Crochet Baby Hat Written Pattern using the Half Double Crochet Stitch (4 FIRST Sizes)

Crochet Baby Hat made in the Half double Crochet stitch, in the first 4 baby sizes. Fast and easy crochet baby hat pattern. 

Undoubtedly the most popular baby item to crochet is a baby hat. I find the HDC (Half double Crochet makes a super quick hat. 

I have included the first few sizes of the little newborn baby hat to fit Newborn0-3 months, 3-6 months, and a slightly larger infant baby. 

I Love crocheting baby hats and over the years I have plenty of baby hat crochet patterns available on my website to help you crochet a whole heap of baby hats. 

You can view all of my FREE baby hat crochet patterns HERE 

NOTE: If you wish to go straight to the Baby Hat Pattern, please scroll further down the page to start of the Written Baby hat Patterns 

But you asked for a simple crochet baby hat beanie type crochet infant hat crocheted in HDC in the first few sizes, that you can quickly crochet up. 

And with this easy-to-crochet baby beanie-type hat using the Half double crochet Stitch that you can make several baby hats effortlessly in one sitting.

  
These little crocheted beanie baby hats are fast to crochet and so easy to make.

Although I do LOVE the Stretchy baby crochet hat made in ROWS which I make several of and donate to charitable causes or hospitals because they are ribbed and stretchy the fit an array of sizes 

FREE Baby Hat Crochet Pattern 0-3 months (ribbed Stretchy Baby Hat ) 

Crochet baby hats have several uses, including:

Keeping babies warm: Baby hats are essential for keeping babies warm and cozy, especially during the colder months. The little hats are also ideal to cover a baby's head when they are outside to protect them from the sun or wind.

Photo props: Crochet baby hats make great photo props for newborn and baby photography. 

The handmade hats add such a cute and unique touch to the photos and can be used to complement the outfit or theme of the photo shoot.

My favorite little Photo prop hat is Actually the 'Peaky Blinders Crochet Baby Hat' And its a free pattern on my site HERE  - seen here modeled by my grandson! Adorably cute. 

FREE newsboy peaked cap 0-3 months Baby boy Crochet hat Pattern FREE 

Baby shower gifts: Crochet baby hats make great gifts for new parents. Baby hats are one of THE most practical and useful gifts for a newborn and can be easily customized with the baby's name or initials for a personal touch.

 
Charity donations: Many organizations accept donations of handmade baby items, such as hats, blankets, and booties, to give to families in need.

Personal use: The hats can be made in different colors and styles, and they are easily washed and dried.

What do you need to crochet a baby hat? 

 To crochet a baby hat, you will need: 

 Yarn: You will need a Double Knit ,medium-weight yarn, such as worsted weight, that is soft and gentle on a baby's skin. You will also need to choose a yarn color that you like.

Crochet hook:   crochet hook that is the appropriate size for the yarn you have chosen.  For this Baby hat  you will need a 4.5 mm hook Double Knit yarn (you may need to adjust your hook to Achieve measurements - Please check you have achieved the circle diameter for crown before proceeding to main hat) 

Yarn needle: A yarn needle is used to weave in the ends of the yarn after the hat is complete.

 Scissors: Scissors will be used to cut the yarn when you are finished crocheting

Measuring tape or ruler: This will be used to measure the size of your hat. (Hat Height and Circle Diameter) 

 Optional: if you want to add some embellishments like a crochet flower, a Pom-pom or any other accessory you can add your preference of finishing off your hat. Remember to ensure everything is tightly fastened and ends all weaved in

I have several Crochet Flower Patterns for FREE available on my WEBSITE - HERE  you can use to finish off the baby hat. 

Recently I was reminded just how fast babies grow when my grandson was born, it seemed for the first few weeks after he was born, nothing we had bought seemed to fit properly as he was still a little scrunched up! 

I of course had made a few crocheted baby items, but what we were astounded at was how quick he outgrew the newborn hats, yet still the shop bought ones were too big or uncomfortable for him. 

I actually crocheted him several of these FAST Easy to crochet Baby hat made in the Half double crochet stitch, and I've now written out the first few sizes due to popular demand. 

BABY HAT SIZES: 

The Half double crochet Baby hat pattern is written Newborn, 1-3 months, 3- 6 months, 6- 12 months (note: all sizes are approximate) 

I recently had a frantic call from a Mumma who had a whopping 10lb baby and needed the crochet hats just a little bigger the average newborn size. 

So I made a few of the hats in different colors and bigger sizes. 

I Love the half double crochet stitch for baby hats, as it is a nice stretchy stitch yet is super warm to help baby keep nice and cozy. 

Materials you will need to crochet the Simple HDC Baby Hat 

Medium/worsted weight yarn

Crochet hook size I-9 (5.5 mm)

Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Abbreviations:

Ch = chain

hdc= half double crochet

slst  = sl st to first hdc of each round to join 

Rnd = Round

sts =stitches 

Gauge: 

I have ADDED in the Crown Measurements Please make sure your hat meets its approximate sizes, at the end of the increasing ROWS.  

