Love crochet hat pattern

I’m super excited to share my Love Letters Crochet Hat Pattern with you! This adorable hat features the word “LOVE” on the front, a cozy ribbed brim, and a fun pom pom on top.

Designed for three sizes (toddler, child, and adult), it’s perfect for everyone in the family. Imagine how cute you’ll look wearing this hat and spreading the love. Grab your yarn and hook, and let’s make this sweet and stylish hat together! The free crochet pattern is below.

Love Letters Crochet Hat Pattern Details

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

Skill Level

Intermediate

Materials Needed

Crochet hook size: I-9 5.5 mm
Yarn: Worsted weight yarn #4 in red, white, and gray
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.
Extra large pom pom maker: For making a pom pom for your hat.

Size Chart

Size	Circumference	Height
Toddler	18-19 inches	7 inches
Child	19-20 inches	7.5 inches
Adult	20-23 inches	8 inches

Crochet Hat Size Chart

See my crochet hat sizing guide for full details and size charts.

Gauge

15 stitches and 11 rows = 4 inches (10 cm)

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

Crochet abbreviations

sc = single crochet stitch
hdc = half double crochet stitch
blo = back loop only
hdc2tog = half double crochet decrease
ch/chs = chain/chains
st/sts = stitch/stitches
sl st = slip stitch
rnd/rnds = round/rounds

Pattern Notes

The pattern is worked from the bottom up.
The brim is worked flat in rows and then joined in the round.
The hat is worked in the round.
Repeat instructions between the asterisks (*) for the rest of the round.
Join each round with a slip stitch to the first stitch made in that round.
The beginning chain does not count as a stitch.
The pattern is written in US terms.

Girl wearing a red, white, and charcoal crochet LOVE beanie beside text reading “Love beanie crochet pattern” and “Free crochet hat pattern.”

Love Letters Crochet Hat Pattern Information

Ribbed Brim Instructions

Use gray yarn.

Row 1: Ch 7, sc in 2nd ch from hook and each rem ch, turn (6 stitches)

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each st in the back loops only, turn (6 stitches)

Toddler Size: Repeat row 2 for a total of 68 rows.

Child Size: Repeat row 2 for a total of 72 rows.

Adult Size: Repeat row 2 for a total of 76 rows.

Join in the round.

Toddler size

Work stitches in white unless the instructions specifically say to use red yarn.

Rnd 1: Ch 1, sc in each row of the brim, join (68 stitches)

Rnd 2: ch 2, hdc in each st, join (68 stitches)

Rnd 3: ch 2, hdc 22 sts, hdc 5 sts in red, hdc 2 sts, hdc 3 sts in red, hdc 2 sts, hdc 5 sts in red, hdc 1 st, hdc 5 sts in red, hdc 23 sts, join (68 stitches)

Rnd 4: ch 2, hdc 22 sts, hdc 5 sts in red, hdc 1 st, hdc 5 sts in red, hdc 1 st, hdc 5 sts in red, hdc 1 st, hdc 5 sts in red, hdc 23 sts, join (68 stitches)

Rnd 5: ch 2, hdc 25 sts, hdc 2 sts in red, hdc 1 st, hdc 2 sts in red, hdc 1 st, hdc 2 sts in red, hdc 1 st, hdc 2 sts in red, hdc 1 st, hdc 2 sts in red, hdc 4 sts, hdc 2 sts in red, hdc 23 sts, join (68 stitches)

Rnd 6: ch 2, hdc 22 sts, hdc 5 sts in red, hdc 1 st, hdc 2 sts in red, hdc 1 st, hdc 2 sts in red, hdc 1 st, hdc 2 sts in red, hdc 1 st, hdc 2 sts in red, hdc 4 sts, hdc 2 sts in red, hdc 23 sts, join (68 stitches)

Rnd 7: ch 2, hdc 22 sts, hdc 5 sts in red, hdc 1 st, hdc 2 sts in red, hdc 1 st, hdc 2 sts in red, hdc 1 st, hdc 2 sts in red, hdc 1 st, hdc 2 sts in red, hdc 4 sts, hdc 2 sts in red, hdc 23 sts, join (68 stitches)

