Looking for a cute crochet heart hat to make for your kids? This free pattern is just what you need! With just some leftover yarn and an hour or two, you can create a fun Valentine’s Day hat your little ones will love. You can follow the free pattern right here or buy the ad-free, printable PDF from our shop.
UPDATED: JANUARY 15, 2025 BY BRITTANY
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Skill Level | Easy
Available Sizes | Baby, Toddler, Child
I love making kids’ hats—they’re quick, perfect for using up yarn scraps, and the joy on their faces when they wear something you made is priceless.
This heart hat is also the perfect excuse to dive into a fun Valentine’s-themed project!
In this easy guide, I’ll walk you through every step to crochet your kiddo’s new favorite hat. Grab your favorite medium-weight yarn, and let’s get started!
About Our Crochet Heart Hat for Kids
This project is perfect for using up scrap yarn! Each of the three available sizes uses less than a full skein, making it a great stash-buster. You can stick with one color, try color-changing yarn, or mix and match multiple colors—it’s totally up to you! The pattern works best with medium-weight yarn, but that’s the only requirement. Any medium-weight yarn you have on hand will work just fine.
If you want more details or have questions, keep reading. Ready to dive in? Scroll down to the free pattern and start crocheting. Enjoy!
Pattern Overview:
- Supplies
- Buy the ad-free, printable pattern
- Abbreviations
- Pattern Notes
- Gauge & Finished Size
- Crochet Heart Hat for Kids Written Pattern
- More Crochet Hats + Free Patterns
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Recommended Supplies
- Any Medium-Weight (#4) Yarn; 60 yds (baby size), 85 yds (toddler size), and 96 yds (child size)
- Contrast Medium-Weight Yarn; about an additional 12 yds for the heart
- 6 mm Crochet Hook (Hat Crown & Body)
- 5 mm Crochet Hook (Band & Heart)
- Yarn Needle
- Scissors
Scrap yarn is the star of this project! Grab any medium-weight yarn from your stash—you’ll need the most for the hat and only about 12 yards for the heart (plus a little extra for sewing it in place).
For the hats in the pictures, I used a mix of yarns. The smallest pink hat and the largest cream hat were made with Red Heart Super Saver Brushed in “Dusty Pink” and “Cream.” This yarn is incredibly soft and fluffy, making it perfect for cozy hats!
As for the hearts, I dug through my stash and picked colors I liked best. They’ve been around so long that I’m not sure exactly which yarns they are, but they worked perfectly.
Whatever yarn you choose, be sure to check your gauge with the recommended hook size. Adjust your hook as needed to match the gauge. For the Super Saver Brushed yarn, I used a 6 mm hook, but for other medium-weight yarns, a 6.5 mm hook worked best to get the right gauge.
Abbreviations
This pattern is written using standard US crochet terminology.
- Ch Chain
- Cont Continue
- Dc Double Crochet
- Hdc Half Double Crochet
- Hk Hook
- Rep Repeat
- Sc Single Crochet
- Slst Slip Stitch
- Sp Space
- St(s) Stitch(es)
Pattern Notes
This hat is worked from the crown down to the band. You’ll start with a larger hook for the crown and body, then switch to a smaller hook for the band to ensure a comfortable fit.
You can use any medium-weight (#4) yarn you like—just be sure to check your gauge. If it’s off, adjust your hook size to match gauge.
For the crown and body, the chain-3 at the beginning of each round counts as a double crochet. For the band, the chain-2 at the beginning of each round coutns as a half double crochet.
This pattern includes three sizes: Baby, Toddler, and Child. You’ll see them written in the pattern like this:
Baby (Toddler, Child)
Gauge: First 3 rounds diameter = 3.5″
To make sure your hat turns out the right size, it’s important to check your gauge. After crocheting the first three rounds of the crown pattern, measure the diameter—it should be 3.5 inches. If it’s not, try starting over with a hook one size larger or smaller and check the gauge again.
