Baby beanie crochet pattern
Need a sweet baby hat without a long project? This cozy beanie works up in about 40 minutes, making it a handy choice for last-minute baby gifts or a quick crochet project. The simple shape looks cute on its own or topped with a fluffy pom pom.
Quick answer
This beginner baby beanie is worked from the top down in joined rounds using bulky weight (#5) yarn and a J-10 (6 mm) crochet hook. Double crochet increases shape the crown, straight double crochet rounds form the body, and a final single crochet round finishes the edge. The pattern fits 0–3 months and includes an optional pom pom and video tutorial.
Baby beanie crochet 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, single crochet, simple increases, and joined rounds.
Materials needed
- J-10 (6 mm) crochet hook
- Bulky weight yarn (#5)
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Tape measure
- Large pom pom maker, optional
Finished size
This crochet baby beanie is designed to fit a baby ages 0–3 months.
Hat height: Approximately 5 inches (13 cm)
Head circumference: Up to 14 inches (35.5 cm)
If you need help choosing the right fit, visit my crochet hat sizing guide for head circumference tips and size charts.
Gauge
After Round 4, the circle should measure approximately 4 inches (10 cm) in diameter.
If it measures smaller, try a larger hook. If it measures larger, try a smaller hook.
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 hat is worked from the top down in joined rounds.
- 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.
- To adjust the hat length, add or remove double crochet rounds before the final single crochet round.
- The pattern is written in US crochet terms.
Baby beanie crochet video tutorial
Prefer YouTube? Watch the crochet baby beanie tutorial on YouTube.
Baby beanie crochet pattern instructions
Round 1: Make a magic circle. Ch 2, work 11 dc into the ring. Join with a sl st. (11 sts)
Round 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each stitch around. Join. (22 sts)
Round 3: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next st; repeat from * around. Join. (33 sts)
Round 4: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 2 sts; repeat from * around. Join. (44 sts)
Rounds 5–12: Ch 2, dc in each st around. Join. (44 sts)
Round 13: Ch 1, sc in each stitch around. Join. (44 sts)
Fasten off.
Adding a pom pom (optional)
- Wrap yarn around pom pom maker
- Cut along the groove
- Tie in the center with strong yarn
- Fluff and trim
- Sew securely to the top of your hat
Finishing
Weave in any remaining ends.
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Happy crocheting! 🧶
— Melissa
