Super Basic & Easy Crocheted Hat (All Sizes)

Sure! Here’s a detailed guide on how to crochet a super basic and easy hat for boys or girls — suitable for all sizes, from newborn to adult. This project is great for beginners and only requires basic stitches.

Super Basic & Easy Crocheted Hat (All Sizes)

⭐ Skill Level:

Beginner

Materials Needed:

• Yarn: Medium weight (#4 worsted weight) yarn (e.g., Red Heart, Caron Simply Soft)

• Crochet hook: Size H/5.0mm (or suitable for your yarn)

• Yarn needle (for weaving in ends)

• Scissors

• Optional: Stitch marker (helpful for beginners)

Basic Pattern Info:

• Worked in the round, top down.

• Made using double crochet (dc) stitches.

• Hat is built by increasing in rounds, then working even to desired length.

Size Guide (Measurements & Rounds)

Size	Head Circumference	Starting Circle (diameter)	Hat Height (approx.)
Newborn	13–14 in (33–36 cm)	4 in (10 cm)	5 in (12.5 cm)
3–6 mo	14–17 in (36–43 cm)	4.5 in (11.5 cm)	5.5 in (14 cm)
6–12 mo	16–18 in (41–46 cm)	5 in (12.5 cm)	6 in (15 cm)
Toddler	18–20 in (46–51 cm)	5.5 in (14 cm)	6.5 in (16.5 cm)
Child	20–21 in (51–53 cm)	6 in (15 cm)	7 in (18 cm)
Teen/Adult	21–23 in (53–58 cm)	6.5 in (16.5 cm)	7.5–8 in (19–20 cm)

Stitches Used (U.S. Terms):

• ch = chain

• sl st = slip stitch

• dc = double crochet

• inc = increase (2 dc in same stitch)

Instructions (For Any Size):

Step 1: Start with a Magic Ring

(Or ch 4 and sl st to first ch to form a ring)

Step 2: Crown (Increase Rounds)

Round 1:
Ch 2 (does not count as stitch), 10 dc into ring. Join with sl st to first dc. (10 sts)

Round 2:
Ch 2, 2 dc in each stitch around. Join. (20 sts)

Round 3:
Ch 2, 1 dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, repeat around. Join. (30 sts)

Round 4:
Ch 2, 1 dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st, repeat around. Join. (40 sts)

Round 5:
Ch 2, 1 dc in next 3 sts, 2 dc in next st, repeat around. Join. (50 sts)

➡️ Keep increasing until your circle matches the starting diameter for the size you want (see chart above).

Step 3: Body (No More Increases)

From here, work even (1 dc in each stitch) around, for as many rows as needed to reach the height for your size.

Example for toddler:
If you’ve reached 5.5 inches diameter, now do dc in each stitch for 6.5 inches tall.

Each round:

• Ch 2, dc in each st around, join with sl st.

Optional Step: Ribbed Brim (Stretchy Edge)

You can make a ribbed brim using front post and back post double crochet (fpdc, bpdc):

Brim Round:
1 fpdc, 1 bpdc around. Repeat for 3–4 rounds.

Or just finish with 1–2 rounds of single crochet for a clean look.

Final Step: Finishing

• Fasten off and weave in all ends with a yarn needle.

• Add a pom-pom if you like!

Customization Ideas:

• Stripes: Change yarn color every few rounds.

• Pom-Pom: Add a fluffy topper.

• Appliqués: Sew on flowers, stars, or character patches.

• Ear Flaps: Add flaps on both sides for warmth (optional).

• Buttons or bows for style.

Care Instructions:

• Use yarn label instructions (usually machine wash gentle, lay flat to dry).

Watch tutorial: