Crochet Shell Stitch Baby Hat

Create a charming baby hat using the beautiful crochet shell stitch technique. This stitch adds a lovely texture and design to the hat, making it both stylish and cozy for your little one. By using soft yarn in pastel colors, you can achieve a delicate and sweet look that is perfect for a baby accessory. The shell stitch pattern creates a scalloped edge that adds a whimsical touch to the hat, making it a unique and adorable piece for your baby to wear. With the crochet shell stitch baby hat, you can showcase your creativity and skill in crocheting. This project allows you to practice your crochet techniques while also creating a practical and cute item for a baby. Whether you are making it for your own child, a friend's baby, or as a thoughtful gift, the crochet shell stitch baby hat is sure to be a hit. You can customize the hat by choosing different yarn colors or adding embellishments like bows or buttons for a personalized touch. Get ready to crochet a lovely and stylish baby hat that will keep your little one looking adorable and feeling cozy.

Fits newborn

Measures 6" wide when brim is folded flat

MATERIALS:

Bernat Baby CoordinatesHook Size H/8 5.00MM
Stitch Marker

Gauge: 2 Shells = 3" wide
6 Rows = 3" tall

Stitches: ch, sc, dc, sl st.

Difficulty: MEDIUM

R1: Ch4. 11dc in the 4th ch from the hook.
Join with a sl st in the top of the beg ch4. (12dc)

R2: Ch3, do not turn. Dc in same st.
2dc in ea dc. Join with a sl st in the top of the beg ch3.
Sl st in next st. (24dc)

R3: Ch3, do not turn. Dc in same st.
Dc in next st.
(2dc in the next st. Dc in the next st.) around. (36dc)
Join with a sl st in the top of the beg ch3.
Sl st in next st.

R4: Ch3, do not turn. Dc in same st.
Dc in the next 5dc.
(2dc in next st. Dc in the next 5sts.) around.
Join with a sl st in the top of the beg ch3.

R5: Do not turn. (Sc in the next st. Sk next 2dc. 5dc in the next dc [shell made]. Sk next 2dc.) around. Join with a sl st in the first sc. (7 Shells & 7sc)

R6: Ch3. Do not turn. 4dc in same st.
Sc in the center dc of the next shell.
*5dc in the next sc.
Sc in the center dc of the next shell.
Rep from * around.
Join with a sl st in the top of the beg ch3. ( 7 shells & 7sc)

R7: Do not turn. Sl st in the next st.
Sc in the center dc of next shell. (Place Marker in this sc)
5dc in the next sc.
(Sc in the center dc of the next shell.
5dc in the next sc.) around.
Join with a sl st in the first sc (marked st).

R8: Rep R6.

R9: Rep R7.

R10: Rep R6.

R11: Rep R7.

Fasten Off.