Crochet a Sweet Baby Baseball Cap: A Free & Easy Pattern

Hello, wonderful crocheters! Is there anything more delightful than creating a tiny, adorable accessory for a little one? Today, we’re diving into a project that is as cute as it is fun to make: a Baby Baseball Cap. This charming little hat is the perfect quick project for a baby shower gift, a photo prop, or just to spoil a special little person in your life.

This pattern creates a classic cap with a structured brim, perfect for keeping the sun out of a baby’s eyes. Worked from the crown down in simple half double crochets, it’s a fantastic project for beginners looking to practice working in the round and making increases. The contrasting edging adds a beautiful pop of color and a professional finish.

Using worsted weight cotton yarn, this hat is soft, durable, and easy to care for—perfect for busy babies! The pattern is written for a 6-12 month size, but we’ve included a handy fitting note so you can easily adjust the size for a perfect fit.

So, grab your softest yarn in a favorite color, and let’s make a tiny cap that’s sure to bring a big smile!

Materials You’ll Need

• Main Yarn: Worsted weight (Category 4) yarn. The pattern uses Lion Brand Recycled Cotton in “Marine.” You will need less than half a skein
• Contrast Yarn (for Edging): A small amount of a contrasting color. The pattern uses a sport weight (like Red Heart Designer Sport), but worsted weight will work perfectly too
• Crochet Hooks:
  • 5.0 mm (US H-8) for the main body of the cap
  • 4.0 mm (US G-6) for the bottom edge and brim
• Notions:
  • Scissors
  • Yarn needle for weaving in ends.

Gauge & Sizing

• Gauge: Rounds 1-3 should measure approximately 2.5 inches in diameter using the 5.0 mm hook.
• Size: The finished cap will fit a head circumference of 16.5 – 17.5 inches and is approximately 5.5 inches tall from the center top to the bottom edge.

Abbreviations (US Terms)

• ch: chain
• st/sts: stitch(stitches)
• sl st: slip stitch
• sc: single crochet
• hdc: half double crochet
• tog: together
• sc2tog: single crochet 2 stitches together (decrease)

The Pattern: Let’s Make the Cap

Part 1: The Crown (Top-Down)

We start at the very top of the cap and work our way down, increasing to create the dome shape.

Beginning: Ch 4. Join with a sl st to the first ch to form a ring.

Rnd 1: Ch 2 (counts as first hdc), work 11 hdc into the ring. Join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch-2. (12 hdc)

Rnd 2: Ch 2, hdc in the same st as the join. Work 2 hdc in each st around. Join. (24 hdc)

Rnd 3: Ch 2, hdc in the same st. Hdc in the next 2 sts. 2 hdc in the next st, hdc in the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. Join. (32 hdc)

Rnd 4: Ch 2, hdc in the same st. Hdc in the next 3 sts. 2 hdc in the next st, hdc in the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. Join. (40 hdc)

Rnd 5: Ch 2, hdc in the same st. Hdc in the next 4 sts. 2 hdc in the next st, hdc in the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. Join. (48 hdc)

Rnd 6: Ch 2, hdc in the same st. Hdc in the next 5 sts. 2 hdc in the next st, hdc in the next 5 sts. Repeat from * around. Join. (56 hdc)

Fitting Note: After Rnd 6, the circumference should be about 16 inches. If you need to make the cap larger or smaller, add or subtract increase rounds here. The cap should be about 1 inch smaller than the desired head circumference at this point before moving to the straight sides.