Casey Crochet Hat – Free Pattern in Sizes Preemie to Adult
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The Casey Crochet Hat is a quick and cozy project you’ll want to make again and again. Designed from the top down, this free pattern includes sizes from Preemie to Adult Large, so you can crochet a hat for everyone in the family. Worked with Medium Weight (4) yarn and a 5.5 mm hook, it’s simple to customize and perfect for gifts or everyday wear.
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Free Casey Crochet Hat Pattern – Easy Top-Down Design
The Casey Crochet Hat is a simple top-down design worked in Medium Weight (4) yarn with a 5.5 mm hook. This free pattern includes sizes from Preemie to Adult Large, making it a versatile choice for all ages.
- Project Type: Crochet Hat
- Size: Preemie to Adult Large
- Skill Level: Easy
- Yarn Weight: Medium (4)
- Hook Size: 5.5 mm (I)
- Stitches: dc, sc, hdc
- Tutorials: Step-by-step instructions included
- Why we love it: Quick, cozy, and perfect for gifts.
Start crocheting hats today with this free pattern.
Supplies
- Yarn: Red Heart With Love. (affiliate link) 7 oz (198 g) and 370 yds (338 m). 100% Acrylic. Medium Weight Yarn [4]. Machine wash and dry.
- Colors: 1 skein Cameo
- Hook: 5.5 mm (I) Furls Streamline Cookies n’ Cream (affiliate link)
- Finished Project: Teen Medium Hat: oz ( g) and yds ( m)
- Scissors, Yarn Needle, Stitch Marker
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Difficulty Level
- Intermediate
Finished Size
This hat is designed between mid-ear and the base of the earlobe.
- Preemie height 4 inches X 10 inches circumference
- Newborn height 4.75 inches X 12 inches circumference
- 0-3 months height 5.25 inches X 14 inches circumference
- 3-6 months height 6 inches X 15 inches circumference
- 6-12 months height 6.5 inches X 16 inches circumference
- 12-24 months height 6.5 inches X 17 inches circumference
- Small Child Hat (age 3-5 years) height 7 inches X 18 inches circumference
- Child Hat (age 6-10 years) height 7.25 inches X 19 inches circumference
- Teen Hat height 8 inches X 20 inches circumference
- Adult Hat (Medium) height 8.5 inches X 21 inches circumference
- Adult Hat (Large) height 9.25 inches X 22 inches circumference
Gauge
- Approximately 9 sts per 3 inches and 8 rows worked in pattern per 3 inches
You can substitute any yarn and hook for this stitch pattern – just remember when you substitute if your gauge is different, the finished size, and amount of yarn used for your project will also be different.
Abbreviations
US Terminology used
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Check out the Basic Crochet Terms in 10 languages here.
- ch – chain
- dc – double crochet
- DMR – double magic ring
- g – grams
- m – meters
- oz – ounces
- rem – remaining
- Rnd – round
- RS – right side
- sc – single crochet
- st/sts – stitch/stitches
- Xsc-dc – crossed single crochet/double crochet (*see special stitches)
- * to **– Repeat the instructions between the asterisks the number of times indicated. This repeat will contain multiple instructions.
- [] – at the end of the row – the total number of stitches
- () – important notes AND sets of stitches to be worked within one stitch, or space
Special Stitches
Crossed Single Crochet/Double Crochet (Xsc-dc)
*Skip the next dc, 1 sc in the next sc, 1 dc in the sk dc**. Work from * to ** around.
Helpful Tutorials
Notes:
- Stitch multiple: 2 (Understanding Stitch Multiples)
- Crochet stitch pattern : Crossed sc/dc
- The initial ch-3 does not count as stitch unless specified.
- The turning ch-2 does not count as a stitch.
- The sl st does not count as a stitch
- Make your sl st tightly
- You may customize the Casey Crochet Hat Pattern hat height by working the repeat as many, or as few, times as you wish. Every 3 rounds you add with the stitch pattern, will add approximately 1 inch of height to the hat.
- If you would like to add just a little bit more height to the hat, work an additional round (or two) of sc in the back loop only.
- I use an invisible join to finish off my final round of stitches, you may substitute a sl st to join if you prefer.
- I use a DMR (double magic ring) to begin my projects that are worked in the round. You may substitute a magic ring (magic circle), or a chain 3 and slip to form a ring, if you prefer.
Crochet the Casey Hat – Free Pattern from Preemie to Adult
This hat is worked in joined rounds from the top-down.
