Easy Thing 1 Thing 2 Crochet Hat Pattern for Beginners + Video Tutorial
I’m super excited to share my Thing 1 Thing 2 Crochet Hat Pattern with you! This fun and playful hat has earflaps, braids, and a pom pom on top. Designed for all sizes, from baby to adult, it’s perfect for everyone.
Imagine how cute you’ll look dressed as Thing 1 or Thing 2 for Dr. Seuss Day or National Read Across America Day. Grab your yarn and hook, and let’s make these whimsical hats together! The free crochet pattern is below.
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Free Thing 1 Thing 2 Crochet Hat Pattern
Crochet Project Materials Needed
- Crochet hook sizes:
Hat: I-9 5.5 mm (or size needed for gauge)
Circle: H-8 5 mm - Yarn: Worsted weight yarn #4 in red, white, and blue.
- Yarn needle: Use this to weave in your ends.
- Scissors: Use scissors to fasten off your yarn.
- Stitch marker(s): These help keep track of your stitches.
- Large pom pom maker: For sizes 0-3 months & 3-6 months.
- Extra Large pom pom maker: For sizes 6-12 months, toddler, child, & adult.
Thing 1 Thing 2 Crochet Hat Pattern Information
Skill Level
Beginner
Gauge
14 stitches = 4″ and just over 9 rows = 4″
Size Chart
Hat Size | Crown | Circumference | Height |
0-3 Months | 4.5 inches | 13-14 inches | 5 inches |
3-6 Months | 5 inches | 14-15 inches | 5.5 inches |
6-12 Months | 5.5 inches | 16-17 inches | 6.25 inches |
Toddler | 6 inches | 18-19 inches | 6.75 inches |
Child | 6.5 inches | 19-20 inches | 7 inches |
Adult | 7 inches | 20-23 inches | 7.75 inches |
Crochet Terms
- dc = double crochet
- sc = single crochet
- sc2tog = single crochet decrease
- ch/chs = chain/chains
- st/sts = stitch/stitches
- sl st = slip stitch
- rnd/rnds = round/rounds
- 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 pattern is written in US terms.
Magic Circle Alternative
If you’re not comfortable with using a magic circle, you can use an alternative method to make round 1 of the beanie. This method is just as effective and might be easier for beginners.
Round 1: Chain 4, make 11 dc in the 4th ch from the hook, join (11 stitches)
Thing 1 Thing 2 Crochet Hat Pattern Instructions
0-3 Month Baby Thing 1 Thing 2 Crochet Hat Pattern
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)
For earflaps, stop here and scroll down for pattern.
Switch to Turqua yarn.
Rnd 13: Ch 1, sc in each st, join, fasten off (44 stitches)
3-6 Month Baby Thing 1 Thing 2 Crochet Hat Pattern
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)
For earflaps, stop here and scroll down for pattern.
Switch to Turqua yarn.
Rnd 14: Ch 1, sc in each st, join, fasten off (48 stitches)
6-12 Month Baby Thing 1 Thing 2 Crochet Hat Pattern
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)
For earflaps, stop here and scroll down for pattern.
Switch to Turqua yarn.
Rnd 16: Ch 1, sc in each st, join, fasten off (52 stitches)
Toddler Thing 1 Thing 2 Crochet Hat Pattern
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)
For earflaps, stop here and scroll down for pattern.
Switch to Turqua yarn.
Rnd 17: Ch 1, sc in each st, join, fasten off (56 stitches)
Child Thing 1 Thing 2 Crochet Hat Pattern
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)
For earflaps, stop here and scroll down for pattern.
Switch to Turqua yarn.
Rnd 18: Ch 1, sc in each st, join, fasten off (60 stitches)
Adult Thing 1 Thing 2 Crochet Hat Pattern
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)
For earflaps, stop here and scroll down for pattern.
Switch to Turqua yarn.
Rnd 20: Ch 1, sc in each st, join, fasten off (64 stitches)
Earflaps for the Thing 1 Thing 2 Crochet Hat Pattern
Begin the first earflap where you ended the last round of your hat. Then, refer to the chart below for placement of the second earflap.
Repeat the instructions for the second earflap. Then single crochet around the entire hat and both earflaps.
