Easy Children's Crochet Hat Pattern

Hello and welcome to Rich Textures Crochet!
Today we are going to learn how to crochet an easy children's winter hat! This hat pattern in a variation of the Easy Winter Ribbed Hat found here on my channel: • Easy Crochet Winter Ri...
The yarn in this tutorial can be purchased here (Affil): www.kqzyfj.com/click-9216139-1...
The written pattern can be found here on my blog: richtexturescrochet.com
Skill Level: Easy
Gauge: 21 sts x 22 rows of pattern = 4 inches.
Finished Size (Note that the hat has quite a bit of stretch and length accounts for length of brim which will be turned up when worn):
Premie: 5 inches in length, 4.5 inches laid flat (will fit head measurement 13 inches)
0-3 Months: 6 inches in length, 5 inches across laid flat (will fit head measurement 14 inches)
3-6 Months: 7 inches in length, 5.5 inches across laid flat (will fit head measurement 15 inches) 6-12 Months: 8 inches in length, 6 inches across laid flat (will fit head measurement 17 inches) 12-24 Months: 9 inches in length, 6.5 inches across laid flat (fits head measurement 18 inches)
Child: 10 inches in length, 7 inches across laid flat (will fit head measurement 20 inches)
Yarn: Bold by Sugar Bush Yarns (100% extra fine super wash merino wool; 3.5 oz/100g; 190 yds/174 m); 1 skein Dover’s Sand for the premie-24 month size; 2 Skeins Dover’s Sand for the child size
Hook: Size I/9 (5.5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.
Notions: Yarn Needle
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Sarah

[@janelangmaid4126]

I’m going to add this since Rich Textures Crochet doesn’t seem to be responding to comments about size. Those who say it’s too big, it’s best to chain a length to your own measure. The first chain will be the height of the hat - figure out the height you want and add an inch or so, since the chain will shorten once you crochet into it. This is better than doing exactly the number of stitches she says. I wish she stressed this more, rather than saying the number of stitches. Wool can vary, hook size, tension, so best to measure. You can see the measurements at the start of the video, and also standard hat measurement charts can guide you. I also find that she allows a lot of “negative ease” for the circumference - that is she says for a child, stop crocheting when you’ve reached 15”, but if the child’s head is 20” (standard) that’s 5” of stretch, and if your wool and crocheting isn’t that stretchy, the hat will be too tight. Standard negative ease is 2”. Just stretch it out and see how big a head it will fit.

[@salmallon7189]

Thanks for this 👍

[@amandabarton7030]

I wish I had read this comment before crocheting almost the whole hat before realizing it was way too long for my toddler’s head 🤣🤦🏻‍♀️ So I undid the whole thing and chained to my own measurement. Much better now.

[@theblendedfamilyblueprint]

@@amandabarton7030 I'm about to try this hat for my granddaughter (she'll be 3 soon). How long did you make yours and how old is your toddler (asking for comparison). Thanks for any info you can share!

[@amandabarton7030]

My hat is about 11” long and 16” in circumference. I could have made it a little shorter, but this way it will fit him longer. (I cuff it up about 2”.) He’s about a year and a half, but he has a pretty big head, about 19” in circumference. Good luck with your hat!

[@theblendedfamilyblueprint]

@@amandabarton7030 thanks so much!

[@jenniferkofoed8556]

I've never seen a hat pattern that starts with a magic circle then chains. It's brilliant!! It makes the top so much nicer and less bulky. I'll be using this method with all future hats! Thank you!

[@jeanriley5676]

Love how you give the different chains to do for the different sizes your tortorial is great so clear and easy to follow unlike a lot that go too fast and unclear thank you I'm just starting to make one x

[@dessaffier4233]

I have been making beanies for a while, but your magic ring method and seam is genius. I simply love it! Thank you for taking the time to share with us!

[@jen9379]

Wow! That seems so easy to do, thanks for explaining and showing your work very slowly. I will give it a go.

[@TheDancingOak]

I have made 11 hats using this pattern!! It’s awesome thank you!

[@RichTexturesCrochet]

That’s so great!!

[@lauriecl269]

I really like the magic loop technique. It makes things easier and tidy

[@rachelballard5169]

My first ever completed crochet project - made one for my one year old and it turned out so cute!! Thanks for the easy to follow instructions!

