Crochet Newborn Hat Pattern

This crochet newborn hat pattern is easy and quick. Even a beginner can make one in a few hours. 

This hat would look great on either a boy or girl.  

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It is made from the top-down, increasing until you reach the desired size. Therefore, you can make this pattern fit anyone if you know the head measurement.

For an accurate head measure, you need the full head circumference. Use a tape measure around the forehead, keeping it tight. Then divide that number by 3.14 and round up or down to the nearest quarter to get a good crown measurement.  For example, if the head measures 21, here is the math:

21 divided by 3.14 = 6.68 rounded to 7

For the length, measure from the center of the head down to the bottom of the ear.  Consider what your hat brim will look like and make the necessary adjustments.  

Crocheted hats are stretchy and have some give which allows for less importance on precise measurements.  

Here is the Crochet Hat Pattern measurement chart.

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The orange hat is the first one that I made. I used Lion Brand Landscapes, which is one of my favorite yarns. But sadly, this is not a beginner yarn. A beginner could have difficulty ripping out the stitches if they make a mistake. So instead, a beginner should choose a smoother yarn like the Bernat at the bottom.

Yarn:  1 skein Lion Brand Landscapes Mustard

Hook:  4mm. The recommended hook for this yarn is 6.5, but a smaller hook gives you a thicker hat. 

Stitches used:

  • Chain (ch)
  • Single Crochet (sc)
  • Slip Stitch (sl st)
  • Double crochet (dc)
  • Half Double Crochet (hdc)

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Begin with a magic loop.

1.        Ch 2.  11 hdc in the loop. Join with sl st to 1st hdc.

2.       Chain 2.  1 hdc in the base of the chain. 2 hdc in each of the next 11 stitches. Join with sl st to 2ndd of 1st ch 2.

3.       Chain 2.  1 hdc in base of the chain. {1 hdc in the next stitch.  2 hdc in the next stitch.} around. Join with sl st to 2ndd of 1st ch 2.

4.       Chain 3.  1 dc in the base of the chain. {1 dc in the next 2 stitches.  2 dc in the next stitch.} around. Join with sl st to 3rd of 1st ch 3.

5.       Chain 3.  1 dc in the base of the chain. {1 dc in the next 3 stitches.  2 dc in the next stitch.} around. Join with sl st to 3rd of 1st ch 3.

6.       Chain 3.  1 dc in the base of the chain. {1 dc in the next 4 stitches.  2 dc in the next stitch.} around. Join with sl st to 3rd of 1st ch 3.

End of increases

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7.       Chain 2.  1 hdc in base of the chain. {1 hdc in next stitch} around. Join with sl st to 2ndd of 1st ch 2.

8.       Chain 2.  1 hdc in the 3rd loop of the chain's base. {1 hdc in 3rd loop of next stitch} around. Join with sl st to 2ndd of 1st ch 2.

9.       Repeat row 8

10.       Repeat row 8

11.       Ch 3.  5 dc in base of ch.  {Sk 2.  1 sc in next st.  sk2. 5 dc in next st.}  around. Join with sl st to 3rd of 1st ch 3.

12.       Sl st to 3rd ch.  1 sc in same st.  {5 dc in next sc.  1sc in next 3rd dc} around. Join with sl st to 3rd of 1st ch 3.

13.       1 sc  in next 3rd ch.  {5 dc in next sc.  1sc in next 3rd dc} around.   Join with sl st to 3rd of 1st ch 3.

14.       Chain 2.  1 hdc in base of the chain. {1 hdc in next stitch} around. Join with sl st to 2ndd of 1st ch 2.

15.       Repeat row 14.

Cut yarn and weave in ends.

Great Job.  You mastered this Crochet Newborn Hat Pattern.  Lets see what you made.  

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This purple hat is the same pattern, except for the positioning of the back loop hdc after the increases and the edge, which is done with a shell. 

The yarn used is Bernat Baby Sport Lavender

Hook 4mm as recommended

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