Two Toned Crochet Baby Hat (Free Pattern)

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TWO TONED CROCHET BABY HAT: A FREE PATTERN

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“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 is one set of instructions that cover sizes 0-3 months, 6-12 months and 3-5 years. The other sizes mentioned above can be found in the ad-free PDF version, which is available for purchase.
• For size 0-3 months you will use a #3 / DK / 8 ply yarn and a G (4mm) hook (details below in ‘materials’).
• For age 6-12 months you will use a #4 / aran / 10 ply yarn and an H (5mm) hook (details below in ‘materials’).
• For ages 3-5 years, you will use a #5 / chunky / 12 ply yarn and a J (6mm) hook (details below in ‘materials’).
• The hat is worked in rounds, starting from the crown down to the brim.
• The chain 2 made at the beginning of each round does not count as your first stitch.
• At the end of the round, please make sure that you slip stitch into the top of the first stitch to join the round.
• Take care not to include the beginning ch2 when counting your stitches at the end of each round.
• For beginners, it will be helpful to place a stitch marker into the top of the first stitch of the round.
• The video tutorial covers size 0-3 months, 6-12 months & 3-5 years only. However you can use it as a guide when making the other sizes.

SUPPLIES

• 0-3 MONTHS:

YARN: Any category #3 / light worsted / DK / 8 ply yarn.

MAIN COLOUR (COLOUR A):

For the pink hat I used Stylecraft Naturals Bamboo & Cotton, 273yds / 3.5oz (250m / 100g). Colour shown: Pale Pink (7132). For the blue hat I used

Paintbox Yarns Simply DK, 302yds / 3.5oz (276m / 100g). Colour shown: Duck Egg Blue (436). For this size you’ll need:

0-3 months: 1 ball

CONTRASTING COLOUR (COLOUR B):

Stylecraft Naturals Bamboo & Cotton, 273yds / 3.5oz (250m / 100g).You’ll need just a scrap amount of yarn for all sizes in the following colour: Chalk (7127).

CROCHET HOOKS:

G (4MM) for 0-3 months 

• 6-12 MONTHS

YARN: Any category #4 / worsted / aran / 10 ply yarn.

MAIN COLOUR (COLOUR A):

Stylecraft Special Aran, 214 yds / 3.5 oz (196m / 100g. For this size you’ll need (in the colour of your choice):

6-12 months: 1 ball

CONTRASTING COLOUR (COLOUR B):

Stylecraft Special Aran, 214 yds / 3.5 oz (196m / 100g). You’ll need just a scrap amount of yarn in the following colour:

Colour B. White (1001)

CROCHET HOOK:

H (5mm) for 6-12 months

• 3-5 YEARS

YARN: Any category #5 / bulky / chunky / 12 ply yarn.

MAIN COLOUR (COLOUR A):

Stylecraft Special Chunky, 157 yds / 3.5 oz (144m / 100g). For this size you’ll need (in the colour of your choice):

3-5 years: 1 ball

CONTRASTING COLOUR (COLOUR B):

Stylecraft Special Chunky, 157 yds / 3.5 oz (144m / 100g). You’ll need just a scrap amount of yarn in the following colour:

Colour B. White (1001)

CROCHET HOOK:

J (6mm) for 3-5 years

• FOR ALL SIZES
• Yarn needle
• Scissors
• stitch markers
• (OPTIONAL): Clover pom pom maker (2.5″ / 6cm)

GAUGE / TENSION

For each size, check your gauge / tension as follows:

0–3 months: Work the first 5 rounds of the pattern below. After round 5 the diameter of the crown should measure 4” (10 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.

3-5 years: Work the first 5 rounds of the pattern below. After round 5 the diameter of the crown should measure 6.5” (16 cm) approximately.

FINISHED SIZE

0-3 months: width – 6.5″ ; height – 5″

6-12 months: width – 7.5″ ; height – 6″

3-5 years: width – 9″ ; height – 7.5″

STITCHES & ABBREVIATIONS (US CROCHET TERMS)

BPdc – back post double crochet: Yarn over (yo), insert hook from back to front to back around the post of the next stitch, yo, pull up a loop, 3 loops remaining on hook. Yo, pull up a loop and pull through 2 loops on hook, 2 loops remaining on hook. Yo, pull up a loop and pull through remaining 2 loops on hook. 1 BPdc completed.

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.

fasten off – To fasten off securely, work one chain, then cut the yarn leaving a 5 – 6” tail. Pull the tail through the loop that is on your hook. Tighten gently.

FPdc – front post double crochet: Yarn over (yo), insert hook from front to back to front around the post of the next stitch, yo, pull up a loop, 3 loops remaining on hook. Yo, pull up a loop and pull through 2 loops on hook, 2 loops remaining on hook. Yo, pull up a loop and pull through remaining 2 loops on hook. 1 FPdc 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.

( ) – Sets of stitches to be worked within one stitch or space.

* to * – Repeat instructions between asterisks as many times as directed.

[ ] – The total number of stitches at the end of a row.

PATTERN INSTRUCTIONS

CROWN

With Colour A

Make a magic circle or ch4 and then sl st to 1st ch to form a ring.

Round 1. Ch2 (does not count as your 1st st here and throughout), 12dc into the centre of ring, sl st to 1st dc to join [12 sts].

Round 2. Ch2, 2dc in same st (at base of ch2), 2dc in next 11 sts, sl st to top of 1st dc to join [24 sts].

Round 3. Ch2, 1dc in same st (at base of ch2), 2dc in next st, *1dc in next st, 2dc in next st*, repeat from * to * for a total of 11 times, sl st to 1st dc to join [36 sts].

Round 4. Ch2, 1dc in same st (at base of ch2), 1dc in next st, 2dc in next st, *1dc in next 2 sts, 2dc in next st*, repeat from * to * for a total of 11 times, sl st to 1st dc to join [48 sts].

Round 5. Ch2, 1dc in same st (at base of ch2), 1dc in next 2 sts, 2dc in next st, *1dc in next 3 sts, 2dc in next st*, repeat from * to * for a total of 11 times, sl st to 1st dc to join, DO NOT TURN [60 sts].

For size 0-3 months: The diameter of the crown should measure 4” approximately.

For size 6-12 months: The diameter of the crown should measure 5” approximately.

For size 3-5 years: The diameter of the crown should measure 6.5” approximately.

MAIN BODY OF HAT

Rounds 6 – 10. Ch2, 1dc in same st (at base of ch2), 1dc in next 59 sts, sl st to 1st dc to join, DO NOT TURN [60 sts].

Cut yarn, fasten off and weave in ends.

BRIM

Change to Colour B and attach new yarn to last stitch worked.

Round 11. Ch2, 1dc in same st (at base of ch2), 1dc in next 59 sts, sl st to 1st dc to join, DO NOT TURN [60 sts].

Rounds 12 – 14: Ch2, *1FPdc in next st, 1BPdc in next st*, repeat from * to * until end of round, DO NOT TURN [30 FPdc, 30 BPdc].

Cut yarn, fasten off and weave in ends.

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