[@mereseini_lewai]

Genius idea with the magic ring. I am definitely using this for future reference 🙌

[@lisastreasures]

Looks so cozy and warm. Thank you 💕

[@RichTexturesCrochet]

You’re welcome :)

[@sablast2793]

I wanted to say thank you for this hat pattern! It has been the easiest and best pattern for a hat I've learned! I love your videos and I support you!!!

[@mojo2613]

Thank you for this simple and cute pattern. Can't wait to try it!

[@zackquelinewallace3073]

It came out Beautiful. Love your video. You demonstrated instructions from beginning to end. Thank you

[@mrslomeli9353]

Thank you for such clear, step by step visual instructions! I started a child's beanie for a niece last night, and I'm working on the finishing touches tonight!! 😊🙌🥰

[@marywood8241]

This is amazing! Very easy to fallow! Thank you for sharing this ❣I love it ❣🥰❤❤

[@user-vg5ps2gc1w]

Love the magic circle way of making hats. Pulling string at top when the hat is done is so easy and clean finishing. Thank you.

[@Bdkaid]

Beautiful!! I have learned how to embroider and stitch 2 years ago but since I’ve had my twin boys it was my dream to learn how to knit 🧶 little hats and scarfs for them and this is absolutely wonderful ❤️❤️❤️

[@carolynsmith2854]

Hi congratulations on twins whew. This video is about crocheting a hat. Please read the suggestions they will help alot

[@mariet14]

Thanks! This is what I need to make my little cousin a hat for her birthday. And I have no clue how big her head is and this looks very adjustable as she grows!

[@sandygrogg1203]

I’m definitely going to try this one. Thst Magic Ring top is genius.

[@susanfellion9992]

I’m just making a suggestion: when the hat is complete, pull both ends of yarn inside, sew in a button if you want to use a fur Pom Pom, the elastic on the Pom Pom can be pulled thru the top of the hat with a crochet hook, then anchored quite firmly around the button on the inside. No wobbly pom poms. Voila!😉 Sue

[@renegorrie9767]

Great idea, thanks

[@samasonedderman]

Fabulous! Thanks so much. Stella

[@Franklinmoney]

This is a beautiful pattern 😊 I made this hat for my grandson and I am currently making 3 more for the little ones

[@alisonboniface5578]

This is a lovely simple pattern just finnished my very first beanie hat very pleased with it. Thank you. As really have enjoyed making it. From Alison.

[@davidberry5536]

My mum loves this channel.She has made heaps of beanies using your patterns.

[@RichTexturesCrochet]

I’m so glad :)

[@EvieO1950]

Easy but so cute! Thanks!

[@RichTexturesCrochet]

You’re welcome Evelyn :)

[@aminayusuf2491]

I love your patterns and tutorials, Sarah. Thank you for sharing.

[@RichTexturesCrochet]

You’re welcome Amina! Thank you so much for watching :)

[@charpow2003]

Beautiful pattern thanks

[@Tanacarroll]

Love the way this hat is made. I use to work in NB Nursery as an RN. We would crochet hats all hours of the night shift. I wonder how many babies still have the ones I made? Sure makes me wonder. I so loved doing it! 💗☀️👶

[@dtharge4082]

Tana Carroll I need to do these nonstop with all the yarn I have!!! 🧶

[@dtharge4082]

I’ll get started after Christmas!

[@RichTexturesCrochet]

I’m sure they do!! I still have the baby hats from each of my four that were given to us in hospital :) they are safety stored in their memory boxes

[@theresamolina3635]

Great pattern! Love it!

[@rae5394]

Great! I think I'll try it!!!

[@caffelatte8955]

I am an ABSOLUTE beginner at crocheting and Is anted to make a hat as my first project. This looks so nice and easy. It’s going to be my first crochet project.

[@RichTexturesCrochet]

I help it goes well!