Casey Crochet Hat Pattern Preemie Size
Using your 5.5 mm (I) hook (or size required for gauge):
Rnd 1: DMR: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch), 12 dc, sl st to the first dc to join. [12 dc]
Rnd 2: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch), 2 dc in each dc around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [24 dc]
Rnd 3: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch). *2 dc in the next dc, 1 dc in each of the next 2 dc**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [32 dc]
Rnd 4: (RS) Ch 2 (does not count as a stitch). *Sk the next dc, 1 sc in the next dc, 1 dc in the sk dc**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first sc to join. Turn. [16 Xsc-dc]
Rnd 5: Ch 2 ( does not count as a stitch). Xsc-dc around. Sl st to the first Xsc-dc to join. Turn. [16 Xsc-dc]
Rnd 6-Rnd 9: Rep Rnd 5
Rnd 8: 1 sc in each st around. Finish off with an invisible join. [32 sc]
Proceed to finishing instructions.
Casey Crochet Hat Pattern Newborn Size
Using your 5.5 mm (I) hook (or size required for gauge):
Rnd 1: DMR: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch), 12 dc, sl st to the first dc to join. [12 dc]
Rnd 2: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch), 2 dc in each dc around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [24 dc]
Rnd 3: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch). *2 dc in the next dc, 1 dc in the next dc**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [36 dc]
Rnd 4: (RS) Ch 2 (does not count as a stitch). *Sk the next dc, 1 sc in the next dc, 1 dc in the sk dc**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first sc to join. Turn. [18 Xsc-dc]
Rnd 5: Ch 2 ( does not count as a stitch). Xsc-dc around. Sl st to the first Xsc-dc to join. Turn. [18 Xsc-dc]
Rnd 6-Rnd 11: Rep Rnd 5
Rnd 12: 1 sc in each st around. Finish off with an invisible join. [36 sc]
Proceed to finishing instructions.
Casey Crochet Hat Pattern 0-3 months baby size
Using your 5.5 mm (I) hook (or size required for gauge):
Rnd 1: DMR: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch), 12 dc, sl st to the first dc to join. [12 dc]
Rnd 2: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch), 2 dc in each dc around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [24 dc]
Rnd 3: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch). *2 dc in the next dc, 1 dc in the next dc**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [36 dc]
Rnd 4: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch). *2 dc in the next dc, 1 dc in each of the next 5 dc**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [42 dc]
Rnd 5: (RS) Ch 2 (does not count as a stitch). *Sk the next dc, 1 sc in the next dc, 1 dc in the sk dc**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first sc to join. Turn. [21 Xsc-dc]
Rnd 6: Ch 2 ( does not count as a stitch). Xsc-dc around. Sl st to the first Xsc-dc to join. Turn. [21 Xsc-dc]
Rnd 7-Rnd 12: Rep Rnd 6
Rnd 13: 1 sc in each st around. Finish off with an invisible join. [42 sc]
Proceed to finishing instructions.
Casey Crochet Hat Pattern 3-6 months baby size
Using your 5.5 mm (I) hook (or size required for gauge):
Rnd 1: DMR: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch), 12 dc, sl st to the first dc to join. [12 dc]
Rnd 2: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch), 2 dc in each dc around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [24 dc]
Rnd 3: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch). *2 dc in the next dc, 1 dc in the next dc**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [36 dc]
Rnd 4: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch). *2 dc in the next dc, 1 dc in each of the next 2 dc**. Work from * to ** 10 times. 1 dc in each rem dc around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [46 dc]
Rnd 5: (RS) Ch 2 (does not count as a stitch). *Sk the next dc, 1 sc in the next dc, 1 dc in the sk dc**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first sc to join. Turn. [23 Xsc-dc]
Rnd 6: Ch 2 ( does not count as a stitch). Xsc-dc around. Sl st to the first Xsc-dc to join. Turn. [23 Xsc-dc]
Rnd 7-Rnd 14: Rep Rnd 6
Rnd 15: 1 sc in each st around. Finish off with an invisible join. [46 sc]
Proceed to finishing instructions.
