Kids Granny Stripe Hat Crochet Pattern
Kids Granny Stripe Hat Crochet Pattern- Cozy, colorful, and full of vintage charm—this Granny Stripe Hat is the perfect mix of playful and practical for chilly days!
Looking for a fun, colorful crochet project that works up quickly and keeps little ears warm? This Kids Granny Stripe Hat Crochet Pattern is just the thing! Perfect for beginners and a great stash-buster, this playful hat brings a fresh twist to the classic granny stitch—made mini for tiny trendsetters.
Whether you’re making a matching set for siblings or whipping up a last-minute gift, this pattern is fast, fun, and endlessly customizable.
Why You’ll Love This Granny Stripe Hat Pattern:
- Beginner-friendly – uses basic stitches and simple shaping
- Customizable sizing – perfect for toddlers through tweens
- Colorful & cute – great for using up leftover yarn
- Works up fast – ideal for weekend projects or gifting
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Kids Granny Stripe Hat Crochet Pattern
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Yarn: Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice in Charcoal, Loops & Threads Soft Classics in Taupe, Lion Brands Jeans in Topstitch, Lion Brand Heartland in Canyonlands, Lion Brand Wool-Ease in Forest Green
Crochet hook: Sizes U.S. G/6 (4 mm) and U.S. H/8 (5 mm) crochet hook
Gauge: 13 sc and 14 rows = 4 inches with larger hook.
Sizes: 2/4 years old, 5/7 years old
Abbreviations:
Cluster: Yoh and draw up a loop. Yoh and draw through
2 loops on hook) 3 times in indicated space or stitch. Yoh and draw through all loops on hook.
Dcfp: Yoh and draw up a loop around post of stitch
at front of work, inserting hook from right to left. (Yoh and draw through 2 loops on hook) twice.
Pattern instructions:
Beg at top of crown, with A and larger hook, ch 4. Join in ring with sl st in first ch.
Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as dc). 2 dc in ring. (Ch 2. 3 dc in ring) 3 times. Ch 2. Join with sl st to top of ch 3. Break A.
Round 2: Join B with sl st in any ch-2sp. Ch3. (Yoh and draw up a loop. Yoh and draw through 2 loops on hook) twice in same sp as last sl st. Yoh and draw through all loops on hook – beg cluster made. Ch 1. Cluster in same sp as last sl st. *Ch 1. Skip next dc. Cluster in next dc. Ch 1. (Cluster. Ch 1. Cluster) in next ch-2 sp. Rep from * twice more. Ch 1. Skip next dc. Cluster in next dc. Ch 1. Join with sl st to top of beg cluster. 12 clusters. Break B.
Round 3: Join C with sl st to first ch-1 sp of last rnd. (Beg cluster. Ch 1. Cluster) in same ch-1 sp. *(Ch 1. Cluster in next ch-1 sp) twice. Ch 1.** (Cluster. Ch 1. Cluster) in next ch-1 sp. Rep from * twice more, then from *to**once. Join with sl st to top of beg cluster. 16 clusters. Break C.
Round 4: Join D with sl st to first ch-1 sp of last rnd. (Beg cluster. Ch 1. Cluster) in same ch-1 sp. *Ch 1. Cluster in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1.** (Cluster. Ch 1. Cluster) in next ch-1 sp. Rep from * 6 times more, then from * to ** once. Join with sl st to top of beg cluster. 24 clusters. Break D.
Size 2/4 only: Round 5: Join E with sl st to first ch-1 sp of last rnd. Beg cluster in same ch-1 sp. *Ch 1. Cluster in next ch-1 sp. Rep from * around, ending with ch 1. Join with sl st to top of beg cluster. Break E.
Size 6/8 only: Round 5: Join E with sl st to first ch-1 sp of last rnd. (Beg cluster. Ch 1. Cluster) in same ch-1 sp. *(Ch 1. Cluster in next ch-1 sp) 5 times. Ch 1.** (Cluster. Ch 1. Cluster) in next ch-1 sp. Rep from * twice more, then from * to ** once. Join with sl st to top of beg cluster. 28 clusters. Break E.
Both sizes: Round 6: Join F with sl st to first ch-1 sp of last rnd. Beg cluster in same ch-1 sp. *Ch 1. Cluster in next ch-1 sp. Rep from * around, ending with ch 1. Join with sl st to top of beg cluster. Break A.
Rounds 7 through 12: Rep 6th rnd working each rnd in color sequence as follows: A, B, C, D, and E ending 12th rnd with join D with sl st to top of beg cluster.
Cuff: Change to smaller hook.
Round 1: With D,ch1.1 sc in same sp as last sl st. *(1 sc in next ch-1 sp. 1 sc in next cluster) twice. 2 sc in next ch-1 sp. 1 sc in next cluster. Rep from*to last 5 (7) sts. (1sc in next ch-1sp. 1 sc in next cluster) 2 (3) time(s). 2 (1) sc in last ch-1 sp. 56 (64) sts.
Round 2: Ch 2 (counts as hdc). *1 dcfp around post of next sc. 1 hdc in next sc. Rep from * to last sc. 1 dcfp around post of last sc. Join with sl st to top of ch 2.
Round 3: Ch 2 (counts as hdc). *1 dcfp around post of next dcfp. 1 hdc in next hdc. Rep from * to last dcfp. 1 dcfp around post of last dcfp. Join with sl st to top of ch 2.
Round 4: Same as 3rd rnd. Fasten off. Weave in ends.
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