Spring Breeze-Baby Beanie Hat-Free Crochet Pattern

 Spring Breeze-Baby Beanie Hat
free crochet pattern

For those who are looking for the Shy Butterfly Hat, free crochet pattern

Introduction: Easier than it looks! The little petals are made over 2 rows, with a simple dc row that separates each row of petals. If you can make a ch, dc and understand a cluster stitch, you can make this. There are 2 types of cluster st used in this pattern, the first is for the side way petal and the second for the top petals. I have never made a cluster over 3 st’s, however that is how the bottom cluster works, the top petals are 3 dc’s made  into the same space and the side way petal are made in the 1^st ch of a ch 4 with only 2 clusters. You could also use this pattern as a christening hat, because just quietly the petals also look like a bit like a little cross.

To fit: Newborn +

Measurements approx: Head Circumference 13 inches, hat height approx 5.5 inches

Please note, by using a smaller or larger hook, you can make a smaller or larger beanie

Hook size: 4mm, US G/6

Yarn: 8 ply approx 50 gm’s US DK/Medium.

US crochet terms used

Skill level: beginner ++

Tension: medium

Time: approx 2 hours

Stitches used:

Sl st=slip stitch

Ch=chain

Sc = single crochet

Hdc= half double crochet

Dc =double crochet

Fphdc = front post half double crochet

Cluster 2 = 2 dc cluster

Cluster 3 st’s = cluster over 3 st’s

Cluster 2 explanation (side way petal): yo, insert hook into st, pull up a loop, yo pull through pull through 2 (2 loops on hook), yo insert hook in same st, pull up a loop, yo pull through 2 loops, (3 loops on hook), yo pull through all loops on hook (finished)

Please read carefully, we are making a 3 dc cluster over 3 st’s

Cluster 3 st’s explanation: yo, insert hook into 1^st st, pull up a loop, yo pull through 2 loops, (2 loops on hook), yo insert hook into 2^nd st, pull up a loop, yo pull through 2 loops, (3 loops on hook), yo, insert hook into 3^rd st, pull up a loop, yo pull through 2 loops (4 loops on hook), yo pull through all loops (finished)

12 dc crown

Please note! The beginning ch 2 of every rnd is not counted as a st.

BEGIN:

Chain 4, sl st to first ch to form a ring. Or use a magic ring.

Row 1, ch 2, work 12 dc into ring, to join, sl st into the 1^st dc of this round, (you will join this way on every round)

(Increase in every st)

Row 2, ch 2, work 2 dc into each dc to end, sl st to join (24 dc)

(Increase in every 2nd st)

 
Row 3, ch 2, work 1 dc in same place as join, work 2 dc into the next dc, *work 1 dc in next dc, work 2 dc into the next dc*, repeat from *to* to end, sl st to join (36 dc)
(Increase in every 3rd st)

Row 4, ch 1, work 1 dc in same place as join, work 1 dc into the next dc, work 2 dc into the next dc, * work 1 dc into each of the next 2 dc, work 2 dc into the next dc*,  repeat from *to* to end, sl st to join (48 dc)

(Increase in every 4^th st)

Row 5, ch 1, work 1 dc in same place as join, work 1 dc into each of the next 2 dc, work 2 dc into the next dc, * work 1 dc into each of the next 3 dc, work 2 dc into the next dc*,  repeat from *to* to end, sl st to join (60 dc)

Begin pattern rows:

Row 6, ch 2, work a cluster 3 st beginning in same place as the ch 2, ch 4, work a cluster 2 in the 1^st ch of the ch 4, skip 1 st, *work a cluster 3 st over next 3 st’s, ch 4, work a cluster 2 in the 1^st ch of the ch 4, skip 1 st*, repeat from *to* to end, sl st into the top of the 1^st cluster c st of this round (12 flowers)

Row 7, ch 2, work 3 dc in same space as join, ch 2, *work 3 dc into the top of the next cluster 3 st, ch 2*, repeat from *to* to end, to join, sl st into the beginning dc of this round

Row 8, ch 2, work 1 dc in same space as join, work 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, work 1 dc in ch 2 space, *work 1 dc in each of the next 3 dc, work 1 dc in ch 2 space* repeat from *to* to end, to join, sl st into the beginning dc of this round (60 dc)

Repeat pattern rows 6, 7 and 8, 1 more time, then repeat rows 6 to 7, 1 more time

Hat edge: Made with the hdc and fphdc: Beginning ch 1 is not counted as a stitch.

