Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Learn how to crochet a newborn baby hat step by step with this easy beginner-friendly tutorial.
This simple crochet baby hat is perfect for a newborn, baby shower gift, or first crochet project.
In this tutorial, I’ll show you exactly how to make a **crochet newborn hat** from start to finish. We begin by creating the top of the hat with double crochet stitches and simple increases, then work the body of the hat before finishing it with a beautiful ribbed brim.
This project uses basic crochet techniques, making it a great choice if you are learning **how to crochet for beginners** and want to try making something practical and wearable.
The hat is worked mainly with double crochet stitches, so once you understand the increase pattern, the project becomes very easy to follow. At the end, I’ll also show you how to crochet the ribbed brim using back loop single crochet and how to join everything neatly together.
If you are looking for an easy **crochet baby hat** pattern that works up quickly and doesn’t require complicated stitches, this is a great project to start with.
*Chapters:*
00:00 – Crochet newborn hat introduction
00:13 – Yarn, crochet hook and materials
00:32 – Starting the crown and first round
05:14 – Crocheting the main hat section
05:51 – How to crochet the ribbed brim
For this tutorial I used Drops Merino Extra Fine yarn and a 4.5 mm crochet hook, along with scissors and a tapestry needle.
This simple baby hat is also a lovely handmade gift for a newborn and can easily be customized by changing the yarn color or making the brim slightly wider.
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Leave a comment below and tell me what color you would make this newborn hat in!
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*Please watch some of my other popular Crochet Tutorials*
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*Braided Headband* youtu.be/cSWQqYjg9AU
*Bootie Slippers* youtu.be/VxeG4xInJu4
*Balaclava Hoodie* youtu.be/PUCCDhg46AI
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*DISCLAIMER* In the video description it contains affiliate links, which means if you click on one of the product links, I'll receive a small commission. Support my channel and allows me to continue to make videos.
Learn how to crochet a newborn baby hat step by step with this easy beginner-friendly tutorial.
This simple crochet baby hat is perfect for a newborn, baby shower gift, or first crochet project.
In this tutorial, I’ll show you exactly how to make a **crochet newborn hat** from start to finish. We begin by creating the top of the hat with double crochet stitches and simple increases, then work the body of the hat before finishing it with a beautiful ribbed brim.
This project uses basic crochet techniques, making it a great choice if you are learning **how to crochet for beginners** and want to try making something practical and wearable.
The hat is worked mainly with double crochet stitches, so once you understand the increase pattern, the project becomes very easy to follow. At the end, I’ll also show you how to crochet the ribbed brim using back loop single crochet and how to join everything neatly together.
If you are looking for an easy **crochet baby hat** pattern that works up quickly and doesn’t require complicated stitches, this is a great project to start with.
*Chapters:*
00:00 – Crochet newborn hat introduction
00:13 – Yarn, crochet hook and materials
00:32 – Starting the crown and first round
05:14 – Crocheting the main hat section
05:51 – How to crochet the ribbed brim
For this tutorial I used Drops Merino Extra Fine yarn and a 4.5 mm crochet hook, along with scissors and a tapestry needle.
This simple baby hat is also a lovely handmade gift for a newborn and can easily be customized by changing the yarn color or making the brim slightly wider.
Subscribe to the channel for more beginner-friendly crochet tutorials and new crochet projects every week.
Leave a comment below and tell me what color you would make this newborn hat in!
Join this channel to get access to perks:
youtube.com/channel/UCa3Nxc9W_ctY_lkNBH1ObNw/join
*Subscribe*
*Webpage* divingduckscrochet.com
*ETSY* Diving Ducks Crochet
*Contact* ▶ contact@divingduckscrochet.com
*Please watch some of my other popular Crochet Tutorials*
*Fingerless Gloves* youtu.be/DsmdM51Gfws
*Braided Headband* youtu.be/cSWQqYjg9AU
*Bootie Slippers* youtu.be/VxeG4xInJu4
*Balaclava Hoodie* youtu.be/PUCCDhg46AI
*Balaclava Hoodie for men* youtu.be/RrPKGlCtjwA
*DISCLAIMER* In the video description it contains affiliate links, which means if you click on one of the product links, I'll receive a small commission. Support my channel and allows me to continue to make videos.