Casey Crochet Hat Pattern 6-12 months baby size
Using your 5.5 mm (I) hook (or size required for gauge):
Rnd 1: DMR: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch), 12 dc, sl st to the first dc to join. [12 dc]
Rnd 2: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch), 2 dc in each dc around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [24 dc]
Rnd 3: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch). *2 dc in the next dc, 1 dc in the next dc**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [36 dc]
Rnd 4: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch). *2 dc in the next dc, 1 dc in each of the next 2 dc**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [48 dc]
Rnd 5: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch). 1 dc in each dc around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [48 dc]
Rnd 6: (RS) Ch 2 (does not count as a stitch). *Sk the next dc, 1 sc in the next dc, 1 dc in the sk dc**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first sc to join. Turn. [24 Xsc-dc]
Rnd 7: Ch 2 ( does not count as a stitch). Xsc-dc around. Sl st to the first Xsc-dc to join. Turn. [24 Xsc-dc]
Rnd 8-Rnd 15: Rep Rnd 7
Rnd 16: 1 sc in each st around. Finish off with an invisible join. [48 sc]
Proceed to finishing instructions.
Casey Crochet Hat Pattern 12-24 months baby size
Using your 5.5 mm (I) hook (or size required for gauge):
Rnd 1: DMR: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch), 12 dc, sl st to the first dc to join. [12 dc]
Rnd 2: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch), 2 dc in each dc around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [24 dc]
Rnd 3: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch). *2 dc in the next dc, 1 dc in the next dc**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [36 dc]
Rnd 4: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch). *2 dc in the next dc, 1 dc in each of the next 2 dc**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [48 dc]
Rnd 5: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch). *2 dc in the next dc, 1 dc in each of the next 11 dc**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [52 dc]
Rnd 6: (RS) Ch 2 (does not count as a stitch). *Sk the next dc, 1 sc in the next dc, 1 dc in the sk dc**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first sc to join. Turn. [26 Xsc-dc]
Rnd 7: Ch 2 ( does not count as a stitch). Xsc-dc around. Sl st to the first Xsc-dc to join. Turn. [26 Xsc-dc]
Rnd 8-Rnd 15: Rep Rnd 7
Rnd 16: 1 sc in each st around. Finish off with an invisible join. [52 sc]
Proceed to finishing instructions.
Casey Crochet Hat Pattern Small Child Size (Age 3-5 years)
Using your 5.5 mm (I) hook (or size required for gauge):
Rnd 1: DMR: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch), 12 dc, sl st to the first dc to join. [12 dc]
Rnd 2: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch), 2 dc in each dc around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [24 dc]
Rnd 3: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch). *2 dc in the next dc, 1 dc in the next dc**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [36 dc]
Rnd 4: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch). *2 dc in the next dc, 1 dc in each of the next 2 dc**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [48 dc]
Rnd 5: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch). *2 dc in the next dc, 1 dc in each of the next 7 dc**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [54 dc]
Rnd 6: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch). 1 dc in each dc around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [54 dc]
Rnd 7: (RS) Ch 2 (does not count as a stitch). *Sk the next dc, 1 sc in the next dc, 1 dc in the sk dc**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first sc to join. Turn. [27 Xsc-dc]
Rnd 8: Ch 2 ( does not count as a stitch). Xsc-dc around. Sl st to the first Xsc-dc to join. Turn. [27 Xsc-dc]
Rnd 9-Rnd 16: Rep Rnd 8
Rnd 17: 1 sc in each st around. Finish off with an invisible join. [54 sc]
Proceed to finishing instructions.
Casey Crochet Hat Pattern Child Size (Age 6-10 years)
Using your 5.5 mm (I) hook (or size required for gauge):
Rnd 1: DMR: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch), 12 dc, sl st to the first dc to join. [12 dc]
Rnd 2: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch), 2 dc in each dc around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [24 dc]
Rnd 3: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch). *2 dc in the next dc, 1 dc in the next dc**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [36 dc]
Rnd 4: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch). *2 dc in the next dc, 1 dc in each of the next 2 dc**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [48 dc]
Rnd 5: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch). *2 dc in the next dc, 1 dc in each of the next 3 dc**. Work from * to ** 10 times around. 1 dc in each rem dc around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [58 dc]
Rnd 6: (RS) Ch 2 (does not count as a stitch). *Sk the next dc, 1 sc in the next dc, 1 dc in the sk dc**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first sc to join. Turn. [29 Xsc-dc]
Rnd 7: Ch 2 ( does not count as a stitch). Xsc-dc around. Sl st to the first Xsc-dc to join. Turn. [29 Xsc-dc]
Rnd 8-Rnd 17: Rep Rnd 7
Rnd 18: 1 sc in each st around. Finish off with an invisible join. [58 sc]
Proceed to finishing instructions.
