66 Free Crochet Pom Pom Hat Patterns
Discover how to crochet a pom pom hat with these fun free patterns!
Pom pom hats are a fun way to spruce up your regular old winter wear, and they're so delightfully easy to make! The pom pom accessory is a simple embellishment that can be made any one of three ways, depending on your preferences (check out our guide for how to make a pom pom here), and adding it to a hat pattern is an easy way to add some fun, youthful style to your accessories.
You'll find a project for every preference in this collection of free crochet pom pom hat patterns. We've got cozy hats with faux fur pom poms for the ultimate in comfort and elegance. You'll also find colorful patterns, holiday designs, and even Tunisian crochet hats!
And, of course no pom pom hat collection would be complete without some adorable crochet baby hats. Crocheters are known for their fabulous homemade baby shower gifts, so why not jump on the pom pom trend and try our crochet baby hat patterns. The variety of poms lies in the size, style of pom, and the type of yarn you use. You can top off an adorable crochet baby hat with two pom points, or let a huge pom pom cover the crown. Any baby would look precious wearing pom poms for a photo shoot or day on the town.
So, dive right into this fun collection of free patterns! Let us know which ones are your favorites in the comments!
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Crochet Pom Pom Hat Patterns
This bobble beanie pattern is a fun pattern from Daisy Cottage Desigs. The bobble portion of this hat is worked in rows, but switches to rounds for the brim
You can wear this easy crochet hat pattern in the snow and wind. Not only will it keep you warm and dry, but you'll look super cute!
So, this pattern does not only show how to make it into a hat (with pom-pom), but also you can make it into a beanie, messy bun hat, neck warmer, or even a pussycat hat. This hat uses the very trending waistcoat stitch.
Criss-Cross Chunky Crochet Beanie
A free chunky yarn crochet pattern that teaches you how to make a knit look crochet hat. The crossed half double crochet stitch adds a gorgeous texture that replicates the look of knitting.
This hat has a fun cluster stitch and double thick band to keep it fluffy, cozy and warm in the cooler weather.
Featuring the herringbone half double crochet stitch and a cute pompom on top, this crochet hat is the perfect gift idea for anyone in your life who plans to spend time outdoors this winter.
If you want a trapper hat but don't want to include real fur, then the Faux Fur Trapper Hat is the design for you. Featuring the famed trapper hat design, including earflaps and braids that can be tied under your neck, this hat will definitely turn heads when you venture outside on a cold winter day.
Tunisian Crochet Pointy Pompom Hat
From the point on the top of the hat to the pair of pompoms on the earflaps, this pattern is easy to follow and will result in some much-appreciated winter gear.
Not Your Basic Crochet Cable Stitch Hat
Think you need to knit the cable stitch pattern? Think again! The pattern for Not Your Basic Crochet Cable Stitch Hat utilizes the crochet version of the popular cable stitch design to create a hat with an interesting texture and plenty of warmth.
Get into the spirit of Autumn with this chunky Toffee Apple Pompom Beanie, a perfect project for a crochet newbie as this pattern includes how-to photos and detailed descriptions!
Herringbone Stitch Crochet Slouch
The pattern also features the popular herringbone crochet stitch; if you're new to crochet but are eager to branch out, then this stitch style might be the perfect challenge you need.
While this hat was originally designed for a woman, leaving off the pompom, you could easily make it for a man or boy. This hat would fit a child a little more like a slouch!
Worked in a simple stitch and featuring a classic fold-up ribbing and a little pompom at the very top of the hat, this crochet hat pattern is your classic, everyday winter hat.
Give the traditional red Santa hat an upgrade with Santa's Favorite Crochet Hat pattern. This crochet hat has the same red shade and white pom pom and trim that the traditional Santa hat has, but this crochet pattern also features a festive buckle detail.
This hat kept my head warm an entire week walking around downtown Chicago, the windy city. It may not be great for sub zero temperatures but if you live in an area with moderate winters, you should be good.
The ice blue color of the yarn is perfect for winter wear and it's quick to work up as well.
The best part about this crochet beanie pattern is the cute little pompom that goes on top. It's fun, festive, and a great topper to a simple beanie pattern you won't want to miss.
Bistro Babe French Crochet Beret
With an effortless slouchy look and a cute, classic pom pom to top it off, this crochet hat pattern is a keeper.
Step out in style with the Halsey Street Pompom Helmet. Inspired by the streets of Queens, New York, this trendy crochet hat will make you the envy of all your fashionista friends.
Pom poms are one of the hottest trends in crochet. This playful little accent is a wonderful way to add some spunk to any of your crochet patterns, such as this crocheted hat.
Knit Like Ribbed Crochet Hat Pattern
This super easy, ribbed crochet hat pattern is a lot of fun to make and works up with worsted weight yarn. It looks knit and is super stretchy and comfortable!
The free pattern is for a medium (Woman's) size and comes with lots of cable crochet tips and pictures. I've added a faux fur pompom to the delight of my daughter but have also made one in gray for a teenage boy.
The beginning of the pattern calls for foundation double crochets in order to make the brim stretchy for maximum comfort when worn. Topped with a faux fur pom pom, this beanie is very stylish and modern.
Staghorn Slouch (with Messy Bun Version)
The Staghorn Slouch features two cable motifs, worked from the brim up - for your very own set of very chic antlers! With both pom and messy bun versions to choose from, it might just be your favorite hat this season!
The leaves are created with extreme drop stitches - it might sound hard, but they're really easy and fun to make!
