Double Crochet Hat Pattern – 7 Sizes + Video

Looking for an easy double crochet hat pattern? This beginner-friendly beanie is worked from the top down in the round using simple double crochet stitches. The pattern includes seven sizes from preemie to adult, making it easy to crochet a hat for babies, kids, or grown-ups.

If you’re looking specifically for a double crochet beanie pattern, this classic design keeps things simple with basic increases, straight double crochet rounds, and an optional yarn pom pom.

Quick answer
This double crochet hat pattern is a beginner-friendly, top-down beanie made primarily with double crochet stitches. It uses worsted weight yarn (#4) and an I-9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook and includes 7 sizes from preemie to adult. Finish the hat with a simple single crochet edge and an optional yarn pom pom.

Skill level: Beginner
Construction: Top-down in the round
Main stitch: Double crochet
Sizes: Preemie through adult
Yarn weight: Worsted weight #4
Hook size: I-9 (5.5 mm)

Why you’ll love this double crochet hat

Uses mostly double crochet stitches: A simple stitch pattern that works up quickly.
Seven sizes included: Make hats from preemie through adult.
Top-down construction: Increase the crown first, then crochet the body to the correct length.
Beginner-friendly: Uses basic stitches and simple repeat rounds.
Easy to customize: Change the color or add an optional yarn pom pom.

Double crochet hat pattern details

Here’s a quick overview of the materials, sizing, gauge, and pattern notes before you begin.

This hat is made with double crochet stitches. If you need help with the stitch, see my how to double crochet tutorial.

Skill level

Beginner — Uses basic stitches worked in simple rounds.

Avoid frustration by learning the most common crochet mistakes beginners make and how to fix them.

Materials needed

Crochet hook size I-9 (5.5 mm) — or size needed to obtain gauge
Worsted weight yarn (#4)
Yarn needle — for weaving in ends
Scissors — to cut your yarn
Stitch markers — optional, but helpful for keeping track of stitches
Pom pom maker — optional, if you want to add a yarn pom pom

Finished size

This pattern comes in 7 different sizes, so you can make one for the whole family.

Hat Size	Crown	Circumference	Hat Height
Preemie	3 inches	12-13 inches	4 inches
0-3 Months	4 inches	13-14 inches	5.25 inches
3-6 Months	5 inches	14-15 inches	5.75 inches
6-12 Months	5.5 inches	16-17 inches	6.5 inches
Toddler	6 inches	18-19 inches	7 inches
Child	6.5 inches	19-20 inches	7.5 inches
Adult	7.5 inches	20-23 inches	8 inches

If you need help choosing the right fit, visit my crochet hat sizing guide for head circumference tips and size charts.

Gauge

14 stitches and 9 rounds = 4 inches (10 cm)

Learn how to check crochet gauge before you begin so you can adjust your hook size if needed.

Crochet abbreviations

dc = double crochet stitch
sc = single crochet stitch
ch/chs = chain/chains
st/sts = stitch/stitches
sl st = slip stitch
rnd/rnds = round/rounds

Pattern notes

The chain at the beginning of each round does not count as your first stitch.
Join each round with a slip stitch 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 stitch count is listed at the end of each round. Always double-check that you have the right number of stitches.
The pattern is written in US crochet terms.

Double crochet hat pattern instructions

Preemie size

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)
Rnds 4–8: ch 2, dc in each st, join (33 stitches)
Rnd 9: ch 1, sc in each st, join, fasten off and weave in ends (33 stitches)

0-3 months size

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)
Rnds 5–12: ch 2, dc in each st, join (44 stitches)
Rnd 13: ch 1, sc in each st, join, fasten off and weave in ends (44 stitches)

3-6 months size

Rnd 5: ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 10 sts*, join (48 stitches)
Rnds 6–13: ch 2, dc in each st, join (48 stitches)
Rnd 14: ch 1, sc in each st, join, fasten off and weave in ends (48 stitches)

6-12 months size

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 7–15: ch 2, dc in each st, join (52 stitches)
Rnd 16: ch 1, sc in each st, join, fasten off and weave in ends (52 stitches)

Toddler size

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 8–16: ch 2, dc in each st, join (56 stitches)
Rnd 17: ch 1, sc in each st, join, fasten off and weave in ends (56 stitches)

Child size

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 9–17: ch 2, dc in each st, join (60 stitches)
Rnd 18: ch 1, sc in each st, join, fasten off and weave in ends (60 stitches)

Adult size

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 10–19: ch 2, dc in each st, join (64 stitches)
Rnd 20: ch 1, sc in each st, join, fasten off and weave in ends (64 stitches)

Adding a pom pom

Wind the yarn around both arches.
Cut the yarn along the middle gap.
Tie with a piece of scrap yarn.
Open the arches and remove the pom pom.
Trim any loose ends.

Attach the pom pom to the top of your hat.

Finishing

Fasten off and then weave in the ends.

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— Melissa