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Free Crochet Hat Patterns

A Variety of Patterns for Contemporary and Vintage Hats to Crochet

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These free crochet hat patterns range from vintage to brand new, and there are styles to suit every taste.

Crocheted hats make great gifts.

Simple Crochet Beanie Pattern

Simple Crochet Beanie Hat With Other Accessories to MatchSimple Crochet Beanie Hat With Other Accessories to Match -- Photo © Michael Solovay

This beanie is easily crocheted using single crochet, chain stitches and slip stitches. It was designed to go with a matching scarf, headband and pair of fingerless gloves, which are all crocheted in the same easy stitch pattern. Several of these accessories are pictured at left. You can see more pictures in the project photo gallery.

Team Spirit Hat – Free Pattern

Team Spirit Hat in Orange and WhiteTeam Spirit Hat in Orange and White -- Photo © Amy Solovay

Show your support for your favorite sports team; crochet a hat in your team's colors.

This hat is a unisex design.

Snowflake Cloche Hat

Snowflake Cloche HatSnowflake Cloche Hat -- Photo © Erica Jackofsky

This fun hat is a cloche design that's just a little bit slouchy. You can decorate it with an eye-catching snowflake as pictured, but you can make the snowflake removeable so the hat can also be worn in spring or fall. Multiple sizes are available; the pattern is sized for teens and adults.

Men's Classic Winter Hat Pattern

Men's Classic Winter Hat Crocheted in Wool YarnMen's Classic Winter Hat -- Photo © Amy Solovay, Licensed to About.com, Inc.

Want to crochet a warm winter hat for a guy? If so, this classic hat is a great choice. It resembles a rib knit, but the hat isn't knitted; it's crocheted.

Daisy Mae Cloche Hat With Flower, Sized for Toddlers - Adults

Crochet Cloche HatCrochet Cloche Hat - Photo © Erica Jackofsky

The "Daisy Mae cloche" is a feminine hat with a hint of ruffle and a froofy little 3d flower (which can also be crocheted separately.)

You can crochet this beautiful hat for all the gals in the family! With such a wide range of sizes, the possibilities are fun to contemplate. This would be a great pattern to use for making matching mother / daughter hats. It would also be cute for making matching hats for sisters or best friends to wear.

Everyday Slouch Hat

Slouch HatSlouch Hat -- Photo © Erica Jackofsky

Erica Jackofsky's easy slouch hat is a stylish design you'll enjoy crocheting and wearing. This hat is a versatile fashion accessory that works well with many different casual looks.

Easy Ski Hat Pattern

Easy Ski Hat PatternEasy Ski Hat Pattern -- Photo © Erica Jackofsky

Erica named this pattern the "downhill skier" because it's a cold-weather design that's perfect for the slopes, or any wintery environment.

Cat's Meow Baby Hat Pattern

The Cat's Meow Crocheted Baby HatThe Cat's Meow Crocheted Baby Hat - Photo © Erica Jackofsky

A cute embroidered kitty cat adorns the front of this adorable little baby hat. This hat pattern is sized for babies, including preemies and newborns too; there are five sizes total.

Sweet Potato Baby Hats

Crocheted Sweet Potato Baby Beanie and HatSweet Potato Baby Hats - Photo © Erica Jackofsky

Erica Jackofsky's sweet potato baby layette set includes two different baby hat styles:

These are both unisex designs.

Pixie Hood for All Ages

Pixie HoodPixie Hood – Photo © Erica Jackofsky

Erica Jackofsky's pixie hood pattern features instructions for crocheting these hoods in five different sizes: babies, toddlers, children, teens and adults. This is a super-simple design that works up quickly and is fun to crochet. You'll want to make a bunch of these!

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