I’m thrilled to share this free crochet pattern for a baby pillbox hat! This darling hat exudes timeless elegance and is inspired by vintage fashion & it even has vintage jewelry embellishing the brim. It’s perfect for all those precious photo moments or a special outfit for bringing baby home.
This hat pairs beautifully with the Sweet Vintage Baby Cocoon
It’s sure to become a cherished keepsake or a delightful handmade gift for loved ones. It is perfect to put on baby for sweet photo opportunities. There is also an adult sized Pillbox Hat that you can crochet for yourself to match baby.
I have designed several baby items over the years and quite a few of them are free on my blog. The sweet Helmet Hat will help keep your baby warm. This Earflap hat with a rolled brim will be your go to when you want baby to be warm and cute!
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I love to crochet around a theme and this yummy Candy Corn Hat that has a matching sweater is so fun! Wait, there are candy corn shoes for baby too!
I Think You Will Adore This Pattern And Here’s Why.
- Vintage-Inspired Elegance: The pillbox style gives this hat a classic, sophisticated look, while the addition of shabby rose trim or a vintage clip makes it truly unique.
- Customizable Yarn Options: You can use yarn from your stash.
- Intermediate Yet Easy: While designed for intermediate crocheters I am here to help you if you need help. Many beginners have conquered this design.
- Great Photo Prop: This hat will elevate those photo sessions with your new baby. Especially when it’s paired with the Baby Cocoon!
Special Details That Make This Hat Unique
- Shabby Rose Trim: This sweet touch adds elegance and charm to the hat. I’ve included a tutorial on how to attach it easily with minimal hand sewing.
- Vintage Clip Accent: Take the vintage look to the next level by creating a removable clip using a piece of vintage jewelry. The tutorial includes step-by-step photos to guide you.
Crochet Pattern For The Vintage Inspired Pillbox Hat For Baby
Yarn: Holding two strands of any worsted weight yarn, will make this hat to perfection! I have used it all except for Caron Simply Soft. I find that Red Heart’s With Love makes a slightly bigger hat.
Between 100-150 yds
Hook: I 9/5.50mm = preemie to newborn/ 3mo – 9mo
L- 11/8mm = 12 to 18 mo
Gauge: 4×4 = 9 HDC x 5.5 rows
Supplies & Notions:
Purchased flower of choice, Ribbon, Buttons, Lace,
Vintage or Retro earrings or brooch of choice
Sewing Needle and Matching thread; Clip and Glue gun or glue of choice
Pattern Notes:
1.Beginning Chain does not count as a stitch2.The first ST executed in each round will be in the joining ST
3.This hat is designed to sit loosely on your head making a wonderful fashion statement! You may want to add a bobby pin or two for security.
Special Stitch: PICOT = CH 3, join w/SLP ST in top of last TRBL made
Stitch Guide
join w/ = join with
SLP ST = Slip Stitch
CH = Chain
SC = Single Crochet
TRBL = Treble Stitch
HDC = Half Double Crochet
DC = Double Crochet
BP HDC = Back Post Half Double Crochet
nxt = Next
* * = Repeat between the stars the number of times stated; x = Times; example Repeat 2 x or 2 times; 3 x or 3 times and so on;
in = example “in nxt st” means you will be inserting the hook under the top two loops of the next stitch to complete stitch or sequence of stitches stated.
This is not the standard way of executing a BP HDC, but is how to execute for this pillbox hat. Please watch this video for a visual tutorial on how to
Preemie to Newborn Pillbox Hat Hook = I 9/5.50mm
3 join in circle, or magic circle
Round 1: CH 1; 10 HDC in ring; join w/SLP ST in 1st HDC (10 HDC)
Round 2: CH 1; 2 HDC in nxt ST and in each ST around; join w/SLP ST in 1st HDC (20 HDC) Round 3: CH 1; *HDC in nxt ST, 2 HDC in nxt ST* repeat 9 x more; join w/SLP ST in 1st HDC (30 HDC) 3 ¾” Round 4: CH1; BP HDC in nxt ST, and in each st around; join w/SLP ST in 1st HDC (30 HDC) Round 5: CH 1; *HDC in nxt ST (9 x), 2 HDC in nxt ST* repeat 2 x more; join w/SLP ST in 1st HDC (33 HDC) Round 6 – 8: CH 1; HDC in nxt ST, and in each ST around; join w/SLP ST in 1st HDC (33 HDC) 2 ¾” rnd 4-8
