Crochet Football Hat Pattern
Crochet a football hat for your littles team member. This free crochet hat pattern is great for babies or big kids, or their adults!
This crochet football hat pattern is available in newborn baby to adult sizes. If you’re familiar with crochet beanies, this is just a basic hdc hat.
I add one little technique to the white stripes which really makes them stand out. I’ve detailed how to do it in the notes and pattern below, in case it’s a new technique for you.
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I love a good reason to crochet little hats and my sister in law is expecting, so I did just that-crocheted up some itty bitty hats. Since she’s due in the fall, and her husband is a fan-the football hat is an obvious win!
I’ve included measurements for the crown circle under each pattern size, and the hat height at the end.
I’ve set what I’d consider a minimum circle for each size, so if yours is a little over, say .25-.5″ bigger that’s fine. But anything bigger and it’s probably going to be the next size up! You want your hat to fit, so if you’re circle is off be sure to adjust your hook size.
I’ve also included how to sew on the laces if sewing onto your crochet projects is new for you. Each hat size has it’s own section, for easy reading. The Laces section is located at the very end, including the video tutorial. I love new subscribers to my YouTube Channel, as it helps me keep making those videos!
Materials:
100-250 yds #4 med worsted weight yarn, I used Red Heart with Love* in Brown and and a little bit of White
5mm (H) hook*, or hook necessary for gauge
yarn needle* and scissors
stitch markers* are helpful to mark that first st of each round so you know where to join.
Gauge:
Rounds 1-6 = 4.25” diameter
Notes:
- When working in the round, I prefer to Ch 1 to start my hdc rounds, as it creates a better join with less of a hole. This Ch 1 does not count as a stitch. If Ch 2 is more comfortable for you then by all means use it!
- The football laces are sewn on with white yarn and needle after the hat is complete.
- This is a basic hdc beanie pattern that is worked top down.
- The hat is worked in the round, joining the last st to the first st at the end of each round with a ss.
- However, only for the brown round following the white round you will still join the round in the same manner BUT you will turn the hat (like you would when working in rows), and crochet back the other way. This allows you to crochet into the 3rd loop of the hdc, which is on the back of the hdc stitch-see pictures below.
Stitches/Abbreviations (US Terms)
ch – chain
sl st – slip stitch
hdc – half double crochet
3rd loop hdc – is the vertical loop on the back of the hdc stitch, check out the 3rd loop Tutorial here.
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Football Hat Crochet Pattern
Yield:
1
Prep Time:
5 minutes
Active Time:
45 minutes
Additional Time:
5 minutes
Total Time:
5 minutes
Difficulty:
Easy
Estimated Cost:
$2
Crochet a football hat for your littlest team member. This free crochet hat pattern is great for babies or big kids, or their adults!
Materials
- 100-250 yds #4 med worsted weight yarn, I used Red Heart with Love* in Brown and and a little bit of White
Tools
- 5mm (H) hook, or hook necessary for gauge
- yarn needle and scissors
- stitch markers are helpful to mark that first st of each round so you know where to join.
Instructions
- Newborn-3 mos
Start with a mc.
Rnd 1. 8 hdc into the mc, sl st to the first hdc to join. (8)
Rnd 2. Ch 1, 2 hdc in each hdc around, sl st to the first hdc to join. (16)
Rnd 3. Ch 1, starting in the same st *{2 hdc, hdc in next} rep from * around, sl st to the first hdc to join. (24)
Rnd 4. Ch 1, starting in the same st *{2hdc, hdc, hdc} rep from * around, sl st to the first hdc to join. (32)
Rnd 5. Ch 1, starting in the same st *{2hdc, hdc in each of the next 3 hdc} rep from * around, sl st to the first hdc to join. (40)
Rnd 6. Ch 1, starting in the same st *{2hdc, hdc in each of the next 4} rep from * around, sl st to the first hdc to join. (48) 4.5”
Rnd 7. Ch 1, hdc in each hdc around, sl st to the first hdc to join. (48) Change to white.
