11 Crochet Doll Hat Free Patterns
A doll hat is one of the fastest things you can crochet. Most take less than an hour, use leftover yarn, and finish a doll’s outfit right away. If you have a little one who loves to dress up her dolls, a basket of tiny hats goes a long way.
Below you will find 11 free patterns we checked one by one. There are slouchy beanies, a chunky pom-pom hat, berets, sun hats and a bucket hat. Most fit 18-inch dolls, but we also included a fashion doll (11.5-inch) hat and one for small amigurumi dolls.
Crochet Doll Hat Free Patterns
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What You’ll Need
- Worsted weight acrylic yarn in a few colors
- Crochet hook set (3.5 mm to 6.5 mm)
- Small pom-pom maker
- Locking stitch markers
- Yarn needle for weaving in ends
- Small sharp scissors
- Flexible measuring tape
1. My Favorite Beanie for 18-Inch Dolls
Photo: The Stitchin Mommy
This beanie fades through five colors, so it looks a bit like an ombre. The brim is ribbed with single crochet in the back loops, and the body uses double crochet and back post double crochet for texture. A faux fur pom-pom sits on top. It is a great way to use up five small leftover balls of sport yarn, and it looks just like a store-bought kids’ hat.
- Designer: The Stitchin Mommy
- Skill level: Intermediate
- Yarn: Sport (#2), five colors
- Hook: 5 mm (H)
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
2. Textured Twist Cabled Beanie and Slouch
Photo: A Crocheted Simplicity
If you love a knit look, this one is for you. The hat has twisted cables made with front post stitches and a mini bean stitch body. The free page includes a preemie / 18-inch doll size, plus baby sizes, so you can make a matching hat for a child and her doll. You can make a fitted beanie or a slouch.
- Designer: A Crocheted Simplicity
- Skill level: Intermediate
- Yarn: Worsted (#4)
- Hook: 5 mm (H/8)
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
3. Simple Slouch Hat for 18-Inch Doll
Photo: Patricia Klonoski
This is a quick slouchy hat made with single crochet, treble crochet and slip stitch. The tall stitches make it work up fast and give it a soft, loose drape. It is a nice pick if you want a hat that looks a little more grown-up and casual. The pattern is a free download on Ravelry.
- Designer: Patricia Klonoski
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: Worsted (#4)
- Hook: 5 mm (H)
- Price: Free (Ravelry download)
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
4. Payton Pom Pom Hat
Photo: Tennie Belle
The Payton hat is a little longer than a basic beanie, with a slouchy shape and a puckered top. It starts with a magic ring and is worked in the round, then finished with a big pom-pom. The designer also has a girl-size version on another blog, so this is a cute one for matching sets.
- Designer: Tennie Belle
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: Worsted (#4)
- Hook: 5 mm (H)
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
5. Easy Chunky Doll Hat
Photo: PA Country Crafts
Bulky yarn and a big K hook make this hat super fast. It starts from a magic ring and uses single crochet and half double crochet, then gets a yarn pom-pom on top. Because it works up so quickly, it is a great one to make in a few colors for a doll’s winter wardrobe. There is also a matching girl-and-doll hat post on the same site.
- Designer: PA Country Crafts
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: Bulky (#5)
- Hook: K
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
6. Cutie Bear Doll Hat
Photo: Hookfully
This sweet beanie has little bear ears plus crochet roses and leaves on the side. The body is mostly half double crochet with a simple cuff. It uses only about 28 grams of yarn, so it is perfect for scraps. It is sized for 18-inch dolls and the designer says it fits most 14- to 18-inch baby and child dolls too.
- Designer: Hookfully
- Skill level: Easy
- Yarn: DK / light worsted (#3)
- Hook: 4 mm
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
7. Molly’s Beret
Photo: Crown Country Crochet
A classic red beret with a vintage feel. It uses less than 50 yards of sport yarn, so it is a good leftover project. Berets look great with doll dresses and coats, and this one is quick enough to make in an evening. Scroll down on the page for the free version.
- Designer: Crown Country Crochet
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: Sport (#2)
- Hook: 3.75 mm (F)
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
8. Floppy Sun Hat
Photo: Crown Country Crochet
For summer outfits, this floppy hat has a wide brim worked in continuous rounds. The designer used a cotton-linen blend, which gives it a light, beachy look. You can add a ribbon or small crochet flowers. It fits American Girl-size dolls and other 18-inch dolls.
- Designer: Crown Country Crochet
- Skill level: Easy
- Yarn: DK (#3)
- Hook: 3.5 mm (E)
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
9. Makin’ Lemonade Sunhat
Photo: A Crocheted Simplicity
This sun hat has an open, textured body made with 2-dc clusters and a brim finished with front post stitches. It is worked from the crown down. The free page gives an 18-inch doll size plus kids’ sizes, so a child and her doll can match on summer days. The designer used Lion Brand Rewind, a tape yarn.
- Designer: A Crocheted Simplicity
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: Lion Brand Rewind tape yarn (labeled bulky, works up like a light worsted)
- Hook: 4 mm (G) and 3.5 mm (E) for the doll size
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
10. Easy Hat for a Fashion Doll (11.5-inch)
Photo: My Turn for Us
This tiny hat fits Barbie-size dolls. It is worked in rounds of single crochet with slip stitches and has a little Easter-bonnet look. The designer suggests adding ribbon, small flowers, or a contrast edge at the brim. It is a sweet, quick project for spring outfits.
- Designer: My Turn for Us
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: see pattern
- Hook: see pattern
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
11. Bucket Hat for Amigurumi Dolls
Photo: The Loopy Lamb
A striped bucket hat made in single crochet, worked in a spiral from the crown down to a wide brim. It is made for the designer’s 10-inch amigurumi dolls, but it may fit other dolls with a similar head size. There is a video tutorial on the page, which is a big help if you are new to working in the round.
- Designer: The Loopy Lamb
- Skill level: Easy
- Yarn: Worsted (#4)
- Hook: 3.5 mm (E)
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
Which One Should You Make?
- First doll hat ever? Start with #5. Bulky yarn and a big hook make it fast and easy to see your stitches. #11 is also good, with a video to follow.
- Want a matching hat for a child? Try #2, #4 or #9. Each one has a kid size too.
- Love texture? Go for #1 or #2 for ribbing and cables.
- Dressing a fashion doll (11.5-inch)? #10 is the one made for that size.
- Using up scraps? #6 and #7 each need only a small amount of yarn.
FAQ
What size hat fits an 18-inch doll?
Most 18-inch dolls have a head of about 12 inches around. Many patterns aim for a hat that is the same size or a little smaller so it stays on. Measure your own doll before you start, because head sizes vary a bit between brands.
What yarn is best for doll hats?
Worsted weight acrylic is the easiest choice. It is cheap, comes in lots of colors, and holds its shape. Sport or DK yarn gives a finer look, and cotton is nice for sun hats. Always use the weight the pattern asks for, or the hat may come out too big or too small.
How do I keep a doll hat from falling off?
Make sure your gauge matches the pattern, since a loose hat slides off. You can also go down a hook size, add a few extra decrease rounds, or sew on a small elastic chin strap for younger kids.
Pick one, grab some scraps, and your doll will have a new hat by tonight.