Who doesn’t love free crochet patterns for kids and if you’re looking for the perfect crochet project for little ones, this chic pillbox hat and stylish boot cuffs set is just what you need! This free crochet pattern set combines vintage-inspired charm with modern flair, making it a delightful addition to any little girl’s wardrobe. Whether you’re crocheting for a special occasion, a photo shoot, or just because, this set is bound to turn heads.
Crochet a Vintage Inspired Pillbox Hat for Kids
The child-sized pillbox hat is as glamorous as it is fun to make. With its turned-up brim and easy-to-crochet design, it’s a perfect choice for both beginner and experienced crocheters. There is video support to help you make that back post stitch, that makes the ridge on this hat.
The brim can be embellished with specialty yarns for an extra touch of elegance. Add bows, buttons, or sparkly accents at the peak of the brim to make it uniquely yours!
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This pillbox hat isn’t just a fashion accessory—it’s also a great photo prop or gift. Pair it with matching outfits for special events like birthdays, holidays, or even beauty pageants.
Stylish Boot Cuffs to Complete the Look
No glamorous outfit is complete without matching accessories! The boot cuffs in this set are designed to coordinate perfectly with the pillbox hat.
Crocheted in simple yet elegant stitches, these boot cuffs are both functional and fashionable.
Just like the hat, the boot cuffs can be customized with specialty yarns or decorative elements to suit the season or your little one’s personality. These details make the set truly versatile for various occasions and themes.
Why You’ll Adore These Crochet Patterns
- Beginner-Friendly: With simple stitches and clear instructions, these patterns are perfect for crocheters of all skill levels—even if you’re just starting out.
- Customizable: Let your creativity shine by changing yarn colors or adding embellishments like bows, buttons, or specialty yarns. You can easily adapt these designs to match any holiday, event, or personal style.
- Perfect for Gifts: Handmade with love, this set makes a thoughtful and charming gift for little ones that will be cherished for years to come.The free crochet pattern is below or you can purchase the premium pattern at ETSY or RAVELRY.
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“Thank you so much for the pattern. I’ve also made some adult hats without the crown. Very clear directions and easy-to-follow pattern. I highly recommend this pattern.”
Michele even shared an adorable photo of her creations, proving just how versatile and delightful this set can be!
Whether you’re making a matching set for a child or using the instructions to craft something unique, these patterns are sure to become a go-to favorite in your collection.
Pair It with Other Crochet Patterns for a Complete Look
If you love this set, don’t miss the adult pillbox hat pattern and the baby-sized version. Together, these patterns allow you to create matching sets for the whole family.
Whether for family photo shoots or special gatherings, these crochet accessories will add a cohesive and charming touch.
Free Crochet Patterns For The Child Sized Pillbox Hat and Boot Cuffs
Yarn: Any bulky or chunky weight yarn or hold two strands of any worsted weight yarn to 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.
Hook: L- 11/8mm = 12 to 18 mo/ 2t – 5yr/ 7yr to Adult EX small
Gauge: 4×4 = 9 HDC width x 5.5 rows height (I had one tester who had to go up two hook sizes to achieve gauge
Supplies & Notions:
Ribbon, buttons, beads, lace, or specialty yarns such as fun fur, Red Heart Tizzy, Buttercup, or any Boucle type of yarn. Instructions for its usage are written in the pattern.
Straight pins & sewing needle and thread for sewing purposes.
Pattern Notes:
- Beginning Chain does not count as a stitch
2.The first ST executed in each round will be in the joining ST
- 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.
