Simple Stitches Hat Pattern

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Looking for an easy and versatile hat pattern? This Simple Stitches Hat is available in 11 sizes, from Baby to Adult, and can be customized to your preferred style. Whether you want to make a cozy beanie or a trendy slouchy hat, this free pattern is beginner-friendly and quick to crochet.

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Easy Beginner Crochet Hat Pattern in 11 sizes

My Simple Stitches Hat pattern includes 11 sizes, ranging from Baby to Adult, so you can make a perfect fitting hat for anyone. This hat is crocheted in one piece using simple stitches. You can easily adjust the height to make a beanie or a slouchy hat. It’s the ideal project for both beginners and experienced crocheters. Grab your Worsted Weight yarn and a 5.5 mm hook, and start crocheting today!

Premium PDF Crochet Pattern

Supplies

• Yarn: Red Heart with Love. 5 oz (141 g) and 230 yds (211 m). 100% Acrylic. Medium Weight Yarn [4]. Machine wash and dry.
• Color: 1 skein Papaya (Shade 1939)
• Crochet Hook: 4 mm (G) and 5.5 mm (I)
• Finished Project: Adult Medium Hat: 2.6 oz (72 g) and 117 yds (108 m)
• Scissors, Tapestry Needle (yarn needle)

Difficulty Level

• Easy

Finished Sizes

Finished Hat Band Width and Length

• Preemie: 1 inch wide X 9.25 inches long
• Newborn: 1 inch wide X 11 inches long
• 0-3 months: 1 inch wide X 12.5 inches long
• 3-6 months: 1 inch wide X 13.5 inches long
• 6-12 months: 1 inch wide X 14.25 inches long
• Toddler (12-24 months): 1 inch wide X 15 inches long
• Small Child (3-5 years): 2 inches wide X 16 inches long
• Child (6-10 years): 2 inches wide X 16.75 inches long
• Teen (Adult Small): 2 inches wide X 17.5 inches long
• Adult (Medium): 2 inches wide X 18.5 inches long
• Adult (Large): 2 inches wide X 19.25 inches long

Finished Main Hat (circumference and height) including the hat band.

• Preemie: 11 inches circumference X 4 inches height
• Newborn: 13 inches circumference X 4.5 inches height
• 0-3 months: 15 inches circumference X 5.25 inches height
• 3-6 months: 16 inches circumference X 5.5 inches height
• 6-12 months: 17 inches circumference X 5.75 inches height
• Toddler (12-24 months): 18 inches circumference X 6.5 inches height
• Small Child (3-5 years): 19 inches circumference X 7 inches height
• Child (6-10 years): 20 inches circumference X 7.5 inches height
• Teen (Adult Small): 21 inches circumference X 8 inches height
• Adult (Medium): 22 inches circumference X 8.5 inches height
• Adult (Large): 23 inches circumference X 10.5 inches height

Gauge

• Hat Band: Approximately 5 sts per inch and 4 rows per inch.
• Hat Body: Approximately 15 sts per 4 inches and 9 rows per 4 inches worked in pattern; starting with a dc round.

You can substitute any yarn and hook for this stitch pattern – just remember when you substitute if your gauge is different, the finished size, and amount of yarn used for your project will also be different.

Abbreviations

US Terminology used

• bl – back loop
• ch(s) – chain(s)
• dc – double crochet
• g – grams
• m – meters
• oz – ounces
• rem – remaining
• rep – repeat 
• Rnd – round
• sc – single crochet
• sk – skip/skipped
• sl st – slip stitch
• st/sts – stitch/stitches
• yds – yards
• * to ** – Repeat the instructions between the asterisks the number of times indicated. This repeat will contain multiple instructions.
• [ ] – at the end of the row – the total number of stitches
• ( ) – important notes AND sets of stitches to be worked within one stitch, or space

Helpful Tutorials

• Crochet Stitch Guide 

Notes:

• Stitch multiple of 1
• Initial ch 3 does NOT count as a stitch. The first sc will include a ch 3 and 1 dc.
• Sl st to join: skip over the ch 3 to join in the first dc of the round.
• When I work into the foundation chain, I prefer working into the back bar (back bump) of the chain. You can work under the back loop only if you prefer.
• To make this hat wider, work more rows using the repeat section of the pattern for the hat band. 
• To make this hat taller, work more rows using the repeat section of the pattern for the hat body.
• For a wider hat band, chain additional stitches for the hat band section.
• Add the Simple Stitches Hat to your Ravelry library here.

