- Insert hook in next stitch.
- Yarn over and pull up a loop. You will have 2 loops on your hook.
- Yarn over and pull through both loops.

Toddler Size- How to Crochet a Hat

Row 1: Ch 34, dc in the 3rd ch from the hook, dc in each rem ch, turn (32 stitches)
Row 2: Ch 2, dc in each st, turn (32 stitches)
Rows 3- 41: Repeat row 2 (32 stitches)
Measure the width of your hat. You want it to be 18 inches wide. Add or remove a row if needed. Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.

Scroll down for assembly and Pom Pom instructions.
Child Size- How to Crochet a Hat

Row 1: Ch 36, dc in the 3rd ch from the hook, dc in each rem ch, turn (34 stitches)
Row 2: Ch 2, dc in each st, turn (34 stitches)
Rows 3- 45: Repeat row 2 (34 stitches)
Measure the width of your hat. You want it to be 20 inches wide. Add or remove a row if needed. Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.

Scroll down for assembly and Pom Pom instructions.
Adult Size- How to Crochet a Hat

Row 1: Ch 38, dc in the 3rd ch from the hook, dc in each rem ch, turn (36 stitches)
Row 2: Ch 2, dc in each st, turn (36 stitches)
Rows 3- 50: Repeat row 2 (36 stitches)
Measure the width of your hat. You want it to be 22 inches wide. Add or remove a row if needed. Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.

Scroll down for assembly and Pom Pom instructions.
Assembly- How to Crochet a Hat
Hat Seam
Use your tapestry needle to sew the two ends of your hat together.


Weave your ends in and turn your hat right-side out.

Brim Edging
Use your I/5.5 mm crochet hook (or one size larger than hook used for hat) and white yarn.
Fold up 2 inches of the bottom for the brim. Join your yarn. Ch 1 and sc once in the side of each row, join with a sl st to the top of the first sc. Weave your ends in.
Toddler size: 41 stitches
Child size: 45 stitches
Adult size: 50 stitches


Top Seam
Now you are going to close the top of the hat. Use a tapestry needle and a long piece of yarn.
Weave the yarn through each row, working from front to back, in a clock wise direction. Gently close the top. Tie the two yarn ends together. You will still have a small gap. Sew this shut with one of the yarn ends.






Pom Pom
Photos are from my LOVE Beanie.
Use your extra large pom pom maker.
Firmly and evenly wind your yarn around each set of arches. After the first set of arches, close them and then wind your yarn around the second set.


Cut the yarn between each set of arches.

Use your scrap piece of yarn to tie the pom pom. I recommend you double/triple knot it.
Carefully open the arches.


Use a hot melt adhesive to place a dab of glue in the center of the pom pom. This will help to prevent it from unraveling.
Fluff & trim your pom pom. Use a tapestry needle to attach it to the top of your hat.
