This is a versatile crochet baby hat pattern. You can make it as a simple beanie hat or you can add earflaps. You'll also find a matching crochet hat pattern for adults. This has a feminine flair to it so it would make a good mommy-and-me matching set.

This version of an earflap crochet hat uses a terrific yarn selection for colors that pack a punch. This free pattern, available as a download on Ravelry, comes in six sizes from newborn through adult. Therefore, you could make a whole bunch of these for everyone in the family, then wear them together for baby's first family portrait.

Get baby ready for sports at an early age with this cute crochet football hat! Earflap hats keep baby's ears warm in the wind. They are also often designed, like this one, so that they can be tied underneath baby's chin for a better fit.

You really get two crochet baby hat patterns in one. The more complex, and therefore more interesting, is the intended "Earth in Space" design. You add a tiny bit of surface embroidery to the body of the hat to create the illusion of stars. Then you learn how to make an Earth-inspired pom to go atop the hat. However, if you leave off those two details, you're left with the simpler version - a continuous spiral crochet hat pattern that you can work in any color to suit any baby.

This crochet hat pattern uses an ombre yarn in combination with cluster stitches to create a design that looks more intricate than it really is. It's a great choice for impressing people with your crochet skills. That makes it a good item for gifting or for baby to wear to special events.

This crochet pixie bonnet uses a thick-and-thin yarn that works up quickly and ends up super cozy. It is an easy crochet pattern crafted using half double crochet stitches. The tassels on the ends give it a fun shape and style. If you're looking for something easy but different then this crochet baby hat pattern is a great choice.

This crochet baby hat is designed for little ones - very litte ones, in fact: preemies and newborns. Therefore, it is a terrific option for baby's first hat. It is also a good design for making items to donate to your local NICU. The brim can be rolled up, which provides a better fit and also makes the hat look like a cute little prince or princess crown.

There are two basic types of simple crochet hat construction: the close-fitting beanie and the loose-fitting slouch hat. This free crochet pattern provides instructions for making the latter in any size. It closes with a drawstring, which means that even if you're guage is slightly off, the hat should fit. Adorn it with a button-centered flower or leave that part off if you want a simpler design.

Make a simple crochet beanie hat a bit more special when you use different stitches. This one incorporates the chevron stitch, a bold graphic design that's easy to craft. This crochet hat is available in six sizes, three of which are for different sizes of preemie babies.