Rnd 8: ch 2, hdc 25 sts, hdc 2 sts in red, hdc 1 st, hdc 2 sts in red, hdc 1 st, hdc 2 sts in red, hdc 1 st, hdc 2 sts in red, hdc 1 st, hdc 2 sts in red, hdc 4 sts, hdc 2 sts in red, hdc 23 sts, join (68 stitches)

Rnd 9: ch 2, hdc 22 sts, hdc 5 sts in red, hdc 1 st, hdc 2 sts in red, hdc 1 st, hdc 2 sts in red, hdc 1 st, hdc 5 sts in red, hdc 4 sts, hdc 2 sts in red, hdc 23 sts, join (68 stitches)

Rnd 10: ch 2, hdc 22 sts, hdc 5 sts in red, hdc 1 st, hdc 2 sts in red, hdc 1 st, hdc 2 sts in red, hdc 1 st, hdc 5 sts in red, hdc 4 sts, hdc 2 sts in red, hdc 23 sts, join (68 stitches)

Rnd 11: ch 2, hdc in each st, join (68 stitches)

Switch to gray yarn.

Rnds 12 & 13: ch 2, hdc in each st, join (68 stitches)

Rnd 14: ch 2, *hdc2tog, hdc 2 sts*, join (51 stitches)

Rnd 15: ch 2, *hdc2tog, hdc 1 st*, join (34 stitches)

Rnd 16: ch 2, *hdc2tog*, join and leave a long tail for sewing. (17 stitches)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Use your tapestry needle to sew the top closed.

Child size

Work stitches in white unless the instructions specifically say to use red yarn.

Rnd 1: Ch 1, sc in each row of the brim, join (72 stitches)

Rnd 2: ch 2, hdc in each st, join (72 stitches)

Rnd 3: ch 2, hdc 24 sts, hdc 5 sts in red, hdc 2 sts, hdc 3 sts in red, hdc 2 sts, hdc 5 sts in red, hdc 1 st, hdc 5 sts in red, hdc 25 sts, join (72 stitches)

Rnd 4: ch 2, hdc 24 sts, hdc 5 sts in red, hdc 1 st, hdc 5 sts in red, hdc 1 st, hdc 5 sts in red, hdc 1 st, hdc 5 sts in red, hdc 25 sts, join (72 stitches)

Rnd 5: ch 2, hdc 27 sts, hdc 2 sts in red, hdc 1 st, hdc 2 sts in red, hdc 1 st, hdc 2 sts in red, hdc 1 st, hdc 2 sts in red, hdc 1 st, hdc 2 sts in red, hdc 4 sts, hdc 2 sts in red, hdc 25 sts, join (72 stitches)

Rnd 6: ch 2, hdc 24 sts, hdc 5 sts in red, hdc 1 st, hdc 2 sts in red, hdc 1 st, hdc 2 sts in red, hdc 1 st, hdc 2 sts in red, hdc 1 st, hdc 2 sts in red, hdc 4 sts, hdc 2 sts in red, hdc 25 sts, join (72 stitches)

Rnd 7: ch 2, hdc 24 sts, hdc 5 sts in red, hdc 1 st, hdc 2 sts in red, hdc 1 st, hdc 2 sts in red, hdc 1 st, hdc 2 sts in red, hdc 1 st, hdc 2 sts in red, hdc 4 sts, hdc 2 sts in red, hdc 25 sts, join (72 stitches)

Rnd 8: ch 2, hdc 27 sts, hdc 2 sts in red, hdc 1 st, hdc 2 sts in red, hdc 1 st, hdc 2 sts in red, hdc 1 st, hdc 2 sts in red, hdc 1 st, hdc 2 sts in red, hdc 4 sts, hdc 2 sts in red, hdc 25 sts, join (72 stitches)

Rnd 9: ch 2, hdc 24 sts, hdc 5 sts in red, hdc 1 st, hdc 2 sts in red, hdc 1 st, hdc 2 sts in red, hdc 1 st, hdc 5 sts in red, hdc 4 sts, hdc 2 sts in red, hdc 25 sts, join (72 stitches)

Rnd 10: ch 2, hdc 24 sts, hdc 5 sts in red, hdc 1 st, hdc 2 sts in red, hdc 1 st, hdc 2 sts in red, hdc 1 st, hdc 5 sts in red, hdc 4 sts, hdc 2 sts in red, hdc 25 sts, join (72 stitches)

Rnd 11: ch 2, hdc in each st, join (72 stitches)

Switch to gray yarn.

