3 Sizes: How to Crochet a Hat for a Toddler, Child & Adult

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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

Crochet hat size chart

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.
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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.