Keep your little one snug during the colder months and make this Crochet Baby Beanie Hat!
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WINTER WARMER LAYETTE
Pop this crochet beanie onto baby and keep their little head cozy and toasty this winter!
And to keep out the colder temperatures even more, make the matching items, which consist of a beautiful hooded baby coat, adorable baby mittens, the cutest little baby booties and the most gorgeous shell stitch baby blanket.
This precious baby set is sure to be much admired and is a perfect way to welcome baby into the world!
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QUICK & EASY PATTERN
This crochet baby beanie hat is a really simple design that is made up entirely from the double crochet stitch.
This makes it a perfect pattern for the fledgling and advanced crocheter, both of whom appreciate a quick and easy pattern that works up in a jiffy!
Regular yarn is used for the main body of the hat. And for the last three rounds, you’ll use a fluffy yarn for extra warmth (and style). In this case, I used Sirdar Snowflake Chunky, which is so soft and a real joy to work with.
For an extra cute touch, top your beanie off with a pom pom!
SIZES AVAILABLE
This crochet baby beanie hat is available in 5 sizes:
For sizes newborn, 0-3 months and 3-6 months you’ll need a #3 / DK / 8 ply yarn.
And for sizes 6-12 months and age 1-2 years you’ll need a #4 / aran / 10 ply yarn.
Details about which crochet hook to use for each size can be found in the ‘Materials’ section below.
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CROCHET BABY BEANIE HAT: A FREE PATTERN
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LEVEL
“Projects may include simple stitch patterns, color work, and/or shaping”.
Source: Craft Yarn Council of America’s www.YarnStandards.com
PATTERN NOTES
- US crochet terminology used throughout.
- There are five sizes: 1. Newborn 2. 0-3 months 3. 3-6 months 4. 6-12 months 5. 1-2 years.
- For sizes newborn, 0-3 months and 3-6 months you will use a #3 / DK / 8 ply yarn (details below in ‘materials’).
- For ages 6-12 months and 1-2 years you will use a #4 / aran / 10 ply yarn (details below in ‘materials’).
- The beanie is worked in rounds, starting from the crown down to the brim.
- The chain 2 made at the beginning of each round counts as your first stitch. At the end of the round, you will slip stitch into the top of the chain 2 to join the round.
MATERIALS
- YARN FOR NEWBORN / 0-3 MONTHS / 3-6 MONTHS
YARN A. Category #3 / light worsted / DK / 8 ply yarn. I used less than 1 ball of Debbie Bliss Rialto DK, 115 yds / 1.8 oz (105m / 50g).
ALTERNATIVE YARN: Premier Basix DK Yarn, Cascade 220 Superwash Yarn, Paintbox Yarns Simply DK, Paintbox Yarns Baby DK, Stylecraft Special DK.
If using a substitute yarn, please ensure that you order enough yarn.
YARN B (fluffy yarn for the brim of hat). Scrap amount of yarn from 1 ball of Sirdar Snowflake Chunky, 136 yds / 1.8 oz (124m / 50g).
ALTERNATIVE YARN: Bernat PipSqeak
- YARN FOR 6-12 MONTHS / 1-2 YEARS
YARN A. Category #4 / worsted / aran / 10 ply yarn. I used less than 1.8 oz (50g) from 1 ball of Stylecraft Special Aran, 214 yds / 3.5 oz (196m / 100g).
ALTERNATIVE YARN: Premier Yarns Just Yarn Worsted Value, Bernat Supervalue
YARN B. (fluffy yarn for the brim of hat). Scrap amount of yarn from 1 ball of Sirdar Snowflake Chunky, 136 yds / 1.8 oz (124m / 50g). ALTERNATIVE YARN: Bernat PipSqeak
- CROCHET HOOK: Newborn, 0–3 months and 3–6 months G (4mm) for the main body of hat & an E (3.5mm) hook for the brim of hat. For 6-12 months and 1-2 years H (5mm) hook for the main body of hat & a size 7 (4.5mm) hook for the brim of hat.
