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Crochet Baby Trapper Hat – Free Crochet Pattern

September 9, 2013 by Bethany 121 Comments

This classic crochet baby trapper hat is warm and cozy for baby! It looks cute with large buttons, or crochet your own. Be sure to finish this cute hat with a big poofy pom-pom on top! This post contains affiliate links (for more info, click here) Thanks for your support! 

crochet trapper hat for baby free crochet pattern

 

Does it feel like Autumn yet? In Vegas, not quite yet, but I am pretending my crocheting some cozy crochet stuff. Apparently my toddler is no longer a baby, but I got the idea for this hat and had to make it anyway. 

This Baby Crochet Trapper Hat will keep your little one warm all autumn and winter long. You can switch up the colors to make it for a boy or a girl. 

Can you tell that I love buttons? 

crochet button trapper hat for baby free crochet pattern

cute aviator crochet hat with buttons
crochet trapper hat pattern with buttons and pom-pom
 

 I also made a hat with crocheted buttons and I love how they look. I have included the small crochet buttons in the pattern as well. 

 

baby wearing cute crochet hat with buttons

 

 

And because a thoughtful reader suggested it, I made it in plaid! Get the pattern here. 

 

BABY CROCHET TRAPPER HAT – FREE CROCHET PATTERN  

Please remember: You are free to use this pattern to make and sell, but do not republish or distribute this pattern in any way. DO NOT use my photos in your listings. Please do share my blog links! It’s a quick and FREE way of supporting Whistle and Ivy and more free crochet patterns in the future.

What you need: 
– Size G Hook
– Worsted Weight Yarn (Knit Picks Brava – Navy, Seashell, Dove Heather, Cornflower, Mint)
– 2 large buttons

Abbreviations: (American Terms) 
Sk – Skip
St – Stitch 
Ch – Chain 
Sc – Single crochet
Dc – Double Crochet
Hdc – Half Double Crochet
Sc decrease – Sc2tog
Dc decrease – Dc2tog
Sl st – Slip Stitch 

 Gauge: See Step 4


Note: The free pattern is for size 3-6 months. However, if you are interested in other sizes (0-3 months, 6-12 months and toddler) you can get an ad-free PDF from my pattern shop! 

CROCHET TRAPPER HAT PATTERN: SIZE 3-6 MONTHS

Start with Magic Ring or 3-ch loop.

1. Hdc 8 in ring. Join with sl st. 

2. Ch 1. Work 2 hdc in same st. Work 2 hdc in next 7 sts.(16 sts) Join with sl st with your first ch.

3. Ch 1. Hdc in same st. Work 2 hdc in next st. *Hdc in next st. Work 2 hdc in next st* repeat around the hat. (24 sts) Join with a sl st.

4. Ch 1. Hdc in same st. Hdc in next st. Work 2 hdc in next st. *Hdc in next 2 sts, work 2 hdc in next st* repeat around the hat.(32 sts) (your piece should have a 3” diameter) Join with sl st.

5. Ch 1. Hdc in same st. Hdc in next 2 sts. Work 2 hdc in next st. *Hdc in next 3 sts, work 2 hdc in next st* repeat around the hat. (40 sts) Join with sl st.

6. Ch 1. Hdc in same st. Hdc in next 3 sts. Work 2 hdc in next st. *Hdc in next 4 sts, work 2 hdc in next st* all around the hat. (48 sts) Join with sl st.    

7. Ch 1. Hdc in same st. Hdc in next 10 sts. Work 2 hdc in next st. *Hdc in next 11 sts, work 2 hdc in next st* work 3 times. (52 sts) Join with sl st.

8. -14. Ch 1. Hdc in same st. Hdc in each st around. (52 sts) Join with sl st. Tie off.

 

FRONT FLAP: 

1. With your seam in the middle back of the hat, lay your hat flat and find a stitch that 2-3 sts from the side on the front (it doesn’t have to be exact) . Use this st at your starting point.  Join your new color with a sl st. Work from the inside. Ch 1. Sc in same st. Sc 18. Turn.

2. – 7. Ch 1. Sc in same st. Sc in next 18 sts. (19 sts) Turn.

