Our favorite free patters for crocheted hats—just in time to start making Christmas presents—that’ll suit both novices and pros. Check out these patterns for beginners so that you can improve your skills further and build up that confidence.

Chunky Beanie

Free Pattern and Instructions: Ravelry

Ribbed Beanie

Free Pattern and Instructions: ProjectsAroundTheHouse

Cabled Slouchy Beanie

Free Pattern and Instructions: AllAboutAmi

Textured Slouchy Beanie

Free Pattern and Instructions: ByJenniDesigns

Newsboy Hat

Free Pattern and Instructions: HopefullyHoney

Peaks and Valleys Beanie

Free Pattern and Instructions: KatiDCreations

Cross-Over Long DC Hat

Free Pattern and Instructions: CrochetN’Crafts

Trinity Stitch Beanie

Free Pattern and Instructions: ThisHousewifeLife

Broomstick Lace Hat

Free Pattern and Instructions: Craftside and Free Pattern and Instructions: Ravelry

Cloche Hat

Free Pattern and Instructions: HopefullyHoney

Ninja Turtle Beanie

Free Pattern and Instructions: KnottzOfYarn

Multi-Strand Bow Hat

Free Pattern and Instructions: PersiaLou

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

Free Pattern and Instructions: RepeatCrafterMe:Hat and Free Pattern and Instructions: RepeatCrafterMe:Antlers

Fox Hat

Free Pattern and Instructions: TheFriendlyRedFox

Ribbed Pom Pom Beanie

Free Pattern and Instructions: DeliaCreates

Double Pom Pom Hat

Free Pattern and Instructions: MaybeMatilda

Happy Hippo

Free Pattern and Instructions: RepeatCrafterMe

Cat Scoodie

Free Pattern and Instructions: Moogly

Lovely Ladybug

Free Pattern and Instructions: RepeatCrafterMe

Newborn Bear

Free Pattern and Instructions: JJCrochet