Make a sweet crochet stocking hat for newborns to toddlers with this easy pattern. Cozy, stylish, and perfect for chilly days or photo props.
This is the perfect crochet project for beginners because it is practical AND adorable!
It makes a sweet newborn photo prop, a fun winter accessory for your toddler, or a handmade and cozy gift. It does it all!
Plus, it can easily be customized with your favorite colors to make it uniquely yours.
Grab your crochet hook, and let’s get started on this fun and festive project!
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Sizes Included
This pattern includes sizes from Newborn to 3T.
- Newborn - 3 Months
- 3-6 Months
- 6-12 Months
- 12-36 Months
- 3T+
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Elisa
I love to crochet! So adorable.....
Katie
Thanks so much! Now I just need another baby so I can make some little ones : )
Corey Evans
How much would you make one of these for? Our daughter Lakyn Olivia will be here any day now and we don't have anyone to crochet for us...and we both LOVE this!!
Thanks,
Corey
Katie
Corey,
For this hat I would charge $40 which would include shipping. I'm not positive that they still make this exact yarn though, I would have to check, but I can do it in any color. you can email me directly at thecraftyblogstalker {at} gmail.com if you would like to discuss purchasing one. : )
Teresa Comstock
Hello, my name is Terrsa. I have an adult son with autism who wants a stocking hat!! He had a big head due to his big curly hair. He would like one extra long and multi colored, I would love to make him one but can’t find an adult patter . How much was it cost if you could make one?
Katie
Hi Teresa, I don't have an adult pattern, and to be honest I haven't crocheted in years! I can say though that I remember I would just keep increasing in order to get the next size, so if you just increase until it's the right size that should do the trick. Same thing with the length, There are quite a few rows in there that are the same thing over and over and that's what affects the length.
Hope that helps some!
Jeanette
I haven't crochet in 20 years. How hard is this and about how long to make? Guess if I can't do it I will hand it all over to my mother. So cute! Thanks
Katie
It's not hard at all. I'm not super advanced at crochet, so it just uses your basic double crochet, half double crochet, and then a front post and back post stitch (there are great tutorials on youtube for those - and they aren't hard at all!) Honestly, I'm not sure how long it takes... I'm not super and I never get to sit and crochet for long amounts of time with my kids...I'm always up and down : ) I would imagine if I sat non stop it would take me a few hours of good work, mainly because it's so long. It's easy to shorten the length though. I'm sure if you are fast you could knock it out pretty quick since it's such an easy pattern. Let me know if you have any other questions! Have a great weekend!
Rebekah L.
This is a seriously adorable hat!
Oh how I wish I could crochet.
Katie
Thank you Rebekah!
Taryn @ Design, Dining + Diapers
Oh my goodness, too cute! Look at that little bundle of joy. He shows your hat off well 🙂
Katie
Thanks so much Taryn! : )
Kaz @ Melting Moments
Thank you 🙂 I'm going to get mum to make one of these for my daughter! 🙂 Adorable.
Katie
You're very welcome! Thanks for stopping by!
Rita
This is darling! Thank you so much for sharing.
Katie
This little hat is so cute!! The newborn photo is adorable as well - perfect for winter babies!!
Katie
Thanks so much Katie! How have you been?
Hani Shabbir
wow. Adorable pic and cute hat. Thanks for linking up at friday fun party.
Hani Shabbir
forgot to tell ya pinned it. .:)
Katie
Thanks Hani! : )
Vanessa @ See Vanessa Craft
Soooo cute!!!
Katie
Thanks Vanessa!
Donna
What a darling hat. I am always looking for new baby hat patterns. Thanks for sharing.
Donna @onceuponasewingmachine.com
Katie
My pleasure Donna! Have a great day!
Crystal
So cute! Pinning this one. 🙂
Katie
Thanks so much Crystal! : ) Have a great day!
Jenna
Super sweet! Thanks for the idea and the pattern! Love the photos!
Katie
My pleasure! Thanks for stopping by : )
Carol ( Answer Is Chocolate)
I don't think I've seen a cuter picture ever. The hat is adorable but of course it's the model who makes it just too stinkin' cute. I featured this as part of my link party wrap up today.
Katie
Thanks again Carol!
ChiWei
So adorable! I love baby hat patterns, thank you for sharing yours!
Katie
Thank you so much! SO glad you like it! : )
Katie
Thanks again Carol!
Katie
Thanks Chelle! It is a pretty easy pattern to follow! You should be good to go! Let me know if you have any questions!
Laura @ House Of Joyful Noise
That is truly adorable! I don't know a lot about crocheting - I had no idea it could be so tight, like knitting. What a nice surprise this free pattern will be, for crocheters!
Katie
Thanks Laura! I'm hoping to learn to knit soon... I love the look of knitted hats! Thanks for stopping by! : )
Laura @ House Of Joyful Noise
That is truly adorable! I don't know a lot about crocheting - I had no idea it could be so tight, like knitting. What a nice surprise this free pattern will be, for crocheters!
Megan
I need some help with the gauge on this. I have mad three different sizes and keep coming out super small. I am using Worsted and an I hook. Please help!
Katie
Megan,
So sorry you are having problems with the pattern. I'm not sure what the problem would be. I have made this hat several times with different types of yarn, and it always comes out right for me as well as having testers. I'm not super experienced in crocheting, but maybe try a larger hook? What yarn are you using? I have used some thinner worsted weight yarns (not for this particular hat) but maybe that's the problem? What size are you wanting to make and how small is it coming out compared to what it should be? If you could give me the measurements of the hats that you are making and the sizes they are supposed to be maybe I could try and figure it out.