Casey Crochet Hat Pattern Teen Size
Using your 5.5 mm (I) hook (or size required for gauge):
Rnd 1: DMR: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch), 12 dc, sl st to the first dc to join. [12 dc]
Rnd 2: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch), 2 dc in each dc around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [24 dc]
Rnd 3: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch). *2 dc in the next dc, 1 dc in the next dc**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [36 dc]
Rnd 4: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch). *2 dc in the next dc, 1 dc in each of the next 2 dc**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [48 dc]
Rnd 5: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch). *2 dc in the next dc, 1 dc in each of the next 3 dc**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [60 dc]
Rnd 6: (RS) Ch 2 (does not count as a stitch). *Sk the next dc, 1 sc in the next dc, 1 dc in the sk dc**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first sc to join. Turn. [30 Xsc-dc]
Rnd 7: Ch 2 ( does not count as a stitch). Xsc-dc around. Sl st to the first Xsc-dc to join. Turn. [30 Xsc-dc]
Rnd 8-Rnd 19: Rep Rnd 7
Rnd 20: 1 sc in each st around. Finish off with an invisible join. [60 sc]
Proceed to finishing instructions.
Casey Crochet Hat Pattern Adult (Medium) Size
Using your 5.5 mm (I) hook (or size required for gauge):
Rnd 1: DMR: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch), 12 dc, sl st to the first dc to join. [12 dc]
Rnd 2: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch), 2 dc in each dc around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [24 dc]
Rnd 3: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch). *2 dc in the next dc, 1 dc in the next dc**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [36 dc]
Rnd 4: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch). *2 dc in the next dc, 1 dc in each of the next 2 dc**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [48 dc]
Rnd 5: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch). *2 dc in the next dc, 1 dc in each of the next 3 dc**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [60 dc]
Rnd 6: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch). *2 dc in the next dc, 1 dc in each of the next 14 dc**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [64 dc]
Rnd 5: (RS) Ch 2 (does not count as a stitch). *Sk the next dc, 1 sc in the next dc, 1 dc in the sk dc**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first sc to join. Turn. [32 Xsc-dc]
Rnd 6: Ch 2 ( does not count as a stitch). Xsc-dc around. Sl st to the first Xsc-dc to join. Turn. [32 Xsc-dc]
Rnd 7-Rnd 20: Rep Rnd 6
Rnd 21: 1 sc in each st around. Finish off with an invisible join. [64 sc]
Proceed to finishing instructions.
Casey Crochet Hat Pattern Adult (Large) Size
Using your 5.5 mm (I) hook (or size required for gauge):
Rnd 1: DMR: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch), 12 dc, sl st to the first dc to join. [12 dc]
Rnd 2: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch), 2 dc in each dc around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [24 dc]
Rnd 3: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch). *2 dc in the next dc, 1 dc in the next dc**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [36 dc]
Rnd 4: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch). *2 dc in the next dc, 1 dc in each of the next 2 dc**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [48 dc]
Rnd 5: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch). *2 dc in the next dc, 1 dc in each of the next 3 dc**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [60 dc]
Rnd 6: Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch). *2 dc in the next dc, 1 dc in each of the next 9 dc**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [66 dc]
Rnd 7: (RS) Ch 2 (does not count as a stitch). *Sk the next dc, 1 sc in the next dc, 1 dc in the sk dc**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first sc to join. Turn. [33 Xsc-dc]
Rnd 8: Ch 2 ( does not count as a stitch). Xsc-dc around. Sl st to the first Xsc-dc to join. Turn. [33 Xsc-dc]
Rnd 9-Rnd 22: Rep Rnd 8
Rnd 23: 1 sc in each st around. Finish off with an invisible join. [66 sc]
Proceed to finishing instructions.
Casey Crochet Hat Pattern Finishing Instructions
- Weave in any remaining ends securely.
I hope you enjoy making the Casey Hat as much as I did. With its simple stitches and range of sizes, it’s a pattern you can return to for any occasion. Be sure to save the free pattern and share your finished hats—I’d love to see your creations!
Happy Crocheting!
Rhondda
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Rhondda Mol is the crochet designer and blogger behind Oombawka Design Crochet. Since 2012, she has been sharing free crochet patterns, tutorials, and expert tips to help crocheters of all levels succeed. With more than 600 published patterns, Rhondda focuses on creating clear instructions and resources to inspire creativity and confidence in the crochet community.