12mo to 18mo: 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 5-10
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 (See specialty stitch); 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 fun fur, or some of the fluffy yarns, such as Tizzy) *CH 1, SLP ST in nxt ST* Repeat around; join w/SLP ST in 1st ST; end off and weave in ends
2t to 5yr 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)
Round 5: 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) 7” diameter
Round 6: CH1; BP HDC in nxt st, and in each st around; 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 1/4” rnd 6- 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 – 14: CH 1 and Turn; SC in nxt ST and in each ST around; join w/SLP ST in 1st SC (44 SC)
Round 15: (Note: if you do not want the peak on the brim, just repeat Round 10) CH 1; SC in nxt st (23x); HDC in nxt ST; DC in nxt ST; 2 TRBL in nxt ST; PICOT (See specialty stitch); 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 16: (Note: This round is optional or you can add a specialty yarn here, such as fun fur, or some of the fluffy yarns, such as Tizzy) *CH 1, SLP ST in nxt ST* Repeat around; join w/SLP ST in 1st ST; end off and weave in ends
7yr to Adult Ex Small 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)
Round 5: 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) 7” diameter
Round 6: CH1; BP HDC in nxt st, and in each st around; join w/SLP ST in 1st HDC (44 HDC)
Round 7: CH 1; *HDC in nxt ST (10 x), 2 HDC in nxt ST* repeat 3 x more; join w/SLP ST in 1st HDC (48 HDC)
Round 8-11: CH 1; HDC in nxt ST, and in each ST around; join w/SLP ST in 1st HDC (48 HDC) 4 ½” rnd 6-11
Round 12: CH 1; SC in Front Loop of nxt ST and in each ST around; join w/SLP ST in 1st SC (48 SC) Note: you will crochet in front loop of Round 12 only
Round 13 – 15: CH 1 and Turn; SC in nxt ST and in each ST around; join w/SLP ST in 1st SC (48 SC)
Round 16: (Note: if you do not want the peak on the brim, just repeat Round 13) CH 1; SC in nxt st (24x); HDC in nxt ST; DC in nxt ST; 2 TRBL in nxt ST; PICOT(See specialty stitch); 2 TRBL in nxt ST; DC in nxt ST; HDC in nxt St; SC in nxt ST (18X); join w/SLP ST in 1st SC (50 ST)
Round 18: (Note: This round is optional or you can add a specialty yarn here, such as fun fur, or some of the fluffy yarns, such as Tizzy) *CH 1, SLP ST in nxt ST* Repeat around; join w/SLP ST in 1st ST; end off and weave in ends
Little Girls Boot cuffs
YARN: Scraps, approx. 50-70 yds
Holding two strands of any worsted weight yarn, will make these boot cuffs to perfection! I have used it all except for Caron Simply Soft. I find that Red Heart’s With Love makes a slightly bigger boot cuffs/approx. 100-150 yds
Hook: L- 11/8mm
Gauge: 4×4 = 9 SC x 8 rows
Pattern Notes:
- Beginning Chain does not count as a stitch
Stitch Guide
join w/ = join with
SLP ST = Slip Stitch
CH = Chain
SC = Single Crochet
HDC = Half Double Crochet
DC = Double Crochet
BL = Back Loop
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; BL = Back loops or loops if holding two strands of yarn
in = example “in nxt st” means you will be inserting the hook under the top two loops of the next stitch
12mo. – 18mo.
Row 1: CH 10, SC in 2nd CH from hook, and remaining CH’s; CH 1 and turn (9 SC) Row 2: SC in BL of each ST across; CH 1 turn (9 SC)
Row 3-12: Repeat Row 2; at end of row 14 end off leaving a long tail. Using yarn needle sew short ends together (see demo pics) and weave in and secure ends. 6” W x 4 ¼” H
Finishing Row: (You will be crocheting along the side, placing a stitch in the end of each row, this is beneficial if adding fun fur or specialty yarns) CH 1, SC in the end of each row. End off leaving a long tail and sew ends together in whichever fashion you desire.
At the top of the boot cuff in the finishing row, attach specialty yarn, such as Bernat Pipsqueek, Red Heart Tizzy or Buttercup. Draw up a loop and SC around the top edge, join w/SLP ST in beginning SC and end off, weave in and secure ends. If using fun fur or boucle yarn, I recommend three rounds for that really fluffy effect, and then using needle and thread….sew your knots in place to keep it from coming unraveled, as this yarn is slippery.
Sew a Bow, buttons or other embellishment of choosing to the top of boot cuff, just under the trim.
2 toddler – 5 years
Row 1: CH 12, SC in 2nd CH from hook, and remaining CH’s; CH 1 and turn (11 SC) Row 2: SC in BL of each ST across; CH 1 turn (11 SC)
Row 3-14: Repeat Row 2; at end of row 14 end off leaving a long tail. Using yarn needle sew short ends together (see demo pics) and weave in and secure ends. 5” W x 7 ½” H
Finishing Row: (You will be crocheting along the side, placing a stitch in the end of each row, this is beneficial if adding fun fur or specialty yarns) CH 1, SC in the end of each row. End off leaving a long tail and sew ends together in whichever fashion you desire.
