This little baby spring crochet hat pattern is great for the summer in cotton or cotton blend and perfect as the weather gets a little chilly in wool or acrylic. It will be cozy but not too warm during those transitional months.
This crochet beanie is worked top down. The top is worked in hdc then the crossed cluster starts at the sides of the hat.
A special thank you to Gretchen Ennis Photography for the adorable photos in this post!
Imagine surprising someone with this adorable crochet hat for Valentines, Easter or Summer vacation.
This baby hat is fun and easy to make, a thoughtful gift, and a perfect crochet pattern to customize by changing colours on the contrast band, detailed hand stitching and beautiful crochet rose.
The Chloe Beanie is crocheted top down using increases of 6 hdc per round. If you want to make in a larger size just crochet additional increase rounds and then as many cluster rounds you need to reach the length you need. If you arenโt fond of guess work there is a Full downloadable PDF available including 5 sizes Newborn through Adult.
STEP BY STEP TUTORIAL FOR BEGINNERS
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YARN CHOICES
The Crochet Chloe Beanie works up great in a cotton, cotton blend and acrylic yarn beautifully! The model wearing the pink hat here on the blog is modelling the 6 -12-month size made in a cotton/acrylic blend.
COTTON
A great choice if you want to crochet for the warmer months. Cotton is excellent as it conducts heat away from the body, keeping baby cool and comfortable! Another advantages to using cotton is that it doesnโt pill and really shows off this stitch beautifully! If you do decide to use cotton yarn be sure to lay the hat flat after washing! Cotton can get very heavy when wet and you donโt want your beautiful project to lose its shape after washing it.
ACRYLIC
I have also made this many times in acrylic, which is great for fall or cooler spring days. It works up perfectly in Vannaโs Choice and Bernat Satin, two of my favourite acrylic yarns to work with. Acrylic yarn is great for cooler days, it is soft, easy to work with, washes beautifully and rarely will garments lose their colour even upon multiple washings. With so many acrylic yarns available the colour choices are endless โ and remember! This one looks great with contrasting bands and roses!
Full downloadable PDF available
This hat isnโt just for babies! Sizes Newborn through Adult 5 Sizes!
This crochet hat is fast and fun to make! The increase rounds consist of half double crochet stitches, and once the increase rounds are complete, then we start with the sweet little clusters.
Easy peasy lemon squeezie! So lets get started!
Designer Notes
๐ Skill Level is Beginner
๐ Skills Needed double crochet, half double crochet, single crochet
๐ Sizes Newborn to Adult available for purchase
๐ Made with worsted weight yarn
๐ All sizes written individually
๐ Written in Standard American terms
๐ Flower and leaves included in pattern
๐ Easily sub bulky yarn adjusting to gauge indicated on pattern
Easy Crochet Tutorial for Summer Hat
Summer Crochet Hat Pattern
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
- 0 to 6 months 15โ x 6โ
- 6 to12 months 17โ x 7โ
- 12 months to 3 years 18โ x 7 1/2โ
- 3 to 10 years 19โ x 8โ
- Preteen to Adult 21โ x 8 ยฝโ
SKILL LEVEL
Easy
ABBREVIATION
- ch โ chain
- dc โ double crochet
- hdc โ half double crochet
- sc โ single crochet
- st โ stitch
- sts โ stitches
- sl st โ slip stitch
- rpt โ repeat
MATERIALS
- 6.50 mm hook
- 5.50 mm hook
- Tapestry Needle
- Stitch Markers
- 50 g โ 100 g 4 Worsted weight yarn
- Small amount of contrast yarn if desired for rose and band.
GAUGE
12 rows and 12 sc = 4โ X 4โ
CONTRAST FINISHED EDGE
With darning needle and single strand of main colour yarn work stitch from underside up, in every other stitch. Work around entire bottom edge, fasten off and weave in ends.
0-6 Months โ 15โ x 6โ
*Hat is worked in continuous rounds. Do not join. Use a stitch marker at the beginning of round for easier counting.
