One day, while I was looking at my Fedora Hat Crochet Pattern, and thinking how cute that baby looks in a grown-up hat, I decided to make a girls version. It’s the Little Lady Crochet Hat Pattern! It’s so darn sweet and reminds me of the elegant hats that fancy ladies sometimes wear to church on Sunday morning. Now, your little one can have one too!
Little Lady Crochet Hat Pattern
Supplies
Lion Brand Homespun Yarn
A small amount of solid-colored chunky yarn, for the band
Size J Crochet Hook
Yarn Needle
Button (Optional)
Sizes
Newborn to 3 Months (14”)
3 to 6 Months (15”)
6 to 12 Months (17”)
Abbreviations
Ch: chain
St: stitch
Sl: slip
Dc: double crochet
Sc: single crochet
2sc: work 2 single crochet in same stitch (increase)
Gauge
Approximately 2-2.25 sts/inch (Please note: everyone’s gauge/tension can vary. You may need to adjust your hook size to achieve the correct gauge.)
An ad-free printable PDF version of this pattern is also available. :)
Note
The chain 3 at the beginning of the rounds does not count as a stitch. When joining at the end of rounds, join to the first stitch.
See my Crochet Stitches Guide, for step by step directions for many crochet stitches.
Newborn to 3 Months
Ch 2.
Round 1: 12dc in 2nd ch from hook. Join. (12 sts)
Round 2: Ch 3. 2dc in same st, *2dc in next st; repeat from * around. Join. (24 sts)
Round 3: Ch 3. Dc in same st, dc in next 2 sts, 2dc in next st, *dc in next 3 sts, 2dc in next st; repeat from * around. Join. (30 sts)
Round 4-5: Ch 3. Dc in same st, *dc in next st; repeat from * around. Join. (30 sts)
Round 6: Ch 1. Sc in same st, *sc in next st; repeat from * around. Join. (30 sts)
Round 7: Ch 1. Sc in same st, 2sc in next st, *sc in next st, 2sc in next st; repeat from * around. Join. (45 sts)
Round 8: Ch 1. Sc in same st, *sc in next st; repeat from * around. Join. (45 sts)
Fasten off. Weave in ends.
Band
With contrasting yarn, crochet a chain in a length that fits nicely around the first round of single crochet on the hat.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, *sc in next ch; repeat from * across.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail to sew hat to hat.
Using the yarn tail and a tapestry needle, stitch the band into place over the first round of single crochet on the hat, making the two ends meet at the back.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Secure a cute button to the band on the front of the hat.
3 to 6 Months
Ch 2.
Round 1: 12dc in 2nd ch from hook. Join. (12 sts)
Round 2: Ch 3. 2dc in same st, *2dc in next st; repeat from * around. Join. (24 sts)
Round 3: Ch 3. Dc in same st, dc in next st, 2dc in next st, *dc in next 2 sts, 2dc in next st; repeat from * around. Join. (32 sts)
Round 4-6: Ch 3. Dc in same st, *dc in next st; repeat from * around. Join. (32 sts)
Round 7: Ch 1. Sc in same st, *sc in next st; repeat from * around. Join. (32 sts)
Round 8: Ch 1. Sc in same st, 2sc in next st, *sc in next st, 2sc in next st; repeat from * around. Join. (48 sts)
Round 9: Ch 1. Sc in same st, *sc in next st; repeat from * around. Join. (48 sts)
Fasten off. Weave in ends.
Band
With contrasting yarn, crochet a chain in a length that fits nicely around the first round of single crochet on the hat.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, *sc in next ch; repeat from * across.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail to sew hat to hat.
Using the yarn tail and a tapestry needle, stitch the band into place over the first round of single crochet on the hat, making the two ends meet at the back.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Secure a cute button to the band on the front of the hat.
6 to 12 Months
Ch 2.
Round 1: 12dc in 2nd ch from hook. Join. (12 sts)
Round 2: Ch 3. 2dc in same st, *2dc in next st; repeat from * around. Join. (24 sts)
Round 3: Ch 3. Dc in same st, 2dc in next st, *dc in next st, 2dc in next st; repeat from * around. Join. (36 sts)
Round 4-7: Ch 3. Dc in same st, *dc in next st; repeat from * around. Join. (36 sts)
Round 8: Ch 1. Sc in same st, *sc in next st; repeat from * around. Join. (36 sts)
Round 9: Ch 1. Sc in same st, 2sc in next st, *sc in next st, 2sc in next st; repeat from * around. Join. (54 sts)
Round 10: Ch 1. Sc in same st, *sc in next st; repeat from * around. Join. (54 sts)
Fasten off. Weave in ends.
Band
With contrasting yarn, crochet a chain in a length that fits nicely around the first round of single crochet on the hat.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, *sc in next ch; repeat from * across.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail to sew hat to hat.
Using the yarn tail and a tapestry needle, stitch the band into place over the first round of single crochet on the hat, making the two ends meet at the back.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
If you enjoy crocheting for babies, check out some of my other baby crochet patterns:
A cute newborn crochet baby sweater.
A precious crochet crown or tiara, for when a fancy hat just isn’t enough.
An adorable pair of baby booties that features a cute crochet flower.
Be sure to check out all of the FREE KNITTING PATTERNS AND FREE CROCHET PATTERNS on the blog!
Best,
Tammy
I made this hat and it is so adorable. Wish I could show it to you. Thanks so much for the pattern.