Free Crochet Baby Hats Patterns

A handmade baby hat is one of the most satisfying crochet projects you can make — small enough to finish quickly, practical enough to actually be used, and sweet enough to be treasured. Our collection of free crochet baby hat patterns covers everything from wide-brimmed summer sun hats to cosy fall pumpkin hats, all sized from newborn through 12 months.

Every pattern in this category is written at a beginner level. If you can work in the round — or want to learn — these hats are the perfect starting point. Most are worked from the top down with simple increases, so there's no complex shaping to worry about. You'll have a finished hat in an afternoon.

Our most popular baby hat pattern is the Little Sunshine Bucket Hat — a granny stitch design with a wide brim that's perfect for summer. It comes in two sizes (0–6 months and 6–18 months) and uses a single ball of DK cotton. The Harvest Pumpkin Baby Hat is another favourite, especially for fall baby showers — worked in rust orange with a sage green stem, it's the cutest seasonal gift you can make.

For yarn, we recommend DK weight cotton or a soft acrylic for baby hats. Cotton is breathable and washable — ideal for summer styles. Soft acrylic works beautifully for cosy fall and winter hats and holds its shape well after washing. Hook sizes in this category range from 3.5mm to 4.0mm depending on the yarn and the look you're going for.

All patterns include step-by-step written instructions, stitch counts at the end of every round, an abbreviations key, and a free printable PDF download. No sign-up required.