[@caffelatte8955]

Rich Textures Crochet I started the child size and it waaay too big. I have started making something else, but maybe I will make a hat in a smaller size. I unraveled the child size hat I made ( as I said, it was really big)

[@blackcatbitch]

This is genius! Always struggle with my numbers when working in the round

[@lisabeecats]

Great job thank you 😀

[@MoeMoe-bm6jd]

That nice like this pattern 🤗

[@thelacycrocheter2084]

Thank you so much for this tutorial I was able to make a lovely hat for my 2 year old son

[@sharnicejohnson6149]

How many chains did you start off with in your foundation chain

[@thelacycrocheter2084]

@@sharnicejohnson6149 i used rico cotton yarn which is much thinner than the yarn in video. It required me to use a 4mm crochet and my foundation chain was a chain of 52.

[@ginettelorange1485]

for sure i m trying this pattern, in several sizes ty for sharing !!

[@tracycook5445]

What a great teacher thank you. I’m new around here. Could you please direct me to a five colour sofa throw ?

[@mangomum99]

I would love to see a beautiful summer hat I love the way you teach now we are in summer & my granddaughter is almost 2 & would l would love to be able to make a summer hat 🙏😊 if you would like to teach us. I’m in Australia 🇦🇺 thank you for all your teachings I look forward to all your tutorials 🙏😁💕💕

[@user-hp5zj1xx1m]

Thank you so much

[@carolbray]

That stitch where you closed the top is called a whip stitch. Thank you for this pattern! I’ll be making these for my grandchildren! ❤

[@RichTexturesCrochet]

Thank you so much! Sewing is really not my strongest point!

[@lakegirlroxy9852]

I am so excited about finding your channel to lean to crochet

[@mollyjenkins5417]

Thank you so much for this tutorial - I’m brand new to crochet and am so pleased with the hat I’ve been able to make for my little boy using your guidance! 💕

[@iammeganmk]

That closing stitch is called a whip stitch

[@user-qk5mx4bz6f]

I will say I believe the measurements are not very true to size - I had to shorten my chains tremendously to fit the ages properly. I read another comment that talked about this and it helped me alot. Sarah should be more clear about chaining to your personal desire. Nonetheless I used the video to make multiple hats for gifts! Great video!

[@colleenmacdonell3758]

So enjoyed this pattern and especially they clear way in which you teach. Only have two questions.Which side is the right side. And when I slipped stitched mine together only one side clearly showed the back and front loop of the chain. The other side was not the same. What did I do wrong.

[@gwenpatterson4024]

Thank you for this lovely pattern. I will be making 10 preemie hats for the Ronald McDonald's house.

[@RichTexturesCrochet]

Such a wonderful place to give them to!

[@xccvvv4730]

Your channel is very beautiful. I wish you success🌹

[@RichTexturesCrochet]

Thank you

[@karliefeiock5870]

i’m about 10 rows in and might have made the magic loop too small. will i run out of string from the magic loop? do i need to restart

[@elizekotze4146]

This is a lovely beanie. Í want to do it for a 7 year old boy but í do not know where to find the pattern 😢

[@MiggyAzaley18159]

hi there how many inches in lenght for adults and how many stitches

[@debwebb4193]

How do I find the child size video please. I love it!

[@user-yi1fn8lu7p]

Magic ring method! This is genius! Thanks for sharing this way instead of having a lot of bulk at the top . Cant wait to shart this one . What yarn are u using ? Its beautiful!

[@umis941]

How do you make the brim look as if it has a place where you can fold it?

[@stephenhowell1144]

I truly love your videos however on this one i tried to make a child’s beanie using the 51 chain stitches and used a 5.5mm hook however it was so long it ended up looking like a robbers mask rather than a childs beanie, even folded up it had to be folded almost all the way to the top and fit on an adults head to be a relatively normal-ish looking beanie. I dont believe this will fit at all on my niece however my boyfriend and i got a great laugh out of the rainbow glitter robbers mask I ended up making 😂

[@RichTexturesCrochet]

Lol if you used a different yarn than It may end up a different size unless it’s the same gauge. You can adjust it though by simply making that long starting chain the size you need and then add a couple of inches.

[@esmereldapaul7322]

My 51 chains came to 16.5 inches long 🤦🏾‍♀️ only realized it was crazy long by the 5th row.. live and learn 😂

[@srisatya7500]

I did not find V's on the other side. How did you get the v when you took the back loop for the first line?

[@PromiseME5]

Hello I loved your pattern 😍😍 I enjoyed doing it , but now I am confused by ending it . Which side is the inside and outside ?? I could not know the different 🥲

[@espanamains68]

Is wool yarn itchy for hats?

