Hats are arguably one of the most customizable pieces of your wardrobe. Your entire outfit can be influenced by the hat you choose! Similarly, your yarn choice certainly changes the finished product of your crochet creation! Red Heart yarn is perfect for every hat listed below, and it is my go-to for so many projects because it is affordable, versatile, and great quality. Without further adieu, look below for some free Red Heart crochet hat patterns!
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1. Buffalo Plaid Crochet Hat
Who doesn’t enjoy a classic buffalo plaid pattern to ring in the winter season? This crochet pattern is an adult one-size-fits-all, featuring three different Red Heart colors. This means that it’s perfect for practicing some beginner colorwork with simple stitches and detailed instructions and diagrams on making your pom-pom, this classic crochet hat is perfect for beginners and pros alike.
2. Preemie Hat
Babies are adorable, but babies in handmade hats are even more adorable! This preemie hat is versatile because it can be made in a wide variety of colors and patterns. With diagrams that are easy to follow, this pattern is the perfect quick-make to welcome that sweet baby into the world!
3. Easy Texture Crochet Cap
This textured hat is perfect if you want a complex look without a complex pattern to match. Not only does it end up looking very fashion forward and fun, but it is also super quick! If pom-poms on hats just aren’t for you, look no further than this minimalist, textured crochet hat.
4. Trendy Messy Bun Hat
If you love rocking a messy bun and you feel like hats really put a damper on your style, this crochet pattern is perfect for you. It is a special hat pattern specifically designed to ensure that your ears can be warm while your hair can be free. It can be made in a size small or large, and you work your stitches around a ponytail holder for optimal fit and bun security! Keep your ears warm and your hair high with this awesome hat.
5. Dino Stripes Hat
Calling all dino lovers! Are you crazy for the Cretaceous period? Jazzed up for Jurassic creatures? Sorry, please excuse my alliterative jokes! Available in sizes small, medium, and large, and versatile in color scheme, this sweet little dinosaur hat is perfect for all the kids in your life!
6. Brim Hat for Him
Men like warm winter hats too! A brim makes a hat look unique and separate from an average crochet piece. While this pattern is worked in rounds and is perfect for a beginner, the need for heavy interfacing or plastic for the brim required a little planning ahead. Even so, this could be the perfect choice if the man in your life wants something simple, functional, and right from the heart.
7. Newsboy Hat
There is something about a newsboy style cap that feels nostalgic and cozy. Maybe it’s the nod to the early 2000’s style or the classic silhouette that has appeared time and time again. Regardless, it’s the perfect pattern for those cold fall or winter days. The designer even mentions that it could be easily customized with a button, flower, or other embellishment!
8. Strawberry Beret (plus wrist warmers!)
Who could resist this precious little girls’ beret crochet pattern? This pattern can be crochet in sizes small and large, and it even comes with an additional pattern for matching wrist warmers. With its smaller size, this pattern in particular is perfect to practice those stitches you need some extra help with, and you end up with an adorable gift for the sweet little girl in your life!
9. Crochet Santa Hat
Ho, ho, ho! Merry Christmas! Well, even if the holiday season isn’t close enough as I would like, I can transport myself to the snow-dusted world of twinkling Christmas lights and cups of hot cocoa with this Santa hat crochet pattern. There is no better way to look festive and stay warm than with this fun Santa hat pattern.
10. Soft Bunny Hat
What’s cuter than bunnies? Babies! What’s cuter than babies? Babies in bunny hats! This adorable bunny hat crochet pattern is super simple and full of personality. Look no further than this pattern to gift to any and all babies you know! (Seriously, I wish all babies wore these. Absolutely precious!)
11. Simple Double Crochet Ear Flap Hat
This easy hat pattern really covers all the bases. It’s easy peasy and quick to work up, because it is made entirely of double crochet, and it also can be made in 11 sizes! That’s some pretty awesome versatility. Additionally, it can be further customized with different colors and embellishments such as flowers or buttons. The designer even mentions that these are perfect to donate as well!
12. Simple Single Crochet Hat
This may be the simplest crochet hat pattern I have ever seen! It’s available in 11 different sizes from preemie to adult large, and I can picture so many variations that could be so unique! Adding flowers, bows, patterns with different colors, and even ribbons could really take this hat to the next level. Use this as a template to create something one of a kind.
13. Newsboy Cap Hat for Babies
This precious pattern for a toddler’s hat is sure to brighten your day. The cutest little brimmed accessory is perfect to go with any outfit in any season. You could make one in neutral colors or multiple to match different outfits! Colors are so customizable that this would make a great gift for any child in your life.
14. Crochet Hearts in a Row Striped Hat
What better way to say “I love you” than to crochet them a hat with hearts on it? Not much! Whether this is your special hat for Valentine’s day or your everyday wear, this pattern is the one for you. There are a few special stitches including a heart cluster stitch and a double elongated crochet stitch, but the pattern and website both include videos and additional resources to provide extra help. You also will need a fuzzy little pom-pom for the top! This hat is a great one to try to hone some skills for new stitches and techniques.
15. Crochet Bear Hat with Ears
I have another animal hat pattern for you, but this one is in a video tutorial format. This is perfect for those of you who are visual learners. It works up in a simple and convenient flat project which is whip-stitched into a hat shape at the end. Those little ears seal the deal… start this hat today!
16. Owl Baby Hat
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Hoo else loves owls? In a video format, this pattern is just the one for those kiddos in your life. This pattern is the ideal mix of animals and a touch of whimsy, and it is a great way to practice your magic circle and sewing and embroidery skills. It’s worked from the top down.
17. Remington Diamond Cable Crochet Hat
The best type of pattern is the kind that looks complicated, but isn’t. This hat pattern elegantly delivers the look and feel of sophistication through the faux cable pattern it provides. The only special stitch skills required for this hat are front post stitches and double crochet two stitches together. Do you want a high-end hat with minimal effort? Pick this pattern up today!
18. Gamer Beanie
Video games are fun, and so is crochet! Would you like a way to combine both of these hobbies? Look no further than this video game themed hat! Using nothing but beginner stitches, this pattern is the perfect make for the gamer in your life.
19. Easy Crochet Slouch Hat
Sometimes taking a break from a complicated crochet pattern is imperative to slow down and remember that crochet is meant to be fun and relaxing, not stressful. This pattern surely delivers, and the designer mentions that it is great that it allows the stitches and the character of the yarn shine through. Pick up this pattern for a quick make and an effortless-looking result.
20. Marshmallow Stripes Beanie
This cute and colorful crochet hat is perfect for practicing colorwork in a simple way, although it could also be made in a singular shade. In addition, the designer provides insight into how to most efficiently change the colors without wasting yarn. It is worked from the top down using simple stitches, and did I mention it’s made with super bulky yarn, so it works up in no time flat?
21. Half Double Crochet Hat
This versatile half-double crochet pattern can be made from preemie size to adult large. The designeri includes a free hat size chart to guarantee a great fit, in addition to circumference measurements for every size available. There are even two separate versions of different lengths! This is most likely the simplest pattern on this list, so you can make one for every member of your family!
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