Row 1, Ch 1, work 1 hdc in same space as join, work 1 fphdc around the next dc, work 1 hdc in next dc, work 1 hdc in next ch space, * work 1 hdc in next dc, work 1 fphdc around next dc, work 1 hdc in next dc, work 1 hdc in next ch space*, repeat from *to* to end, to join, sl st into the beginning hdc of this round. Finish off and tie in ends, or continue row 1 of hat edge for length desired

Free Crochet Pattern Courtesy Of Cat Wood

Aka, Cats-Rockin-Crochet.

 Feb 2014.

You can use this free crochet pattern for charity or for selling your work, please link back to this pattern if you use it.

The Shy Butterfly-Baby Beanie-Free Crochet Pattern

The Shy Butterfly-Baby Beanie-Free Crochet Pattern

A decorative 15 row baby beanie

Introduction: If you look close enough you can see the butterflies hidden within the pattern, I think they are quite shy as they seem to vanish, then reappear where they choose to.

The pattern is quite easy, with lots of repeats.

I have made this pattern with a dc crown, so it works up quite quickly, a real time saver and a quick project for last minute gifts.

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To fit: Newborn +

Measurements approx: Head Circumference 13 inches, hat height approx 5.5 inches

Please note, by using a smaller or larger hook, you can make a smaller or larger beanie

Hook size: 4mm, US G/6 (see introduction)

Yarn: 8 ply approx 50 gm’s US DK/Medium.

US crochet terms used

Skill level: beginner ++

Tension: medium

Time: approx 2 hours

Stitches used:

Sl st=slip stitch

Ch=chain

Sc = single crochet

Hdc= half double crochet

Dc =double crochet

Fpdc=front post double crochet

Special stitch: Cluster = a 2 dc cluster st. Yo hook, insert hook into st, pull up a loop, yo and pull through 2 loops on hook (2 loops on hook), yo hook, insert hook into same st and pull up a loop (4 loops on hook), yo hook and pull through 2 loops on hook (3 loops on hook), yo hook and pull through all loops on hook. A 2 dc cluster made.

Please note! Beginning ch 2 is not counted as a stitch.

Begin making crown:

Row 1, ch 3, work 12 dc in 3^rd ch from hook (or make magic ring, ch 2 and work 12 dc into magic ring) to join, sl st into the 1^st dc of this round (12 dc)

Row 2, ch 2, work 2 dc in same space as join, work 2 dc in each st to end of the round, to join, sl st into the 1^st dc of this round (24 dc)

Row 3, ch 2, work 1 dc in same space as join, work 2 dc in next dc, *work 1 dc in next dc, work 2 dc in next dc*, repeat from *to* to end, to join, sl st into the 1^st dc of this round (36 dc)

Row 4, ch 2, work 1 dc in same space as join, work 1 dc in next dc, work 2 dc in next dc, *work 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, work 2 dc in next dc*, repeat from *to* to end, to join, sl st into the 1^st dc of this round (48 dc)

My crown now measures approx 13 inches around-stop increases.

Row 5, ch 2, work 1 dc in each dc to end of the round, to join, sl st into the 1^st dc of this round (48 dc)

Begin Pattern Rounds

Row 1, ch 1, work 1 sc in same space as join, ch 3, skip 2 st’s, work 1 sc in next st, skip 2 st’s, work 7 dc in next st, skip 2 st’s, work 1 sc in next, ch 3, skip 2 st’s, *work 1 sc in next st, ch 3, skip 2 st’s, work 1 sc in next, skip 2 st’s, work 7 dc in next, skip 2 st’s, work 1 sc in next, ch 3, skip 2 st’s *, repeat from *to* to end, sl st into the 1^st sc of this round

Tip for row 2, each group of 7 dc’s will have 1 cluster st worked into each dc. = 7 clusters.