At the top of the boot cuff in the finishing row, attach specialty yarn, such as Bernat Pipsqueek, Red Heart Tizzy or Buttercup. Draw up a loop and SC around the top edge, join w/SLP ST in beginning SC and end off, weave in and secure ends. If using fun fur or boucle yarn, I recommend three rounds for that really fluffy effect, and then using needle and thread….sew your knots in place to keep it from coming unraveled, as this yarn is slippery.
Sew a Bow, buttons or other embellishment of choosing to the top of boot cuff, just under the trim.
7 to 10 years
Row 1: CH 12, SC in 2nd CH from hook, and remaining CH’s; CH 1 and turn (11 SC) Row 2: SC in BL of each ST across; CH 1 turn (11 SC)
Row 3-16: Repeat Row 2 at end of row 16 end off leaving a long tail. Using yarn needle sew short ends together (see demo pics) and weave in and secure ends. 5” W x 8” H
Finishing Row: (You will be crocheting along the side, placing a stitch in the end of each row, this is beneficial if adding fun fur or specialty yarns) CH 1, SC in the end of each row. End off leaving a long tail and sew ends together in whichever fashion you desire.
At the top of the boot cuff in the finishing row, attach specialty yarn, such as Bernat Pipsqueek, Red Heart Tizzy or Buttercup. Draw up a loop and SC around the top edge, join w/SLP ST in beginning SC and end off, weave in and secure ends. If using fun fur or boucle yarn, I recommend three rounds for that really fluffy effect, and then using needle and thread….sew your knots in place to keep it from coming unraveled, as this yarn is slippery.
Sew a Bow, buttons or other embellishment of choosing to the top of boot cuff, just under the trim.
12 years –Adult Ex small
Row 1: CH 14, SC in 2nd CH from hook, and remaining CH’s, CH 1 and turn (13 SC) Row 2: SC in BL of each ST across; CH 1 turn (13 SC)
Row 3-18: Repeat Row 2 at end of row 14 end off leaving a long tail. Using yarn needle sew short ends together (see demo pics) and weave in and secure ends. 5” W x 8 ½” H
Finishing Row: (You will be crocheting along the side, placing a stitch in the end of each row, this is beneficial if adding fun fur or specialty yarns) CH 1, SC in the end of each row. End off leaving a long tail and sew ends together in whichever fashion you desire.
At the top of the boot cuff in the finishing row, attach specialty yarn, such as Bernat Pipsqueek, Red Heart Tizzy or Buttercup. Draw up a loop and SC around the top edge, join w/SLP ST in beginning SC and end off, weave in and secure ends. If using fun fur or boucle yarn, I recommend three rounds for that really fluffy effect, and then using needle and thread….sew your knots in place to keep it from coming unraveled, as this yarn is slippery.
Sew a Bow, buttons or other embellishment of choosing to the top of boot cuff, just under the trim.
Bonus: Crochet Bow Pattern
With G-6/4mm hook and one strand or worsted weight (This is just a guide for sizing, you can use a bigger hook for a bigger bow….or bigger yarn and bigger hook….this is just too easy to be rigid with gauge and sizing…just my opinion)
CH 4; 3 TRBL in 1st CH, CH 3, SLP ST in 1st CH; (You will be making the other side of the bow now, so there will be a slight turn) CH 3; 3 TRBL in 1st CH; CH 3, SLP ST in 1st CH; End off, leaving a long tail to wrap around the middle a couple of times and then tie in the back, leaving tails long enough to use for sewing on to your boot cuffs or brim of pillbox hat.
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There are quite a few crocheted accessories for babies and children that I designed and written the patterns for, once the requests were made.
This Tutu Dress Crochet Pattern is one of my favorite. It incorporates vintage in spired embellishments if you were to choose. The pattern also shows you how to add a fabric skirt if you would like. I do love this adorable “Lil Bo Peep meet Lil Boy Blue Set” for babies.
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