Free crochet hat patterns

"Easy crochet patterns below"

Finding free crochet hat patterns online is about as easy as falling off a log. There are thousands to choose from. The different size hats you can find are those for preemies, babies, children and adults size. You will discover hats for dolls, teddy bears and even a few hats for your dog.

The different styles you will come across in your search for free crochet hat patterns will vary as well. There are ski caps, bogans, helmets with ear flaps, berets and even sun hats.

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Crochet hat instructions below

The pattern you choose will not only depend on the style you desire but also on your skill level. You can find patterns from the most basic design ski cap to the very intricate pattern to challenge the most experienced crocheter. And there are thousands of patterns for any skill level in between.

You will also discover many free crochet hat patterns that are perfect for any time or season of the year. There are some crochet winter hats, ski caps to keep you warm and for summer there is the sunbonnet to shade your eyes. There are Christmas designs, Valentines Day designs and even a crochet hat instructions to help you make a beer cans hat.

Hats are a quick and easy gift to make up for Christmas, birthdays, baby showers or just because you need one. In today’s economy we all need to pinch our pennies. But we still want and need to give gifts and presents to our friends and loves ones. So this is the perfect time to put our crochet talent to work. Hats are not only decorative but are a necessity in the cold climates.

When you find the free crochet hat patterns you are interested in, think about adding a scarf for a nice set. Or if it is a baby hat, how about adding a pair of booties and mitts. These are always so appreciated and thoughtful gifts.

There are hats for dolls from the fashion doll to the Cabbage Patch doll. Great gift ideas for the little girl in your life. There are hats to keep you warm or to just bring you attention. (I am sure that beer can hat will do the trick). You can find animal hats, hats with ponytails even Santa hats.

Yes there are free crochet hat patterns for just about any skill level, type of hat or style you may be looking for. And of course do not forget the charities. They are always in need of hats of all sizes and styles.

I have included some free crochet hat patterns below for you to enjoy.

Row 1 - Dc in fourth ch from hook (3 skipped chs
s first dc) and in each ch across: 11 dc.
Row 2 -Ch 3 (counts as first dc, now and
hout), turn; (work FPdc around next dc, do in
across.

Row 3 - Ch 3, turn; do in next st and in each st across.
Row 4 - Ch 3, turn; (work FPdc around next dc, dc in across.
Rows 5-8: Repeat Rows 3 and 4 twice.

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Front POST DOUBLE CROCHET
(abbreviated FPdc)
YO insert hook from front to back around post of stitch indicated YO and pull up a loop (3 stitches on hook), (YO and draw through 2 loops on hook) twice.

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Ch 6 join with slip st to form a ring.

Rnd 1 -(right side): Ch 3 (counts as first dc, now and throughout). 11 dc in ring; join with slip st to first dc: 12 dc.

Rnd 2 - Ch 3, 2 dc in same st, work FPdc around next dc, skip dc behind FPdc, (3 dc in next dc, work FPdc around next dc skip dc behind FPdc) around; join with slip st to first dc:
24 sts.

Rnd 3 - Ch 3, dc in same st, work FPdc around next dc, skip dc behind FPdc, 2 dc in next dc, work FPdc around next FPdc * 2 dc in next dc, work FPdc around next dc, skip dc
bheind FPdc, 2 dc in next dc, work FPdc around next FPdc; repeat from * around; join with slip st to first dc: 36 sts.

Rnd 4: Ch 3, 2 dc in next dc, work FPdc around next FPdc, * dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, work FPdc around next FPdc; repeat from * around; join with slip st to first dc: 48 sts.

Rnd 5: Ch 3, work FPdc around next dc, skip dc behind FPdc, dc in next dc, work FPdc around next FPdc, * dc in next dc, work FPdc around next dc, skip dc behind FPdc, dc in next dc, work FPdc around next FPdc; repeat from * around; join with slip st to first dc.

Rnds 6 - 35: Ch 3, work FPdc around next FPdc, (dc in next dc, work FPdc around next FPdc) around; join with slip st to first dc.

Rnd 36: Ch 2, work FPdc around next FPdc, * YO, insert hook in next dc, YO and pull up a loop, YO and draw through 2 loops on hook, YO, insert hook from front to back around next FPdc, YO and pull up a loop, YO and draw through 2 loops on hook, YO and draw through all 3 loops on hook; repeat from * around; join with slip st to first FPdc: 24 sts.

Rnd 37: Ch 2, (YO, insert hook from front to back around second leg of next st, YO and pull up a loop, YO and draw through 2 loops on hook) twice, YO and draw through all 3 loops on hook, * (YO, insert hook from front to back around second leg of next st, YO and pull up a loop, YO and draw through 2 loops on hook) 3 times, YO and draw through all 4 loops on hook; repeat from * around; join with slip st to first st, finish off leaving a long end for sewing.

Thread yarn needle with long end and weave through sts on Rnd 37; gather tightly and secure end. With wrong side together, tack beginning ring to Rnd 37 to form Hat.
Make Pompom. Sew Pompom to top of Hat.