Cute Crochet Powl Hat Patterns For Babies

Baby crochet hats are a fun and functional accessory for little ones. They are often treasured and passed down for years. These hats are simple to make and can be made with just one skein of yarn or less, making them an affordable and thoughtful gift for new parents. With a variety of patterns available, from classic designs to playful styles, you can choose the perfect colour, style, and size for the baby in your life.

Crochet baby hats with ears

Crochet baby hats are one of the cutest items you can make as baby shower gifts or as photo props. They are simple to make and will look adorable on your little one. You can use any leftover yarn and turn them into adorable baby crochet hats with ears.

Materials:

• Bernat Baby Blanket yarn in any colour of your choice.
• A size N/P (10mm) crochet hook.
• Tapestry needle to weave in the ends. You can also use a smaller hook.

Steps:

• Work from a free pattern or purchase an ad-free PDF.
• Use the suggested Bernat Baby Blanket yarn or substitute it with any super chunky, size 6 yarn of the same gauge.
• Use a size N/P (10mm) crochet hook.
• Weave in the ends with a tapestry needle.

Sizes:

The pattern provided includes instructions for four different sizes, ranging from 3 months old to 6 years old.

Pattern:

The pattern provided is for a beginner-friendly design using basic stitches. It includes detailed instructions for each round, with specific stitch counts for each size.

Assembly:

• Fold your hat flat to find the best fold, so it becomes easy to attach the ears.
• Sew the ears along the fold of the hat on either side, positioning them symmetrically.

Finishing:

Make sure to read the pattern notes given at the beginning of the pattern, and then weave in any remaining tails.

Additional Tips:

• When joining rounds, always start your round in the same stitch as your chain 2 to help hide the seam.
• Always join the rounds to the first DC, NOT your chain 2. This will also help hide the seam.
• You can use this same pattern as a base to create different animal hats, such as bear or owl hats, by altering the colours and adding specific features like ears or braids.

Troubleshooting:

If your hat is coming out too small, try going up a hook size, as you might be crocheting tightly. You can also try using thicker yarn, such as Vanna's Choice yarn, specifically the barley colour, which is much thicker than other yarns.

Crochet baby hats for boys

Materials

To make a crochet baby hat, you will need the following materials:

• Yarn in your desired colour(s). Bernat Baby Blanket yarn is a popular choice for baby hats as it is soft and cosy. You will need around 30-45 yards of yarn, depending on the size you are making.
• A crochet hook. The size of the hook will depend on the yarn you are using. For Bernat Baby Blanket yarn, a size N/P (10mm) hook is recommended.
• A tapestry needle for weaving in the yarn ends.

Sizing

When making a baby hat, it is important to ensure that you are using the correct size for your baby's head. The following are approximate sizes for different age groups:

• Newborn: 4.5 inches in diameter, 5 inches tall
• 0-3 months: 5 inches in diameter, 5 inches tall
• 3-6 months: 5.5 inches in diameter, 5.5 inches tall
• 6-12 months: 6 inches in diameter, 6 inches tall

Pattern

The following is a basic pattern for a crochet baby hat that can be adapted for boys by choosing more masculine colours such as blue, green, or grey.

Round 1 (with magic ring):

Make a magic ring and work 8 single crochet (sc) stitches into it. Close the ring and do not slip stitch or turn.

Round 2:

2 sc in next stitch (the first stitch of Round 1), place a marker in the first stitch you just made, 2 sc in next 7 stitches until you end in the stitch right before the marked one, do not slip stitch or turn. You should now have 16 sc.

Round 3:

1 sc in the next marked stitch, move the marker up into the first stitch you just made, 2 sc in the next stitch, *(1 sc in the next stitch, 2 sc in the next stitch), repeat from * until you end in the stitch right before the marked one, do not slip stitch or turn. You should now have 24 sc.

Round 4:

1 sc in the next marked stitch, move the marker up into the stitch you just made, 1 sc in each stitch until you end in the stitch right before the marked one, do not slip stitch or turn. Repeat Round 4 three more times until your hat is 4.5 inches tall. Do not fasten off yet. Fold your hat flat and sew up the side.

Ears (make 2):

Chain 3, 2 sc in the second chain from the hook, 2 sc in the next chain, turn—you should have 4 sc.

Chain 1, 2 sc in the same stitch as the chain 1, 2 sc in the remaining 3 stitches, fasten off with a 15-inch tail for sewing.

Thread the long tail left on the ears and run your needle in and out through the straight base of the ear, pull to cinch. Repeat with the other ear. Place both ears along the sides of the hat and sew them in place.

Weave in any remaining yarn ends to finish your hat!

Crochet baby hats for beginners

Crocheting a baby hat is one of the sweetest and easiest things to make. They are simple to make and will look adorable on your little one. They are also great as baby shower gifts or as photo props.

Materials

• Any type of yarn will do, but preferably a soft, comfortable yarn such as Bernat Softee Baby Cotton or Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice yarn.
• A crochet hook, preferably size G/4.00mm or H 5mm.
• A tapestry needle to sew the hat together.
• Scissors.
• Pom-pom maker (optional).

