When I hear the joyous news from friends and family that a new baby is on the way, the first thing I always do is reach for my crochet hook and a free baby crochet pattern. My favorite gift to give is a fun crochet baby hat, not only are crochet baby hat patterns plentiful, but they are also very easy projects. Small and fun, just like a new baby! Baby needs a cute way to keep that precious head warm. So, a fun character-inspired topper will only add to the plethora of “Awwwwwwwwwwww”s that the new mommy hears all day.
Whether you hook up an absolutely adorable Cookie Monster Baby Hat for a new baby boy, or a Rapunzel Inspired Crochet Hat for a little girl — you’ll have a blast working on it. Sometimes when I make these silly creations, I will even watch the shows or movies that inspired them. Somehow they seem to come out with so much more personality!
Crochet baby hats are perfect projects to keep in your “on the go” tote bag because they are small and portable. And let’s face it, you know there are always babies that need a sweet hat to wear. For most of these patterns, all you need to know is how to crochet the single crochet, double crochet or half double crochet — they really are that simple. There’s nothing more adorable than a baby with a fuzzy cartoon character on their heads, and your baby has never looked cuter in photographs than when wearing one of these free baby hat patterns.
Free Crochet Baby Hat Patterns
Big Blue Monster Baby Hat (shown above)
Mickey and Minnie Crochet Hats
Rapunzel Inspired Crochet Hat – For your little princess!
Green One Eyed Monster Baby Hat – Too cute!
Gorgeous Snow Queen Crochet Hat
Mickey Mouse Inspired Baby Hat
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Surprise your kid with the cutest crocheted hat ever. Adorable Animal Hats: 41 Free Crochet Hat Patterns for Kids includes a great variety of hat patterns to make, including animal hat patterns, monsters and dinosaurs. | Inside Red Heart’s Best: 12 Free Baby Crochet Patterns, you will find a variety of free crochet patterns for every baby’s age including baby shower gifts, newborn crochet patterns, and even patterns designed for the first 24 months of your precious little one’s life. |
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Everything you need for baby’s first year of life is inside Free Crochet Diaper Cover Patterns & Baby Crochet Patterns. | Easy crochet baby hats are great to work up when you have limited time. If you have a baby or a toddler you’ll fall in love with the patterns in 16 Crochet Baby Hat Patterns. |
What is your favorite item to crochet for baby?
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Love the variety of hats that are show above.