Georgie Baby Hat - Free Crochet Pattern

The Georgie Hat is a quick, cozy baby hat that’s perfect for trying out fun new crochet techniques while creating a sweet, giftable project. Crocheted with soft KnitPal GentleBliss yarn, this hat features spiral rounds, foundation single crochet, and an eye-catching gathered crown finish that adds texture and charm. With multiple baby sizes included and an easy skill level, it’s an ideal project for confident beginners looking to build skills—or for experienced crocheters wanting a fast, satisfying make.

Download a printable pattern PDF

What You’ll Need

• Yarn: KnitPal GentleBliss (weight #3 - 100% acrylic, 110 yds per 50 g)110 (110, 220, 220) yards, shown in colorway Light Grey
  
• Hook: US 7 / 4.5 mm crochet hook, or size needed to obtain gauge
  
  
• Notions: 
  Tapestry needle
  Measuring tape
  Stitch marker
  

Details

• Skill Level: Easy
  
  
• Gauge: 4x4" / 10x10 cm = 19 sts x 20 rows in stitch pattern
  
  
• Sizes: Newborn (3 month, 6 month, 12 month)
  

  Circumference: 13 (15, 16, 17) inches / 33 (38, 40.5, 43) cm
  Length: 6 (7, 7, 7.5) inches / 15 (18, 18, 19) cm

   

Abreviations

• ch: chain
• dc: double crochet
  
• FSC: foundation single crochet
• sc: single crochet
• sk: skip
• sl st: slip stitch
• sp: space
• st(s): stitch(es)

Special Stitches

Foundation Single Crochet - video tutorial

Notes

• Turning ch does not count as a stitch unless otherwise indicated

• You will be working in Spiral Rounds. This means that you will never be “joining” the old round to the new round in the traditional way of slip stitch and chain to reach a height for the next round. Instead, you will simply continue as established in pattern until the length is reached and then use a slip stitch to end the spiral. It is recommended to have a movable stitch marker to help keep track of how many rounds you have completed, if you are not comfortable with“eyeballing it”.

Pattern

Download a printable pattern PDF

Designed by CBN Craftworks

FSC 60 (70, 75, 80), ch 1, turn.

Round 1: sc in first st, ch1, sk 1, *sc in next st, ch1, sk 1; rep from * to end.

Do Not Turn. Being careful not to twist your work, make a circle so that the first stitch is next to your last stitch. Join the ends by skipping the first sc and working your next sc into the ch-1 space, ch 1, sk 1. From this point forward, you will always be skipping the sc of the previous round and working into the ch-1 space.

Continue in pattern as *sc in next sp, ch 1,sk 1, until you have completed 28 (33, 33,36) rounds. Join with sl st into next ch-1 spand fasten off, leaving a 12-inch / 30 cm tail.

Thread the tail into the tapestry needle and weave in and out between the sc of the last round. Gently pull the tail to gather together the stitches to make the crown. Do not pull too tightly as you do this, or you might break your yarn. Close the gap as much as possible. It may take a few times of adjusting the gathering to get it closed “almost” completely. Once gathered, thread through a stitch and tie off your yarn.

FINISHING

Turn hat inside out. Attach your remaining yarn at any point within the gathered ring, using a sl st. Tightly ch 20, use a sl st to connect to the gathered ring slightly over from the last connection. Repeat around the gathered ring to form loops, and once you reach the first chain loop, connect again with sl st, fasten off and break yarn. The pictured completed sample hat has 15 loops on the crown. It's your choice how many loops to add to your hat.

Download a printable pattern PDF

Share Your Finished Piece!

We love seeing your creations—and this pattern is especially meaningful.
If you post your baby hat on Instagram, please tag @knitpalusa so we can cheer you on!

And if you’d like more soft, gentle yarns perfect for charity crafting, KnitPal has so many beautiful options to keep your hooks busy and your heart full.

With permission of the designer, this pattern and photos are property of KnitPal and may not be altered, shared, or sold. Do not rewrite any part of this design and sell as your own design. You’re welcome to sell finished products made with this pattern, but please credit the design to KnitPal https://knitpal.com/