10 Crochet Hat Patterns Free

I don’t love being cold in the winter, and my head is the place where I get the coldest. I needed a new winter hat, so I went on a hunt for crochet hat patterns free for beginners.

I found several and made several and got some of my fellow crochet friends to make some, so we can give you the details. 

Crochet Hat Size Chart

Download this chart to your phone or to your computer, as you will want it as a reference for any of the hat patterns below.

By the way if you are new to crocheting and not sure what all the symbols and stuff mean on the yarn label make sure and check out how to read a yarn label. It’s all in an easy guide for you to follow.

Crochet Sun Hat

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Have you ever bought a straw hat only to have it fall apart? This crochet sun hat includes a free pattern and is sturdy enough to be put in a suitcase. She does include different sizes if your head is bigger, like mine. 

Women’s Crochet Beanie Pattern

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I don’t know about you, but sometimes the beanies I have made are just too hot. I want my ears to stay warm, but not to feel like I am in a sauna. This free crochet pattern has changed that.

Messy Bun Beanie

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When it comes to wearing crochet hats, I love messy bun hats. I want my hair up and out of my face, especially when it’s cold outside. I found this pattern to be straight forward and easy. 

Crafted similarly to a beanie, this particular messy bun hat is created around an elastic ponytail at the top. The incorporation of bean stitches and half double crochets in the third loop introduces a delightful texture to this charming bun hat.

Free Crochet Men’s Beanie Pattern

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This is a great beanie to practice your basic crochet stitches, especially a post stitch. I made one for my nephew, as he trains hunting dogs and does guided hunts, and he is outside all day long in the cold.

Easy Crochet Beanie

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She says it is for men and boys, but I will confess after I tried on the one I made for my friend battling cancer, I found my favorite girly yarn and created a few winter hats for my granddaughters and myself.

This is a pattern you could use for your whole family. My friend Janice created matching ones with super bright colors for their family’s ski trip so she could keep up with her kids and easily find them. Such a great idea. 

Crochet Beanie

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This free crochet beanie pattern is perfect for all of you who love skiing or are like my dad and is out feeding his ducks, pigeons and doggies when it’s so cold outside. This hat definitely keeps your ears warm and can be tied. 

The bottom of the hat does have the strings for just a fashion statement or to tie it. If you prefer not to have that, simply take it off. This hat covers a lot of area of your face and is great if you live somewhere really cold. 

Beginner Crochet Hat

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When I first saw this slouchy hat pattern, I was obsessed. I love the contracting colors on the bottom of the hat, and although I didn’t put the yarn pom pom on the top of the hat, I loved making this cozy hat. 

Crochet Monster Hat

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I think these monster hats are super cute. Not my personal style when it comes to beanie crochet patterns but I think if you love it, make it and wear it proudly. 

​My grandkids loved them and because she has different sizes listed, it was easy to make. Some of the little details did take some time to figure out and that is why I put this for intermediate crocheters.

Crochet Floppy Hat

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If you love a floppy hat during the summer to keep you from getting sunburned, this hat is a great project for you.

This guide incorporates chains, double crochets, and reverse single crochet (also known as crab stitch). To achieve the desired shape and stiffness, it’s recommended to use heavy starch during the process.

Easy Crochet Beanie

Pattern Instructions

This is such an easy beanie pattern. You can easily make a few in a weekend. Kirsten is great at making easy patterns for beginners. We love highlighting her patterns.

While you are making the crochet beanies, make sure and also find your favorite crochet scarf patterns