Free Simple Stitches Beanie Pattern in 11 Sizes

This easy beginner hat pattern is crocheted from the bottom-up in one-piece. We begin by making the hat band and then add the hat body directly to the hat band.

Preemie – Simple Stitches Hat

Hat Band

Using your 4 mm (G) crochet hook (or size required for gauge) and leaving a 6 inch tail of yarn:

R1: Ch 6, sk 1 ch, 1 sc in bl of each rem ch across, ch 1, turn. [5 sc]

R2-R37: 1 sc in bl of each of the next 9 sts, 1 sc in the last st, ch 1, turn. [5 sc]

Do not finish off. 

We will be working into the hat band edge to crochet the main hat.

Main Hat

Using your 5.5 mm (I) crochet hook (or size required for gauge):

Rnd 1: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch)in the first row end, 1 dc in each rem row end around. Sl st to the first dc to join (skip over the ch 3). [36 dc]

Rnd 2: Ch 1, 1 sc in the bl of each dc around. Sl st to join. [36 sc]

Rnd 3: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch), 1 dc in the bl of each sc around (*see notes). Sl st to the first dc to join (skip over the ch 3). [36 dc]

Rnd 4-Rnd 7: Rep Rnd 2 and Rnd 3

Proceed to Finishing Instructions.

Newborn – Simple Stitches Hat

Hat Band

Using your 4 mm (G) crochet hook (or size required for gauge) and leaving a 6 inch tail of yarn:

R1: Ch 6, sk 1 ch, 1 sc in bl of each rem ch across, ch 1, turn. [5 sc]

R2-R44: 1 sc in bl of each of the next 9 sts, 1 sc in the last st, ch 1, turn. [5 sc]

Do not finish off. 

We will be working into the hat band edge to crochet the main hat.

Main Hat

Using your 5.5 mm (I) crochet hook (or size required for gauge):

Rnd 1: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch)in the first row end, 1 dc in each rem row end around. Sl st to the first dc to join (skip over the ch 3). [43 dc]

Rnd 2: Ch 1, 1 sc in the bl of each dc around. Sl st to join. [43 sc]

Rnd 3: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch), 1 dc in the bl of each sc around (*see notes). Sl st to the first dc to join (skip over the ch 3). [43 dc]

Rnd 4-Rnd 7: Rep Rnd 2 and Rnd 3

Rnd 8: Rep Rnd 2

Proceed to Finishing Instructions.

0-3 months – Simple Stitches Hat

Hat Band

Using your 4 mm (G) crochet hook (or size required for gauge) and leaving a 6 inch tail of yarn:

R1: Ch 6, sk 1 ch, 1 sc in bl of each rem ch across, ch 1, turn. [5 sc]

R2-R50: 1 sc in bl of each of the next 9 sts, 1 sc in the last st, ch 1, turn. [5 sc]

Do not finish off. 

We will be working into the hat band edge to crochet the main hat.

Main Hat

Using your 5.5 mm (I) crochet hook (or size required for gauge):

Rnd 1: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch)in the first row end, 1 dc in each rem row end around. Sl st to the first dc to join (skip over the ch 3). [49 dc]

Rnd 2: Ch 1, 1 sc in the bl of each dc around. Sl st to join. [49 sc]

Rnd 3: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch), 1 dc in the bl of each sc around (*see notes). Sl st to the first dc to join (skip over the ch 3). [49 dc]

Rnd 4-Rnd 9: Rep Rnd 2 and Rnd 3

Proceed to Finishing Instructions.

3-6 months – Simple Stitches Hat

Hat Band

Using your 4 mm (G) crochet hook (or size required for gauge) and leaving a 6 inch tail of yarn:

R1: Ch 6, sk 1 ch, 1 sc in bl of each rem ch across, ch 1, turn. [5 sc]

R2-R54: 1 sc in bl of each of the next 9 sts, 1 sc in the last st, ch 1, turn. [5 sc]

Do not finish off. 

We will be working into the hat band edge to crochet the main hat.