Round 9: CH 1; SC in Front Loop of nxt ST and in each ST around; join w/SLP ST in 1st SC (33 SC) Note: you will crochet in front loop of Round 9 only
Round 10 & 11: CH 1 and Turn; SC in nxt ST and in each ST around; join w/SLP ST in 1st SC (33 SC)
Round 12: (Note: if you do not want the peak on the brim, just repeat Round 9) CH 1; SC in nxt st (16x); HDC in nxt ST; DC in nxt ST; 2 TRBL in nxt ST; PICOT; 2 TRBL in nxt ST; DC in nxt ST; HDC in nxt St; SC in nxt ST (11X); join w/SLP ST in 1st SC (35 ST)
Round 13: (Note: This round is optional or you can add a specialty yarn here, such as a boucle, fun fur, or some of the fluffy yarns, such as Tizzy, Pipsqueak or Buttercup. I highly recommend three rows of trim if using boucle or fun fur to make that fluffy edging) *CH 1, SLP ST in nxt ST* Repeat around; join w/SLP ST in 1st ST; end off and weave in ends
3 mo to 9 mo Pillbox Hat Hook= l 9/5.50mm
CH 3 join in circle, or magic circle
Round 1: CH 1; 10 HDC in ring; join w/SLP ST in 1st HDC (10 HDC)
Round 2: CH 1; 2 HDC in nxt ST and in each ST around; join w/SLP ST in 1st HDC (20 HDC) Round 3: CH 1; *HDC in nxt ST, 2 HDC in nxt ST* repeat 9 x more; join w/SLP ST in 1st HDC (30 HDC)
Round 4: CH 1; *HDC in nxt ST (2 x), 2 HDC in nxt ST* repeat 9 x more; join w/SLP ST in 1st HDC (40 HDC) 4 ¾” diameter
Round 5: CH1; BP HDC in nxt st, and in each st around; join w/SLP ST in 1st HDC (40 HDC) Round 6: CH 1; *HDC in nxt ST (9 x), 2 HDC in nxt ST* repeat 3 x more; join w/SLP ST in 1st HDC (44 HDC) Round 7 -10: CH 1; HDC in nxt ST, and in each ST around; join w/SLP ST in 1st HDC (44 HDC) 3 ½” rnd 5-10
Round 11: CH 1; SC in Front Loop of nxt ST and in each ST around; join w/SLP ST in 1st SC (44 SC) Note: you will crochet in front loop of Round 11 only
Round 12 – 15: CH 1 and Turn; SC in nxt ST and in each ST around; join w/SLP ST in 1st SC (44 SC)
Round 16: (Note: if you do not want the peak on the brim, just repeat Round 12) CH 1; SC in nxt st (23x); HDC in nxt ST; DC in nxt ST; 2 TRBL in nxt ST; PICOT; 2 TRBL in nxt ST; DC in nxt ST; HDC in nxt St; SC in nxt ST (15X); join w/SLP ST in 1st SC (46 ST)
Round 17: (Note: This round is optional or you can add a specialty yarn here, such as a boucle, fun fur, or some of the fluffy yarns, such as Tizzy, Pipsqueak or Buttercup. I highly recommend three rows of trim if using boucle or fun fur to make that fluffy edging) *CH 1, SLP ST in nxt ST* Repeat around; join w/SLP ST in 1st ST; end off and weave in ends
12mo to 18mo Hat Hook= L 11/8mm
CH 3 join in circle, or magic circle
Round 1: CH 1; 10 HDC in ring; join w/SLP ST in 1st HDC (10 HDC)
Round 2: CH 1; 2 HDC in nxt ST and in each ST around; join w/SLP ST in 1st HDC (20 HDC) Round 3: CH 1; *HDC in nxt ST, 2 HDC in nxt ST* repeat 9 x more; join w/SLP ST in 1st HDC (30 HDC)
Round 4: CH 1; *HDC in nxt ST (2 x), 2 HDC in nxt ST* repeat 9 x more; join w/SLP ST in 1st HDC (40 HDC) 5 ¾” diameter
Round 5: CH1; BP HDC in nxt st, and in each st around; join w/SLP ST in 1st HDC (40 HDC) Round 6-10: CH 1; HDC in nxt ST, and in each ST around; join w/SLP ST in 1st HDC (40 HDC) 3 ¾” rnd 5-9
Round 11: CH 1; SC in Front Loop of nxt ST and in each ST around; join w/SLP ST in 1st SC (40 SC) Note: you will crochet in front loop of Round 10 only
Round 12 & 13: CH 1 and Turn; SC in nxt ST and in each ST around; join w/SLP ST in 1st SC (40 SC)
Round 14: (Note: if you do not want the peak on the brim, just repeat Round 11) CH 1; SC in nxt st (20x); HDC in nxt ST; DC in nxt ST; 2 TRBL in nxt ST; PICOT; 2TRBL in nxt ST; DC in nxt ST; HDC in nxt St; SC in nxt ST (14X); join w/SLP ST in 1st SC (40 ST)
Round 15: (Note: This round is optional or you can add a specialty yarn here, such as a boucle, fun fur, or some of the fluffy yarns, such as Tizzy, Pipsqueak or Buttercup. I highly recommend three rows of trim if using boucle or fun fur to make that fluffy edging) *CH 1, SLP ST in nxt ST* Repeat around; join w/SLP ST in 1st ST; end off and weave in ends
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