Thanks,
Katie
Kathy O
Thanks so much for posting this. It's just what I was looking for! We have been praying at church for a baby born @ 22 weeks a few months ago, who despite multiple crises and surgeries is now almost 6 pounds, developing well, and it looks like she will be able to go home for Christmas! I will love making one of these for this little miracle!
Ashley
Thanks for the pattern! I'm having a hard time starting it though. When it says to chain 2, then dc in the second chain from the hook, I'm not getting that part at all. Do I make a magic circle or...? Sorry, I'm not that great at this yet 🙁
Kim Shively
Hi, I have looked all over for a pattern like this and have been unable to find one. For some reason I am having trouble printing this off dont, have a printer at home, so I am using the one at work, is there any way you can email me this pattern so I can print it off. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you very much.
Renee
Thanks for sharing this pattern. I am going to make this for a friend who is having a baby boy in April. She is decorating his room in Dr. Suess and this hat along with a blanket will be perfect. Thank you!
Mary Kennedy
Thanks for posting this gorgeous pattern but I'm having a few problems with it. Do you know what size a number 1 crochet
hook is in mm. I used a 2.50mm hook but my finish hat is about 40mm (16 inches) and only about 9inches diameter. Could you tell me the finished length of your beautiful because I really want to make one for my brothers 1st grandchild.
Thanks
Mary
Joan
Cannot down load. Would you email it to me
Thanks
Adena
I would really like to get this pattern. Starting to learn how to crochet and would make an awesome Christmas hat for my little guy.
Crystal G
Okay, I'm officially confused...your directions call for "one skein..." but they don't say what SIZE skein. Even #4 yarn comes in everything from 3 oz to 16 oz skeins...
Katie
There is a direct link in the pattern to the exact yarn that I used for your reference, you can find it here: http://www.yarnspirations.com/yarns/denimstyle. This particular yarn is for 3.5 oz and 196 yards. One skein of this yarn was more than enough for me to make the largest size hat (just to give you an idea). Let me know if you have any other questions. Thanks!
dotty
I don't think you get a much sweetie photo than the one you have for this hat. Believe it or not, I am starting my Christmas gifts for next year right now...which starts with a pattern search. I think I have found one for my those little ones on my list. Going to try it in a variety of colors. Blessings and thanks for sharing, DD
Jess
The link keeps timing out 🙁 what I am doing wrong or is it not a free pattern anymore
Lee
This hat is precious and so is that sweet baby! Thanks so much for sharing the pattern. I have started this twice and have only gotten to about the 10th round. My work looks like a twisted cone. I think I might be missing something in rounds 2-12. What does it mean to single stitch in the same as joining? It is the 'same as joining' that I do not understand.
Also, I made 6 double crochets in round 1. So, in round 2-12, there is one single crochet, some double crochets, and 6 slip stitches. Is this 6 double crochets - one in each of the double crochets from round 1?
Thanks so much for your help with this! I cannot wait to get started!
Katie
Hi Lee! The sc in same as joining takes the place of a chain 2. When you sc in the joining stitch it helps to eliminate that seam you can get when crocheting in the round. You will not join in your sc, when you get to the end of the round you will skip the "sc in joining" and slip stitch into your first dc. Does that make sense? Treat this sc as you normally would a chain at the beginning of a round.
In rounds 2-12 when it says sl st into first double crochet that is where you are joining the round (skipping over that first sc). So after your last dc you will sl st into your first dc.
Hope that helps clear some things up : ) Also, the hat will be a little twisted while you are working on it because it's such a skinny tube, but it all works out in the end. This is why you join each round rather than crocheting it in a spiral, it keeps each row even if you are changing colors.
Let me know if you have any other questions. : )
Lee
Thanks so much for your reply, but I am still confused! Sorry! In round 2, do I single crochet in the same stitch with the 6 double crochets? And then in round 3-12, where do I put the single crochet? What about in round 2-12, are there 6 double crochets - one in each of the double crochets from round 1 (or the previous round)?
Katie
No problem! You know how most patterns in the round have you chain 2 (or maybe 3) Instead of doing that, you just simple sc in the same stitch where you joined the round. This does NOT count as your first stitch. After doing this you move on to your 6 dc just like the previous round. And you keep going with this technique. The only purpose of this is to avoid that traveling seam in the hat. If you aren't a fan of this technique you can just omit the sc in same as joining and ch 2.
Yes, in rounds 2-12 there are 6 dc, one each of from the previous round.
Let me know if this helped at all. I'm not an expert on crocheting, so my explaining skills are probably lacking ; )
Peggy Metz
Hi, I am not able to open this pattern. Could you send it to my email or guide me to it. Thanks Peggy M
Katie
Hi Peggy, I am emailing this to you now! : )
Katie
Hey Bonnie, Sorry, I am behind on reading comments, I am emailing this to you right now! : ) So glad you like it!!
Bonnie Jenkins
Thank you so much!!
Bonnie Jenkins
Thank you so much!!
Lilian Silvana München
Que lindo!! Obrigada por compartilhar!
Abraços,
Lili.
Athena
I can't wait to make this for my daughter!! So adorable!!! I wanted to make one last hear for her first Christmas but second will do!! Then I'll always know how to make one for my next little one!!
Deborah Breaux
How would I make this bigger like for 6yr old and adult? This sooo cute!
Katie
Hi Deborah, You would just need to add a few more rows that increase in size, then continue on with the adjustments you have made 🙂 I'm not super great at crocheting, so I hope this helps. This was just a pattern I had to create for a friend. Let me know if you have any other questions.
Nicole
Is there a video to show you how to make this hat? I am better with visual learning, and this hat is the cutest ever! I would love to make one for my daughter, she is 8 weeks old.
garry
It's lovely, thanks for sharing.
0hi0m0m
Thank you for posting this pattern! So cute. I made it last night in about 1.5 hours. took me three tries to get the tail pattern started. Wish I could post a picture.