Multi-Size Beginner Baby Hats

Simple crocheted hats for every baby!

Skill Level: Beginner

Skills Needed: Slip Stitch, Double Crochet, Chain
Hook: 4, 4.25, 4.5, or 5 mm, depending on how loose or tight you crochet.
Gauge: 3 sts and 2 rows = 1 inch, although this may vary.
Size Chart
Size
Name

Head
Circumference
(Inches, Approximate, May fit
slightly larger or smaller heads)

Extra Small

12 or less inches

Small
(Pictured)

12 14 inches

Medium

14 to 15 inches

3 to 6 months

Large

15 to 16.5 inches

6 to 9 months

Extra Large

16.5 to 18 inches

9 to 12 months

Age
(Approximate)
Preemie,
Newborn
Newborn to 3
months

Patterns
Extra Small
Round 1: Ch 2 (Counts as dc throughout). 6 dc in first ch. Sl St in top of first Dc. (7 dc)
Round 2: Ch 2. Dc in same st as Ch 2. 2 Dc in each st around. Sl st to top of first Dc. (14 dc)
Round 3: Ch 2. Dc in same st as Ch 2. Dc in next st (2 Dc in next st, Dc in next st) Repeat
around. Sl St to top of first Dc. (21 Dc)
Rounds 4 Desired Length: Ch 2. Dc in each st around. Sl st to top of first Dc.
(21 Dc)
Fasten Off.

Small
Round 1: Ch 2 (Counts as dc throughout). 6 dc in first ch. Sl St in top of first Dc. (7 dc)
Round 2: Ch 2. Dc in same st as Ch 2. 2 Dc in each st around. Sl st to top of first Dc. (14 dc)
Round 3: Ch 2. Dc in same st as Ch 2. Dc in next st (2 Dc in next st, Dc in next st) Repeat
around. Sl St to top of first Dc. (21 Dc)
Round 3: Ch 2. Dc in same st as Ch 2. Dc in next 2 sts (2 Dc in next st, Dc in next 2 sts)
Repeat around. Sl St to top of first Dc. (28 Dc)
Rounds 4 Desired Length: Ch 2. Dc in each st around. Sl st to top of first Dc.
(28 Dc)
Fasten Off.

Medium
Round 1: Ch 2 (Counts as dc throughout). 8 dc in first ch. Sl St in top of first Dc. (9 dc)
Round 2: Ch 2. Dc in same st as Ch 2. 2 Dc in each st around. Sl st to top of first Dc. (18 dc)
Round 3: Ch 2. Dc in same st as Ch 2. Dc in next st (2 Dc in next st, Dc in next st) Repeat
around. Sl St to top of first Dc. (27 Dc)
Round 3: Ch 2. Dc in same st as Ch 2. Dc in next 2 sts (2 Dc in next st, Dc in next 2 sts)
Repeat around. Sl St to top of first Dc. (36 Dc)
Rounds 4 Desired Length: Ch 2. Dc in each st around. Sl st to top of first Dc.
(36 Dc)
Fasten Off.

Large
Round 1: Ch 2 (Counts as dc throughout). 10 dc in first ch. Sl St in top of first Dc. (11 dc)
Round 2: Ch 2. Dc in same st as Ch 2. 2 Dc in each st around. Sl st to top of first Dc. (22 dc)
Round 3: Ch 2. Dc in same st as Ch 2. Dc in next st (2 Dc in next st, Dc in next st) Repeat
around. Sl St to top of first Dc. (33 Dc)
Round 3: Ch 2. Dc in same st as Ch 2. Dc in next 2 sts (2 Dc in next st, Dc in next 2 sts)
Repeat around. Sl St to top of first Dc. (44 Dc)
Rounds 4 Desired Length: Ch 2. Dc in each st around. Sl st to top of first Dc.
(44 Dc)
Fasten Off.

Extra Large
Round 1: Ch 2 (Counts as dc throughout). 12 dc in first ch. Sl St in top of first Dc. (13 dc)
Round 2: Ch 2. Dc in same st as Ch 2. 2 Dc in each st around. Sl st to top of first Dc. (26 dc)
Round 3: Ch 2. Dc in same st as Ch 2. Dc in next st (2 Dc in next st, Dc in next st) Repeat
around. Sl St to top of first Dc. (39 Dc)
Round 3: Ch 2. Dc in same st as Ch 2. Dc in next 2 sts (2 Dc in next st, Dc in next 2 sts)
Repeat around. Sl St to top of first Dc. (52 Dc)
Rounds 4 Desired Length: Ch 2. Dc in each st around. Sl st to top of first Dc.
(52 Dc)
Fasten Off.