This Beginner Crochet Hat pattern is great for new crocheters.
You will need to use a couple of basic crochet stitches, as well as following step by step tutorials on seam and how to close the top of crochet beanie hat with a yarn needle.
The pattern uses worsted weight yarn, but you can swap that for any yarn following the instructions in the pattern.
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How to Crochet the Beginner Crochet Hat Pattern
This beginner crochet hat is easy to crochet, as you are crocheting a rectangle and then assembling it to be a crocheted beanie.
You crochet the rectangle back and forth in rows, then you will seam using the whip stitch and close the top of the hat as shown in the linked tutorial.
The stitches used are beginner friendly, as you’ll only use chain stitches, single crochet stitches and double crochet stitches.
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About the Beginner Crochet Hat Pattern
The beginner crochet hat is a great crochet pattern when you learn how to crochet. The hat pattern uses only basic crochet stitches.
Work back and forth in rows and follow video tutorials on how to seam it and close the crochet hat in the end.
This pattern for beginners has one crochet hat size, however adjustments for any size shown through the pattern.
Project level: Beginner
Materials
Crochet Hook Size
Yarn
- Yarn
- Lion Brand – Re-Tweed in color Hay
- Weight
- 4 Medium Yarn
- Fiber
- 40% wool, 40% polyester, 20% acrylic
Yarn amount needed:
<1 skein · 185 meters · 202 yards
One skein is 100 grams · 185 meters · 202 yards.
Note! This hat pattern can essentially be made with any yarn and thickness following the adjustment suggestions throughout the pattern!
Other Materials Needed
Gauge
Measured over single crochet in rows stitches crocheted in rows:
13 stitches & 12 rows per 10 cm / 4".
Measured over alternating single crochet and double crochet in rows: 12 rows per 10 cm / 4”.
Learn more about gauge.
*If you follow the custom size prompts through the pattern, the gauge isn’t important.
Crochet Pattern Notes
- This crochet pattern is written in US terms.
- All measurements given are unblocked.
- Note that measurements are given as exact as possible. But crochet tension & technique might give variations in the result, that changes from person to person.
- Read pattern instructions carefully before beginning to make sure you understand everything. It might save you hours frogging your work & crocheting it again!
- Check yarn info if you want to find an alternative or test your yarn against the gauge. Learn more about substituting yarn.
- This pattern is written for 1 size. Size adjustments are added under the heading “Sizes & Measurements”.
- At the end of each row, the stitch count is given in parenthesis.
- Make a gauge swatch that measure at least 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 inches using the stitch the gauge is given for. If your swatch matches the gauge, you’re good to go. If the gauge is wrong, you might need to change your hook. Go up in crochet hook size if your stitches are smaller & go down in crochet hook size if your stitches are bigger (more details).
Sizes and Measurements
Finished Rectangle Measurements
Width: 58 cm / 23 inches
Height: 22 cm / 8.5 inches
This is the specified size in the crochet pattern for an adult woman’s beanie. See adjustments below if you prefer to make your custom children and adult sizes.
Size Adjustments
- This crochet hat pattern can essentially be made for any size. Start by measuring the chains against your or the recipients head and decide on the amount of chains accordingly.
- Work the number of rows you want for the desired size. This is also where you can make the beanie more or less slouchy.
- You can also choose to use a different mm hook size or yarn thickness. If so, start by measuring head circumference against the chains before you start.
Abbreviations
- ch = chain
- dc = double crochet
- sc = single crochet
- st = stitch(es)
We try our best to include all crochet abbreviations in the list above for the crochet pattern, but sometimes we may forget one or two.
Learn more about crochet abbreviations & find a complete list on our Crochet Abbreviations & Terms post.
Techniques You Will Need
Whip Stitch
You will need to use the how to close the top of the beani tutorial.
Instructions for the Beginner Crochet Hat Pattern
Ch 77 st or the stitches needed to achieve the desired hat circumference.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn (=76).
Row 2: Ch 2 (counts as 1st dc), dc in each st across, turn (=76).
Row 3: Ch 1 (counts as 1st sc), sc in each st across, turn (=76).
Row 4-25: Repeat row 2 and 3 every other row.
Or continue until you reach the desired hat height.
Fasten off and cut yarn, leaving a long yarn tail to close the beginner crochet hat.
Finishing
When you finished crocheting you will have a rectangle.
Fold the rectangle double and seam the short edges together using the whip stitch.
Fasten threads & weave in ends.
Your beginner crochet hat is now finished. If you want you can attach a faux fur pom pom or make a yarn pom pom using a pom pom maker.
You can also add fleece fabric to the inside of your crochet hat.
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