Double crochet hat pattern
Make a classic crochet hat you can use again and again for babies, kids, and adults. The simple beanie shape works well in any color, and you can leave it plain or add a yarn pom pom for a cozy finishing touch.
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.
Double crochet hat pattern details
Here’s a quick overview of the materials, sizing, gauge, and pattern notes before you begin.
Skill level
Beginner — This pattern uses double crochet stitches, simple increases, joined rounds, and a final single crochet edging round.
Materials needed
- I-9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook
- Worsted weight yarn (#4)
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Large pom pom maker, optional
Finished size
| Hat size | Fits head circumference | Hat height |
|---|---|---|
| Preemie | 12–13 inches (30.5–33 cm) | 4 inches (10 cm) |
| 0–3 months | 13–14 inches (33–35.5 cm) | 5.25 inches (13.5 cm) |
| 3–6 months | 14–15 inches (35.5–38 cm) | 5.75 inches (14.5 cm) |
| 6–12 months | 16–17 inches (40.5–43 cm) | 6.5 inches (16.5 cm) |
| Toddler | 18–19 inches (45.5–48 cm) | 7 inches (18 cm) |
| Child | 19–20 inches (48–51 cm) | 7.5 inches (19 cm) |
| Adult | 20–23 inches (51–58.5 cm) | 8 inches (20.5 cm) |
If you need help choosing the right fit, visit my crochet hat sizing guide for head circumference tips and size charts.
Gauge
14 dc stitches and 9 dc 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 ch 2 at the beginning of the double crochet rounds and the ch 1 at the beginning of the final single crochet round do not count as stitches.
- Join each round with a slip stitch to the first stitch made.
- Repeat instructions between the asterisks (*) as indicated.
- The hat is worked from the top down in joined rounds.
- The stitch count is listed at the end of each round.
- The pattern is written in US crochet terms.
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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 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)
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 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)
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 (optional)
- 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.
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— Melissa
