This double crochet hat pattern is a fast and easy project for beginners. The free crochet pattern is written in 10 different sizes ranging from newborn to adult. Keep reading for the free crochet pattern.
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Everyone needs a good, basic double crochet crochet hat pattern in their repertoire, and today I am sharing mine. When I first decided to become a stay-at-home mom, I started supplementing my income by selling crochet, and hats were my big seller! I made many cute photo prop hats, which I will share patterns for eventually, but first you need to start with a nice, basic double crochet hat. These are cute as is, but can also be embellished with appliques, ear flaps, flowers, or animal faces!
How to Make a Hat Using Double Crochet
I have since moved on to pattern writing (which I am having SO much fun with), but I will still occasionally sell. I love the joy it brings to the customers! Whether you sell or make your projects for your loved ones, this hat pattern is a great reference to have.
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Double Crochet Hat Pattern in 10 Sizes
Supplies
- Worsted weight yarn (I used Red Heart Super Saver in 'Grey Heather' and Red Heart with Love in 'Blue Hawaii')
- 5.5mm (I) Hook (I used Clover Amour)
- Yarn needle
- Scissors (I just got these Fiskars Travel Scissors and I love them!)
Abbreviations
- Sl St: slip stitch
- Ch: chain
- SC: single crochet
- HDC: half double crochet
- DC: double crochet
Helpful Video Tutorials
How to Crochet a Hat for Complete and Total Beginners - Right Handed Video Loads with the page
How to Crochet a Hat for Complete and Total Beginners - Left Handed HERE
Gauge:
15 sts x 7 DC rows = 4" square
Finished Sizes (please note these will vary with different tension)
Hat Size/Height/Diameter (of the bottom of the hat)
Premie/4.25"/5.5"
Newborn/4.5"/6"
0-3 months/5.25"/6.75"
3-6 months/5.75"/7.5"
6-12 months/6.25"/8.25"
Toddler/6.75"/8.75"
Child (small)/7.25"/10"
Child (large)/7.5"/10.25"
Adult (small)/8"/10.5"
Adult/8.25"/11"
Special Notes:
- The end of each round is attached to the first stitch of the round using a sl st.
- Chain stitches at the beginning of each round do NOT count as a stitch. The first stitch of the round should be worked into the first stitch of the previous round
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Instructions
Premie
Start by making a magic circle
Round 1: Ch 2, 9 DC in magic circle (9)
Round 2: Ch 2, 2 DC in each st around (18)
Round 3: Ch 2, *2 DC, DC, repeat from * around (27)
Round 4: Ch 2, *2 DC, DC in next two st, repeat from * around (36)
Rounds 5-8: Ch 2, DC around (36)
Round 9: Ch 1, SC around. Tie off and weave in ends. (36)
Newborn
Start by making a magic circle
Round 1: Ch 2, 10 DC in magic circle (10)
Round 2: Ch 2, 2 DC in each st around (20)
Round 3: Ch 2, *2 DC, DC, repeat from * around (30)
Round 4: Ch 2, *2 DC, DC in next two st, repeat from * around (40)
Rounds 5-9: Ch 2, DC around (40)
Round 10: Ch 1, SC around. Tie off and weave in ends. (40)
0-3 Months
Start by making a magic circle
Round 1: Ch 2, DC 11 stitches in magic circle (11)
Round 2: Ch 2, 2 DC in each st around (22)
Round 3: Ch 2, *2 DC, DC, repeat from * around (33)
Round 4: Ch 2, *2 DC, DC in next two st, repeat from * around (44)
Rounds 5-10: Ch 2, DC around (44)
Round 11: Ch 1, SC around. Tie off and weave in ends. (44)
3-6 months
Start by making a magic circle
Round 1: Ch 2, DC 11 stitches in magic circle (11)
