The Spiral Baby Hat is a warm and snuggly hat suitable for either a baby boy or baby girl. Need a baby shower gift soon? This simple baby hat crochet pattern uses bulky yarn for a hat that works up super fast. This beginner-friendly pattern is easy to master while also being stylish. The free pattern is included in the blog below.
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The crochet hat pattern is adjustable with instructions for two sizes – newborn and 3-6 months. By working the stitches in the back loop, the hat pattern avoids the gaps that can occur with bulky yarn. The spiral pattern also gives the finished hat a modern look. You can even reverse the hat so that the spiral pattern appears only on the brim. The pattern includes instructions for two sizes – newborn and 3-6 months.
Crochet Baby Hat Pattern for Bulky Yarn
PDF Pattern: This pattern is included in full in this blog post. You can also get the PDF in my shops.
Sizes: Newborn and 3-6 months.
Finished Measurements with Brim Folded Over: Newborn (approximately 13” in circumference at brim and 5” from crown to edge of brim); 3-6 months (approximately and 17” in circumference at brim and 6” from crown to edge of brim).
Yarn: Bulky weight (#5 Bulky) in color of choice.
Shown: Red Heart, Soft Essentials (100% acrylic), 131 yds [120m]: Cream approximately ½ skein for each hat. Lion Brand Yarn, Scarfie (78% arcylic, 22% wool), 312 yds [285m]/5.3 oz [150g]: #206 cream/taupe partial skein.
Hook: Size J/10 (6.00mm) or size needed to obtain gauge.
Notions: Tapestry needle; stitch markers.
Gauge: 13 sts by 13 rows = 4” x 4” (10 cm x 10 cm) in sc worked in the round through back loops only.
Standard Stitch Abbreviations (U.S. Crochet Terminology):
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
sc blo = single crochet back loop only
rep = repeat
rnd = rnd
Notes: Hat is worked in a spiral from top down. Do not join or turn work. Use a marker to indicate the beginning of each rnd and reposition marker as needed. Hat is worked in back loops only. Invisible join method recommended for fastening off. Tutorial at https://craftingeachday.com/crochet-invisible-join-tutorial-crochet-in-the-round/. This pattern is written using U.S. crochet terminology – notes about some differences between U.S. and U.K. crochet terminology are at https://craftingeachday.com/notes-on-us-versus-uk-crochet-terminology/.
Stash Busting Challenge: This pattern was part of the Stash Busting Challenge organized by Joy of Motion Crochet and Knitting with Chopsticks from April 15, 2020 to April 21, 2020.
Hat
All Sizes Begin Working Crown Pattern:
Rnd 1: Ch 2, work 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, mark beginning of rnd with stitch marker, do not turn work – 6 sc.
Rnd 2: Work 2 sc blo in each stitch of previous rnd – 12 sc.
Rnd 3: *2 sc blo in next stitch, sc blo in next stitch; rep from * around – 18 sc.
Rnd 4: *2 sc blo in next stitch; sc blo in each of next 2 stitches; rep from * around – 24 sc.
Check gauge. Circle should now be 2 1/2 inches in diameter.
Rnd 5: *2 sc blo in next stitch; sc blo in each of next 3 stitches; rep from * around – 30 sc.
Rnd 6: *2 sc blo in next stitch; sc blo in each of next 4 stitches; rep from * around – 36 sc.
Sizes 3-6 months (17”) only:
Rnd 7: *2 sc blo in next stitch; sc blo in each of next 5 stitches; rep from * around – 42 sc.
Rnd 8: *2 sc blo in next stitch; sc blo in each of next 6 stitches; rep from * around – 48 sc.
All sizes begin working Main Body Pattern:
Rnd 1 – 4: Sc blo in each stitch around – 36 (48) sc.
Rnd 5: *2 sc blo in next stitch; sc blo in each of next 5 (7) stitches; rep from * around – 42 (54) sc.
Rnd 6: Sc blo in each stitch around – 42 (54) sc.
Rnds 7 – 14 – Rep Rnd 6 of Main Body Pattern. Adjust number of rnds if desired to achieve desired length. Fasten off.
Finishing: Weave in ends. Hat is reversible. Choose the side you prefer. Fold up brim and enjoy!
