The granny stitch crochet hat pattern is now available in multiple sizes including sizes 1-3m, 1-3y, child/adult XS, adult M, and adult L.

It features a slight variation of the granny stitch to give you a more of an open stitch pattern that is perfect for transitional weather. It’s the perfect hat in the summer to tame your hair. You also also wear this under a jacket hood in freezing cold winter weather.

Adult small granny stitch hat modeled on a mannequin. — ^{Granny Stitch Crochet Hat}

Another great thing about this hat is that you really don’t need much yarn for this, especially for the smaller sizes. So if you’re making a baby blanket, you could in many cases use the leftover yarn to whip up this hat to go with the blanket. Thus a win-win for everyone!

How It’s Made

This hat is made from the top down in one piece. I worked a chain 2 in between the three double crochets to give you a nice open granny stitch.

The different sizes are created by doing more or less repeats of the increase rounds at the crown. Also note the different increases made in rounds 4 and 5 for the different sizes. Once your crown is the desired size, the sides are worked in an even pattern for all sizes. This Crochet Hat Size Chart by Age might be of help in determining how big to make your crown.

The textured brim is made simply by crocheting into the back loops of the previous round.

Recommended Yarn

I used a light # 3 baby yarn for this hat including Bernat Softee Baby and Bernat Baby Sport and both came out the same size. The above is shown in baby sport, and the below images is shown in softee baby. If you’re making this for yourself, children or grownups, you can easily switch up your yarn with another DK yarn weight if you like.

Crochet granny stitch baby beanie laid flat.

Other Patterns to Try:

Granny Stitch Crochet Hat

This open stitch in this granny square hat pattern is perfect for transitional weather.

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Skill Level

Easy

Materials

Yarn: Bernat Softee Baby (Light, #3; 100% Acrylic; 5oz/140g; 362yds/331m) Color: Blue Jeans, 1 ball.
Crochet Hook: G 4.00mm
Other: Measuring Tape, Scissors, Stitch Marker, Yarn Needle.

Measurements

Gauge: Approximately 1.5" across first round.
Finished Sizes: 1-3m, 1-3y, Child/Adult XS, Adult M, Adult L.

Abbreviations

Blsc = Back Loop Single Crochet
Ch/Chs = Chain/Chains
Dc = Double Crochet
Rep = Repeat
Rnd/Rnds = Round/Rounds
Sc = Single Crochet
Sl St = Slip Stitch
Sp/Sps = Space/Spaces
St/Sts = Stitch/Stitches

Notes

Instructions are given for 1-3-month-old, with larger sizes given in parenthesis.
Increases are staggered after every two rounds on the crown.
Please note the different increases on crown rounds for the different sizes.
Use a stitch marker to mark the side rounds if needed.

Instructions

Crown

Rnd 1: Make a magic circle, ch 3 (counts as first dc, now and throughout pattern), (2 dc, ch 2) into magic circle, (3 dc, ch 2) 3 times into magic circle. Pull tight and join with sl st to first dc (3rd ch). [12 dc and 4 ch-2 sps]
Rnd 2: Sl st into next 2 sts and into ch-2 sp, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 2) in same sp, (3 dc, ch 2) twice into each of next 3 ch-2 sps; join with sl st in first dc. [24 dc and 8 ch-2 sps]
Rnd 3: Sl st into next 2 sts and into ch-2 sp, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2) in same sp, *(3 dc, ch 2) twice in next ch-2 sp, (3 dc, ch 2) in next ch-2 sp; rep from * 2 times; (3 dc, ch 2) twice in last ch-2 sp; join with sl st in first dc. [36 dc and 12 ch-2 sps] For 1-3m stop increasing here and move on to Side of Hat.
Rnd 4: (For Toddler Size Only) Sl st into next 2 sts and into ch-2 sp, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2) in same sp, (3 dc, ch 2) twice in next ch-2 sp, (3 dc, ch 2) in next 5 ch-2 sps; (3 dc, ch 2) twice in next ch-2 sp, (3 dc, ch 2) in next 4 ch-2 sps; join with sl st in first dc. [42 dc and 14 ch-2 sps] For Toddler Size stop increasing here and move on to Side of Hat.
Rnd 4: (For Adult S, M, L Sizes) Sl st into next 2 sts and into ch-2 sp, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2) in same sp, *(3 dc, ch 2) twice in next ch-2 sp, (3 dc, ch 2) in next 2 ch-2 sps; rep from * 2 times; (3 dc, ch 2) twice in next ch-2 sp, (3 dc, ch 2) in last ch-2 sp; join with sl st in first dc. [48 dc and 16 ch-2 sps] For Child/Adult Small stop increasing here and move on to Side of Hat.
Rnd 5: (For Adult M) Sl st into next 2 sts and into ch-2 sp, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2) in same sp, (3 dc, ch 2) in next 6 ch-2 sps; (3 dc, ch 2) twice in next ch-2 sp, (3 dc, ch 2) in next 7 ch-2 sps; (3 dc, ch 2) twice in last ch-2 sp, join with sl st in first dc. [54 dc and 18 ch-2 sps] For Adult Medium stop increasing here and move on to Side of Hat.
Rnd 5: (For Adult L) Sl st into next 2 sts and into ch-2 sp, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2) in same sp, (3 dc, ch 2) in next 2 ch-2 sps; *(3 dc, ch 2) twice in next ch-2 sp, (3 dc, ch 2) in next 3 ch-2 sps; rep from * 2 times, (3 dc, ch 2) twice in last ch-2 sp, join with sl st in first dc. [60 dc and 20 ch-2 sps]

