How to Crochet a Hat- Easy Peasy Beanie

how to crochet a hat

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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

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

SizeCircumferenceHeight
Toddler18-19 inches7 inches
Child19-20 inches7.5 inches
Adult21-22 inches8 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.
  • 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
how to crochet a hat

Crochet Stitches & Techniques

Chain (ch)

  1. Start by making a slip knot on your crochet hook
  2. 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.
  3. Continue making chain stitches by repeating step 2.

Slip Stitch (sl st)

  1. Insert hook into next stitch.
  2. Yarn over and pull the yarn through the stitch and through the loop on your hook

Double Crochet (dc)

  1. Yarn over & insert hook in next stitch.
  2. Yarn over and pull up a loop. You will have 3 loops on your hook.
  3. Yarn over and pull through 2 loops. You will have 2 loops on your hook.
  4. Yarn over and pull through remaining 2 loops on your hook.

Single Crochet (sc)

  1. Insert hook in next stitch.
  2. Yarn over and pull up a loop. You will have 2 loops on your hook.
  3. 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. 

timeless slouch boho love beanie hat free crochet pattern
timeless slouch boho love beanie hat free crochet pattern

Cut the yarn between each set of arches.

timeless slouch boho love beanie hat free crochet pattern

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

Carefully open the arches.

timeless slouch boho love beanie hat free crochet pattern
timeless slouch boho love beanie hat free crochet pattern

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.

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