Crochet a Baseball Cap with This Free Pattern

This free crochet Baseball Cap pattern is perfect for summer. The design is easy to follow and can be completed in a day.

Introduction

Summer is the perfect time to break out the crochet hooks and yarn and make something light and airy to wear. This baseball cap is just the thing! Made with cotton yarn, it’s perfect for those hot summer days. The best part is that it’s a free crochet pattern!

Materials needed

– acronym for “single crochet”
– ch 1, sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, and each ch across. (9 sc)
Level of difficulty: Easy
– You will need:

-Yarn: Medium worsted weight yarn in two colors. I used Hobby Lobby’s I Love This Yarn in royal blue and white. You will need approximately 60 yards of the main color (blue) and 20 yards of the contrasting color (white).
-Hook: US Size H/8 (5mm) crochet hook
-Gauge: Not Important for this project
-Abbreviations Used:
sc = single crochet
ch = chain stitch

Crochet pattern

This crochet pattern is for a baseball cap that can be made in any size. The hat is worked in single crochet with the bill being worked in slip stitches. The pattern includes instructions for crocheting the hat in the round, as well as working the increases and decreases.

Tips and tricks

If you’re a crocheter, you’ve probably seen a lot of free patterns for hats. winter hats beanies, slouchy hats, you name it. But what about a crochet baseball cap? Summer is the perfect time to break out a fun and festive hat like this one. And the good news is, it’s not as difficult as it looks. With a little bit of patience and some easy-to-follow instructions, you can have your very own crochet baseball cap in no time.

Here are a few tips and tricks to get you started:

-Start with a light-colored yarn. This will help you see your stitches more easily as you work.

-Use a smaller hook than you would for other projects. This will make your stitches tighter and less likely to come undone.

-Work in rounds rather than rows. This will give your hat a nice, even shape.

-Be careful not to pull your stitches too tight. Crochet should be loose and stretchy, not tight and stiff.

-Don’t forget the brim! This is what gives your hat that classic baseball cap look.

With these tips in mind, you’re ready to get started on your very own crochet baseball cap!

Variations

There are endless possibilities for how you can personalize this Baseball Cap crochet pattern. Choose from a variety of different yarns and colors to create a one-of-a-kind cap that is perfect for you or a friend. Don’t be afraid to experiment with different stitch patterns and embellishments to give your hat its own unique flair.

More free patterns

Crochet a baseball cap with this free pattern. This easy-to-follow pattern includes instructions for creating the brim, body, and top of the hat. You’ll also learn how to add a crochet applique to personalize your hat.

How to make a pom pom

Crochet a pom pom to decorate a hat, scarf, or sweater using this free pattern. This easy crochet pom pom tutorial can be made in any color and is great for beginners.

Materials needed:
– worsted weight yarn in any color
-crochet hook size H-8 (5 mm)
-yarn needle

Instructions:
1. Wrap the yarn around your fingers 50 times. The more wraps, the fuller the pom-pom will be. Cut the yarn off of your fingers, leaving a 6 inch tail.
2. Slip theloop off of your fingers, and tie a piece of yarn around the center of the loop. Tie it tightly so that the loops don’t come undone.
3. Cut all of the loops on each side of the tied piece of yarn. Trim the pom-pom so that it is round and even.

How to add a brim

When you’re crocheting a baseball cap you’ll need to add a brim to the bottom of the hat. The brim is what makes the hat sit comfortably on your head and keep the sun out of your eyes. It’s also a Great Place to add some personalization to your hat with stitches or colors.

Adding a brim to your Baseball Cap is easy to do. Just follow these simple steps:

1. Start by crocheting a band that is long enough to fit comfortably around your head. You can make this band any width that you want, but a good rule of thumb is to make it about 2 inches (5 cm) wide.

2. Once you have your band, single crochet around the entire perimeter of the band. This will create a nice finished edge on your brim.

3. Next, you’ll need to decide how wide you want your brim to be. For a wider brim, single crochet additional rows around the perimeter of the band. For a narrower brim, work fewer rows.

4. Once you’ve reached the desired width for your brim, fasten off your yarn and weave in any loose ends. Your brim is now complete!

How to make a fitted hat

Assuming you know how to Crochet a basic hat, here are the steps to make a fitted hat. You will need about half a pound of worsted weight yarn in the color of your choice, an I hook and a G hook, and a large-eyed blunt needle.

With the I hook, chain 4 and join with a slip stitch to form a ring.

Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as first dc here and throughout), 11 dc in ring, join with slip stitch in top of ch-3 – 12 dc.

Round 2: Ch 3, dc in same stitch as join, 2 dc in each stitch around, join with slip stitch in top of ch-3 – 24 dc.

Round 3: Ch 3, dc in same stitch as join, dc in next stitch, *2 dc in next stitch, dc in next stitch; repeat from * around, join with slip stitch in top of ch-3 – 36 dc.

How to make a slouchy hat

This classic baseball cap is crocheted in single crochet stitch with a luxuriously soft alpaca and merino wool worsted weight yarn. The stitch creates a nice texture and the turned brim provides just the right amount of slouch. This unisex hat pattern will quickly become one of your favorites!

Size:
One size fits most teens and adults

Finished Measurements:
Brim circumference: 19”
Height: 8”

Materials:
– Bulky weight yarn – I used Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick (80% acrylic, 20% wool; 106 yds/97m per 6oz/170g skein). 1 skein or less than 100 yds/91m. I used color Fisherman. Any other bulky weight yarn can be substituted. Just make sure to check your gauge!
– Crochet hook US J-10 / 6mm or size needed to obtain gauge
– Yarn needle for weaving in ends