I have resized My Little Love Crochet Hat Pattern in sizes preemie, 0-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-12 months, 12-24 months, 3-5 years, 6-10 years, adult small, adult medium and adult large. This quick to crochet hat works up quickly, is super soft, cosy and lightweight; to make it easy to wear in multiple temperatures and seasons. My Little Love also makes a great hat for Charity Crochet Projects, Chemo Caps and Preemie and Newborn Hospital Hat Drives.
My Little Love Crochet Hat Pattern
is now available in sizes preemie to adult large!
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Supplies
- Yarn: Red Heart Anne Geddes Baby (Color: Ladybug) Newborn: 18g (0.63 oz), 61.20 yards (55.80 m) – for adult large you will need a little less than 1 ball of Red Heart Anne Geddes Baby Yarn
Please note, Anne Geddes Baby Yarn has been discontinued. Please substitute Red Heart Baby Hugs Light Yarn.
- Hook 4.5 mm (7)
- Scissors, Yarn Needle, Stitch Marker (optional)
Difficulty Level
EASY
Finished Size
See the individual sizes listed in the Pattern Instructions below.
Gauge
approximately 4 sts per inch and 4 rounds per inch
Abbreviations
US Terminology used
beg – beginning
ch – chain
dc – double crochet
MR – Magic Ring
R – row/round
rem – remaining
rep – repeat
sc – single crochet
sk – skip
sl st – slip stitch
st/sts – stitch/stitches
* – Repeat the instructions between the asterisks the number of times indicated. This repeat will contain of multiple instructions.
() – Repeat the instructions between the parentheses the number of times indicated.
[] – at the end of the row – the total number of stitches
Helpful Tutorials
Stitch Multiple
ch a multiple of 2 sts
Preemie
Sized to fit 12″ head circumference and 4.5″ height.
R1: 10 hdc in a MR [10]
R2: 2 hdc in each st around [20]
R3: *2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in the next st**. Rep from * to ** 10 times [30]
R4: *2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 2 sts**. Rep from * to ** 10 times [40]
R5: *1 sc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st**. Rep from * to ** 20 times [40]
R6-17: Rep R5
R18: *1 sc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st**. Rep from * to **19 times. 1 sc in the next st, 1 sl st in the next st. Finish off with an invisible join. [40]
Newborn
Please see this post dedicated to My Little Love Newborn Baby Hat
0-3 months
Sized to fit 16″ head circumference and 6″ height.
R1: 10 hdc in a MR [10]
R2: 2 hdc in each st around [20]
R3: *2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in the next st**. Rep from * to ** 10 times [30]
R4: *2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 2 sts**. Rep from * to ** 10 times [40]
R5: *2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 3 sts**. Rep from * to ** 10 times [50]
R6: *2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 4 sts**. Rep from * to ** 6 times. 1 hdc in each rem st around [56]
R7: *1 sc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st**. Rep from * to ** 28 times [56]
R8-23: Rep R7
R24: *1 sc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st**. Rep from * to ** 27 times. 1 sc in the next st, 1 sl st in the next st. Finish off with an invisible join. [56]
3-6 Months
Sized to fit 17″ head circumference and 6.25″ height.
R1: 10 hdc in a MR [10]
R2: 2 hdc in each st around [20]
R3: *2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in the next st**. Rep from * to ** 10 times [30]
R4: *2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 2 sts**. Rep from * to ** 10 times [40]
R5: *2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 3 sts**. Rep from * to ** 10 times [50]
R6: *2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 4 sts**. Rep from * to ** 10 times. [60]
R7: *1 sc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st**. Rep from * to ** 30 times [60]
R8-24: Rep R7
R25: *1 sc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st**. Rep from * to ** 29 times. 1 sc in the next st, 1 sl st in the next st. Finish off with an invisible join. [60]
6 – 12 months
Sized to fit 18″ head circumference and 6.75″ height.
R1: 10 hdc in a MR [10]
R2: 2 hdc in each st around [20]
R3: *2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in the next st**. Rep from * to ** 10 times [30]
R4: *2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 2 sts**. Rep from * to ** 10 times [40]
R5: *2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 3 sts**. Rep from * to ** 10 times [50]
R6: *2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 4 sts**. Rep from * to ** 10 times. [60]
R7: *2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 5 sts**. Rep from * to ** 4 times. 1 hdc in each rem st around. [64]
R8: *1 sc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st**. Rep from * to ** 32 times [64]
R9-26: Rep R8
R27: *1 sc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st**. Rep from * to ** 31 times. 1 sc in the next st, 1 sl st in the next st. Finish off with an invisible join. [64]
12 months to 24 months
Sized to fit 19″ head circumference and 7″ height.
R1: 10 hdc in a MR [10]
R2: 2 hdc in each st around [20]
R3: *2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in the next st**. Rep from * to ** 10 times [30]
R4: *2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 2 sts**. Rep from * to ** 10 times [40]
R5: *2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 3 sts**. Rep from * to ** 10 times [50]
R6: *2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 4 sts**. Rep from * to ** 10 times. [60]
R7: *2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 5 sts**. Rep from * to ** 8 times. 1 hdc in each rem st around. [68]
R8: *1 sc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st**. Rep from * to ** 34 times [68]
R9-27: Rep R8
R28: *1 sc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st**. Rep from * to ** 33 times. 1 sc in the next st, 1 sl st in the next st. Finish off with an invisible join. [68]
3 to 5 years
Sized to fit 20″ head circumference and 7.5″ height.