- Yarn needle (the bent tip makes sewing much easier)
- Scissors (super sharp… and pretty)
- (OPTIONAL): Clover pom pom maker
GAUGE / TENSION
For each size, check your gauge / tension as follows:
Newborn: Work the first 4 rounds of the pattern below. After round 4 the diameter of the crown should measure 3.5” (9 cm) approximately.
0–3 months: Work the first 4 rounds of the pattern below. After round 4 the diameter of the crown should measure 4” (10 cm) approximately.
3–6 months: Work the first 5 rounds of the pattern below. After round 5 the diameter of the crown should measure 4.5” (11 cm) approximately.
6-12 months: Work the first 5 rounds of the pattern below. After round 5 the diameter of the crown should measure 5” (13 cm) approximately.
1-2 years: Work the first 5 rounds of the pattern below. After round 5 the diameter of the crown should measure 5.5” (14 cm) approximately.
FINISHED SIZE
Newborn: width 6″ – ; height – 4.5″
0-3 months: width – 6.5″ ; height – 5″
3-6 months: width – 7″ ; height – 5.5″
6-12 months: width – 7.5″ ; height – 6″
1-2 years: width – 8″ ; height – 6.5″
STITCHES & ABBREVIATIONS (US CROCHET TERMS)
ch(s) – chain(s)
dc – double crochet: Yarn over (yo), insert hook into stitch, yo, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook). Yo, pull through 2 loops (2 loops on hook). Yo, pull through remaining 2 loops. 1 double crochet completed.
sl st – slip stitch: Insert hook into stitch, yarn over (yo), pull up a loop, you will have 2 loops on your hook. Pull the first loop through the second loop. 1 slip stitch completed.
sp(s) – space(es)
st(s) – stitch(es)
* to * – Repeat instructions between asterisks as many times as directed.
[ ] – The total number of stitches at the end of a row.
PATTERN INSTRUCTIONS (NEWBORN)
CROWN
With Yarn A and G (4mm) hook:
Make a magic circle or ch4 and then sl st to 1st ch to form a ring.
Round 1. Ch2 (counts as your 1st st here and throughout), 13dc into the centre of ring, sl st to top of beg ch2 to join [14 sts].
Round 2. Ch2, 1dc in same st (at base of ch2), 2dc in next 13 sts, sl st to top of ch2 to join [28 sts].
Round 3. Ch2, 1dc in same st (at base of ch2), 1dc in next st, *2DC in next st, 1dc in next st*, repeat from * to * for a total of 13 times, sl st to top of ch2 to join [42 sts].
Round 4. Ch2, 1dc in same st (at base of ch2), 1dc in next 2 sts, *2dc in next st, 1dc in next 2 sts*, repeat from * to * for a total of 13 times, sl st to top of ch2 to join [56 sts].
MAIN BODY OF HAT
Round 5. Ch2, 1dc in next 55 sts, sl st to top of beg ch2 to join [56 sts].
Rounds 6 – 9. Repeat round 5.
Cut yarn, fasten off and weave in ends.
BRIM
Change to Yarn B and E (3.5mm) hook:
Attach yarn to last stitch worked.
Round 10. Ch2, 1dc in next 55 sts, sl st to sp between beg ch 2 and 1st dc to join [56 sts].
NOTE: Starting from row 11, you’ll work your double crochet stitches in the spaces in between each stitch. You will need to feel your way with the fluffy yarn as it’s difficult to see your stitches. Please take care not to inadvertently work 2 stitches into the same space as this will cause your work to flare / ruffle out.
Rounds 11 & 12. Ch2, 1dc in next 55 sps, sl st to sp between beg ch2 and 1st dc to join [56 sts].
Cut yarn, fasten off and weave in ends.
PATTERN INSTRUCTIONS (0-3 MONTHS)
CROWN
With Yarn A and G (4mm) hook:
Make a magic circle or ch4 and then sl st to 1st ch to form a ring.
Round 1. Ch2 (counts as your 1st st here and throughout), 14dc into the centre of ring, sl st to top of beg ch2 to join [15 sts].
