Cozy Crochet Baby Hats Pattern With A Ribbon Band And Pom Pom

This crochet baby hat pattern is perfect for beginners and offers an adorable, cozy result that can be customized for different sizes. Whether you're making a hat for a newborn or a 12-month-old, this pattern allows for easy size adjustments.

Crochet Baby Hat

With a charming ribbon band and an optional pom-pom for the finishing touch, this hat is not only practical but also a cute gift idea. Its versatile design can be adjusted in length and style, making it a staple pattern for any crocheter’s collection.

Materials

Double-knit yarn
4mm crochet hook
Scissors
Darning needle
Stitch markers

Creating the Hat Band (Ribbon)

Initial Chain: Make a slip knot and chain 9.
Row 1: Skip the first chain, single crochet in each of the remaining chains for a total of 9 single crochets.
Row 2: Chain 1, turn, and use only the back loop to single crochet across.
Subsequent Rows: Repeat Row 2 until the desired length is reached (Newborn: 48 rows, 0-3 months: 54 rows, 3-6 months: 60 rows, 6-12 months: 66 rows).

Joining and Initial Rounds

Joining the Band: Sew the first and last rows of the band together using the long yarn tail.
Round 1: Single crochet around the band (the number of single crochets matches the number of rows made).
Color Change: Slip stitch into the first single crochet and change color if desired.

Creating the Main Hat Pattern

Round 2: Chain 1, make a single crochet, chain 2, double crochet using the previous single crochet, skip the next two single crochets, and repeat.
Round 3: Single crochet into the chain-2 space, chain 2, and make a "five-stitch" into the previous double crochet, repeating all around.
Subsequent Rounds: Continue the pattern of single crochet, chain two, and five-stitch into the double crochets of the previous rounds (Newborn: 11 rounds, 0-3 months: 12 rounds, 3-6 months: 13 rounds, 6-12 months: 14 rounds).

Decreasing the Hat Crown

Decrease Round 1: Chain 2, make a five-stitch using the first two sections from the previous round.
Continue with single crochet, chain two, five-stitch all around.
Decrease Round 2: Single crochet into the first stitch, chain 1, make a five-stitch, and repeat.
Final Decrease Round: Single crochet into each stitch around to close the crown.