Round 2: Ch 2, 2 DC in each st around (22)
Round 3: Ch 2, *2 DC, DC, repeat from * around (33)
Round 4: Ch 2, *2 DC, DC in next two sts, repeat from * around (44)
Round 5: Ch 2, *2 DC, DC in next 10 sts, repeat from * around (48)
Round 6-11: Ch 2, DC around (48)
Round 12: Ch 1, SC around. Tie off and weave in ends. (48)
6-12 Months
Start by making a magic circle
Round 1: Ch 2, DC 11 stitches in magic circle (11)
Round 2: Ch 2, 2 DC in each st around (22)
Round 3: Ch 2, *2 DC, DC, repeat from * around (33)
Round 4: Ch 2, *2 DC, DC in next two sts, repeat from * around (44)
Round 5: Ch 2, *2 DC, DC in next 10 sts, repeat from * around (48)
Round 6: Ch 2, *2 DC, DC in next 11 sts, repeat from * around (52)
Round 7-12: Ch 2, DC around (52)
Round 13: Ch 1, SC around. Tie off and weave in ends. (52)
Toddler
Start by making a magic circle
Round 1: Ch 2, DC 11 stitches in magic circle (11)
Round 2: Ch 2, 2 DC in each st around (22)
Round 3: Ch 2, *2 DC, DC, repeat from * around (33)
Round 4: Ch 2, *2 DC, DC in next two sts, repeat from * around (44)
Round 5: Ch 2, *2 DC, DC in next 10 sts, repeat from * around (48)
Round 6: Ch 2, *2 DC, DC in next 11 sts, repeat from * around (52)
Round 7: Ch 2, *2 DC, DC in next 12 sts, repeat from * around (56)
Round 8-13: Ch 2, DC around (56)
Round 14: Ch 1, SC around. Tie off and weave in ends. (56)
Child (Small)
Start by making a magic circle
Round 1: Ch 2, 10 DC in magic circle (10)
Round 2: Ch 2, 2 DC in each st around (20)
Round 3: Ch 2, *2 DC, DC, repeat from * around (30)
Round 4: Ch 2, *2 DC, DC in next two st, repeat from * around (40)
Round 5: Ch 2, *2 DC, DC in next three sts, repeat from * around (50)
Round 6: Ch 2, *2 DC, DC in next four sts, repeat from * around (60)
Rounds 7-14: Ch 2, DC around (60)
Round 15: Ch 1, SC around. Tie off and weave in ends. (60)
Child (Large)
Start by making a magic circle
Round 1: Ch 2, 10 DC in magic circle (10)
Round 2: Ch 2, 2 DC in each st around (20)
Round 3: Ch 2, *2 DC, DC, repeat from * around (30)
Round 4: Ch 2, *2 DC, DC in next two st, repeat from * around (40)
Round 5: Ch 2, *2 DC, DC in next three sts, repeat from * around (50)
Round 6: Ch 2, *2 DC, DC in next four sts, repeat from * around (60)
Round 7: Ch 2, *2 DC, DC in next 29 sts, repeat from * around (62)
Rounds 8-14: Ch 2, DC around (62)
Round 15: Ch 1, HDC around. Tie off and weave in ends. (62)
Adult (Small)
Start by making a magic circle
Round 1: Ch 2, 10 DC in magic circle (10)
Round 2: Ch 2, 2 DC in each st around (20)
Round 3: Ch 2, *2 DC, DC, repeat from * around (30)
Round 4: Ch 2, *2 DC, DC in next two st, repeat from * around (40)
Round 5: Ch 2, *2 DC, DC in next three sts, repeat from * around (50)
Round 6: Ch 2, *2 DC, DC in next four sts, repeat from * around (60)
Round 7: Ch 2, *2 DC, DC in next 14 sts, repeat from * around (64)
Rounds 8-15: Ch 2, DC around (64)
Round 16: Ch 1, SC around. Tie off and weave in ends. (64)
Adult
Start by making a magic circle
Round 1: Ch 2, DC 11 stitches in magic circle (11)
Round 2: Ch 2, 2 DC in each st around (22)
Round 3: Ch 2, *2 DC, DC, repeat from * around (33)
Round 4: Ch 2, *2 DC, DC in next two st, repeat from * around (44)
Round 5: Ch 2, *2 DC, DC in next three st, repeat from * around (55)
Round 6: Ch 2, *2 DC, DC in next four st, repeat from * around (66)
Rounds 7-15: Ch 2, DC around (66)
Round 16: Ch 1, HDC around. Tie off and weave in ends. (66)
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