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A crochet hat pattern designed for a
new born to 3 months and also for larger sizes too!
There is a really nice texture in the hat which is suitable for both male and female, making this a perfect, unisex hat design.
The pattern is a repeat of just 2 stitches on one row, then the next row has the same 2 stitches but in reverse, very clever use of the dc and fpdc.
The yarn weight is worsted/Aran/10 ply
and the crochet hook size is a 6 mm US J/10.
The hat will keep you warm on the coldest of days.
The hat works up quickly and is perfect for the seasoned charity hat maker.
Please enjoy this pattern and as always it is a free pattern in which I love to share.
US terms used.
Experience suggested beginner +
Materials Used:
US worsted weight yarn. UK and AU Aran 10 ply
Hook size: US J/10, 6 mm
Sewing needle and scissors
Stitches Used:
ch = chain
hdc = half double crochet
dc = double crochet
fphdc = front post half double crochet
bphdc = back post half double crochet
fpdc = front post double crochet
bpdc = back post double crochet
New born to new born and 3 months size instructions.
To begin, using a magic circle (or chain 4 and join to form a ring), R 1. work 10 hdc's into ring, sl st into beginning st to close this round and every other round unless specified
(10 st's)
R 2. ch 1, work 1 hdc and a fpdc into every st of this round, join (20 st's, 10 hdc's and 10 fpdc's)
R 3. ch 1, *work 1 hdc into the hdc, work 1 hdc into the fpdc, work a fpdc on the same st* repeat from *to* to end, join. (30 st's. 10 fpdc's, 20 hdc's)
R 4. Ch 1, *work 1 hdc into the hdc, work a fpdc on the next hdc, work 1 hdc into the next fpdc, work a fpdc on the same st* repeat from *to* to end, join. (40 st's. 20 fpdc's, 20 hdc's)
R 5. ch 1,* work 1 hdc in to the hdc, work a fpdc on the fpdc* repeat from*to* to end, join. (40 st's)
(10 st's)
R 2. ch 1, work 1 hdc and a fpdc into every st of this round, join (20 st's, 10 hdc's and 10 fpdc's)
R 3. ch 1, *work 1 hdc into the hdc, work 1 hdc into the fpdc, work a fpdc on the same st* repeat from *to* to end, join. (30 st's. 10 fpdc's, 20 hdc's)
R 4. Ch 1, *work 1 hdc into the hdc, work a fpdc on the next hdc, work 1 hdc into the next fpdc, work a fpdc on the same st* repeat from *to* to end, join. (40 st's. 20 fpdc's, 20 hdc's)
R 5. ch 1,* work 1 hdc in to the hdc, work a fpdc on the fpdc* repeat from*to* to end, join. (40 st's)
The next 2 rows will form the pattern through out the hat, until you come to making the brim.
R 6. ch 2, *work 1 fpdc on the hdc, work a dc into the fpdc* repeat from*to* to end, sl st to join in the first st (not the ch 2)
R 7. ch 2, *work 1 dc into the fpdc, work a fpdc on the dc* repeat from *to* to end, sl st to join in the first st (not the ch 2)
repeat rows 6 and 7, for 5 inches (new born) or 5.5 inches (new born to 3 months)
Make the Brim/Hat Band
R 1. band, ch 1, *work a fphdc on next st, work a bphdc on next st* repeat from *to* to end, join.
Repeat R 1. band, 3 more times, finish off and sew in ends.
Sizes 3 to 6
To begin, using a magic circle (or chain 4 and join to form a ring), work 12 hdc's into ring, sl st into beginning st to close this round and every other round unless specified
(12 st's)
R 2. ch 1, work 1 hdc and a fpdc into every st of this round, join (24 st's, 12 hdc's and 12 fpdc's)
R 3. ch 1, *work 1 hdc into the hdc, work 1 hdc into the fpdc, work a fpdc on the same st* repeat from *to* to end, join. (36 st's. 12 fpdc's, 24 hdc's)
R 4. Ch 1, *work 1 hdc into the hdc, work a fpdc on the next hdc, work 1 hdc into the next fpdc, work a fpdc on the same st* repeat from *to* to end, join. (48 st's. 24 fpdc's, 24 hdc's)
R 5. ch 1,* work 1 hdc in to the hdc, work a fpdc on the fpdc* repeat from*to* to end, join. (48 st's)
(12 st's)
R 2. ch 1, work 1 hdc and a fpdc into every st of this round, join (24 st's, 12 hdc's and 12 fpdc's)
R 3. ch 1, *work 1 hdc into the hdc, work 1 hdc into the fpdc, work a fpdc on the same st* repeat from *to* to end, join. (36 st's. 12 fpdc's, 24 hdc's)
R 4. Ch 1, *work 1 hdc into the hdc, work a fpdc on the next hdc, work 1 hdc into the next fpdc, work a fpdc on the same st* repeat from *to* to end, join. (48 st's. 24 fpdc's, 24 hdc's)
R 5. ch 1,* work 1 hdc in to the hdc, work a fpdc on the fpdc* repeat from*to* to end, join. (48 st's)
The next 2 rows will form the pattern through out the hat, until you come to making the brim.
R 6. ch 2, *work 1 fpdc on the hdc, work a dc into the fpdc* repeat from*to* to end, sl st to join in the first st (not the ch 2)
R 7. ch 2, *work 1 dc into the fpdc, work a fpdc on the dc* repeat from *to* to end, sl st to join in the first st (not the ch 2)
repeat rows 6 and 7 until your hat measures approx 6.5 inches long, then continue onto making the brim.
Make the Brim/Hat Band
R 1. band, ch 1, *work a fphdc on next st, work a bphdc on next st* repeat from *to* to end, join.
Repeat R 1. band, 3 more times, finish off and sew in ends.
R 1. band, ch 1, *work a fphdc on next st, work a bphdc on next st* repeat from *to* to end, join.
Repeat R 1. band, 3 more times, finish off and sew in ends.
Please check out my other free baby crochet hats or my adult hat patterns. https://cats-rockin-crochet.blogspot.com.au/p/blog-page_25.html