Round 2. Ch2, 1dc in same st (at base of ch2), 2dc in next 14 sts, sl st to top of ch2 to join [30 sts].
Round 3. Ch2, 1dc in same st (at base of ch2), 1dc in next st, *2DC in next st, 1dc in next st*, repeat from * to * for a total of 14 times, sl st to top of ch2 to join [45 sts].
Round 4. Ch2, 1dc in same st (at base of ch2), 1dc in next 2 sts, *2dc in next st, 1dc in next 2 sts*, repeat from * to * for a total of 14 times, sl st to top of ch2 to join [60 sts].
MAIN BODY OF HAT
Round 5. Ch2, 1dc in next 59 sts, sl st to top of beg ch2 to join [60 sts].
Rounds 6 – 10. Repeat round 5.
Cut yarn, fasten off and weave in ends.
BRIM
Change to Yarn B and E (3.5mm) hook:
Attach yarn to last stitch worked.
Round 11. Ch2, 1dc in next 59 sts, sl st to sp between beg ch 2 and 1st dc to join [60 sts].
NOTE: Starting from row 12, you’ll work your double crochet stitches in the spaces in between each stitch. You will need to feel your way with the fluffy yarn as it’s difficult to see your stitches. Please take care not to inadvertently work 2 stitches into the same space as this will cause your work to flare / ruffle out.
Rounds 12 & 13. Ch2 (counts as your 1st dc), 1dc in next 59 sps, sl st to sp between beg ch 2 and 1st dc to join [60 sts].
Cut yarn, fasten off and weave in ends.
PATTERN INSTRUCTIONS (3-6 MONTHS)
CROWN
With Yarn A and G (4mm) hook:
Make a magic circle or ch4 and then sl st to 1st ch to form a ring.
Round 1. Ch2 (counts as your 1st st here and throughout), 13dc into the centre of ring, sl st to top of beg ch2 to join [14 sts].
Round 2. Ch2, 1dc in same st (at base of ch2), 2dc in next 13 sts, sl st to top of ch2 to join [28 sts].
Round 3. Ch2, 1dc in same st (at base of ch2), 1dc in next st, *2dc in next st, 1dc in next st*, repeat from * to * for a total of 13 times, sl st to top of ch2 to join [42 sts].
Round 4. Ch2, 1dc in same st (at base of ch2), 1dc in next 2 sts, *2dc in next st, 1dc in next 2 sts*, repeat from * to * for a total of 13 times, sl st to top of ch2 to join [56 sts].
Round 5. Ch2, 1dc in same st (at base of ch2), 1dc in next 3 sts, *2dc in next st, 1dc in next 3 sts*, repeat from * to * for a total of 13 times, sl st to top of ch2 to join [70 sts].
MAIN BODY OF HAT
Round 6. Ch2 (counts as your 1st dc), 1dc in next 69 sts, sl st to top of beg ch2 to join [70 sts].
Rounds 7 – 11. Repeat round 6.
Cut yarn, fasten off and weave in ends.
BRIM
Change to Yarn B and E (3.5mm) hook:
Attach yarn to last stitch worked.
Round 12. Ch2, 1dc in next 69 sts, sl st to sp between beg ch 2 and 1st dc to join [70 sts].
NOTE: Starting from row 13, you’ll work your double crochet stitches in the spaces in between each stitch. You will need to feel your way with the fluffy yarn as it’s difficult to see your stitches. Please take care not to inadvertently work 2 stitches into the same space as this will cause your work to flare / ruffle out.
Rounds 13 & 14. Ch2 (counts as your 1st dc), 1dc in next 69 sps, sl st to sp between beg ch 2 and 1st dc to join [70 sts].
Cut yarn, fasten off and weave in ends.
PATTERN INSTRUCTIONS (6-12 MONTHS)
CROWN
With Yarn A and H (5mm) hook:
Make a magic circle or ch4 and then sl st to 1st ch to form a ring.
