How to Crochet Toddler Hats

Crocheting a hat is a simple act involving crocheting a circle and then adding height through the crocheting of continuous rounds. If you want to crochet toddler hats, choose bright colors and festive embellishments to make the hats worthy of the dynamic kids who will be wearing them.

Things You'll Need

• Yarn
• Crochet hook
• Large-eye blunt needle

Instructions

1. Start with a circle. Chain two stitches and make six single crochet stitches in the second chain from the hook, joining at the end with a slip stitch. For round two, make two single crochet stitches in every stitch around. For round three, alternate making one single crochet stitch and two stitches in every stitch around for a total of 18 stitches. Continue to increase every round by six single crochet stitches until your hat's circumference reaches 18 to 20 inches. This is the standard hat size for toddlers, according to Bev's Country Cottage website.

2. Crochet evenly around for several rounds. To do this, make one single crochet stitch in every stitch around and join with a slip stitch at the end. Make several rounds this way until your hat reaches a height of approximately 8 inches. Finish off and weave in your ends.

3. Add embellishments to your hat. Make a pom pom and sew it to the top, or add twirled toppers by making a length of chain stitches and then putting three single crochet stitches in every chain. Embroider a design on the hat using contrasting yarn, or crochet a few round or triangular ears and sew them to the top for an animal look. Your toddler will love his new hat because it came from you, especially for him.

References

• Crochet Pattern Central: Children's Hats
• Bev's Country Cottage: Sizes for Making Various Items
• Loving Hugs Family: Hat Toppers

Resources

• Crochet Pattern Central: Crochet Instruction, Tutorial, and "How To" Directory