Crochet Zebra Baby Hat
The Crochet Zebra Baby Hat is just the cutest addition to any little one's wardrobe! With its fun black and white stripes and adorable zebra ears, this hat is perfect for keeping your baby cozy and stylish all at once. Whether you're looking for a sweet gift for a baby shower or simply want to add a touch of whimsy to your little one's outfit, this hat is sure to bring a smile to everyone's face. So go ahead and crochet up this charming accessory, because every baby deserves to be a little zebra-licious!
MATERIALS
Schachenmayr Merino Extrafine 131yrd/50g, DK / 8 ply (11 wpi), crochet hook C
SKILL LEVEL
Easy/Intermediate
SIZE
0-3 months (head circumference: 37-40 cm)
ABBREVIATIONS
Ch =chain
St= stitch
Sc=single crochet
Dc= double crochet
Sl st = slip stitch
Rep = repeat
Rnd=Round
INSTRUCTIONS
HAT
Rnd 1 (blck): chain 4 stitches. 11 dc in the 4th chain, sl st.
Rnd 2: ch3, dc in the same st as ch, 2 dc in each of next 11 st, sl st to top of ch 3 (24 stitches).
Rnd 3: ch 3, dc in the same st as ch, dc in next st, *2 dc in next st, dc in next st*, repeat from*to* 11 times, sl st to top of ch 3 (36 stitches).
Rnd 4: ch 3, dc in the same st as ch, dc in next st, *2 dc in next st, dc in each of next 2 st*, repeat from*to* 11 times, sl st to top of ch 3 (48 stitches).
Rnd 5: ch 3, dc in the same st as ch, dc in next st, *2 dc in next st, dc in each of next 3 st*, repeat from*to* 11 times, sl st to top of ch 3 (60 stitches).
Rnd 6 in white: ch 3, dc in each of next 60 st, sl st to top of ch 3.
Rnd 7 in black: ch 3, dc in the same st as ch, dc in next st, *2 dc in next st, dc in each of next 4 st*, repeat from*to* 11 times, sl st to top of ch 3 (72 stitches).
Rnd 8-14 (alternating white and black): dc in each of next 72 sts.
Rnd 15 (black): ch 1, sc in the same st as ch, skip 2 sts, 7 dc shell in next st, skip next 2 sts, sc in next st*, repeat from*to* till the end of Rnd.
Fasten off, weave in ends.
EARS (2x)
Rnd 1: chain 4 stitches. 6 dc in the 4th chain, sl st.
Rnd 2: 2 dc in each of next 6 sts.
Rnd 3: ch3, 2 dc in next st, dc in each of next 4 sts, 2 dc in each of next 2 sts, dc in each of next 4sts, dc in next st.
Rnd 4: ch3, 2 dc in next st, dc in each of next 6 sts, 2 dc in each of next 2 sts, dc in each of next 6 sts, dc in next st.
Rnd 5: ch3, 2 dc in next st, dc in each of next 8 sts, 2 dc in each of next 2 sts, dc in each of next 8 sts, dc in next st.
Rnd 6: ch3, dc in each of next 24 sts.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing acorn to hat.
FINISHING
Weave in all ends. Sew ears and piece of fur to the hat.