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Double crochet hat pattern

This double crochet hat pattern is a beginner-friendly beanie worked from the top down in the round using basic double crochet stitches. With seven sizes from preemie to adult, it’s a simple, customizable hat pattern that’s great for everyday wear, gifts, and matching family hats.

Quick answer
This double crochet hat pattern is a beginner-friendly beanie worked from the top down in the round using double crochet stitches, worsted weight yarn (#4), and an I-9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook. It includes 7 sizes from preemie to adult and can be finished with an optional yarn pom pom.

Best for: Beginners
Style: Top-down double crochet beanie
Includes: 7 sizes, written instructions, gauge, and finishing options

Double crochet hat pattern details

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

Skill level

Beginner — Uses basic stitches worked in simple rounds.

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 SizeCrownCircumferenceHat Height
Preemie3 inches12-13 inches4 inches
0-3 Months4 inches13-14 inches5.25 inches
3-6 Months5 inches14-15 inches5.75 inches
6-12 Months5.5 inches16-17 inches6.5 inches
Toddler6 inches18-19 inches7 inches
Child6.5 inches19-20 inches7.5 inches
Adult7.5 inches20-23 inches8 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)

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
  • blo = back loop only
  • rem = remaining

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 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

  1. Wind the yarn around both arches. 
  2. Cut the yarn along the middle gap.
  3. Tie with a piece of scrap yarn. 
  4. Open the arches and remove the pom pom.
  5. 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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