Crochet Baby Hat
Crochet baby hats are not just adorable, they are also incredibly heartwarming and practical. The soft yarn, often in delightful pastel colors, creates a cozy and snug head covering for the little ones. The intricate stitches and patterns add a touch of charm and uniqueness to each hat, making them perfect for special occasions or everyday wear. Whether you are crafting one as a thoughtful handmade gift or for your own little bundle of joy, there is something truly special about the time and effort put into creating these tiny masterpieces. So grab your crochet hook and yarn, and dive into the wonderful world of crafting these sweet and cozy baby hats!
Measurements approx: Head Circumference 13 inches, hat height approx 5.5 inches
Please note, by using a smaller or larger hook, you can make a smaller or larger beanie
Hook size: 4mm, US G/6 (see introduction)
Yarn: 8 ply approx 50 gm’s US DK/Medium.
US crochet terms used
Skill level: beginner +
Tension: medium
Time: approx 2 hours
Stitches used:
Sl st=slip stitch
Ch=chain
Sc = single crochet
Hdc= half double crochet
Dc =double crochet
Fpdc=front post double crochet
Special stitch: Shell st, (1 dc, 1 ch) x 6 times and 1 more dc in the same stitch
Please note! The beginning ch 2 of every rnd is not counted as a st.
BEGIN:
Chain 4, sl st to first ch to form a ring. Or use a magic ring.
Row 1, ch 2, work 12 dc into ring, to join, sl st into the 1st dc of this round, (you will join this way on every round)
(Increase in every st)
Row 2, ch 2, work 2 dc into each dc to end, sl st to join (24 dc)
(Increase in every 3rd st)
Row 3, ch 1, work 1 dc in same place as join, work 1 dc into the next dc, work 2 dc into the next dc, * work 1 dc into each of the next 2 dc, work 2 dc into the next dc*, repeat from *to* to end, sl st to join (32 dc)
(Increase in every 4th st)
Row 4, ch 1, work 1 dc in same place as join, work 1 dc into each of the next 2 dc, work 2 dc into the next dc, * work 1 dc into each of the next 3 dc, work 2 dc into the next dc*, repeat from *to* to end, sl st to join (40 dc)
(Increase in every 5th st)
Row 5, ch 1, work 1 dc in same place as join, work 1 dc into each of the next 3 dc, work 2 dc into the next dc, * work 1 dc into each of the next 4 dc, work 2 dc into the next dc*, repeat from *to* to end, sl st to join (48 dc)
(Increase in every 6th st)
Row 6, ch 2, work 1 dc in same space as join, work 1 dc in next 4 dc, work 2 dc in next dc, *work 1 dc in each of next 5 dc, work 2 dc in next dc*, repeat from *to* to end, to join, sl st into the 1st dc of this round (56 dc)
Now turn your work, we will be working with the inside /wrong side of the hat facing us
Row 7, ch 1, work 1 sc in 1st st, skip 3 st’s, work a shell in next st, skip 3 st’s, *work 1 sc in next st, skip 3 st’s, work a shell in next st, skip 3 st’s* repeat from *to* to end, to join, sl st into beginning sc of this round (7 shells, 7 sc)
Row 8, ch 2, work 1 dc in same space as ch 2, work 1 fpdc around the 2nd and 3rd dc, ch 2, work 1 sc in the next dc, ch 2, work 1 fpdc around the next 2 dc, *work 1 dc in the sc, work 1 fpdc around the 2nd and 3rd dc, ch 2, work 1 sc in the next dc, ch 2, work 1 fpdc around the next 2 dc*, * repeat from *to* to end, to join, sl st into beginning dc
Row 9, ch 4, work (1dc, ch 1) 2 times in same space as ch 4 and work 1 dc in same space, work 1 sc in next sc, *skip the next 2 fpdc, work a shell in the next dc, work 1 sc in the next sc* repeat from *to* to end, work (1 dc, 1 ch) x 3 in the same space as the beginning ch 4, to join, sl st into the 3rd ch space
Row 10, ch 1, work 1 sc in same space as ch 1, ch 2, work 1 fpdc in each of the next 2 dc, work 1 dc in the next sc, work 1 fpdc around the 2nd and 3rd dc, ch 2, *work 1 sc in the next dc, ch 2, work 1 fpdc around the next 2 dc, work 1 dc in the next sc, work 1 fpdc around the 2nd and 3rd dc, ch 2*, repeat from *to* to end, to join, sl st into beginning sc
Row 11, ch 1, work 1 sc in same space as ch 1, skip the next 2 fpdc, work a shell in the next dc, *work 1 sc in the next sc, skip the next 2 fpdc, work a shell in the next dc* repeat from *to* end, to join, sl st into beginning sc of this round
Row 12, repeat row 8
Row 13, repeat row 9
Row 14, repeat row 10
Row 15, repeat row 11
Row 16, repeat row 8, turn work right way out
Row 17, ch 1, *work 1 hdc in each of next 2 fpdc, work 1 hdc in ch space, work 1 hdc in next sc, work 1 hdc in ch space, work 1 hdc in each of next 2 fpdc, work 1 hdc in next dc*, repeat from *to* to end, to join sl st into beginning hdc (56 hdc)
Row 18, ch 1, work 1 hdc in each hdc to end, to join, sl st into beginning hdc,
break off yarn and sew in ends or work for length desired