Rnd 8. In White: Ch 1, hdc in each hdc around, sl st to the first hdc to join. (48) Change to brown and TURN your hat like you would when working in rows. This shows you the back of the hdc stitches where the 3rd loop is located. The next round will be crocheted into this loop.
Rnd 9. In Brown: Ch 1, 3rd loop hdc in each hdc around, sl st to the first hdc to join. (48) Turn your work again.
Rnd 10. Ch 1, hdc (normally) in each hdc acround, sl st to the first hdc to join. (48)
Rnds 11 - 14. Rep round 10. Change to white after the last round.
Rnd 15. In White: Ch 1, hdc in each hdc around, sl st to the first hdc to join. (48) Change to brown and TURN your hat like you would when working in rows. This shows you the back of the hdc stitches where the 3rd loop is located. The next round will be crocheted into this loop.
Rnd 16. In Brown: Ch 1, 3rd loop hdc in each hdc around, sl st to the first hdc to join. (48) Turn your work again.
Rnd 17. Ch 1, Sc into each hdc around, finish off. 5.75” tall - 3-6mos
Start with a mc.
Rnd 1. 8 hdc into the mc, sl st to the first hdc to join. (8)
Rnd 2. Ch 1, 2 hdc in each hdc around, sl st to the first hdc to join. (16)
Rnd 3. Ch 1, starting in the same st *{2 hdc in next st, hdc in next st} rep from * around, sl st to the first hdc to join. (24)
Rnd 4. Ch 1, starting in the same st *{2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next st} rep from * around, sl st to the first hdc to join. (32)
Rnd 5. Ch 1, starting in the same st *{2 hdc in next st, hdc in each of the next 3 sts} rep from * around, sl st to the first hdc to join. (40)
Rnd 6. Ch 1, starting in the same st *{2 hdc in next st, hdc in each of the next 4 sts} rep from * around, sl st to the first hdc to join. (48)
Rnd 7. Ch 1, starting in the same st *{2 hdc in next st, hdc in each of the next 5 sts} rep from * around, sl st to the first hdc to join. (56) 5″
Rnd 8. Ch 1, hdc in each hdc around, sl st to the first hdc to join. Change to white. (56)
Rnd 9. In White: Ch 1, hdc in each hdc around, sl st to the first hdc to join. (56) Change to brown and TURN your hat like you would when working in rows. This shows you the back of the hdc stitches where the 3rd loop is located. The next round will be crocheted into this loop.
Rnd 10. In Brown: Ch 1, 3rd loop hdc in each hdc around, sl st to the first hdc to join. (56) Turn your work again.
Rnd 11. Ch 1, hdc (normally) in each hdc acround, sl st to the first hdc to join. (56)
Rnds 12 - 15. Rep round 11. Change to white after the last round.
Rnd 16. In White: Ch 1, hdc in each hdc around, sl st to the first hdc to join. (56) Change to brown and TURN your hat like you would when working in rows. This shows you the back of the hdc stitches where the 3rd loop is located. The next round will be crocheted into this loop.
Rnd 17. In Brown: Ch 1, 3rd loop hdc in each hdc around, sl st to the first hdc to join. (56) Turn your work again.
Rnd 18. Ch 1, Sc into each hdc around, finish off. 6” tall - 6-12 mos
Start with a mc.
Rnd 1. 8 hdc into the mc, sl st to the first hdc to join. (8)
Rnd 2. Ch 1, 2 hdc in each hdc around, sl st to the first hdc to join. (16)
Rnd 3. Ch 1, starting in the same st *{2 hdc in next st, hdc in next st} rep from * around, sl st to the first hdc to join. (24)
Rnd 4. Ch 1, starting in the same st *{2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next st} rep from * around, sl st to the first hdc to join. (32)
Rnd 5. Ch 1, starting in the same st *{2 hdc in next st, hdc in each of the next 3 sts} rep from * around, sl st to the first hdc to join. (40)
Rnd 6. Ch 1, starting in the same st *{2 hdc in next st, hdc in each of the next 4 sts} rep from * around, sl st to the first hdc to join. (48)
Rnd 7. Ch 1, starting in the same st *{2 hdc in next st, hdc in each of the next 5 sts} rep from * around, sl st to the first hdc to join. (56) 5″
Rnd 8. Ch 1, hdc in each hdc around, sl st to the first hdc to join. Change to white. (56)
Rnd 9. In White: Ch 1, hdc in each hdc around, sl st to the first hdc to join. (56) Change to brown and TURN your hat like you would when working in rows. This shows you the back of the hdc stitches where the 3rd loop is located. The next round will be crocheted into this loop.
