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30 Lovely and Easy Women’s Crochet Hat Patterns

December 23, 2022 By Corina 2 Comments

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These women crochet hat patterns are great for beginners and advanced crocheters. It’s fun to make and you only need a few things to make them. Let’s get started!

Crochet hats are a great addition to your wardrobe any time of year. From warm beanies in the winter to sun hats in the summer, there’s a crochet hat pattern to suit any need.

There are some many tips, tricks, and techniques that I go over in my Crochet Essential Skills course that can help you perfect the crochet hat. Check out my 72 step by step video classes here free for 2 days.

Table of Contents

  • Introduction to Crochet Hats for Women
  • The Best Yarn for Crocheting Hats
  • How Long Does it Take to Crochet a Hat?
  • Beanie vs. Bucket Hats
  • Materials Needed for Making Crochet Hats
  • Hat Sizes
  • Beanie Crochet Patterns
        • Lattice Love Beanie Crochet Pattern
        • Nancy Beanie Hat Pattern
        • Bead Stitch Crochet Hat Pattern
        • Crochet Spider Stitch Hat Pattern
        • Crochet Puff Stitch Beanie
        • Easy Ribbed Crochet Hat
        • November Twilight Crochet Slouch Hat Pattern for Women
        • Plaid Crochet Beanie Pattern
        • Winter Rays Ribbed Crochet Hat Pattern
        • Country Cottage Beanie Crochet Hat Pattern
        • Mock Cable Hat Crochet Pattern
        • Cranberry Twist Slouchy Bonnet Free Crochet Pattern
        • Back in Brugge Beanie Crochet Pattern
        • Slightly Slouchy Crochet Hat Pattern
        • Easy Breezy Chunky Beanie
        • Lovely Lady Slouchy Hat Pattern
        • Bulky Celtic Beanie Crochet Pattern
        • Black Cat Slouch Hat Pattern
        • Heath Herringbone Crochet Hat
  • Bucket Hat Crochet Patterns
        • Crochet Granny Square Bucket Hat Free Pattern
        • Crochet Bucket Hat Pattern
        • The 90s Are Back Bucket Hat Pattern
        • Easy Weekend Bucket Hat Free Pattern
  • Sun Hat Patterns
        • My Girl Crochet Hat
        • August Sun Hat Crochet Pattern
        • Fedora Crochet Sun Hat Pattern
  • Other Crochet Hat Patterns
        • Ladies Beret Crochet Hat Pattern
        • Easy Crochet Beret
        • 1920s Cloche Hat Pattern
        • Nifty Newsboy Hat Crochet Pattern
  • Are You New to Crochet and Need Help Crocheting Hats?

Introduction to Crochet Hats for Women

Crochet hats are great items to make for yourself or to give as gifts. From crocheted beanies and messy bun hats to bucket hats for a day at the beach, there’s something for every day and every mood. 

Hats are also great gifts to crochet because most people have similar head sizes, so you can guess a little better on the sizing than you could for a garment. And of course, they are wonderful charity projects to donate to hospitals and cancer centers. 

You can make hats with simple crochet stitches or get creative with bobbles, shells, and other fun techniques. If you don’t see a crochet hat pattern here that suits you, check out my Ultimate Crochet Stitch Library, which has 45 different stitch pattern options you can try on hats or any other project you like!

The Best Yarn for Crocheting Hats

With all the yarns available, it can be confusing to choose the yarn appropriate for making hats. But when you are making crochet hats for women, make sure to choose something light and soft that will keep you warm (if you’re crocheting winter hats).

In general, these are the types of yarns that are best for different kinds of hats. Each project below has a recommended yarn as well. 

  • Summer hats: cotton, raffia, cotton blends
  • Winter hats: wool, alpaca, wool blends
  • Bucket hats: cotton, linen
  • Chemo hats: cotton, silk, bamboo, anything soft and machine washable

Many of these hats use worsted weight yarn, which is in the middle of yarn weights. Of course, your pattern may call for lighter or heavier weight yarn depending on its purpose.

How Long Does it Take to Crochet a Hat?

Crocheting a hat is one of the simplest projects you can do and if you are an advanced beginner, creating one can take about 30 minutes to 6 hours. This will depend on your crochet skill level, your speed at crocheting, and the type and size of the hat you are making. 

Different yarns also mean different gauges, which can affect the time you spent making one. But if you are an experienced crocheter, then you can crochet a hat quickly. Simple beanies won't consume many hours even if you are a beginner crocheter.

Beanie vs. Bucket Hats

Among the crochet hats that you'll encounter, two of the most common are beanies and bucket hats. But which ones are easier to make? 