Main Hat

Using your 5.5 mm (I) crochet hook (or size required for gauge):

Rnd 1: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch)in the first row end, 1 dc in each rem row end around. Sl st to the first dc to join (skip over the ch 3). [53 dc]

Rnd 2: Ch 1, 1 sc in the bl of each dc around. Sl st to join. [53 sc]

Rnd 3: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch), 1 dc in the bl of each sc around (*see notes). Sl st to the first dc to join (skip over the ch 3). [53 dc]

Rnd 4-Rnd 9: Rep Rnd 2 and Rnd 3

Rnd 10: Rep Rnd 2

Proceed to Finishing Instructions.

6-12 months – Simple Stitches Hat

Hat Band

Using your 4 mm (G) crochet hook (or size required for gauge) and leaving a 6 inch tail of yarn:

R1: Ch 6, sk 1 ch, 1 sc in bl of each rem ch across, ch 1, turn. [5 sc]

R2-R57: 1 sc in bl of each of the next 9 sts, 1 sc in the last st, ch 1, turn. [5 sc]

Do not finish off. 

We will be working into the hat band edge to crochet the main hat.

Main Hat

Using your 5.5 mm (I) crochet hook (or size required for gauge):

Rnd 1: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch)in the first row end, 1 dc in each rem row end around. Sl st to the first dc to join (skip over the ch 3). [56 dc]

Rnd 2: Ch 1, 1 sc in the bl of each dc around. Sl st to join. [56 sc]

Rnd 3: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch), 1 dc in the bl of each sc around (*see notes). Sl st to the first dc to join (skip over the ch 3). [56 dc]

Rnd 4-Rnd 11: Rep Rnd 2 and Rnd 3

Proceed to Finishing Instructions.

Toddler (12-24 months) – Simple Stitches Hat

Hat Band

Using your 4 mm (G) crochet hook (or size required for gauge) and leaving a 6 inch tail of yarn:

R1: Ch 6, sk 1 ch, 1 sc in bl of each rem ch across, ch 1, turn. [5 sc]

R2-R60: 1 sc in bl of each of the next 9 sts, 1 sc in the last st, ch 1, turn. [5 sc]

Do not finish off. 

We will be working into the hat band edge to crochet the main hat.

Main Hat

Using your 5.5 mm (I) crochet hook (or size required for gauge):

Rnd 1: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch)in the first row end, 1 dc in each rem row end around. Sl st to the first dc to join (skip over the ch 3). [59 dc]

Rnd 2: Ch 1, 1 sc in the bl of each dc around. Sl st to join. [59 sc]

Rnd 3: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch), 1 dc in the bl of each sc around (*see notes). Sl st to the first dc to join (skip over the ch 3). [59 dc]

Rnd 4-Rnd 11: Rep Rnd 2 and Rnd 3

Rnd 12: Rep Rnd 2

Proceed to Finishing Instructions.

Small Child (3-5 years) – Simple Stitches Hat

Hat Band

Using your 4 mm (G) crochet hook (or size required for gauge) and leaving a 6 inch tail of yarn:

R1: Ch 11, sk 1 ch, 1 sc in bl of each rem ch across, ch 1, turn. [10 sc]

R2-R64: 1 sc in bl of each of the next 9 sts, 1 sc in the last st, ch 1, turn. [10 sc]

Do not finish off. 

We will be working into the hat band edge to crochet the main hat.

Main Hat

Using your 5.5 mm (I) crochet hook (or size required for gauge):

Rnd 1: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch)in the first row end, 1 dc in each rem row end around. Sl st to the first dc to join (skip over the ch 3). [63 dc]

Rnd 2: Ch 1, 1 sc in the bl of each dc around. Sl st to join. [63 sc]

Rnd 3: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch), 1 dc in the bl of each sc around (*see notes). Sl st to the first dc to join (skip over the ch 3). [63 dc]

Rnd 4-Rnd 9: Rep Rnd 2 and Rnd 3

Rnd 10: Rep Rnd 2

Proceed to Finishing Instructions.

Child (6-10 years) – Simple Stitches Hat

Hat Band

Using your 4 mm (G) crochet hook (or size required for gauge) and leaving a 6 inch tail of yarn:

R1: Ch 11, sk 1 ch, 1 sc in bl of each rem ch across, ch 1, turn. [10 sc]

R2-R67: 1 sc in bl of each of the next 9 sts, 1 sc in the last st, ch 1, turn. [10 sc]

Do not finish off. 

We will be working into the hat band edge to crochet the main hat.