Steps

• Start with one regular row of half double crochet (US terms) and when you turn to start row 2, insert your hook underneath the front bottom loop.
• Add 3 slip stitches to one end so it will help gather it in when you go to gather and sew it closed. This hat is made as one rectangle, with one end gathered and then folded in half and sewn up the side.
• After sewing the sides together, add a pom-pom.
• You can also add ears to the hat. Sew them along the fold of the hat on either side.

Tips

• Be patient with yourself and have fun!
• Experiment to find the best fold so it becomes easy to attach the ears.
• If you are using a magic ring, take special care to weave in the beginning tail securely by going back and forth at least 3 times.
• If you are not using a magic ring, you might have to use the beginning tail to close any holes left on the crown before weaving in the rest of the tail.

Crochet baby hats with braids

Crochet baby hats are some of the cutest items you can make as baby shower gifts or as photo props. They are simple to make and will look adorable on your little one. You can even make them in just 20 to 30 minutes!

Materials

You will need:

• Yarn (any super bulky, size 6 yarn or leftover Bernat Blanket yarn)
• A size N/P(10mm) crochet hook
• A tapestry needle to weave in the ends (you can also use a smaller hook)

Sizing

The finished size of the baby crochet hat will be 30 to 45 yards, depending on the size you are making.

Stitch Abbreviations

• Sc– single crochet
• Hdc– half double crochet
• BLO– back loop only

Measuring Your Gauge

To measure your gauge, work the first 3 rounds of the Newborn Crochet Hat. The diameter of the circle after 3 Rounds should be 4-1/2 inches.

Working in BLO

Work in the BLO(Back Loop only) by inserting your hook just under the back loop of the st and leaving the front loop free.

The Pattern

Round 1 (with magic ring):

Make a magic ring and work 8 sc into it, close the ring, do not sl st and do not turn.——–8 sc

Round 1 (without magic ring):

Ch 3, 2 sc into 2nd ch from hook, 4 sc into next ch, you will now end up below your foundation chain, 2 sc into the next free loop of the foundation chain, do not sl st and do not turn. See pic 2 above. ——–8 sc

Round 2:

Place a marker in the first st you just made, 2 sc in next st ( the first st of Round 1), 2 sc in next 7 sts until you end in the st right before the marked one, do not sl st and do not turn.——16 sc

Round 3:

1 sc in next marked st, move the marker up into the first st you just made, 2 sc in next *(1 sc in next st, 2 sc in next), repeat from * until you end in the st right before the marked one, do not sl st and do not turn.———24 sc

Round 4:

1 sc in next marked st, move the marker up into the st you just made, 1 sc in each st across until you end in the st right before the marked one, do not sl st and do not turn.———24 sc

Repeat Round 4 three more times until your hat is 4-1/2 inches tall. Do not fasten off yet. Fold your hat flat. Experiment to find the best fold, so it becomes easy to attach the ears.

Last Round:

Sl st to the BLO of the next st on the side fold, ch 1, 1 sc in BLO of the same st as ch 1, 1 sc in the BLO of each st across to end, Sl st to the first sc. Fasten off.—-24 sc

Making the Ears

Row 1:

Ch 3, 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 2 sc in next ch, turn—–4 sc

Row 2:

Ch 1, 2 sc in same st as ch 1, 2 sc in remaining 3 sts, fasten off with a 15-inch tail for sewing.——–8 sc

Thread the long tail left on the ears and run your needle in and out through the straight base of the ear, pull to cinch. The tighter you pull, the smaller your ears will look. Repeat with the other ear.

Place both the ears along the sides of the hat and find the position you like best. Sew them along the fold of the hat on either side.

Finishing the Hat

Make sure you read the pattern notes given at the beginning of the pattern and then weave in any tails left.

Crochet baby hats with pom-poms

Materials and Tools:

You will need medium-weight yarn, such as acrylic or nylon, in your desired colour. For a 6-12-month-old baby, you will need approximately 150-250 yards of yarn. You will also need a 5mm crochet hook and a pom-pom maker, or you can use spare cardboard or even your hands to make the pom-pom.

Getting Started:

To begin, decide on the size of the hat you want to make. The number of foundation stitches you start with will determine the height of the hat. For a 9-month-old baby, you can start with 40 foundation half double crochets.

Creating the Body of the Hat:

Once you have your foundation stitches, you will work in the third loop of the half double crochets, row by row. This will create a beautiful, ribbed texture that gives the hat a knitted look. Simply repeat this pattern, crocheting in the third loops, until you reach the desired width or circumference for the hat.

Finishing Touches:

After you have achieved the desired width, you can slip stitch along the edge to give the rim a more polished look. Remember to stitch loosely so that the hat remains stretchy. Then, fold your piece in half and sew the open ends together. Close up the top of the hat by sewing it shut.

Adding the Pom-Pom:

Now for the fun part—adding the pom-pom! Use a pom-pom maker or your preferred method to create a fluffy pom-pom. You can attach the pom-pom to the centre of the hat, or for a whimsical touch, try adding two pom-poms on the sides to look like bear ears.

And there you have it! A cute and cosy crochet baby hat with a pom-pom. This project is a wonderful way to create a unique accessory for your little one or as a thoughtful gift for a loved one.

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