Size | Front of Hat | Back of Hat |
0-3 Months | leave 14 stitches in front | leave 10 stitches in back |
3-6 Months | leave 14 stitches in front | leave 10 stitches in back |
6-12 Months | leave 16 stitches in front | leave 12 stitches in back |
Toddler | leave 16 stitches in front | leave 12 stitches in back |
Child | leave 18 stitches in front | leave 14 stitches in back |
Adult | leave 20 stitches in front | leave 16 stitches in back |
0-3 Months Earflaps
Row 1: Ch 1, sc in 10 sts, turn (10 stitches)
Row 2: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in 6 sts, sc2tog, turn (8 stitches)
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn (8 stitches)
Row 4: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in 4 sts, sc2tog, turn (6 stitches)
Row 5: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn (6 stitches)
Row 6: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in 2 sts, sc2tog, turn (4 stitches)
Row 7: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn (4 stitches)
Row 8: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc2tog, turn (2 stitches)
Row 9: Ch 1, sc2tog (1 stitch)
3-6 and 6-12 Months Earflaps
Row 1: Ch 1, sc in 12 sts, turn (12 stitches)
Row 2: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in 8 sts, sc2tog, turn (10 stitches)
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn (10 stitches)
Row 4: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in 6 sts, sc2tog, turn (8 stitches)
Row 5: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn (8 stitches)
Row 6: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in 4 sts, sc2tog, turn (6 stitches)
Row 7: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn (6 stitches)
Row 8: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in 2 sts, sc2tog, turn (4 stitches)
Row 9: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn (4 stitches)
Row 10: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc2tog, turn (2 stitches)
Row 11: Ch 1, sc2tog (1 stitch)
Toddler, Child, & Adult Earflaps
Row 1: Ch 1, sc in 14, turn (14 stitches)
Row 2: Ch 1,sc2tog, sc in 10 sts, sc2tog, turn (12 stitches)
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn (12 stitches)
Row 4: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in 8 sts, sc2tog, turn (10 stitches)
Row 5: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn (10 stitches)
Row 6: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in 6 sts, sc2tog, turn (8 stitches)
Row 7: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn (8 stitches)
Row 8: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in 4 sts, sc2tog, turn (6 stitches)
Row 9: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn (6 stitches)
Row 10: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in 2 sts, sc2tog, turn (4 stitches)
Row 11: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn (4 stitches)
Row 12: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc2tog, turn (2 stitches)
Row 13: Ch 1, sc2tog (1 stitch)
Circle for the Thing 1 Thing 2 Crochet Hat Pattern
H-8 5 mm crochet hook & white yarn.
0-3, 3-6, and 6-12 Months Sizes
Rnd 1: Magic circle, 9 dc, join (9 stitches)
Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st, join (18 stitches)
Rnd 3: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next st*, join (27 stitches)
Rnd 4: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 2 sts*, join (36 stitches)
Switch to white or black yarn.
Rnd 5: Ch 1, sc in each st, join, fasten off (36 stitches)
Do not sew circle onto hat until you have added the numbers!
Toddler, Child, and Adult Sizes
Rnd 1: Magic circle, 9 dc, join (9 stitches)
Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st, join (18 stitches)
Rnd 3: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next st*, join (27 stitches)
Rnd 4: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 2 sts*, join (36 stitches)
Rnd 5: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 3 sts*, join (45 stitches)
You can use white or black yarn.
Rnd 6: Ch 1, sc in each st, join, fasten off (45 stitches)
Numbers for the Thing 1 Thing 2 Crochet Hat Pattern
H-8 5 mm crochet hook & black yarn.
Chain 30. Sew the chain to the circle the shape of the number 1 or 2. Sew the circle to the hat.
Braids for the Thing 1 Thing 2 Crochet Hat Pattern
Cut fifteen 30” strands of yarn for each braid.
- Fold the strands in half and pass the folded loop through the bottom of the ear flap.
- Pass the strand ends through the loop and pull tight to form a knot.
- Divide into three sections and braid.
Pom Pom for the Thing 1 Thing 2 Crochet Hat Pattern
- 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 the Thing 1 Thing 2 Crochet Hat Pattern
Weave in the ends.

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