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The Best Free Crochet Baby Hat Pattern

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Make the sweetest gift with this free crochet baby hat pattern using Red Heart Hygge Fur for the warmest, cuddliest hat ever (in 2 sizes).

crochet baby hat with sleeping baby

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Wanting a baby hat that’s super cute and cozy? This crochet baby hat pattern is just the thing with its fur yarn and quick construction.

Design Story and Inspiration for this Crochet Baby Hat Pattern

I bought several colors of Red Heart Hygge Fur not really knowing that I wanted to make with them, but I couldn’t resist how soft it is.

I definitely plan on making some stuffed animals, mittens and other items from this yarn, but a hat seemed like the perfect thing!

I know a lot of people are already planning and making for the holidays, and this hat would make a great gift. Super soft and cozy!

About the Yarn

I totally fell in love with the Hygge yarn from Red Heart, and this version of Hygge Fur is also amazing! It’s easier to crochet with than a lot of other fur yarns and it gives amazing results.

This is a bulky yarn (size 5) so it works up quickly and a skein goes a long way. Great for stuffies, hats, mittens and more!

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Pattern Details

This hat pattern is worked from the top down using the magic ring. If you get stuck using this technique, you can check out the magic ring tutorial or you can ch 2 and work the first round into the 2nd ch from hook.

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Crochet Baby Hat

What You’ll Need

Yarn: Red Heart Hygge Fur in Soft Taupe, 1 skein (Bulky/5)

Hook: US size J/10 (6.00mm)

Notions: Tapestry needle; stitch markers

Skill Level: Easy

Finished Size: Preemie (6 months), 12 (14 ½)” circumference

Gauge: 14 sts and 16 rows = 4″ in sc

Stitch Descriptions and Abbreviations

ch (chain)
sc (single crochet)

Pattern Notes

Rounds are not joined unless noted. Place stitch marker in first st of each round to keep track.  If only one number is given that number applies to both sizes.

crochet baby hat pattern lying flat

Free Crochet Baby Hat Pattern

Make magic ring.

Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook – 6 sts.

Rnd 2: Work 2 sc in each st – 12 sts.

Rnd 3: *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – 18 sts.

Rnd 4: *Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – 24 sts.

Rnd 5: *Sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – 30 sts.

Rnd 6: *Sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – 36 sts.

Rnd 7: *Sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – 42 sts.

Size 6 months Only
Rnd 8: *Sc in next 6 sts, 2 sc in next st: rep from * around – 48 sts.

Both Sizes
Work 10 (14) rounds even in sc on 42 (48) sts.

crochet baby hat ear flap

Earflaps

Row 1: Ch 1, sc 12; turn, leaving remaining sts unworked.

Row 2: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc to last 2 sts, sc2tog; turn (10 sts).

Row 3: Ch 1, work even in sc; turn.

Row 4: Repeat row 2 (8 sts).

Row 5: Repeat row 3.

Row 6: Repeat row 2 (6 sts).

Row 7: Repeat row 3.

Row 8: Repeat row 2 (4 sts).

Row 9: Repeat row 3.

Row 10: Repeat row 2 (2 sts).

Rows 11-12: Repeat row 3.

Row 13: Repeat row 2 (1 st).

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for tying under baby’s chin, or you can weave in end and sew a snap on each end of ear flap.

With RS facing, skip 6 (8) sts, join yarn for second earflap.

Repeat earflap, beginning at row 1.

Fasten off.

crochet baby hat ear

Ear (Make 2)

Ch 6.

Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across, turn – 5 sts.

Row 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each st, turn – 10 sts.

Row 3: Ch 1, sc in next 3 sts, (sc2tog) twice, sc in next 3 sts, turn – 8 sts.

Row 4: Ch 1, sc in next 2 sts, (sc2tog) twice, sc in next 2 sts, turn – 6 sts.

Row 5: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog, turn – 4 sts.

Row 6: Ch 1, (sc2tog) twice – 2 sts.

Fasten off.

Finishing

Sew ears on hat as seen in photos.

Weave in ends.

That’s it! I hope you’ve enjoyed this free crochet pattern!

Happy Crocheting!
Amanda

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  1. Kimberli Detrick

    August 22, 2020 at 1:29 pm

    These baby hats are wonderful!!

    • amanda

      August 22, 2020 at 3:01 pm

      Thank you so much! 🙂

  2. Peggy Peltier

    September 26, 2020 at 1:00 pm

    Would be nice to add print button to print out patterns. Thanks

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