[@rahmahhamid6618]

Can you recommend other yarn beside the one that you are using for baby and child?

[@marionlindsay3741]

Would like the pattern to have

[@lifetimemother3862]

I made it but I was to big and the bottom of the hat wasn’t lined up correctly so how do I line it up the right way please let me know so I can do better

[@jemmafagg2342]

Anyone have the link to the printed pattern please

[@kathypool3990]

If I couldn’t get this yarn would a #3 acrylic work or should I use a #4 acrylic? Thanks.

[@deekrick4383]

That's the same question I was going to ask thank you for asking it. I look forward to her reply.

[@cathyprusinski2420]

Do you have a printable pattern?

[@kayvilla5741]

How many inches long is the foundation stitch for a 12 month hat?

[@sistersfunnyvideos]

Where did you get your hook and what brand is it? Also thank you for breaking this down! Every other tutorial I saw was too fast

[@lillianbennett3077]

Cannot find written pattern on your youtube? I woild love to give it a try.

[@erinnsmathers9125]

Can you make this beanie without the Pom??? Thank you

[@ansjehartenhof8327]

Very nice video I was wondering what age you mean by child size. I need to make one for my 10 year old grandson😊

[@habeebausman8132]

4years size

[@dianaschuh9470]

I have your pattern and the width in the pattern for each size is way different in what you are saying.Please let me know about this. Thank you Diana

[@craftfairy1]

Not my pattern, but the yarn that you use will make a big difference. She does say that this is thinner than usual so the hat will be smaller than using a usual weight.

[@carolynsmith2854]

Can someone tell me why my hat is uneven in stitches. I went to seam it together and to my surprise it was uneven. Though I really like this pattern. I need suggestions on how to get the length even. Without adding a lot of width. He is 11mons old.

[@MoonLight-mn9xv]

Need to make a child’s size. Is the first chain supposed to be the 10 inches or the 7?

[@rekchand1]

Very easy & beautiful.Ls I will be obliged if you show or tell how to go about for adult 🧑 🙏🙏

[@RichTexturesCrochet]

You can find the adult version here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oWG6mH2CoM2Yebs

[@denisesaunders9580]

How do you do the pom pom on top of the hat please

[@carolynsmith2854]

That is my question also. I would love to make the pompom. I didn't see instructions. Did u purchase it and where please.

[@joanngoostree2471]

The width on the text version and what you say in the video are different, so I am confused.

[@dianaschuh9470]

I got the same problems, no answer back

[@brendasimpkinsprimer4650]

I would love to get this pairing I never made hats for a small child before I went to the website I could not get the pattern

[@brendasimpkinsprimer4650]

And I have never learned how to do that magic circle I have a very hard time trying to get that so I just do the usual circle

[@UyenNguyen-pw5pj]

I try to crochet the hat for my Grandsọn 5 year old .Do you think 51 chain for the height and add an inch 15 or more?How can I know exactly the measure to fit him?Thank you

[@bentrib1]

This works up beautifully! Will there be adult sizes?

[@RichTexturesCrochet]

The adult size can be found here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oWG6mH2CoM2Yebs

[@anoor555]

can we do this cap with slip knot. My magic circle got really tight after few lines and then started to pull and curl up

[@corinneroschko2644]

Thank you so much for this video. I am trying to find the yarn you used and I’m having a hard time. Can you tell me where you got it! Thank you so much

[@RichTexturesCrochet]

You can find it on the Yarnspirations.com website :)

[@corinneroschko2644]

Thank you so much for getting back to me. So my luck they are out of stock on most of the colors is there another yarn i could use to get the same effect. I want to make them for my grandkids

[@RichTexturesCrochet]

There probably is! I’ll take a look around and see what I can come up with :)

[@sandraleyland8748]

That’s the easiest magic ring I’ve seen

[@annethompson4861]

I still haven’t got it I was on the Hanukkah

[@yaramohamed533]

Didn't you decrease your stiches while going to the top of the hat? If yes, could you please clarify when we'll decrease our stiches? Thanks in advance!

