You’re sure to find your next favorite crochet hat with these Free Crochet Hat Patterns to Make, Wear and Gift!
If you are fully in fall mode already or looking forward to winter shenanigans then you are probably on the lookout for great-looking hat patterns. Hats make great, practical gifts for people that are hard to gift for and it’s always nice to have a few around the house for you to wear yourself.
If you’ve always wondered how to crochet a hat, then this post is for you. And if you are looking for more challenging hats to crochet, then this post is for you too! This post has a little bit of everything. There are Halloween crochet hat patterns, crochet winter beanies, crochet cloche hats, and crochet hats for beginners. Best of all, they are all free, free, FREE!
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Tips for Crocheting Hats
The circumference is the most important measurement when making a crochet hat or beanie. This number tells you how big around the hat is, and depends upon the size you are making.
So gauge becomes important when you are figuring how large the hat’s circumference will be. It’s important to work up a gauge swatch to make sure your hat will come out the size you are hoping for.
Also, keep the intended wearer in mind when making a hat. Think of the care it will need (kid’s and baby hats will need to be washed!), what type of fiber feels good against the skin (some people hate or are allergic to wool) and what color would look good on them (or you!) since it’s worn so close to the face.
Best Yarns for Crochet Hats
This really depends upon the intended use (summer hats need a lot different yarn than a winter beanie!) and the person who will be wearing it.
A lot of people make hats out of wool, and I have to admit I like to do that as well, but I don’t mind a bit of itching on the forehead if I wear it too long or hand washing it.
So a super wash wool works well for me and I’ve also used acrylic for my kids (so I can throw them in the wash!) and even cotton for a more spring time beanie (seen in the video above).
See our guide to the best yarn for hats here
Materials for Crochet Hats
You will only need basic materials to crochet a hat. You will need your yarn and a crochet hook appropriate for the size yarn used. You will also need a tapestry needle (also called a yarn needle) to weave in ends and seam (if your pattern calls for seaming) and some scissors to cut your yarn.
Some patterns will need stitch markers, a faux fur pom pom or yarn pom pom or a tag for the bottom of the hat. The tags have become very trendy over the last few years.
Okay, now on with the free crochet hat patterns!
25 Free Crochet Hat Patterns to Make, Wear and Gift
Chunky Double V-Stitch Hat
Grab a single skein of super bulky yarn and a big ol’ crochet hook to make short work of this lacy beanie. You can learn how to crochet the double v-stitch using double crochet and chain stitches.
Designer: Underground Crafter
Yarn: Sprightly Yarns Acrylic (Super Bulky Weight #6)
Click here for the free pattern
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Moroccan Midnight Slouch Hat
Two colors of yarn and V stitches make this stained glass slouch really stand out from the crowd. The hat is worked up from the brim and there’s also a matching cowl pattern if you want to make a special set for yourself or for a gift.
Designer: Moogly Blog
Yarn: Red Heart Boutique Midnight (Medium Weight #4)
Click here for the easy crochet hat pattern
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Snow Country Ski Hat
This cozy earflap hat is a celebration of texture. Challenge yourself to learn the diamond stitch, the shell stitch and the reverse single crochet stitch. I think the results speak for themselves!
Designer: Kirsten Holloway Designs
Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver (Medium Weight #4)
Click here for the free crochet hat pattern
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Hedge Witch Hat
Embrace your inner witch with this fun understated witch hat. I for one will 100% be wearing this hat all fall long. Can you say casual Friday??? It works up in half the time using half double crochet stitches and features a technique for a straight, nearly invisible seam.
Designer: Morale Fiber
Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver (Medium Weight #4)
Click here for for this fun crochet hat pattern!
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Sun Valley Hat
Crochet stitches worked around the posts make the fun basket weave pattern you can see on this textured earflap hat. Three pom poms, braided tails and an optional bow adorn the hat for extra cuteness. Now all you need is a cup of hot cocoa.
Designer: Viktoria Gogolak for Lion Brand
Yarn: Lion Brand Heartland (Medium Weight #4)
Click here for this fun textured earflap hat!
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Elegant Hat
Beanies can’t have all the fun. You can be both cozy and adorable in this cute cloche hat. Monochrome gray makes it easy to match your favorite fall outfits and single crochet stitches make this hat extra solid and warm.