Using 6.50 mm hook ch2
Rnd 1: Work 12 hdc in 2nd st from hook. (12 hdc)
Rnd 2: 1 hdc in first st *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next st* rpt from * to * till end of rnd (18 hdc)
Rnd 3: 1 hdc in first 2 sts *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 2 sts* rpt from * to * till end of rnd (24 hdc)
Rnd 4: 1 hdc in first 3 sts *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 3 sts* rpt from * to * till end of rnd (30 hdc)
Rnd 5: 1 hdc in first 4 sts *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 4 sts* rpt from * to * till end of rnd (36 hdc)
Rnd 6: 1 hdc in first 5 sts *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 5 sts* rpt from * to * till end of rnd (42 hdc)
Rnd 7: Sk 1st 2 sts, *2dc in next, dc in 2nd skipped stitch, sk next 2 sts*, rpt from *to* till end of rnd (42)
Rnd 8: Sc in 1st and each st around (42)
Rnd 9: Sk 1st st, 2dc in next, dc in skipped stitch *sk next 2 sts, 2dc in next st, dc in 2nd skipped stitch*, rpt from *to* till end of rnd, sk last st (42)
Rnd 10: Sc in 1st and each st around (42)
Rnd 11: Sk 1st st, 2dc in next, dc in skipped stitch *sk next 2 sts, 2dc in next st, dc in 2nd skipped stitch*, rpt from *to* till end of rnd, sk last st (42)
Switch to contrast yarn here.
CONTRAST EDGE
Change to 5.5 mm hook
Rnd 12-15: Sc in 1st and each st around
Fasten off and weave in all ends.
With darning needle and single strand of main colour yarn work stitch from underside up, in every other stitch. Work around entire bottom edge, fasten off and weave in ends.
OR
SCALLOPED EDGE
Change to 5.5 mm hook
Rnd 12-13: Sc in 1st and each st around (42)
Scalloped Edging
Sk 1st st, 5dc in next, sk next 2 sts, sl st next, sk next st, 5dc in next rpt to end of round finish with sl st in last st. Fasten off and weave in all ends.
6โ12 Months 17โ x 7โ
*Hat is worked in continuous rounds. Do not join. Use a stitch marker at the beginning of round for easier counting.
Using 6.50 mm hook ch2
Rnd 1: Work 8 hdc in 2nd st from hook. (8 hdc)
Rnd 2: 2 hdc in each st around (16 hdc)
Rnd 3: 1 hdc in first st *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next st* rpt from * to * till end of rnd (24 hdc)
Rnd 4: 1 hdc in first 2 sts *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 2 sts* rpt from * to * till end of rnd (32 hdc)
Rnd 5: 1 hdc in first 3 sts *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 3 sts* rpt from * to * till end of rnd (40 hdc)
Rnd 6: 1 hdc in first 4 sts *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 4 sts* rpt from * to * till end of rnd (48 hdc)
Rnd 7: Sk 1st 2 sts, *2dc in next, dc in 2nd skipped stitch, sk next 2 sts*, rpt from *to* till end of rnd, sk last st (48)
Rnd 8: Sc in 1st and each st around (48)
Rnd 9: Sk 1st st, 2dc in next, dc in skipped stitch *sk next 2 sts, 2dc in next st, dc in 2nd skipped stitch*, rpt from *to* till end of rnd, sk last st (48)
Rnd 10: Sc in 1st and each st around (48)
Rnd 11: Sk 1st st, 2dc in next, dc in skipped stitch *sk next 2 sts, 2dc in next st, dc in 2nd skipped stitch*, rpt from *to* till end of rnd, sk last st (48)
Rnd 12: Sc in 1st and each st around (48)
Rnd 13: Sk 1st st, 2dc in next, dc in skipped stitch *sk next 2 sts, 2dc in next st, dc in 2nd skipped stitch*, rpt from *to* till end of rnd, sk last st (48)
CONTRAST EDGE
Change to contrast yarn here if desired
Change to 5.5 mm hook
Rnd 14-18: Sc in 1st and each st around Fasten off and weave in all ends.
With darning needle and single strand of main colour yarn work stitch from underside up, in every other stitch. Work around entire bottom edge, fasten off and weave in ends.
OR
SCALLOPED EDGE
Change to 5.5 mm hook
Rnds 14-15: Sc in 1st and each st around (48)
Scalloped Edging
Sk 1st st, 5dc in next, sk next 2 sts, sl st next, sk next st, 5dc in next rpt to end of round finish with sl st in last st. Fasten off and weave in all ends.
1 โ 3 Years 18โ x 7 ยฝโ
*Hat is worked in continuous rounds. Do not join. Use a stitch marker at the beginning of round for easier counting.