8. Ch 1. Sc in same st. Sc in next st. Ch 2. Sk 2 sts and sc into next st. Sc in next 10 sts. Ch 2, sk 2 sts, sc into next 2 sts. (19 sts) Turn.

9. Ch 1. Sc2tog. Sc in next 15 sts. Sc2tog.
(make sure to work 1 sc in each of the chs from the last round). (17 sts) Tie off.

 

BACK PIECE: 

Start with your hat upside down, working from the outside. Join your yarn with a sl st on the left of the flap. Start in the last worked st. You will work all the way across the back until you meet the front flap:

1. Ch 1. Hdc in same st. Hdc in next 34 sts. (35 sts)Turn.

2. – 3. Ch 2. Dc in same st. Dc in next 5 sts. Hdc in next 23 sts. Dc in next 6 sts. (35 sts) Turn .

4. Ch 2. Dc2tog. Dc in next 4 sts. Hdc in next 23 sts. Dc in next 4 sts. Dc2tog. (33 sts) Turn.

5. Ch 1. Sc2tog. Sc in next 29 sts. Sc2tog. (31 sts)
Tie off.


CROCHET BABY TRAPPER HAT CONSTRUCTION:


Finish by sewing buttons on the hat, corresponding with your button holes. Be sure to sew them on very securely, and finish with a dot of super glue or nail polish to seal the threads.

To make crocheted buttons, start with a magic ring. Hdc 12 into the ring. Join and tie off. Using your second color, stitch an X pattern across the top of the circle. Sew on where the button holes meet the hat, or apply with a small dab of hot glue.

To make tassels, cut 6 arm-length pieces of yarn (from your chin to your extended arm). {You can go shorter for the smaller hat} Pull the six pieces through the corner stitch on your hat (you now have 12 pieces to work with) Braid them together and tie a knot. Trim the ends. Repeat for the other side.

Want to add a pom-pom on top? Use this tutorial.

 

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Comments

  1. Aubrey says

    August 29, 2019 at 4:19 pm

    Hi! I’m making this hat for my new nephew, and I’m a bit confused about the front flap. Do you make it and the sew the flap up, or crochet into the stitches of the hat? Thank you!

    Reply
  2. Olga Torres says

    October 23, 2018 at 6:41 am

    So cute. thank you

    Reply
  3. Jayne Reed says

    October 22, 2018 at 3:48 am

    I just love this pattern, so stinkin’ cute! I did a baby boy hat & it’s adorable! 💖💖💖

    Reply
    • Bethany says

      October 22, 2018 at 10:02 am

      Thank you!! So glad you like it!

      Reply
  4. Megan says

    August 18, 2018 at 7:21 pm

    I would love to make this pattern but would need a pattern for size 18 months. Do you have suggestions on how to re-size this?

    They are SO adorable!!

    Reply
    • Bethany says

      August 20, 2018 at 5:22 pm

      Hi Megan! I have a toddler size here:
      https://www.whistleandivy.com/toddler-eskimo-hat/

      Reply
  5. Nicole says

    October 19, 2017 at 10:32 am

    I want to make this hat but i need a 36 month size? how would i adjust this?

    Reply
    • Bethany says

      October 19, 2017 at 10:37 am

      I have a toddler size here:
      https://www.whistleandivy.com/2014/12/toddler-eskimo-hat.html

      Reply
  6. Alyssa says

    August 16, 2017 at 6:39 am

    I keep getting an extra stitch while I’m working around the circle! Maybe I’m just confused on how to work into the chain but someone please help! At the end of the repeated parts (all of them) I always have an extra half double crochet to do. What am
    I doing wrong??

    Reply
    • Bethany says

      August 16, 2017 at 11:43 am

      I am not sure! Are you counting the total stitches in each row?

      Reply
  7. Alyssa says

    March 4, 2017 at 12:57 pm

    I love this pattern it’s so adorable! I’ve made a few and wanted to post them on my Etsy page but I was confused on what to do. Do I post this link to my post? or is there another way you’d like me to share who the pattern was written by? Sorry for the confusing questions I just want to make sure I’m doing this right 🙂 thank you!

    Reply
    • Bethany says

      March 4, 2017 at 3:50 pm

      Thanks! You can just post “Pattern by Bethany from Whistle and Ivy” or something to that effect. A link would be a bit clunky in your listing I think. Thanks so much!