Rnds 12- 15: ch 2, hdc in each st, join (72 stitches)

Rnd 16: ch 2, *hdc2tog, hdc 2 sts*, join (54 stitches)

Rnd 17: ch 2, *hdc2tog, hdc 1 st*, join (36 stitches)

Rnd 18: ch 2, *hdc2tog*, join and leave a long tail for sewing. (18 stitches)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Use your tapestry needle to sew the top closed.

Adult size

Work stitches in white unless the instructions specifically say to use red yarn.

Rnd 1: Ch 1, sc in each row of the brim, join (76 stitches)

Rnd 2: ch 2, hdc in each st, join (76 stitches)

Rnd 3: ch 2, hdc 26 sts, hdc 5 sts in red, hdc 2 sts, hdc 3 sts in red, hdc 2 sts, hdc 5 sts in red, hdc 1 st, hdc 5 sts in red, hdc 27 sts, join (76 stitches)

Rnd 4: ch 2, hdc 26 sts, hdc 5 sts in red, hdc 1 st, hdc 5 sts in red, hdc 1 st, hdc 5 sts in red, hdc 1 st, hdc 5 sts in red, hdc 27 sts, join (76 stitches)

Rnd 5: ch 2, hdc 29 sts, hdc 2 sts in red, hdc 1 st, hdc 2 sts in red, hdc 1 st, hdc 2 sts in red, hdc 1 st, hdc 2 sts in red, hdc 1 st, hdc 2 sts in red, hdc 4 sts, hdc 2 sts in red, hdc 27 sts, join (76 stitches)

Rnd 6: ch 2, hdc 26 sts, hdc 5 sts in red, hdc 1 st, hdc 2 sts in red, hdc 1 st, hdc 2 sts in red, hdc 1 st, hdc 2 sts in red, hdc 1 st, hdc 2 sts in red, hdc 4 sts, hdc 2 sts in red, hdc 27 sts, join (76 stitches)

Rnd 7: ch 2, hdc 26 sts, hdc 5 sts in red, hdc 1 st, hdc 2 sts in red, hdc 1 st, hdc 2 sts in red, hdc 1 st, hdc 2 sts in red, hdc 1 st, hdc 2 sts in red, hdc 4 sts, hdc 2 sts in red, hdc 27 sts, join (76 stitches)

Rnd 8: ch 2, hdc 29 sts, hdc 2 sts in red, hdc 1 st, hdc 2 sts in red, hdc 1 st, hdc 2 sts in red, hdc 1 st, hdc 2 sts in red, hdc 1 st, hdc 2 sts in red, hdc 4 sts, hdc 2 sts in red, hdc 27 sts, join (76 stitches)

Rnd 9: ch 2, hdc 26 sts, hdc 5 sts in red, hdc 1 st, hdc 2 sts in red, hdc 1 st, hdc 2 sts in red, hdc 1 st, hdc 5 sts in red, hdc 4 sts, hdc 2 sts in red, hdc 27 sts, join (76 stitches)

Rnd 10: ch 2, hdc 26 sts, hdc 5 sts in red, hdc 1 st, hdc 2 sts in red, hdc 1 st, hdc 2 sts in red, hdc 1 st, hdc 5 sts in red, hdc 4 sts, hdc 2 sts in red, hdc 27 sts, join (76 stitches)

Rnd 11: ch 2, hdc in each st, join (76 stitches)

Switch to gray yarn.

Rnds 12- 17: ch 2, hdc in each st, join (76 stitches)

Rnd 18: ch 2, *hdc2tog, hdc 2 sts*, join (57 stitches)

Rnd 19: ch 2,*hdc2tog, hdc 1 st*, join (38 stitches)

Rnd 20: ch 2, *hdc2tog*, join and leave a long tail for sewing. (19 stitches)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Use your tapestry needle to sew the top closed.

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 your ends.

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