Crochet Baby Hat
The crochet baby hat is an absolutely adorable accessory that not only keeps your little one cozy and warm but also adds a touch of cuteness to any outfit! With its soft yarn and delicate stitches, it's perfect for protecting your baby's precious head in style. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, creating a crochet baby hat can be a fun and rewarding project that will surely put a smile on your face every time you see your bundle of joy wearing it. So grab your crochet hook, pick out some lovely yarn, and let's get crafty for your little one!
Materials
- Medium weight yarn (baby soft preferred)
- 4.0 mm or 4.5 mm crochet hook
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
Abbreviations
- ch = chain
- slst = slip stitch
- hdc = half double crochet
- dc = double crochet
- sc = single crochet
- fpdc = front post double crochet
- bpdc = back post double crochet
- inc = increase (2 stitches in one stitch)
- st(s) = stitch(es)
Crown of the Hat
Round 1
Start with a magic circle
Ch 3 (counts as first hdc)
Work 10 hdc into the magic circle
Ch 1
Slst to the top of ch 3 to close the round
Round 2
Ch 3
(1 hdc in next st, 1 inc) repeat 5 times
1 hdc in the last st
Slst to join
For Round 3
Ch 3
(2 hdc, 1 inc) repeat 5 times
2 hdc in the remaining sts
Slst to join
Round 4
Ch 3
(3 hdc, 1 inc) repeat 5 times
3 hdc in the remaining sts
Slst to join
Round 5
Ch 3
(4 hdc, 1 inc) repeat 5 times
4 hdc in the remaining sts
Slst to join
For Round 6
Ch 3
(5 hdc, 1 inc) repeat 5 times
5 hdc in the remaining sts
Slst to join
Body of the Hat
Rounds 7 to 13
Ch 3
(1 hdc, ch 1) repeat in each st around
Slst to join each round
Edging
Round 14
Ch 1
(5 sc, skip 1 st) repeat around
Slst to join
Round 15
Ch 3
Dc in each st around
Slst to join
Ribbed Brim
Round 16
Ch 3
(fpdc, bpdc) repeat around
Slst to join
Round 17
Ch 3
(bpdc, fpdc) repeat around
Slst to join
Optional: Flower Decoration
Create crochet flowers of your choice
Sew them onto the hat using a yarn needle and matching yarn