Row 2, ch 1, (work 1 sc, ch 2, 1sc),  in same space as join, ch 1, work a cluster in each of the next 3 dc’s, ch 2, work 1 cluster in next dc, ch 2, work 1 cluster in each of the next 3 dc’s, ch 1, skip the ch 3, *work (1 sc, ch 2, 1 sc), in the next sc, ch 1, work a cluster in each of the next 3 dc’s, ch 2, work 1 cluster in next dc, ch 2, work 1 cluster in each of the next 3 dc’s, ch 1, skip the ch 3*, repeat from *to* to end, sl st into the ch 2 space between the sc’s

Row 3, ch 4, work 3 dc in same space as join, skip 1 cluster, work 1 sc in the next cluster, ch 3, skip 1 cluster, work 1 sc in the next cluster, ch 3, skip 1 cluster, work 1 sc in the next cluster, *work 7 dc in ch 2 space between the next 2 sc’s, skip 1 cluster, work 1 sc in the next cluster, ch 3, skip 1 cluster, work 1 sc in the next cluster, ch 3, skip 1 cluster, work 1 sc in the next cluster*, repeat from *to* to end, work 3 dc in the same space as the first ch 4 and 3 dc, to join, sl st into the ch 3 space of the beginning ch 4

Row 4, ch 5, work 1 cluster in each of the next 3 dc’s, ch 1, skip the 3 chain, (work 1 sc, ch 2, 1sc), in next sc, * work a cluster in each of the next 3 dc’s, ch 2, work 1 cluster in next dc, ch 2, work 1 cluster in each of the next 3 dc’s, ch 1, skip the ch 3, work (1 sc, ch 2, 1 sc), in the next sc, ch 1, *repeat from *to* to end, work a cluster st in the 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd dc of the previous round, ch 2, sl st into the 3^rd ch of the beginning ch 5

Row 5, ch 1, work 1 sc in same space as join, ch 3, skip 1 cluster, work 1 sc in next cluster, work 7 dc in the ch 2 space between the next 2 sc’s, skip 1 cluster, work 1 sc in the next cluster, ch 3, *skip 1 cluster, work 1 sc in the next cluster, ch 3, skip 1 cluster, work 1 sc in the next cluster, work 7 dc in the ch 2 space between the next 2 sc’s, skip 1 cluster, work 1 sc in the next cluster, ch 3,* repeat from *to* to end, sl st into the 1^st sc of this round

Row 6, ch 1, (work 1 sc, ch 2, 1sc),  in same space as join, ch 1, work a cluster in each of the next 3 dc’s, ch 2, work 1 cluster in next dc, ch 2, work 1 cluster in each of the next 3 dc’s, ch 1, skip the ch 3, *work (1 sc, ch 2, 1 sc), in the next sc, ch 1, work a cluster in each of the next 3 dc’s, ch 2, work 1 cluster in next dc, ch 2, work 1 cluster in each of the next 3 dc’s, ch 1, skip the ch 3*, repeat from *to* to end, sl st into the ch 2 space between the sc’s

Row 7, repeat row 3

My hat is now approx 5 inches in length, I am going to stop the pattern sequence and add a rib edge. If you like the look of the scallop edge, do a few more pattern rows for length desired, finishing on a row with the 7 dc groups.

Begin Simple Rib Hat Edge

Row 1, ch 2, work 1 dc in same space as join, work 1 dc in each of the next 3 dc, work 2 dc in the next ch space, work 1 dc in the sc, work 2 dc in the next ch space, *work 1 dc in each of the next 7 dc, work 2 dc in the next ch space, work 1 dc in the sc, work 2 dc in the next ch space*, repeat from *to* to end, work 1 dc in each of the next 3 dc, sl to join in the 1^st dc of this round, (48 dc)

Row 2, ch 2 work 1 dc in same space as join, work 1 fpdc around the next st, *work 1 dc in next st, work 1 fpdc around the next st*, repeat from *to* to end, sl st to join, into 1^st dc of this round (48 dc)

Row 3, repeat row 2, (you can also make your hat longer if you to choose to)

I like to finish my hats  with 1 round of 1 hdc in each st to end, this can prevent curling/stretching of the hat edge.

Row 4, ch 1, work 1 hdc in each st to end, sl st to join in beginning hdc, tie off and sew in ends

Free Pattern Courtesy Of Cat Wood

Aka, Cats-Rockin-Crochet.

 2014.

You can sell your items made from this free crochet pattern

I’d love to see this pattern used for charity use

Please link back to this pattern if you use it

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Yarn Ply Variations and Hook Sizes

I've been crocheting with 2 different brands of yarn recently and both are double knit, AU 8 ply.

Both are quality brands, but differ in thickness, which forces me to use a different size hook.