Using 6.50 mm hook ch2
Rnd 1: Work 8 hdc in 2nd st from hook. (8 hdc)
Rnd 2: 2 hdc in each st around (16 hdc)
Rnd 3: 1 hdc in first st *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next st* rpt from * to * till end of rnd (24 hdc)
Rnd 4: 1 hdc in first 2 sts *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 2 sts* rpt from * to * till end of rnd (32 hdc)
Rnd 5: 1 hdc in first 3 sts *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 3 sts* rpt from * to * till end of rnd (40 hdc)
Rnd 6: 1 hdc in first 4 sts *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 4 sts* rpt from * to * till end of rnd (48 hdc)
Rnd 7: 1 hdc in first 11 sts *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 11 sts* rpt from *to* till end of rnd (51 hdc)
Rnd 8: Sk 1st 2 sts, *2dc in next, dc in 2nd skipped stitch, sk next 2 sts*, rpt from *to* till end of rnd, sk last st (51)
Rnd 9: Sc in 1st and each st around (51)
Rnd 10: Sk 1st st, 2dc in next, dc in skipped stitch *sk next 2 sts, 2dc in next st, dc in 2nd skipped stitch*, rpt from *to* till end of rnd, sk last st (51)
Rnd 11: Sc in 1st and each st around (51)
Rnd 12: Sk 1st st, 2dc in next, dc in skipped stitch *sk next 2 sts, 2dc in next st, dc in 2nd skipped stitch*, rpt from *to* till end of rnd, sk last st (51)
Rnd 13: Sc in 1st and each st around (51)
Rnd 14: Sk 1st st, 2dc in next, dc in skipped stitch *sk next 2 sts, 2dc in next st, dc in 2nd skipped stitch*, rpt from *to* till end of rnd, sk last st (51)
Change to contrast yarn here if desired.
CONTRAST EDGE
Change to 5.5 mm hook
Rnd 15-19: Sc in 1st and each st around
Fasten off and weave in all ends.
With darning needle and single strand of main colour yarn work stitch from underside up, in every other stitch. Work around entire bottom edge, fasten off and weave in ends.
OR
SCALLOPED EDGE
Change to 5.5 mm hook
Rnds 15-16: Sc in 1st and each st around (51)
Scalloped Edging
Sk 1st st, 5dc in next, sk next 2 sts, sl st next, sk next st, 5dc in next rpt to end of round finish with sl st in last st. Fasten off and weave in all ends.
3-10 Years 19โ x 8โ
*Hat is worked in continuous rounds. Do not join. Use a stitch marker at the beginning of round for easier counting.
Using 6.50 mm hook ch2
Rnd 1: Work 8 hdc in 2nd st from hook. (8 hdc)
Rnd 2: 2 hdc in each st around (16 hdc)
Rnd 3: 1 hdc in first st *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next st* rpt from * to * (24 hdc)
Rnd 4: 1 hdc in first 3 sts *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 3 sts* rpt from * to * till end of rnd (30 hdc)
Rnd 5: 1 hdc in first 4 sts *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 4 sts* rpt from * to * till end of rnd (36 hdc)
Rnd 6: 1 hdc in first 5 sts *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 5 sts* rpt from * to * till end of rnd (42 hdc)
Rnd 7: 1 hdc in first 6 sts *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 6 sts* rpt from * to * till end of rnd (48 hdc)
Rnd 8: 1 hdc in first 7 sts *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 7 sts* rpt from * to * till end of rnd (54 hdc)
Rnd 9: Sk 1st 2 sts, *2dc in next, dc in 2nd skipped stitch, sk next 2 sts*, rpt from *to* till end of rnd (54)
Rnd 10: Sc in 1st and each st around (54)
Rnd 11: Sk 1st st, 2dc in next, dc in skipped stitch *sk next 2 sts, 2dc in next st, dc in 2nd skipped stitch*, rpt from *to* till end of rnd, sk last st (54)
Rnd 12: Sc in 1st and each st around (54)
Rnd 13: Sk 1st st, 2dc in next, dc in skipped stitch *sk next 2 sts, 2dc in next st, dc in 2nd skipped stitch*, rpt from *to* till end of rnd, sk last st (54)
Rnd 14: Sc in 1st and each st around (54)
Rnd 15: Sk 1st st, 2dc in next, dc in skipped stitch *sk next 2 sts, 2dc in next st, dc in 2nd skipped stitch*, rpt from *to* till end of rnd, sk last st (54)
CONTRAST EDGE
Change to contrast yarn here if desired.
