Directions to Crochet a Newborn Baby Hat
A hand-crocheted hat will be the perfect gift for a new baby--personal yet practical. It is imperative that babies' heads are kept warm, and a cozy crocheted hat is the perfect thing, working much better than those thin caps they give you at the hospital. Even if you've never crocheted a hat before, the process is simple, using only basic stitches and techniques. If you're an advanced crocheter, you can make creative changes to personalize the pattern even more.
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Things You'll Need
- Yarn, medium weight
- Crochet hook, H, or size needed to obtain gauge
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
Instructions
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Check your gauge by working the first three rounds of the pattern. The hat diameter at this point should measure 3 to 3 1/2 inches. If yours turns out smaller or larger, find a different size of hook. Keep making samples until your gauge is correct.
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Work the first four rounds. This forms the crown of the hat.
Round 1: chain 3, 6 single crochet in third chain from hook, slip stitch in top of beginning chain (6 single crochet).
Round 2: chain 3, 2 double crochet in each double crochet around, slip stitch in top of beginning chain (12 double crochet).
Round 3: chain 3, 2 double crochet in each double crochet around, slip stitch in top of beginning chain (24 double crochet).
Round 4: chain 3, *2 double crochet in next double crochet, double crochet in next double crochet* around, slip stitch in top of beginning chain (36 double crochet). -
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Work the remaining six rows. This creates the side of the hat.
Rounds 5-10: chain 3, double crochet in each double crochet around, slip stitch in top of beginning chain (36 double crochet).
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Tie off the yarn, cut it, and weave the tail into the last row. Embellish with a purchased pom-pom if desired. Do not use beads or sequins when making a newborn hat.
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Tips & Warnings
To make a striped hat, change yarn colors every two rows, or use a variegated yarn.
Make sure you check your gauge before beginning this project. A gauge that is too loose or too tight will result in a hat that does not fit.
References
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- Photo Credit yarn image by Liz Van Steenburgh from Fotolia.com