Main Hat

Using your 5.5 mm (I) crochet hook (or size required for gauge):

Rnd 1: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch)in the first row end, 1 dc in each rem row end around. Sl st to the first dc to join (skip over the ch 3). [66 dc]

Rnd 2: Ch 1, 1 sc in the bl of each dc around. Sl st to join. [66 sc]

Rnd 3: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch), 1 dc in the bl of each sc around (*see notes). Sl st to the first dc to join (skip over the ch 3). [66 dc]

Rnd 4-Rnd 11: Rep Rnd 2 and Rnd 3

Rnd 12: Rep Rnd 2

Proceed to Finishing Instructions.

Teen / Adult Small – Simple Stitches Hat

Hat Band

Using your 4 mm (G) crochet hook (or size required for gauge) and leaving a 6 inch tail of yarn:

R1: Ch 11, sk 1 ch, 1 sc in bl of each rem ch across, ch 1, turn. [10 sc]

R2-R70: 1 sc in bl of each of the next 9 sts, 1 sc in the last st, ch 1, turn. [10 sc]

Do not finish off. 

We will be working into the hat band edge to crochet the main hat.

Main Hat

Using your 5.5 mm (I) crochet hook (or size required for gauge):

Rnd 1: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch)in the first row end, 1 dc in each rem row end around. Sl st to the first dc to join (skip over the ch 3). [69 dc]

Rnd 2: Ch 1, 1 sc in the bl of each dc around. Sl st to join. [69 sc]

Rnd 3: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch), 1 dc in the bl of each sc around (*see notes). Sl st to the first dc to join (skip over the ch 3). [69 dc]

Rnd 4-Rnd 13: Rep Rnd 2 and Rnd 3

Rnd 14: Rep Rnd 2

Proceed to Finishing Instructions.

Adult Medium – Simple Stitches Hat

Hat Band

Using your 4 mm (G) crochet hook (or size required for gauge) and leaving a 6 inch tail of yarn:

R1: Ch 11, sk 1 ch, 1 sc in bl of each rem ch across, ch 1, turn. [10 sc]

R2-R74: 1 sc in bl of each of the next 9 sts, 1 sc in the last st, ch 1, turn. [10 sc]

Do not finish off. 

We will be working into the hat band edge to crochet the main hat.

Main Hat

Using your 5.5 mm (I) crochet hook (or size required for gauge):

Rnd 1: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch)in the first row end, 1 dc in each rem row end around. Sl st to the first dc to join (skip over the ch 3). [73 dc]

Rnd 2: Ch 1, 1 sc in the bl of each dc around. Sl st to join. [73 sc]

Rnd 3: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch), 1 dc in the bl of each sc around (*see notes). Sl st to the first dc to join (skip over the ch 3). [73 dc]

Rnd 4-Rnd 15: Rep Rnd 2 and Rnd 3

Proceed to Finishing Instructions.

Adult Large – Simple Stitches Hat

Hat Band

Using your 4 mm (G) crochet hook (or size required for gauge) and leaving a 6 inch tail of yarn:

R1: Ch 11, sk 1 ch, 1 sc in bl of each rem ch across, ch 1, turn. [10 sc]

R2-R77: 1 sc in bl of each of the next 9 sts, 1 sc in the last st, ch 1, turn. [10 sc]

Do not finish off. 

We will be working into the hat band edge to crochet the main hat.

Main Hat

Using your 5.5 mm (I) crochet hook (or size required for gauge):

Rnd 1: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch)in the first row end, 1 dc in each rem row end around. Sl st to the first dc to join (skip over the ch 3). [76 dc]

Rnd 2: Ch 1, 1 sc in the bl of each dc around. Sl st to join. [76 sc]

Rnd 3: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch), 1 dc in the bl of each sc around (*see notes). Sl st to the first dc to join (skip over the ch 3). [76 dc]

Rnd 4-Rnd 15: Rep Rnd 2 and Rnd 3

Rnd 16: Rep Rnd 2

Proceed to Finishing Instructions.

Finishing Instructions:

• Using the 6 inch tail of yarn you left before starting the hat band, sew the two edges of the hat band together using a whipstitch.
• Finish off and weave in your ends.
• We will be closing the top of the hat using my simple closing method. This simple closing method is demonstrated here.
• There may be a small hole remaining at the top of the hat for the larger sizes. I used the remaining yarn on my yarn needle to sew four stitches (across the diameter of the hole) to close the small gap that remained after closing the top. If you prefer, you may use a pom pom to hide the small hole.
• Weave in any remaining ends securely.

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