Designer: Kim Guzman
Yarn: Caron Simply Soft (Medium Weight #4)
Click here for this free crochet bucket hat pattern!
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Chevron Hat
Try your hand at crochet colorwork with this showstopping chevron hat. Four colors really make this hat pop, but don’t worry you’ll only be working with 2 at a time. You will carry the unused strand of yarn along with you as you single crochet in the back loops only.
Designer: Whistle and Ivy
Yarn: Red Heart Soft Solids (Medium Weight #4)
Click here for this fun beanie crochet pattern!
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30 Minute Beginner Slouchy Hat
When your list of people to give Christmas gifts to is a mile long, my advice is start early and choose projects that use super bulky yarn. This super quick slouchy hat will give you a crash course in the art of crochet beanie making for beginners.
Designer: Sewrella
Yarn: Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick and Quick (Super Bulky Weight #6)
Click here for this easy super bulky crochet hat pattern!
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Color Block Slouchy Hat
If you haven’t quite wrapped your brain around working in the round, don’t worry. Some crochet hats, like this color-block slouchy hat, are worked flat and them seamed to make the hat. Alternating single and double crochet stitches makes a super easy textured surface.
Designer: Underground Crafter
Yarn: Patons North America Alpaca Blend (Bulky Weight #5)
Click here for this fun color-block crochet hat pattern!
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Nifty Newsboy Hat
When you need to make a hat, stat, super bulky yarn is the way to go. Simple half double crochet stitches really shine in this newsboy hat. The brim, the band and the button add that extra special touch that makes this hat unique.
Designer: Hopeful Honey
Yarn: Lion Brand Hometown USA (Super Bulky Weight #6)
Click here for this fun newsboy hat crochet pattern!
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Not Knit Hat
It drives me crazy when people call it knitting when it’s actually crocheting and I guess I’m not the only one! This snarky beanie pattern features a half double crochet brim, a single crochet section that says “not knit” and a single crochet buffalo plaid section worked in 3 colors.
Designer: Whistle and Ivy
Yarn: Red Heart Soft Solids (Medium Weight #4)
Click here for the Not Knit Crochet Beanie!
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Rows of Spikes Hat
Double crochet stitches worked into the previous round make the little spikes you see in this eye-catching beanie. If you haven’t tried the spike stitch yet, I highly recommend it. Oh, and don’t forget the pom pom!
Designer: Jenni Designs
Yarn: Red Heart With Love (Medium Weight #4)
Click here for the spike stitch crochet hat pattern!
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Crochet Fair Isle Hat
This hat is worked in tapestry crochet for a fair isle look. Worked in single crochet through the back loop, this pattern can be found for free in the subscriber resource library in sizes from baby through adult large. Includes a video tutorial, too!
Designer: Love.Life.Yarn
Yarn: Patons Classic Wool (Worsted Weight Yarn #4)
Click here for the free fair isle hat pattern!
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Puff Stitch Hat
Puff stitches make this hat really pop! In addition to adding texture, the puff stitches also make the hat thicker and warmer. Hats with a ribbed band like this puff stitch hat also tend to be stretchier and more forgiving on the fit!
Designer: Kiku Corner
Yarn: Classic Elite Yarns Kumara (Medium Weight #4)
Click here for the puff stitch crochet hat pattern!
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Chloe Olympic Snowboarding Hat
You can make this hat worked in flat rows of half double crochets in a snap with super bulky yarn. The fold up brim and the pom pom really add to the overall appeal of this Olympic’s inspired hat. Go for gold!
Designer: Haute Kippy
Yarn: Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick and Quick (Super Bulky Weight #6)
Click here for the free crochet hat pattern!
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Bead Stitch Hat
Have you ever tried the bean stitch? It’s just like a puff stitch but it’s worked around the post. The bean stitch rows really stand out next to the rows of half double crochets worked in the 3rd loop in this two-textured beanie.
Designer: 5 Little Monsters
Yarn: All Things You Essential Acrylic (Medium Weight #4)
Click here for the free bean stitch hat pattern!
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Snowy Owl Hat
This hat makes me smile. It’s cute, it’s fun and is it just me or does this snowy owl hat totally remind you of Hedwig? Half double crochet stitches make this hat fly by and the details add a bit of whimsy. Bonus! This hat pattern is available in sizes 0/3 months to adult.
Designer: Sarah Zimmerman for Yarnspirations
Yarn: Caron Simply Soft (Medium Weight #4)
Click here for the snow owl hat pattern!