R1: 10 hdc in a MR [10]
R2: 2 hdc in each st around [20]
R3: *2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in the next st**. Rep from * to ** 10 times [30]
R4: *2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 2 sts**. Rep from * to ** 10 times [40]
R5: *2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 3 sts**. Rep from * to ** 10 times [50]
R6: *2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 4 sts**. Rep from * to ** 10 times. [60]
R7: *2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 5 sts**. Rep from * to ** 10 times. [70]
R8: *2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 6 sts**. Rep from * to ** 2 times. 1 hdc in each rem st around. [72]
R9: *1 sc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st**. Rep from * to ** 36 times [72]
R10-29: Rep R9
R30: *1 sc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st**. Rep from * to ** 35 times. 1 sc in the next st, 1 sl st in the next st. Finish off with an invisible join. [72]
6 to 10 years
Sized to fit 21″ head circumference and 8″ height.
R1: 10 hdc in a MR [10]
R2: 2 hdc in each st around [20]
R3: *2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in the next st**. Rep from * to ** 10 times [30]
R4: *2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 2 sts**. Rep from * to ** 10 times [40]
R5: *2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 3 sts**. Rep from * to ** 10 times [50]
R6: *2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 4 sts**. Rep from * to ** 10 times. [60]
R7: *2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 5 sts**. Rep from * to ** 10 times. [70]
R8: *2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 6 sts**. Rep from * to ** 6 times. 1 hdc in each rem st around. [76]
R9: *1 sc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st**. Rep from * to ** 38 times [76]
R10-31: Rep R9
R32: *1 sc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st**. Rep from * to ** 37 times. 1 sc in the next st, 1 sl st in the next st. Finish off with an invisible join. [76]
Adult Small
Sized to fit 22″ head circumference and 8.25″ height.
R1: 10 hdc in a MR [10]
R2: 2 hdc in each st around [20]
R3: *2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in the next st**. Rep from * to ** 10 times [30]
R4: *2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 2 sts**. Rep from * to ** 10 times [40]
R5: *2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 3 sts**. Rep from * to ** 10 times [50]
R6: *2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 4 sts**. Rep from * to ** 10 times. [60]
R7: *2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 5 sts**. Rep from * to ** 10 times. [70]
R8: *2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 6 sts**. Rep from * to ** 10 times. [80]
R9: *1 sc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st**. Rep from * to ** 40 times [80]
R10-32: Rep R9
R33: *1 sc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st**. Rep from * to ** 39 times. 1 sc in the next st, 1 sl st in the next st. Finish off with an invisible join. [80]
Adult Medium
Sized to fit 22″ head circumference and 8.75″ height.
R1: 10 hdc in a MR [10]
R2: 2 hdc in each st around [20]
R3: *2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in the next st**. Rep from * to ** 10 times [30]
R4: *2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 2 sts**. Rep from * to ** 10 times [40]
R5: *2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 3 sts**. Rep from * to ** 10 times [50]
R6: *2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 4 sts**. Rep from * to ** 10 times. [60]
R7: *2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 5 sts**. Rep from * to ** 10 times. [70]
R8: *2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 6 sts**. Rep from * to ** 10 times. [80]
R9: *1 sc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st**. Rep from * to ** 40 times [80]
R10-34: Rep R9
R35: *1 sc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st**. Rep from * to ** 39 times. 1 sc in the next st, 1 sl st in the next st. Finish off with an invisible join. [80]
Adult Large
Sized to fit 23″ head circumference and 9″ height.
R1: 10 hdc in a MR [10]
R2: 2 hdc in each st around [20]
R3: *2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in the next st**. Rep from * to ** 10 times [30]
R4: *2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 2 sts**. Rep from * to ** 10 times [40]
R5: *2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 3 sts**. Rep from * to ** 10 times [50]
R6: *2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 4 sts**. Rep from * to ** 10 times. [60]
R7: *2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 5 sts**. Rep from * to ** 10 times. [70]
R8: *2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 6 sts**. Rep from * to ** 10 times. [80]
R9: *2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 7 sts**. Rep from * to ** 4 times. 1 hdc in each rem st around. [84]
R10: *1 sc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st**. Rep from * to ** 42 times [84]
R11-35: Rep R10
R36: *1 sc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st**. Rep from * to ** 41 times. 1 sc in the next st, 1 sl st in the next st. Finish off with an invisible join. [84]
Rhondda says
Hi Sandra 🙂 Thank you! Which hat pattern was this for? All the best, Rhondda
Sandra Chandler says
Thank you very much for posting the pattern using the hdc. I really enjoyed making the hat.
I used:
Adult Large pattern—my head circumference is 25″
4 Ply Red Heart yarn (used abut 3/4 skein)
12 rows=5″
10 rows= 41/2″
14 sts = 4″
I realize this info is for a different pattern than this one, but wanted to let you know.
Deb says
Please forgive me! I found the info. I looked twice! before and missed it both times. Duh!
Deb says
I forgot to ask how much yarn per hat? Thanks!
Deb says
I don’t see any chaining or sl between rows. Does that mean it’s a spiral pattern? New to making hats 🙂
Rhondda says
Hi Carol, I have a tutorial here for the Magic Ring: https://oombawkadesigncrochet.com/how-to-make-a-magic-ring/ I will add the link to the post too! Thank you for letting me know I had forgotten!
All the best, Rhondda
Carol Miller says
Hi Rhondda,
I am rather new to crocheting and am still learning all the lingo. I’m confused as to what a Magic Ring is?
Thanks you so much,
Carol
Rhondda says
Thank you Ruth 🙂
Ruth says
yes it’s magic ring
Mart says
I’m going to take a stab at it, does ‘MR’ mean magic ring? It doesn’t say anywhere in the pattern that I can find.