Bucket hats are usually made using a single stitch type repeating around the hat, which can make them a little easier than projects that use multiple stitch patterns. 

Both bucket hats and beanies may include increasing or decreasing (depending on which direction they are worked) so it’s good to have a handle on the basics before you get started. My Crochet Fundamentals workshop covers shaping, basic stitches, and lots more great information to give your crochet skills a boost. 

Ultimately choosing between beanies and bucket hats has to do with your personal style and needs for your new hat. It’s fun to know how to stitch both and we’ve got plenty of options for both below.

Materials Needed for Making Crochet Hats

To crochet a hat, you need, of course, your chosen yarn and a corresponding crochet hook. You’ll also need a tapestry needle for weaving in ends, and scissors to trim off excess yarn. 

You will also need a tape measure or ruler and stitch markers if you are working in the round or want to mark the beginning and end of each row. 

Other notions that might be used include a faux fur pom-pom (or you can get a pom-pom maker to make your own!), or buttons. 

Hat Sizes

When it comes to crochet hats, the head circumference of the person you are stitching for matters. The average size for a woman’s hat is 22 inches, but of course, this does not apply to everyone. Some teenage girls, for example, have smaller heads compared to adults and have an average size of 20-22 inches. 

Adult women may range from 21-23 inches in head circumference, and it can vary depending on how thick the person’s hair is (or if they have hair). 

Crochet hat patterns typically shoot for the middle of the range, and luckily hats are a little stretchy, so if you don’t have the exact head to measure or are stitching for charity the standard sizes used in patterns will probably work for you. 
Now that you know what yarn to use, the size of the hat you’ll be making, and you have your materials ready, let’s start crocheting! Here are 30 crochet hat patterns for women that will surely make you excited to start your crochet project.

Beanie Crochet Patterns

Crochet beanies are a classic you can wear when the weather is cold or at any other time! Check out these fun, free, and easy crochet hat patterns to find your next project.


Woman wearing lattice love beanie crochet
Lattice Love Beanie Crochet Pattern

Designer: Heart Hook Home
Yarn weight: (3) DK
Suggested yarn: Knit Picks Alpaca Cloud DK

Of all the beanie patterns I've seen, this one makes it to my list of favorites! The lattice beanie uses super tall post stitches that give its texture. It’s like weaving a basket, giving the texture a nice pop!

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Woman wearing Nancy beanie hat pattern
Nancy Beanie Hat Pattern

Designer: Crystalized Designs
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Hayfield Bonus with Wool Aran

This lovely hat is perfect for the winter seasons and your Instagram photos! It’s cozy and warm, and you can even create a smaller version for the little ones in your life.

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Bead stitch hat crochet pattern
Bead Stitch Crochet Hat Pattern

Designer: 5 Little Monsters
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Knit Picks Muse Hand Painted Aran

This hat pattern is for those who love textured hats. The Bead Stitch hat is a combination of half double crochets and post-stitch ribbing with a faux fur pom-pom on the top to finish it.

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Woman wearing spider hat crochet
Crochet Spider Stitch Hat Pattern

Designer: Daisy Farm Crafts
Yarn weight: (1) Super fine
Suggested yarn: Knit Picks Gloss Fingering

The spider stitch definitely made this crochet hat stand out. It’s simple yet unique. The pattern uses two strands of yarn held together so it’s not as intimidating as it sounds!

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Crochet Puff stitch Beanie Pom-Pom
Crochet Puff Stitch Beanie

Designer: Crochet Dreamz
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Wool-Ease

This cute beanie is not only simple, but it comes in all sizes. So, this means you can crochet matching beanies for yourself and your little one. If the puff stitch texture isn’t enough for you, you can contrast it with a faux-fur pom-pom.

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Unisex Crochet Hat Pattern
Easy Ribbed Crochet Hat

Designer: Ned & Mimi
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Premier Yarns Premier Anti-Pilling Everyday Worsted

If you are looking for a unisex crochet hat pattern, this one is perfect. It’s easy and uses basic stitches but looks stunning once it’s done!

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Twilight Crochet Hat Pattern
November Twilight Crochet Slouch Hat Pattern for Women

Designer: Kirsten Holloway Designs
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Caron Simply Soft

If you are looking for a unisex crochet hat pattern, this one is perfect. It’s easy and uses basic stitches but looks stunning once it’s done!

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Woman wearing plaid beanie crochet pattern
Plaid Crochet Beanie Pattern

Designer: Make & Do Crew
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Jeans

This beautiful beanie pattern is worked with a combination of colors that create the plaid pattern. It looks more complicated than it is. The pattern has a great tutorial to help you along. This hat is sized for kids, women, and men, so you can make them for everyone.