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The Tempest Beanie
A pretty color changing yarn does all the hard work in making this stitch sampler hat really sparkle. Basic single, half double, and double crochet stitches are combined in different ways and sometimes worked around the posts to get the wide variety of stitches you see.
Designer: Above the Clouds Crochet
Yarn: Loops & Threads Facet Stones (Medium Weight #4)
Click here for this free crochet hat pattern!
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Snowball Slouch Hat
You can’t tell by looking at it, but this textured slouchy hat is very beginner friendly. There’s no color changes, and it uses less than a single skein of a color changing yarn. The body of the hat is made with the grit stitch which is just single crochet and double crochet stitches. Easy peasy!
Designer: Left in Knots
Yarn: Lion Brand Scarfie (Bulky Weight #5)
Click here for this textured slouch hat pattern!
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Wynn Hat
Alternating sections of half double crochet and slip stitches make signature waves in this wavy ridged beanie. Working in the back loops only helps the ridges really stand out and it makes the hat extra stretchy too!
Designer: Noowul Blog
Yarn: Red Heart Soft Baby Steps (Medium Weight #4)
Click here for this amazing textured hat pattern!
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Done in One Beanie
I’m sure you’re wondering…done in one hour or one skein? The answer is both! You can make this knit-look beanie in no time with whatever super bulky yarn you have on hand. The hat is worked flat entirely in slip stitches.
Designer: A Crocheted Simplicity
Yarn: Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick and Quick (Super Bulky Weight #6)
Click here for this easy one hour hat pattern!
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Fox Hat
If you or someone you know really love foxes then you should totally make this cute fox hat. Character hats are such a fun way to brighten up your day and make people smile, don’t you think? A confident beginner can make this hat using half double crochet and treble crochet stitches.
Designer: The Friendly Red Fox
Yarn: Hobby Lobby I Love This Yarn (Medium Weight #4)
Click here for these fun fox hat patterns!
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Easy Winter Hat
This textured beanie features the crunch stitch and a fold up brim made up of single crochet ribbing. The crunch stitch is made using half double crochet and slip stitch. This hat is worked flat and it’s very easy to customize the length and width for a perfect fit. There is both a video and a written pattern.
Designer: Naztazia
Yarn: Red Heart Heat Wave (Medium Weight #4)
Click here for this fun winter crochet hat!
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Granny Stripes Hat
I love the look of this granny stripes hat. The classic granny stitch is really elevated with bold color choices. I think this would make a great gift for a girl or a guy in their favorite colors.
Designer: Yarnspirations
Yarn: Bernat Super Value Solids (Mediuim Weight #4)
Click here for the granny stripes hat pattern!
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Black Cat Slouch Hat
If you’re a cat person or you are thinking about being a cat for Halloween, then this black cat hat is for you! Rows of half double crochets worked in the back loops only make a ribbed rectangle which is then seamed to create the hat and ears.
Designer: Persia Lou
Yarn: Premier Yarns Isaac Mizrahi Craft Carlyle (Super Bulky Weight #6)
Click here for the black cat hat pattern!
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Hygge Hat
For more free crochet pattern goodness make sure to explore my website! Here’s one of my own hat designs: the Hygge Hat. You will learn how to make the modified bean stitch for a nice full and textured look for your beanie.
Designer: Love. Life. Yarn.
Yarn: Red Heart Hygge (Bulky Weight #5)
Click here for the Hygge hat pattern!
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Final Thoughts on Crochet Hat Patterns
The hard part is going to be deciding which hat you want to make first! I tried to include a little something for everyone so I hope you found 1 or 2 (or 3 or 4) that caught your eye in this collection of free crochet hat patterns: slouch hats, beanie patterns, bucket hats, and easy hat patterns in different yarn weights for everyone from a beginner crocheter to more advanced.
Hats are great crochet projects for donating to cancer centers and homeless shelters. All you need to know are some basic crochet stitches to make a hat. Many of these hat patterns come in different sizes for the whole family.
So grab your yarn, crochet hook and one of these free hat patterns and get crocheting!
Don’t forget to bookmark this post so you can find it when you’re ready to make another hat and follow my blog for more free crochet patterns and a great crochet roundup every week. It was so much fun putting together this collection of crochet hat patterns for you!
Happy Crocheting!
Amanda