Rnd 10. In Brown: Ch 1, 3rd loop hdc in each hdc around, sl st to the first hdc to join. (56) Turn your work again.
Rnd 11. Ch 1, hdc (normally) in each hdc acround, sl st to the first hdc to join. (56)
Rnds 12 - 16. Rep round 11. Change to white after the last round.
Rnd 17. In White: Ch 1, hdc in each hdc around, sl st to the first hdc to join. (56) Change to brown and TURN your hat like you would when working in rows. This shows you the back of the hdc stitches where the 3rd loop is located. The next round will be crocheted into this loop.
Rnd 18. In Brown: Ch 1, 3rd loop hdc in each hdc around, sl st to the first hdc to join. (56) Turn your work again.
Rnd 19. Ch 1, Sc into each hdc around, finish off. 6.5” tall - 12-24 mos
Start with a mc.
Rnd 1. 8 hdc into the mc, sl st to the first hdc to join. (8)
Rnd 2. Ch 1, 2 hdc in each hdc around, sl st to the first hdc to join. (16)
Rnd 3. Ch 1, starting in the same st *{2 hdc in next st, hdc in next st} rep from * around, sl st to the first hdc to join. (24)
Rnd 4. Ch 1, starting in the same st *{2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next st} rep from * around, sl st to the first hdc to join. (32)
Rnd 5. Ch 1, starting in the same st *{2 hdc in next st, hdc in each of the next 3 sts} rep from * around, sl st to the first hdc to join. (40)
Rnd 6. Ch 1, starting in the same st *{2 hdc in next st, hdc in each of the next 4 sts} rep from * around, sl st to the first hdc to join. (48)
Rnd 7. Ch 1, starting in the same st *{2 hdc in next st, hdc in each of the next 5 sts} rep from * around, sl st to the first hdc to join. (56) 5″
Rnd 8. Ch 1, hdc in each hdc around, sl st to the first hdc to join. Change to white. (56)
Rnd 9. In White: Ch 1, hdc in each hdc around, sl st to the first hdc to join. (56) Change to brown and TURN your hat like you would when working in rows. This shows you the back of the hdc stitches where the 3rd loop is located. The next round will be crocheted into this loop.
Rnd 10. In Brown: Ch 1, 3rd loop hdc in each hdc around, sl st to the first hdc to join. (56) Turn your work again.
Rnd 11. Ch 1, hdc (normally) in each hdc acround, sl st to the first hdc to join. (56)
Rnds 12 - 17. Rep round 11. Change to white after the last round.
Rnd 18. In White: Ch 1, hdc in each hdc around, sl st to the first hdc to join. (56) Change to brown and TURN your hat like you would when working in rows. This shows you the back of the hdc stitches where the 3rd loop is located. The next round will be crocheted into this loop.
Rnd 19. In Brown: Ch 1, 3rd loop hdc in each hdc around, sl st to the first hdc to join. (56) Turn your work again.
Rnd 20. Ch 1, Sc into each hdc around, finish off. 6.75” tall - Preschooler 2-4 yrs
Start with a mc.
