Easy Children's Crochet Hat Pattern

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Skill Level: Easy

Gauge: 21 sts x 22 rows of pattern = 4 inches.

Finished Size (Note that the hat has quite a bit of stretch and length accounts for length of brim which will be turned up when worn):
Premie: 5 inches in length, 4.5 inches laid flat (will fit head measurement 13 inches)
0-3 Months: 6 inches in length, 5 inches across laid flat (will fit head measurement 14 inches)
3-6 Months: 7 inches in length, 5.5 inches across laid flat (will fit head measurement 15 inches) 6-12 Months: 8 inches in length, 6 inches across laid flat (will fit head measurement 17 inches) 12-24 Months: 9 inches in length, 6.5 inches across laid flat (fits head measurement 18 inches)
Child: 10 inches in length, 7 inches across laid flat (will fit head measurement 20 inches)

Yarn: Bold by Sugar Bush Yarns (100% extra fine super wash merino wool; 3.5 oz/100g; 190 yds/174 m); 1 skein Dover’s Sand for the premie-24 month size; 2 Skeins Dover’s Sand for the child size

Hook: Size I/9 (5.5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

Notions: Yarn Needle

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Thanks again for stopping by! Be sure to crochet something beautiful today!

Sarah

[emmamitchell]

This is perfect for our baby bank crochet and knitted donations. Excellent for our church craft group. Thanks 👍

[janelangmaid]

I’m going to add this since Rich Textures Crochet doesn’t seem to be responding to comments about size. Those who say it’s too big, it’s best to chain a length to your own measure. The first chain will be the height of the hat - figure out the height you want and add an inch or so, since the chain will shorten once you crochet into it. This is better than doing exactly the number of stitches she says. I wish she stressed this more, rather than saying the number of stitches. Wool can vary, hook size, tension, so best to measure. You can see the measurements at the start of the video, and also standard hat measurement charts can guide you. I also find that she allows a lot of “negative ease” for the circumference - that is she says for a child, stop crocheting when you’ve reached 15”, but if the child’s head is 20” (standard) that’s 5” of stretch, and if your wool and crocheting isn’t that stretchy, the hat will be too tight. Standard negative ease is 2”. Just stretch it out and see how big a head it will fit.

[marykennedysherin]

I love this! I have grandchildren and they all want hats, but knitting takes forever!

[alisonboniface]

This is a lovely simple pattern just finnished my very first beanie hat very pleased with it. Thank you. As really have enjoyed making it. From Alison.

[missytyrrell]

This is the easiest beanie pattern I've found! I even conquered the magic ring, thanks to you! I'll definitely be sharing this video, and making lots of beanies! 😊

[jenniferkofoed]

I've never seen a hat pattern that starts with a magic circle then chains. It's brilliant!! It makes the top so much nicer and less bulky. I'll be using this method with all future hats! Thank you!

[Franklinmoney]

This is a beautiful pattern 😊 I made this hat for my grandson and I am currently making 3 more for the little ones

[rachelballard]

My first ever completed crochet project - made one for my one year old and it turned out so cute!! Thanks for the easy to follow instructions!

[notlanotla]

Love the magic circle way of making hats. Pulling string at top when the hat is done is so easy and clean finishing. Thank you.

[dessaffier]

I have been making beanies for a while, but your magic ring method and seam is genius. I simply love it! Thank you for taking the time to share with us!

[zackquelinewallace]

It came out Beautiful. Love your video. You demonstrated instructions from beginning to end. Thank you

[sandygrogg]

I’m definitely going to try this one. Thst Magic Ring top is genius.

[lauriecl]

I really like the magic loop technique. It makes things easier and tidy

[Tanacarroll]

Love the way this hat is made. I use to work in NB Nursery as an RN. We would crochet hats all hours of the night shift. I wonder how many babies still have the ones I made? Sure makes me wonder. I so loved doing it! 💗☀️👶

[susanfellion]

I’m just making a suggestion: when the hat is complete, pull both ends of yarn inside, sew in a button if you want to use a fur Pom Pom, the elastic on the Pom Pom can be pulled thru the top of the hat with a crochet hook, then anchored quite firmly around the button on the inside. No wobbly pom poms. Voila!😉 Sue

[jeanriley]

Love how you give the different chains to do for the different sizes your tortorial is great so clear and easy to follow unlike a lot that go too fast and unclear thank you I'm just starting to make one x

[carolbray]

That stitch where you closed the top is called a whip stitch. Thank you for this pattern! I’ll be making these for my grandchildren! ❤

[mojo]

Thank you for this simple and cute pattern. Can't wait to try it!

[mariet]

Thanks! This is what I need to make my little cousin a hat for her birthday. And I have no clue how big her head is and this looks very adjustable as she grows!

[mereseini_lewai]

Genius idea with the magic ring. I am definitely using this for future reference 🙌