Ready to make a quick and fun crochet hat for toddlers, kids, or adults? This Free Casual Fit Crochet Cap gives you everything you need to make casual caps that are colorful, playful, and perfect for any time of year. Let’s get hooking!
You can find the free pattern below, or you can purchase the ad-free printable PDF from my shop.
Contents
Measurements
To fit Toddler 1–3 yrs (Child 5–8 yrs – Adult)
Materials Needed
- Worsted weight cotton yarn
- Toddler version: 1 ball (e.g. Summer Splash)
- Kids version: 1 ball each of 4 contrasting colors (e.g. Yellow, Hot Orange, Hot Green, Hot Pink)
- Adult version: 2 balls (e.g. Playtime)
- Size 4.5 mm (US 7) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
You can find the free pattern below, or you can purchase the ad-free printable PDF from my shop.
Gauge
14 sc and 15 rows = 4 in [10 cm]
Instructions
Stripe Version
With A, ch 4. Join with sl st to first ch to form a ring.
1st rnd: Ch 1. 6 sc in ring. Join B with sl st to first sc.
2nd rnd: With B, ch 1. 2 sc in each sc around. Join C with sl st to first sc. 12 sc.
3rd rnd: With C, ch 1. (2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in next sc) 6 times. Join D with sl st to first sc. 18 sc.
4th rnd: With D, ch 1. (2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 2 sc) 6 times. Join A with sl st to first sc. 24 sc.
5th rnd: With A, ch 1. (2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 3 sc) 6 times. Join B with sl st to first sc. 30 sc.
Last 4 rnds form Stripe Pat.
Keeping cont of Stripe Pat, inc 6 sts on every row, as before to 48 (54–60) sts, then every following alt row to 60 (66–72) sts.
Cont in Stripe Pat, work 9 (10–12) rows even.
Next rnd: With appropriate color, working from left to right instead of right to left as usual, work 1 reverse sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc.
Fasten off.
Plain Version
Work as given for Stripe Version, omitting reference to color changing.
Finishing
These casual-fit crochet caps are fun to make and easy to customize for all ages.
Whether you choose a simple solid look or subtle color changes, they’re perfect for thoughtful gifts, everyday wear, or adding to your next craft fair collection.