Round 1. Ch2 (counts as your 1st st here and throughout), 11dc into the centre of ring, sl st to top of beg ch2 to join [12 sts].
Round 2. Ch2, 1dc in same st (at base of ch2), 2dc in next 11 sts, sl st to top of ch2 to join [24 sts].
Round 3. Ch2, 1dc in same st (at base of ch2), 1dc in next st, *2DC in next st, 1dc in next st*, repeat from * to * for a total of 11 times, sl st to top of ch2 to join [36 sts].
Round 4. Ch2, 1dc in same st (at base of ch2), 1dc in next 2 sts, *2dc in next st, 1dc in next 2 sts*, repeat from * to * for a total of 11 times, sl st to top of ch2 to join [48 sts].
Round 5. Ch2, 1dc in same st (at base of ch2), 1dc in next 3 sts, *2dc in next st, 1dc in next 3 sts*, repeat from * to * for a total of 11 times, sl st to top of ch2 to join [60 sts].
MAIN BODY OF HAT
Round 6. Ch2, 1dc in next 59 sts, sl st to top of beg ch2 to join [60 sts].
Rounds 7 – 11. Repeat round 6.
Cut yarn, fasten off and weave in ends.
BRIM
Change to Yarn B and Size 7 (4.5mm) hook:
Attach yarn to last stitch worked.
Round 12. Ch2, 1dc in next 59 sts, sl st to sp between beg ch 2 and 1st dc to join [60 sts].
NOTE: Starting from row 13, you’ll work your double crochet stitches in the spaces in between each stitch. You will need to feel your way with the fluffy yarn as it’s difficult to see your stitches. Please take care not to inadvertently work 2 stitches into the same space as this will cause your work to flare / ruffle out.
Rounds 13 & 14. Ch2, 1dc in next 59 sps, sl st to sp between beg ch2 and 1st dc to join [60 sts].
Cut yarn, fasten off and weave in ends.
PATTERN INSTRUCTIONS (1-2 YEARS)
CROWN
With Yarn A and H (5mm) hook:
Make a magic circle or ch4 and then sl st to 1st ch to form a ring.
Round 1. Ch2 (counts as your 1st st here and throughout), 12dc into the centre of ring, sl st to top of beg ch2 to join [13 sts].
Round 2. Ch2, 1dc in same st (at base of ch2), 2dc in next 12 sts, sl st to top of ch2 to join [26 sts].
Round 3. Ch2, 1dc in same st (at base of ch2), 1dc in next st, *2DC in next st, 1dc in next st*, repeat from * to * for a total of 12 times, sl st to top of ch2 to join [39 sts].
Round 4. Ch2, 1dc in same st (at base of ch2), 1dc in next 2 sts, *2dc in next st, 1dc in next 2 sts*, repeat from * to * for a total of 12 times, sl st to top of ch2 to join [52 sts].
Round 5. Ch2, 1dc in same st (at base of ch2), 1dc in next 3 sts, *2dc in next st, 1dc in next 3 sts*, repeat from * to * for a total of 12 times, sl st to top of ch2 to join [65 sts].
MAIN BODY OF HAT
Round 6. Ch2, 1dc in next 64 sts, sl st to top of beg ch2 to join [65 sts].
Rounds 7 – 12. Repeat round 6.
Cut yarn, fasten off and weave in ends.
BRIM
Change to Yarn B and Size 7 (4.5mm) hook:
Attach yarn to last stitch worked.
Round 13. Ch2, 1dc in next 64 sts, sl st to sp between beg ch 2 and 1st dc to join [65 sts].
NOTE: Starting from row 14, you’ll work your double crochet stitches in the spaces in between each stitch. You will need to feel your way with the fluffy yarn as it’s difficult to see your stitches. Please take care not to inadvertently work 2 stitches into the same space as this will cause your work to flare / ruffle out.
Rounds 14 & 15. Ch2, 1dc in next 64 sps, sl st to sp between beg ch2 and 1st dc to join [65 sts].
Cut yarn, fasten off and weave in ends.
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