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Winter crochet beanie hat
Winter Rays Ribbed Crochet Hat Pattern

Designer: Ned & Mimi
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Ewe Ewe Heather's Heathers Worsted Weight Merino

This easy ribbed crochet hat is a great addition to your winter wardrobe. It’s simple to do and if you are an advanced beginner in crochet, this one is a good project to work on to enhance your crochet skills!

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Woman wearing country cottage beanie hat
Country Cottage Beanie Crochet Hat Pattern

Designer: The Turtle Trunk
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Hometown

What I love about beanies is they’re warm and comfortable to wear during the harsh winter season. And if you’re like me who likes to collect beanies, this pattern will surely make it to your list of favorite beanies to wear too!

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Woman wearing beautiful mock cable hat
Mock Cable Hat Crochet Pattern

Designer: My Hobby is Crochet
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Universal Yarns Uptown

This beautiful knit-look crochet hat features a mock cable pattern. It has a stretchy ribbed brim that will keep you snug throughout winter.

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Woman wearing cranberry twist bonnet crochet
Cranberry Twist Slouchy Bonnet Free Crochet Pattern

Designer: Kirsten Holloway Designs
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Caron Simply Soft

Do you want to spice up your winter wardrobe with some vibrant colors? This pretty slouchy bonnet is the perfect messy bun hat that you can use to protect or cover your hair when you're in a hurry to go out.

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Woman wearing slouch beanie crochet
Back in Brugge Beanie Crochet Pattern

Designer: Heart Hook Home
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Red Heart Chic Sheep

This is a fun slouchy beanie with a twist – it’s worked using both standard crochet and Tunisian crochet! This is a great opportunity to try Tunisian if you’ve never done it before to make this fun honeycomb stitch.

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Woman wearing slightly slouch beanie hat
Slightly Slouchy Crochet Hat Pattern

Designer: Melanie Ham
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Touch of Alpaca

This slightly slouchy beanie hat is perfect for beginners in crochet or those who might not want a super slouchy hat. It’s a great one if you have a couple of projects in the round under your belt.

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Woman wearing chunky beanie crochet
Easy Breezy Chunky Beanie

Designer: The Turtle Trunk
Yarn weight: (5) Bulky
Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Hue + Me

You’ll absolutely love this chunky beanie. It features a subtle ribbed texture from working HDC stitches in the back loop only and a fold-over brim. It’s snug and gives you warmth and is simple to make but it will keep you cozy throughout the cold seasons thanks to the bulky yarn used.

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Woman wearing slouchy hat
Lovely Lady Slouchy Hat Pattern

Designer: Stitch 11
Yarn weight: (5) Bulky
Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Homespun

It’s a slouchy hat but more lady-like than the usual. This pattern is a cute design, and the yarn adds texture. You can make one for yourself or make matching ones with your kids if you have any!

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Woman wearing Celtic beanie crochet
Bulky Celtic Beanie Crochet Pattern

Designer: MJ’s Off the Hook Designs
Yarn weight: (5) Bulky
Suggested yarn: Knit Picks Brava Bulky

This crochet hat is thick, warm and made with fold-over band and Celtic weave cables. This is not a beginner pattern but it’s a great way to try a new stitch if you’re ready.

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Woman wearing cat shaped slouch beanie hat
Black Cat Slouch Hat Pattern

Designer: Persia Lou
Yarn weight: (6) Super bulky
Suggested yarn: Lion Brand I Wanna Make a Blankie

Love cats? Then this crochet hat is the cutest choice for you! It’s a great addition to your crochet hat collection too. Its uniqueness will certainly turn heads! It can also be a great gift idea as a last-minute gift.

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Herringbone Beanie hat
Heath Herringbone Crochet Hat

Designer: Lakeside Loops
Yarn weight: (6) Super bulky
Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick

One of my favorite stitches is herringbone, and if you love this stitch like I do, here’s a crochet hat pattern that you can make using this pretty stitch. It’s an easy pattern that even new crocheters like you can do.

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Bucket Hat Crochet Patterns

There’s nothing better than a bucket hat to wear in the summer, except maybe a bucket hat you make yourself. These pretty bucket hat crochet patterns are easy to stitch and super flattering.


Woman wearing granny square bucket hat
Crochet Granny Square Bucket Hat Free Pattern

Designer: Make & Do Crew
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Pima Cotton

This sweet bucket hat uses granny squares to form the body, so it’s a great opportunity to use some leftover yarn and give your hat a splash of color to coordinate with your favorite summer outfits.