      Reply
  8. Ciara says

    January 20, 2017 at 10:43 pm

    To start how many do I need for the magic ring?

    Reply
    • Bethany says

      January 20, 2017 at 11:34 pm

      You hdc 8 into the magic ring.

      Reply
      • Ciara says

        January 21, 2017 at 12:39 am

        Omg thank you! I was reading it wrong!! Now it makes sense lol!!

        Reply
        • Bethany says

          January 21, 2017 at 11:01 am

          Haha! no problem!

          Reply
  9. Eayaira says

    November 20, 2016 at 11:39 am

    Hello Bethany!
    I am quite confused about how to start the back piece for the 0-3 month hat.
    I’ll try to explain what I’m having difficulty with the best I can!
    I started by holding my hat upside down, should the flap be facing toward me or away from me?
    Next you say to begin in the last worked stitch, my last worked stitch is in my flap I don’t completely understand where to start! If I slip stitch on the left of the flap how do I get to my last worked stitch?
    Next you say work all the way across the back until you meet the front flap, what kinda stitch are you doing across the back?

    Sorry I just bombarded you with questions! This is such a wonderful pattern an I’m absolutely thrilled to make it for my little nephew! I’m loving your patterns so far!

    Eayaira

    Reply
    • Bethany says

      November 20, 2016 at 7:43 pm

      Yes, so you will be working is stitch which is also worked in by the front flap. So 2 stitches worked there, but it works because one folds upwards, and the other folds downward. Holding your hat down with loops facing up, you will begin to work like any other row, from the outside, going through the loops. The instructions for which stitch begin in the 1st round. You will be working a hdc. Hope this helps! Let me know if you need more assitance.

      Reply
      • Eayaira says

        November 22, 2016 at 6:04 pm

        Thank you Bethany! Just one more question I came across now, going across the back piece the very first time you say you should have 30 stitches then turn, but that leaves me one stitch not worked in and the stitch only worked in once by the front flap. Should I go just all the way around? Or turn after just 30? Thanks for your patience with a beginner like me:)

        Reply
        • Eayaira says

          November 22, 2016 at 6:12 pm

          Never mind figured it out! Thank you so much for all your halo though!

          Reply
  10. Lauren Golding says

    October 28, 2016 at 7:58 am

    I’m confused on something, why for the flap and bottom portion of the hat does the pattern call for SC when in the pictures the rows are HDC? it’s very small and doesn’t look right with SC. Is it supposed to be SC or HDC?

    Reply
    • Bethany says

      October 29, 2016 at 1:37 pm

      I used a sc for the top flap. The hat in the photo is worked in sc as well. Did you work 9 rows? It should come halfway up the hat. The back piece is worked in various stitches, not just sc or hdc. Feel free to send me a photo and I can try to help if I can.

      Reply
  11. Joseph matos says

    June 16, 2016 at 8:33 pm

    Thank you for sharing this pattern. It was so easy to follow. I made it in 2 hours with a few phone interuptions. Love it

    Reply
    • Bethany says

      June 17, 2016 at 11:09 am

      Great! You are very welcome!!

      Reply
  12. jane says

    April 29, 2016 at 6:49 pm

    Very adorable hat! Thank you for sharing.

    Reply
    • Bethany says

      April 30, 2016 at 2:04 pm

      Thank you Jane!!

      Reply
  13. Tirion Hodge says

    March 5, 2016 at 2:24 pm

    Hi
    I am half way through making this hat for my niece’s new baby and just wanted to say thank you for such a lovely pattern and for making it so easily available!

    Reply
    • Bethany says

      March 5, 2016 at 2:37 pm

      You are very welcome!! <3 <3

      Reply
  14. Anna says

    February 17, 2016 at 10:41 am

    Just wonderimg, what is the approximate height for this hat in all the sizes?

    Reply
    • Bethany says

      February 17, 2016 at 1:27 pm

      About 5″, the smaller hats are shorter than the larger hat.

      Reply
  15. Brittany Dare says

    January 26, 2016 at 8:38 pm

    In the 3-6 on number 8.) what is the -14 for?

    Reply
    • Bethany says

      January 27, 2016 at 9:27 am

      It means rows 8 through 14

      Reply
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