Finished Size:
- Baby: Fits 14″-15.5″ head circumference; 5.5″ length
- Toddler: Fits 16″-17.5″ head circumference; 7″ length
- Child: Fits 18″-19.5″ head circumference; 7.5″ length
Crochet Heart Hat for Kids Pattern
Hat Crown
Round 1: Using the larger of the two crochet hooks, Ch 4 (3 count as one dc). Make 9( 9, 9) Dc in the 4th ch from the hook. Slst to the 3rd ch to join the round. [10(10, 10) sts]
Round 2: Ch 3. Make 2 Dc in every st. Slst to the 3rd ch to join the round. [20( 20, 20) sts]
Round 3: Ch 3. Make 2 dc in the first st. *Then make 1 dc in the next st, and 2 dc in the next st. Rep from to the end of the round. Slst to the 3rd ch to join the round. [30( 30, 30) sts]
Round 4: Ch 3. Make 1 dc in the first st. *Then make 2 dc in the next st, and 1 dc in the next 2 sts. Rep from to the end of the round. Slst to the 3rd ch to join the round. [40(40, 40) sts]
Baby Size Only: Cont to the hat body instructions.
Round 5: Ch 3. Make 1 dc in the first 2 sts. *Then make 2 dc in the next st, and 1 dc in the next 3 sts. Rep from to the end of the round. Slst to the 3rd ch to join the round. [N/A(50, 50) sts]
Toddler Size Only: Cont to the hat body instructions.
Round 6: Ch 3. Make 1 dc in the first 3 sts. *Then make 2 dc in the next st, and 1 dc in the next 4 sts. Rep from to the end of the round. Slst to the 3rd ch to join the round. [N/A(N/A, 60 sts) sts]
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Hat Body (All Sizes)
Next Round: Ch 3. Make 1 dc in every st. Slst to the 3rd ch to join the round. [40(50, 60) sts]
Repeat: Rep the last round 5(6, 7) more times. Then cont to the hat band instructions.
Hat Band (All Sizes)
Next Round: Switching to the smaller of the two crochet hooks, Ch 2. Make 1 hdc in every st. Slst to the 2nd ch to join the round. [40(50, 60) sts]
Repeat: Rep the last round 0(1, 1) more times. Fasten off and cont to the heart instructions.
Heart Pattern
Round 1: Using the smaller of the two crochet hooks, Ch 4. In the 4th ch from the hk, make 1 dc, ch 1, 3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc, ch 1, and 1 dc. Slst to the 3rd ch to join the round.
Round 2: In the next ch 1-sp, make 7 dc. Then make 1 dc in the next 3 sts. In the next ch 1-sp, make 2 dc, ch 1, and 2 dc. Then make 1 dc in the next 3 sts. In the next ch 1-sp, make 7 dc. Then slst to the 3rd ch of round 1.
Round 3: Make 1 sc in the first 2 sts. Then make 2 dc in the next 4 sts. Make 1 dc in the next 6 sts. Then in ch 1-sp, make 2 dc, ch 1, and 2 dc. Then make 1 dc in the next 6 sts. Make 2 dc in the next 4 sts. Then make 1 sc in the last 2 sts. Slst to the slst from round 2.
Round 4: Slst in the first st. Then make 1 sc in the next st, and 1 hdc in the next st. Then make 2 dc in the next 6 sts. Make 1 dc in the next 9 sts. Then in ch 1-sp, make 2 dc, ch 1, and 2 dc. Make 1 dc in the next 9 sts. Then make 2 dc in the next 6 sts. Make 1 hdc in next st, and 1 sc in the next st. Slst in last st to join the round.
Fasten off and weave in the ends.
This heart will measure about 4″ wide. If you prefer a smaller heart, you might try my small crochet heart pattern instead!
Cut a scrap piece of yarn that’s about 25” long.
With a yarn needle, sew the heart on the hat.
For a patchwork look like you see here: use a third contrast color. Run the needle in and out, catching every other stitch in the last round of the heart.
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