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Woman wearing bucket hat crochet
Crochet Bucket Hat Pattern

Designer: Make & Do Crew
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton

This is one of the easiest hat patterns I’ve come across and an excellent addition to your crochet projects. It only uses single crochets and the best thing about it is you can use your scrap yarns to make stripes or choose a solid color. How cool is that?

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Woman wearing 90's bucket hat
The 90s Are Back Bucket Hat Pattern

Designer: Darsi Stitches
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Lily Sugar’n Cream

If you were born in the ‘90s or were a ‘90s child then you probably have a bit of nostalgia for the fashion of those days, which included bucket hats. Play some old school R&B while you stitch!

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Woman wearing bucket hat
Easy Weekend Bucket Hat Free Pattern

Designer: Lee Lee Knits
Yarn weight: (3) DK
Suggested yarn: Knit Picks CotLin

Here’s another great bucket hat that uses single crochet (sometimes in the front or back loop only to add texture). It’s a great beginner crochet hat pattern, and the suggested yarn makes it lightweight and durable.

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Sun Hat Patterns

These hats aren’t quite bucket hats because they have more of a brim, so they’re perfect for keeping the sun off at the beach or your next picnic. 


Woman wearing crochet hat
My Girl Crochet Hat

Designer: DROPS Design
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: DROPS Bomull-Lin

There’s something nostalgic about this crochet hat for girls. It’s so sweet and it includes eyelets on the brim for a little extra air flow.

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Woman wearing wide-brimmed bucket hat
August Sun Hat Crochet Pattern

Designer: Hooked on Homemade Happiness
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Premier Yarns Premier Anti-Pilling Everyday Worsted

This hat uses a tight stitch to give you lots of protection from the sun. It’s basically a wide-brimmed bucket hat so it’s super easy to make and comfortable to wear.

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Woman wearing crochet fedora hat
Fedora Crochet Sun Hat Pattern

Designer: Make & Do Crew
Yarn weight: (5) Bulky
Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Rewind

This crochet fedora hat is exactly what you need for your adventures. It’s so stylish and you can wear it anywhere, whether you’re walking your dog or traveling the world!

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Other Crochet Hat Patterns

These patterns don’t quite fit into the beanie/bucket hat divide but they’re definitely worth checking out!


Woman wearing beret crochet hat
Ladies Beret Crochet Hat Pattern

Designer: Durable Yarn
Yarn weight: (3) DK
Suggested yarn: Premier Yarns Premier Anti-Pilling Everyday

As we know, berets give an instant, classic style. Now you can crochet one in all colors for all occasions! Here’s the pattern you can follow.

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Beret Hat Crochet Pattern
Easy Crochet Beret

Designer: Winding Road Crochet
Yarn weight: (3) DK
Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Mandala

If you want to learn how to crochet a basic beanie that doesn’t look basic, this is the pattern for you. The use of self-striping yarn makes it so dramatic. This pattern is available in different sizes from preemies to adults so you can make them for the whole family.

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Woman wearing Cloche hat crochet
1920s Cloche Hat Pattern

Designer: Hopeful Honey
Yarn weight: (6) Super Bulky
Suggested yarn: Annie’s Premier Anti-Pilling Everyday Bulky

This 1920s-inspired hat makes you feel like you’re in Downton Abbey or The Great Gatsby! If you’re a fan of vintage hats, this one is an excellent pattern with easy instructions to follow.

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Woman wearing nifty newsboy hat
Nifty Newsboy Hat Crochet Pattern

Designer: Hopeful Honey
Yarn weight: (6) Super Bulky
Suggested yarn: Berroco Vintage Chunky

This cute, beginner-friendly pattern is perfect for those who want to stay warm during cold and windy days. It’s a great everyday hat, too!

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Are You New to Crochet and Need Help Crocheting Hats?

Hats are great projects for those new to crochet because they generally are pretty small and fast to work up, and usually use only a couple of stitch patterns across a project. 

If you need help with the basics of using yarn and needles, or how to shape your crochet projects so they fit a head, our Crochet Fundamentals course is for you. 

These quick video lessons cover all the basics and beyond to take you from being confused to confident in no time!

Check out my other page if you're looking for more crochet hat patterns: 40+ Stylish Crochet Hat and Beanie Patterns for All Seasons, 30 Free and Cute Crochet Hat Patterns for Girls

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Comments

  1. Nancy Sarlo says

    December 28, 2022 at 6:26 pm

    Love the variety of patterns!

    Reply
  2. Andrea Berner says

    February 26, 2023 at 8:19 am

    I’m a person who can do basics only because I begin a project but get bored and stop. if I can achieve more than basic scarfs and beanies I may get into it again. I need a challenge, not something beyond my limits.

    Reply

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