Notes:

* to * = Repeat the steps between the *

Measurements are in INCHES written as (") 

Chains do not count as stitches in this pattern.

Join your round to the first hdc, not your chain.

Start your first stitch of each round in the same space as your chain.

Hat Measurements are based on Approximate average. 

I have included an average for the hats length.

Crochet Baby Hat Written Pattern to fit Newborn. (PINK HAT) 

Hat Height = 5" approx.

Hat Circumference = 13" approx. 

Crown width/  Circle Diameter = 4"approx 

Rnd 1: ch 3,  working 8 hdc into the first chain, slip st to join (8sts) 

Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 hdc in each st around, slip st to join (16sts )

Rnd 3: Ch 2, *2 hdc in next stitch, hdc into the nxt st* repeat from * to* around slip st to join. (24sts)

Rnd 4: Ch 2, *2 hdc in next stitch, hdc into the nxt 2sts* repeat from * to* around slip st to join. (32sts )

Rnd 5: Ch 2, *2 hdc in next stitch, hdc into the next 3sts* repeat from * to* around slip st to join. (40sts)

Measure Circles Diameter for SIZE HERE 4"approx 

Rnd 6: Ch 2, work 1 hdc in each st around, slip st to join. (40sts )

Rnd 7 to Rnd 13: Ch 2, hdc in each st around, slip st to join. (40sts) 

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Baby Hat Written Crochet Pattern to fit 1- 3 months (BLUE HAT) 

Hat Height = 5.75" approx.

Hat Circumference = 14" approx. 

Crown width/ Circle Diameter = 4.5 "approx. 

Rnd 1:  ch 3, working 8 hdc into the first chain, slip st to join (8sts) 

Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 hdc in each st around, join. (16 sts)

Rnd 3: Ch 2, *2 hdc in next stitch, hdc into the nxt 1* around, slip st to join. (24 sts)

Rnd 4: Ch 2, *2 hdc in next stitch, hdc into the nxt 2* around, slip st to join. (32 sts)

Rnd 5: Ch 2, *2 hdc in next stitch, hdc into the nxt 3* around, slip st to join. (40 sts)

Rnd 6: Ch 2, *2 hdc in next stitch, hdc into the nxt 4* around, slip st to join. (48 sts)

Measure Circles Diameter for SIZE HERE - 4.5 "approx across 

Rnd 7: Ch 2, hdc in each stitch around, slip st to join. (48 sts)

Rnd 8 TO Rnd  14:  hdc in each stitch around, slip st to join. (48 sts)

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Crochet Baby Hat Pattern to Fit 3-6  months - (YELLOW Hat)

Hat Height = 6.25" approx

Hat Circumference = 15" approx 

Crown width/ Circle Diameter = 4.75 "approx 

Rnd 1: Ch 3, working 8 hdc into the first chain, slip st to join (8sts) 

Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 hdc in each st around, slip st to join.   (16sts)

Rnd 3: Ch 2, *2 hdc in next stitch, hdc into the nxt st* repeat from * to* around slip st to join. (24 HDC)

Rnd 4: Ch 2, *2 hdc in next stitch, hdc 2* repeat from * to* around slip st to join.  (32 sts)

Rnd 5: Ch 2, *2 hdc in next stitch, hdc 3* repeat from * to* around slip st to join. (40 sts)

Rnd 6: Ch 2, *2 hdc in next stitch, hdc 4*repeat from * to* around slip st to join.  (48 sts)

Measure Circles Diameter for SIZE HERE = 4.75 "approx 

Rnd 7: Ch 2, *2 hdc in next stitch, hdc 11*around, join. (52 sts)

Rnd 8: Ch 2, hdc in each stitch, slst to join. (52 sts)

Rnd 9 to Rnd 15: hdc in each stitch around, slst to join. (52sts)

Crochet Baby Hat Pattern to Fit 6-12 months  (GREY) 

Hat Height = 6.5" approx.

Hat Circumference = 16" approx. 

Crown width/ Circle Diameter = 5" approx. 

Rnd 1: MR, ch 2, 8 hdc, join.

Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 hdc in each st around, join. (16 sts)

Rnd 3: Ch 2, *2 hdc in next stitch, hdc in next st * repeat from * to* around slip st to join. (24sts)

Rnd 4: Ch 2, *2 hdc in next stitch, hdc in next 2 sts* repeat from * to* around slip st to join. (32sts)

Rnd 5: Ch 2, *2 hdc in next stitch, hdc in next 3 sts*, repeat from * to* around slip st to join. (40 sts)

Rnd 6: Ch 2, *2 hdc in next stitch, hdc in next 4 sts* repeat from * to* around slip st to join. (48 sts)

Rnd 7: Ch 2, *2 hdc in next stitch, hdc in next 5 sts* repeat from * to* around slip st to join. (56 sts)

Measure Circles Diameter HERE -= 5 "approx 

Rnd 8: Ch 2, hdc in each st around, slst to join. (56 sts)

Rnd 9 to Rnd 17: Ch 2, hdc in each st around, slst to join.

FREE Crochet Patterns for the EASY Baby HAT and Booties set- HERE  

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