Rnd 1. 8 hdc into the mc, sl st to the first hdc to join. (8)
Rnd 2. Ch 1, 2 hdc in each hdc around, sl st to the first hdc to join. (16)
Rnd 3. Ch 1, starting in the same st *{2 hdc in next st, hdc in next st} rep from * around, sl st to the first hdc to join. (24)
Rnd 4. Ch 1, starting in the same st *{2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next st} rep from * around, sl st to the first hdc to join. (32)
Rnd 5. Ch 1, starting in the same st *{2 hdc in next st, hdc in each of the next 3 sts} rep from * around, sl st to the first hdc to join. (40)
Rnd 6. Ch 1, starting in the same st *{2 hdc in next st, hdc in each of the next 4 sts} rep from * around, sl st to the first hdc to join. (48)
Rnd 7. Ch 1, starting in the same st *{2 hdc in next st, hdc in each of the next 5 sts} rep from * around, sl st to the first hdc to join. (56) 5″
Rnd 8. Ch 1, hdc in each hdc around, sl st to the first hdc to join. Change to white. (56)
Rnd 9. In White: Ch 1, hdc in each hdc around, sl st to the first hdc to join. (56) Change to brown and TURN your hat like you would when working in rows. This shows you the back of the hdc stitches where the 3rd loop is located. The next round will be crocheted into this loop.
Rnd 10. In Brown: Ch 1, 3rd loop hdc in each hdc around, sl st to the first hdc to join. (56) Turn your work again.
Rnd 11. Ch 1, hdc (normally) in each hdc acround, sl st to the first hdc to join. (56)
Rnds 12 - 18. Rep round 11. Change to white after the last round.
Rnd 19. In White: Ch 1, hdc in each hdc around, sl st to the first hdc to join. (56) Change to brown and TURN your hat like you would when working in rows. This shows you the back of the hdc stitches where the 3rd loop is located. The next round will be crocheted into this loop.
Rnd 20. In Brown: Ch 1, 3rd loop hdc in each hdc around, sl st to the first hdc to join. (56) Turn your work again.
Rnd 21. Ch 1, Sc into each hdc around, finish off. 7” tall - Child
Start with a mc.
Rnd 1. 8 hdc into the mc, sl st to the first hdc to join. (8)
Rnd 2. Ch 1, 2 hdc in each hdc around, sl st to the first hdc to join. (16)
Rnd 3. Ch 1, starting in the same st *{2 hdc in next st, hdc in next st} rep from * around, sl st to the first hdc to join. (24)
Rnd 4. Ch 1, starting in the same st *{2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next st} rep from * around, sl st to the first hdc to join. (32)
Rnd 5. Ch 1, starting in the same st *{2 hdc in next st, hdc in each of the next 3 sts} rep from * around, sl st to the first hdc to join. (40)
Rnd 6. Ch 1, starting in the same st *{2 hdc in next st, hdc in each of the next 4 sts} rep from * around, sl st to the first hdc to join. (48)
Rnd 7. Ch 1, starting in the same st *{2 hdc in next st, hdc in each of the next 5 sts} rep from * around, sl st to the first hdc to join. (56) 5″
Rnd 8. Ch 1, starting in the same st *{2 hdc, hdc in each of the next 6} rep from * around, sl st to the first hdc to join. (64)
Rnd 9. Ch 1, hdc in each hdc around, sl st to the first hdc to join. Change to white. (64)
Rnd 10. In White: Ch 1, hdc in each hdc around, sl st to the first hdc to join. (64) Change to brown and TURN your hat like you would when working in rows. This shows you the back of the hdc stitches where the 3rd loop is located. The next round will be crocheted into this loop.
Rnd 11. In Brown: Ch 1, 3rd loop hdc in each hdc around, sl st to the first hdc to join. (64) Turn your work again.
Rnd 12. Ch 1, hdc (normally) in each hdc acround, sl st to the first hdc to join. (64)
Rnds 13 - 18. Rep round 12. Change to white after the last round.
Rnd 19. In White: Ch 1, hdc in each hdc around, sl st to the first hdc to join. (64) Change to brown and TURN your hat like you would when working in rows. This shows you the back of the hdc stitches where the 3rd loop is located. The next round will be crocheted into this loop.