[@RichTexturesCrochet]

I do not decrease the stitches as it changes the shape at the top. It is popular though with others

[@yaramohamed533]

@@RichTexturesCrochet ah ok thank you so much for your reply 😍

[@RichTexturesCrochet]

Yara Mohamed you’re welcome :)

[@KMLong-hi9iw]

I cannot find the free pattern. I ended up being sent to Ravelry...not free there. Then looked on your website and that link sent me back to Ravelry...not free there. ????

[@RichTexturesCrochet]

Hello Kathleen - yes, I apologize! I had it free for a limited time but forgot to change the info on the blog post. I have corrected it but would be happy to send you a free copy of the PDF. I can do it through Ravelry, or via email. You can email me at [e-mail]. Sorry for the inconvenience!

[@sabrinamartinez4076]

How many chains for a kids size

[@RichTexturesCrochet]

You’ll find a link to the written instructions for several sizes in the description of the video

[@basketcase167]

I’m a beginner beginner and had a hard time keeping up (even with pausing). Your stitches were too fast to keep up and I wasn’t sure exactly where the stitches went sometimes. If you stitched super slowly, I think it would have helped.

[@RichTexturesCrochet]

Thank you for the feedback!

[@kgonzalez85able]

So I made this and only used 38 chains and it’s still way to big for a toddler (per your pattern you said crochet 41 for toddler) so I’m confused why mine was way to big 41 would have been even bigger

[@wassup9hiya]

I think 46 stitches is too long for 12-24 month size, mine is now 12 inches long but I see in your description it's supposed to be 9

[@sahood505]

Mine too

[@coffeeneedscoffee8696]

You said this was 0-3 months but it measured 11 inches when done. But that's not what the pattern says. I'm making the child size. How long should my finished be?

[@crystaldrakes8824]

I also got confused by this too . .

[@traceyifversen6109]

I did the chain 51 and just realized as I'm almost done and it's 15"long there is no way this will fit my 3 year old grandson guess I'll go wider for a slouchy hat and start over.

[@charlottebarnes6761]

Will this fit 10yr old

[@RichTexturesCrochet]

The smallest size will not, but in the written pattern you will find the stitch counts to adjust it. It’s an easy pattern to modify

[@jevonfogarty5493]

B

[@buttonuk]

Hi, I love the pattern and am busy making it. Question: if I chain 31 sts and begin in the 2nd chain from the hook, I end with 30 sts. Is that correct?

[@ruthkennedy7528]

SANDI BRYANT yes, that’s right.

[@sisina_sie7652]

Yup

[@terrileist]

Help anyone….. Does the inches when laid flat mean that is the size before closing it, or after closed? 😢 This a great pattern but I don’t know this part

[@RichTexturesCrochet]

It is after it is closed :) so the finished hat lying flat on a surface

[@terrileist]

@@RichTexturesCrochet thank you so much for answering! I love this and am making several for my family for Christmas. Oh thank you!! Also, great pattern, I’ll use the adult one after I finish this 12-24 month old one. Thank you for making and sharing this pattern!!

[@rebornnowami2013]

I must just be fumble-fingered or mentally challenged as I simply cannot get this method to work. When I come back after doing the SCs into the chains and do the slip stitch and chain one, I am on the bottom of the work instead of the top.

[@TC-xt6cc]

I can’t find the free pattern on your page. It sends me to a site where it definitely isn’t free. Help?

[@b.d.4892]

Can someone explain why my hat is doing like a stair ladder on opposite end of ring. Like each row keeps getting smaller

[@marseidson566]

I’m a beginner too but my best guess is you are missing stiches

[@coolcatjules1]

You need to chain 1 after each row or you’ll lose 1 each row. Let’s say you do the child size that has 51 stitches. Once you finish a row you actually only have 50 and your hook will be in the 50th stitch. You need to chain 1 so you can work into that last stitch. Hope this makes sense please reply if you have any questions!

[@dianemarchand7734]

How do l get the written pattern

[@RichTexturesCrochet]

You can find the written pattern here: richtexturescrochet.com/easy-childrens-crochet-hat-free-pattern/

[@lorettakenney7624]

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[@lizzieleaker6684]

51 stitches is way too long 😿😿

[@siggi3750]

Die redet so viel....

[@0xjessicax0]

Why can’t no one make a CHILD HAT like in the title not a 0-12 month one ….. so annoying