The Dreamy Hat is soft, fluffy and squishy, it is in fact “dreamy”. It’s thick and warm for cold days, but remarkably light. I added a cuffed band instead of the usual band and a pom-pom for fun.
Make your own crochet ribbed beanie with this simple pattern. It uses one basic stitch, probably the very first crochet stitch you learned, to make a knit look beanie.
Keeping warm in the winter can sometimes be a struggle. It's all too easy to end up looking just a little too much like a marshmallow. With this Chunky Pom Pom Hat, the struggle is no more!
Looking for an extra dose of fun? This hat comes with a cute little pom pom right on top.
Make this fun and cute slouchy, with slip stitch detail. It looks complicated, but so easy! Mix and match your favorite color combinations.
If you're a lover of all animals, great and small, it'll be hard to resist creating this chunky and super cozy panda hat! This hat not only features two large fluffy pompoms, but also a basic rib created by crocheting the front and back post technique.
Cranberry Twist Slouchy Bonnet
T he main part of this hat is worked back and forth, like rows, but they are joined at the end with a slip stitch, before turning, and heading back the direction you just came.
One Skein One Night Big Pom Hat
This hat works up with just one skein of yarn and you can make it in one evening! Easy enough for an advanced beginner, it is a quick and simple project.
With its cute pompom on top and row after row of intricate design, the Bohemian Winter Hat is one that will turn heads when you wear it in chilly weather.
The hat's vintage vibe comes from its stripes and decorative pom pom. This fee crochet hat pattern has no abbreviations which can definitely make it easier to read.
Lolly-Poms Ribbed Crochet Beanie
It's made in a tapered rectangle and pulled together at the top, sort of like a drawstring bag. Then top it off with a pom-pom of your choice.
Pom Pom Baby Hat Crochet Patterns
This crochet pattern is easy to make and is available in 10 sizes ranging from preemies to large adults. And what's better than colorful pompoms?
The hearts are constructed with post stitches, making it an intermediate level pattern, but there is a photo tutorial to help confident beginners.
The Pattern is super easy and super quick, and sports a big pom pom on the top.
Quick to make you can run the design up in a couple of hours, so if you need a gift in hurry for a new baby you can soon make one.
The 1 Hour Baby Scarfie hat is made with Lion Brand Scarfie bulky yarn and a large size L hook to work up quickly - usually in less than one hour including the time you need to create the pom-pom.
This adorable crochet kid's hat includes two colorful pompoms and ear flaps, so the youngest fan in your family will always stick out in the crowd.
This is a classic beanie with a lovely waffle stitch texture. These would make great holiday gifts for someone special!
Your little one will stay warm and snuggly in this adorable hat made with the Herringbone HDC stitch, a welcome change from the typical HDC hat. Add an optional pom pom for extra cuteness!
Work up a Simply Striped Pom Pom Beanie in your kiddo's favorite colors, and watch a smile spread across her face when it's complete.
There's nothing that is as adorable as a tiny baby wearing a hat with a big, poofy pom pom on the top.
Multicolored pompoms make this cute crocheted hat perfect for any baby. The pattern directions for the Tutti Frutti Toddler Hat are written to fit a 12 month old, but could easily be adjusted for other ages.
Make this adorable Bobble Poof Earflap Hat for everyone in your family. This free crochet hat pattern is great to make for men and women, boys and girls, and even babies.
This Chunky Flowers Baby Hat uses chunky yarn for the perfect warmth in winter. The crochet baby hat fits newborn to three months.
This Purple and Gray Earflap Hat is adorable! The pattern is made for babies nine to 12 months, but provides instructions for other sizes as well.
You're going to love making this pretty in pink pom hat for yourself or someone else.
Any Size Caps just means you can make these hats any size for any child. These make great winter hats for toddlers to grown ups!
The finished hat is slightly slouchy for a toddler, this is controlled by the starting chain - you may either extend or decrease it to make it more or less slouchy or not slouchy at all.
This adorable crochet baby hat pattern is warm and stylish, complete with a pompom on top. In addition, this crochet pattern is easy to make and can possibly be created within an afternoon.
If you have a penchant for Dr. Seuss, use red and white and your tot in a hat will be warm and adorable.
The fun features of this beanie include color work where the stripes look like tiny hearts, as well as the double pom-pom on top.
This hat works up in less than an hour, and would look adorable in all the holiday photos this season as baby celebrates his/her first Christmas!
Add a playful touch with the curls at the top or replace them with a pompom or tassel. Will look great in solid colors too.
The Rockin Cables hat has the traditional look with a new twist on the band. The hat works up from the bottom.
This simple, corner-to-corner (C2C) crochet hat pattern can be customized to fit any size and you don’t need to worry about gauge.
Classic, easy, cozy, and fun – that’s how I described the Ethan Baby Hat. It's a perfect stashbuster!
This pattern features two variations making it two patterns in one. You choose- make a pom pom hat or make a kitty ear hat!
If you have a store-bought pom pom maker and are confused on how to use it, check out this video tutorial for how to make a fuzzy DIY pom pom from our friends at FaveCrafts and Heidi Gustad for a video tutorial!How to Make a Pom Pom (4 Ways!)
What's your favorite way to make a pom pom?
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JaneEK
Feb 27, 2018
I think just about every kind of pompom hat in the world is represented in this post! Theres everything from faux fur to floppy to fuzzy to make your own varieties. I have the complete set of the Clover brand pom makers, so Im not exactly shy about using these. Still, I was amazed at how many of these hats I had never seen before. Thanks for compiling this massive list of Pom Hats!
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