Rnd 20. In Brown: Ch 1, 3rd loop hdc in each hdc around, sl st to the first hdc to join. (64) Turn your work again.
Rnd 21. Ch 1, Sc into each hdc around, finish off. 7.5” tall - Teen/sm adult
Start with a mc.
Rnd 1. 8 hdc into the mc, sl st to the first hdc to join. (8)
Rnd 2. Ch 1, 2 hdc in each hdc around, sl st to the first hdc to join. (16)
Rnd 3. Ch 1, starting in the same st *{2 hdc in next st, hdc in next st} rep from * around, sl st to the first hdc to join. (24)
Rnd 4. Ch 1, starting in the same st *{2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next st} rep from * around, sl st to the first hdc to join. (32)
Rnd 5. Ch 1, starting in the same st *{2 hdc in next st, hdc in each of the next 3 sts} rep from * around, sl st to the first hdc to join. (40)
Rnd 6. Ch 1, starting in the same st *{2 hdc in next st, hdc in each of the next 4 sts} rep from * around, sl st to the first hdc to join. (48)
Rnd 7. Ch 1, starting in the same st *{2 hdc in next st, hdc in each of the next 5 sts} rep from * around, sl st to the first hdc to join. (56) 5″
Rnd 8. Ch 1, starting in the same st *{2 hdc, hdc in each of the next 6} rep from * around, sl st to the first hdc to join. (64)
Rnd 9. Ch 1, hdc in each hdc around, sl st to the first hdc to join. Change to white. (64)
Rnd 10. In White: Ch 1, hdc in each hdc around, sl st to the first hdc to join. (64) Change to brown and TURN your hat like you would when working in rows. This shows you the back of the hdc stitches where the 3rd loop is located. The next round will be crocheted into this loop.
Rnd 11. Ch 1, 3rd loop hdc in each hdc around, sl st to the first hdc to join. (64) Turn your work again.
Rnd 12. In Brown: Ch 1, hdc (normally) in each hdc acround, sl st to the first hdc to join.
Rnds 13 - 18. Rep round 12. Change to white after the last round.
Rnd 19. In White: Ch 1, hdc in each hdc around, sl st to the first hdc to join. (64) Change to brown and TURN your hat like you would when working in rows. This shows you the back of the hdc stitches where the 3rd loop is located. The next round will be crocheted into this loop.
Rnd 20. In Brown: Ch 1, 3rd loop hdc in each hdc around, sl st to the first hdc to join. (64) Turn your work again.
Rnd 21. Ch 1, Sc into each hdc around, finish off. 7.5” tall - Med Adult
Start with a mc.
Rnd 1. 8 hdc into the mc, sl st to the first hdc to join. (8)
Rnd 2. Ch 1, 2 hdc in each hdc around, sl st to the first hdc to join. (16)
Rnd 3. Ch 1, starting in the same st *{2 hdc in next st, hdc in next st} rep from * around, sl st to the first hdc to join. (24)
Rnd 4. Ch 1, starting in the same st *{2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next st} rep from * around, sl st to the first hdc to join. (32)
Rnd 5. Ch 1, starting in the same st *{2 hdc in next st, hdc in each of the next 3 sts} rep from * around, sl st to the first hdc to join. (40)
Rnd 6. Ch 1, starting in the same st *{2 hdc in next st, hdc in each of the next 4 sts} rep from * around, sl st to the first hdc to join. (48)
Rnd 7. Ch 1, starting in the same st *{2 hdc in next st, hdc in each of the next 5 sts} rep from * around, sl st to the first hdc to join. (56) 5″
Rnd 8. Ch 1, starting in the same st *{2 hdc, hdc in each of the next 6} rep from * around, sl st to the first hdc to join. (64)
Rnd 9. Ch 1, starting in the same st *{2 hdc, hdc in each of the next 7} rep from * around, sl st to the first hdc to join. (72)
Rnd 10. Ch 1, hdc in each hdc around, sl st to the first hdc to join. (72) Change to white. (72)
Rnd 11. In White: Ch 1, hdc in each hdc around, ss to the first hdc to join. (72) Change to brown and TURN your hat like you would when working in rows. This shows you the back of the hdc stitches where the 3rd loop is located. The next round will be crocheted into this loop.
