Crochet Baby Hat
Crochet baby hats are absolutely adorable! They are not only cute but also practical, keeping your little one cozy and stylish. The beauty of crochet is that you can customize the hat in any color or design to suit your baby's personality. Whether you are a seasoned crocheter or a beginner, making a baby hat is a fun and rewarding project that will surely bring a smile to your face. Plus, there's something special about crafting a handmade item for your precious bundle of joy. So grab your yarn and hook, and let's create a sweet and cozy crochet baby hat together!
MATERIALS
Schachenmayr Catania 50 g/137 yds, Sport Yarn, 5ply, crochet hook 3 mm.
ABBREVIATIONS
Hdc = half double crochet
Dc = double crochet
Dc2tog = double crochet 2 stitches together
Scfp = single crochet front post
Sl st = slip stitch
Rep = repeat
Rnd = Round
SKILL LEVEL
Easy
SIZE
0-2 months (head circumference: 37-40 cm)
INSTRUCTIONS
Popcorn Stitch:
4 dc in next st, drop the loop from the hook, insert the hook into first st from four dc´s,
grab the dropped loop and pool it through the st.
HAT
Rnd 1: Chain 4 stitches. 11 dc in the second chain, sl st to the top of ch.
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: ch3, dc in the same st as ch, dc in next st, popcorn stitch in next st, dc in next st, *2 dc in next st, dc in next st, popcorn stitch in next st, dc in next st*, repeat from*to* 11 times, sl st to top of ch 3 (60 stitches).
Rnd 6: dc in each of next 60 sts.
Rnd 7: 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: ch 3, dc in the same st as ch, dc in next st, *2 dc in next st, dc in each of next 5 st*, repeat from*to* 11 times, sl st to top of ch 3 (84 stitches)
Rnd 9: ch3, *popcorn st in next st, dc in each of next 3 sts*, repeat from* to*.
Rnd 10: ch3, dc in each of next 2 sts, *popcorn st in next st, dc in each of next 3 sts*, repeat from* to*.
Rnd 11-18: Die Runden 9 und 10 wiederholen.
All around hat crochet one Rnd in crab stitch (reverse single crochet). Weave in all ends.
STEM
Rnd 1: Chain 2 stitches, 10 sc in the second ch from hook.
Row 2-5: sc in each of next 10 sts.
Row 6: scfp in each of next 10 sts, sl st.
Row 7: ch 3, 2 dc in each of next 10 sts, sl st.
LEAF (3x)
Ch 14, sl st in second ch from hook, *sc in next st, hdc in each of next 2 sts, dc in each of next 2 sts, trc in each of next 2 sts, dc in each of next 2 sts, hdc in each of next 2 sts, sc in next st*. Working on another side of chain, repeat from* to*.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing leaves to hat.
FINISHING
Sew stem to hat.