Side of Hat (Even Pattern)

Rnd 1: Sl st into next 2 sts and into ch-2 sp, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2) in same sp, (3 dc, ch 2) in next ch-2 sp and into each ch-2 sp around; join with sl st in first dc. [48 dc and 16 ch-2 sps]
Rnds 2-6, (7, 8, 9, 10): Rep Rnd 1 in even pattern until you are about 1" from desired height.
Next Rnd: Ch 1, sc in same st as join and into each st and ch around; join with sl st in first sc. [80 sts]
Last 3 Rnds: Ch 1, blsc in same st as join and into each st around; join with sl st in first blsc. Fasten Off at last Rnd.

Comments

karri says
November 18, 2014 at 2:47 pm

Why is it square I am on row 5 and not even round?

- Rhelena says
  November 18, 2014 at 5:24 pm
  
  Hi Karri,
  
  Round 5 is only the first round worked in an even pattern, so naturally it will still look square. As you repeat that round you’ll begin to see it take on a rounded shape.
  
  This was one of my first patterns, so I did a quick re-write to make it easier to understand.
  
  Hope that helps, and let me know if you have any other questions.
  
  Thanks so much,
  rhelena
  
Shellie p says
December 19, 2014 at 3:38 am

How many rounds do I work to fit a newborn??

- Rhelena says
  January 12, 2015 at 9:47 pm
  
  Shellie, The small version should fit a newborn.
  
Alisha says
September 5, 2016 at 6:17 am

I know this is an older post but I was wondering if I could sell the hat from this pattern?

- Rhelena says
  January 4, 2017 at 2:12 pm
  
  Yes, you are welcome to sell anything you make from my patterns. :)
  
Linda says
January 10, 2020 at 8:56 pm

Great little 1 hour project. I was looking for something to make with this new stretchy yarn. Gotta have one in every color. Can wear this over top of beanie on cold days. Thanks for posting!

Deborah McLaughlin says
October 21, 2020 at 2:26 am

Dear Rhelena,

I’ve been crocheting for many years.
I read so many instructions that make me doubt
my intelligence or my skill until I “play” with them
and realize it’s the faulty instructions, not me.
THANK YOU for your clear, easy-to-follow
instructions. The Granny Stitch Hat that matches
my jacket was a pleasure to create and quickly;
just in time for our eary morning cold weather
dog walks !

- Rhelena says
  October 21, 2020 at 2:59 pm
  
  Thank you so much Deborah! I’m glad you found the pattern easy to follow. :)
  
Beverley vernal says
November 11, 2021 at 4:45 am

I really love your free patterns. What about some free crochet skirt patterns. That would be great and highly appreciated

- Rhelena says
  December 3, 2021 at 10:57 am
  
  Hi Beverley, Thank you for the suggestion, I will keep that in mind for the future. :)
  
Vanessa says
February 7, 2022 at 10:30 am

Love this pattern. I often wondered if there was a hat with granny squares. Thanks for the many designs you share.
Vanessa. I will surely make this one.