Rnd 12. In Brown: Ch 1, 3rd loop hdc in each hdc around, sl st to the first hdc to join. (72) Turn your work again.
Rnd 13. Ch 1, hdc (normally) in each hdc around, sl st to the first hdc to join.
Rnds 14 - 21. Rep round 13. Change to white after the last round.
Rnd 22. In White: Ch 1, hdc in each hdc around, sl st to the first hdc to join. (72) Change to brown and TURN your hat like you would when working in rows. This shows you the back of the hdc stitches where the 3rd loop is located. The next round will be crocheted into this loop.
Rnd 23. Ch 1, 3rd loop hdc in each hdc around, sl st to the first hdc to join. (72) Turn your work again.
Rnd 24. Ch 1, Sc into each hdc around, finish off. 8” tall - Lg Adult
Start with a mc.
Rnd 1. 8 hdc into the mc, sl st to the first hdc to join. (8)
Rnd 2. Ch 1, 2 hdc in each hdc around, sl st to the first hdc to join. (16)
Rnd 3. Ch 1, starting in the same st *{2 hdc in next st, hdc in next st} rep from * around, sl st to the first hdc to join. (24)
Rnd 4. Ch 1, starting in the same st *{2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next st} rep from * around, sl st to the first hdc to join. (32)
Rnd 5. Ch 1, starting in the same st *{2 hdc in next st, hdc in each of the next 3 sts} rep from * around, sl st to the first hdc to join. (40)
Rnd 6. Ch 1, starting in the same st *{2 hdc in next st, hdc in each of the next 4 sts} rep from * around, sl st to the first hdc to join. (48)
Rnd 7. Ch 1, starting in the same st *{2 hdc in next st, hdc in each of the next 5 sts} rep from * around, sl st to the first hdc to join. (56) 5″
Rnd 8. Ch 1, starting in the same st *{2 hdc, hdc in each of the next 6} rep from * around, sl st to the first hdc to join. (64)
Rnd 9. Ch 1, starting in the same st *{2 hdc, hdc in each of the next 7} rep from * around, sl st to the first hdc to join. (72)
Rnd 10. Ch 1, starting in the same st *{2 hdc, hdc in each of the next 8} rep from * around, sl st to the first hdc to join. (80)
Rnd 11. Ch 1, hdc in each hdc around, sl st to the first hdc to join. (80) Change to white. (80)
Rnd 12. In White: Ch 1, hdc in each hdc around, sl st to the first hdc to join. (80) Change to brown and TURN your hat like you would when working in rows. This shows you the back of the hdc stitches where the 3rd loop is located. The next round will be crocheted into this loop.
Rnd 13. In Brown: Ch 1, 3rd loop hdc in each hdc around, sl st to the first hdc to join. (80) Turn your work again.
Rnd 14. Ch 1, hdc (normally) in each hdc acround, sl st to the first hdc to join.
Rnds 15 - 22. Rep round 13. Change to white after the last round.
Rnd 23. In White: Ch 1, hdc in each hdc around, sl st to the first hdc to join. (80) Change to brown and TURN your hat like you would when working in rows. This shows you the back of the hdc stitches where the 3rd loop is located. The next round will be crocheted into this loop.
Rnd 24. In Brown: Ch 1, 3rd loop hdc in each hdc around, sl st to the first hdc to join. (80) Turn your work again.
Rnd 25. Ch 1, hdc (normally) in each hdc acround, sl st to the first hdc to join.
Rnd 26. Ch 1, Sc into each hdc around, finish off. 8” tall - LACES
To add the laces, use your yarn needle and a length of yarn to sew them on. Secure your first and last stitch by going through the same stitch twice. Center the placement between stripes. I go through the middle of the stitches to keep them more securely in place. See picture below.
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