Change to 5.5 mm hook
Rnd 16-20: Sc in 1st and each st around
Fasten off and weave in all ends.
With darning needle and single strand of main colour yarn work stitch from underside up, in every other stitch. Work around entire bottom edge, fasten off and weave in ends.
OR
Change to 5.5 mm hook
Rnds 16-17: Sc in 1st and each st around (54)
Scalloped Edging
Sk 1st st, 5dc in next, sk next 2 sts, sl st next, sk next st, 5dc in next rpt to end of round finish with sl st in last st. Fasten off and weave in all ends.
Pre-Teen Womenโs 21โ x 8 ยฝโ
*Hat is worked in continuous rounds. Do not join. Use a stitch marker at the beginning of round for easier counting.
Using 6.5 mm hook ch2
Rnd 1: Work 8 hdc in 2nd st from hook. (8 hdc)
Rnd 2: 2 hdc in each st around (16 hdc)
Rnd 3: 1 hdc in first st *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next st* rpt from * to * (24 hdc)
Rnd 4: 1 hdc in first 2 sts *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 2 sts* rpt from * to * (32 hdc)
Rnd 5: 1 hdc in first 3 sts *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 3 sts* rpt from * to * (40 hdc)
Rnd 6: 1 hdc in first 4 sts *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 4 sts* rpt from * to * (48 hdc)
Rnd 7: 1 hdc in first 5 sts *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 5 sts* rpt from * to * (56 hdc)
Rnd 8: 1 hdc in first 13 sts *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 13 sts* rpt from * to * (60 hdc)
Rnd 9: Sc in 1st and each st around (60)
Rnd 10: Sk 1st st, 2dc in next, dc in skipped stitch *sk next 2 sts, 2dc in next st, dc in 2nd skipped stitch*, rpt from *to* till end of rnd, sk last st (60)
Rnd 11: Sc in 1st and each st around (60)
Rnd 12: Sk 1st st, 2dc in next, dc in skipped stitch *sk next 2 sts, 2dc in next st, dc in 2nd skipped stitch*, rpt from *to* till end of rnd, sk last st (60)
Rnd 13: Sc in 1st and each st around (60)
Rnd 14: Sk 1st st, 2dc in next, dc in skipped stitch *sk next 2 sts, 2dc in next st, dc in 2nd skipped stitch*, rpt from *to* till end of rnd, sk last st (60)
Rnd 15: Sc in 1st and each st around (60)
Rnd 16: Sk 1st st, 2dc in next, dc in skipped stitch *sk next 2 sts, 2dc in next st, dc in 2nd skipped stitch*, rpt from *to* till end of rnd, sk last st (60)
CONTRAST EDGE
Change to contrast yarn here if desired.
Change to 5.5 mm hook
Rnd 17-21: Sc in 1st and each st around
Fasten off and weave in ends.
With darning needle and single strand of main colour yarn work stitch from underside up, in every other stitch. Work around entire bottom edge, fasten off and weave in ends.
OR
SCALLOPED EDGE
Change to 5.5 mm hook
Rnds 19-21: Sc in 1st and each st around (60)
Scalloped Edging
Sk 1st st, 5dc in next, sk next 2 sts, sl st next, sk next st, 5dc in next rpt to end of round finish with sl st in last st.
Fasten off and weave in all ends.
Crochet Rose Instructions
Note: To make a larger or smaller rose increase or decrease the number of starting chains.
ROSE
6.50 mm hook
Row 1: Ch 25, 1 dc in 5th chain from hook, *Ch 1, sk 1 ch, (dc, ch1, dc) in next st* rpt from *to* till end of row, ch 2 turn
Row 2: *(hdc, 4 dc, hdc) 1st ch1 sp, sl st in next ch1 sp* rpt from *to* till end of row
Roll rose into shape very loosely so that rose stays large and flat.
LEAF
6.50 mm hook
CH 9
Row1: Sc 2nd ch from hook, hdc next 3, dc next 3, 3 hdc in last ch (this will bring to the bottom loops, which will be called row 2)
Row 2: Dc in next 3 sts, hdc next 3 sts, sc in last st and fasten off.
BOW
6.50 mm hook (optional and not shown)
Ch 50
Row 1: Sc in 2nd chain from hook and each chain across. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Tie into bow and attach to hat using needle and yarn.