Here I am working on the crown of a baby hat

I used a 4 mm hook on the left and 3.5mm on the right

 The yarn on the left is slightly thicker that the yarn on the right, so I adjusted the hook to suit the yarn

Yarn hook and ply does make a big difference when making a wearable item from specific instructions.

 Take one of my own patterns for example.

Simple Crochet Sweater Size 2

Free Crochet Pattern 

I used a 4mm hook and dk yarn (the thicker dk) making the sweater below.

Debbie Sealock Hughes writes

Here's your pattern for the free crochet pattern size 2 simple crochet pattern. I had a thicker yarn so I used a size I hook and it worked beautifully and will fit my 8 year old granddaughter. It is a beautiful pattern and very easy. Took me about 7 hours to complete. Thanks for the pattern!

With some experience on hand, we can up size and down size a pattern by switching hook sizes and yarn ply's.

I know many do with the patterns I write and it's fun to see!

Little Petals-Baby Beanie-Free Crochet Pattern

Little Petals-Baby Beanie-Free Crochet Pattern

 A decorative 20 row baby beanie

Introduction: This pattern resembles the petals of a flower. You will work 1 row of shell st’s with a sc in between each shell st. The next row consists of, the fpdc, some chain st’s and sc’s. If you are confident with these st’s you will have no problem making these decorative flower petals. The pattern does tend to firm up a bit, so I would suggest to go up, half a hook size when working the pattern rows.

This pattern is an 8 stitch repeat; it can be used with 48, 64, 72, stitch count.

To fit: Newborn

Measurements approx: Head Circumference 13 inches, hat height approx 5.5 inches

Please note, by using a smaller or larger hook, you can make a smaller or larger beanie

Hook size: 4mm to 4.5mm US G/6 (see introduction)

Yarn: 8 ply approx 50 gm’s US DK/Medium.

I used, double knit Special, by Stylecraft

US crochet terms used

Skill level: beginner ++

Tension: medium

Time: approx 2 hours

Stitches used:

Sl st=slip stitch

Ch=chain

Sc = single crochet

Hdc= half double crochet

Dc =double crochet

Fpdc=front post double crochet

Special stitch: Shell st = (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc)

Please note! The beginning ch 1 and ch 2 of every rnd is not counted as a st.

BEGIN:

Chain 4, sl st to first ch to form a ring. Or use a magic ring.

Row 1, ch 1, work 12 hdc into ring, sl st to join in the 1^st hdc (you will join this way on every round)

(Increase in every st)

Row 2, ch 1, work 2 hdc into each hdc to end, sl st to join (24 hdc)

(Increase in every 3^rd st)
Row 3, ch 1, *work 1 hdc into the next 2 hdc, work 2 hdc into the next* repeat from *to* to end, sl st to join (32 hdc)

(Increase in every 4^th st)

Row 4, ch 1, *work 1 hdc into the next 3 hdc, work 2 hdc into the next* repeat from *to* to end, sl st to join (40 hdc)

(Increase in every 5^th st)

Row 5, ch 1, *work 1 hdc into the next 4 hdc, work 2 hdc into the next* repeat from *to* to end, sl st to join (48 hdc)

(Increase in every 6^th st)

Row 6, ch 1, *work 1 hdc into the next 5 hdc, work 2 hdc into the next* repeat from *to* to end, sl st to join (56 hdc)

Row 7, ch 2, work 1 dc into same space as join,  work 1 dc in each st to end, sl st to join (56 dc)

Begin Pattern Rows (change to larger hook, see introduction)

Row1, ch 1, work 1 sc in same place as join, skip 3 st’s, work a shell st in next st, skip 3 st’s,* work 1 sc in next, skip 3 st’s, work a shell st in next st, skip 3 st’s*, repeat from *to* to end, sl st into beginning sc (7 shells, 7 sc’s)

Row 2, ch 2, work 1 dc in same space as join, work 1 fpdc around the 1^st and 3^rd, dc’s of the shell st, ch 3, work 1 sc in the ch 3 space of the shell st, ch 3, work 1 fpdc around the 4^th and 6^th dc of the same shell st,* work 1 fpdc around the 1^st and 3^rd, dc’s of the next shell st, ch 3, work 1 sc in the ch 3 space of the shell st, ch 3, work 1 fpdc around the 4^th and 6^th dc of the same shell st,* repeat from *to* to end, sl st into the beginning dc of the round

Row 3, ch 1, work 1 sc in same place as join, work a shell st in same space as join, work 1 sc in the next sc, *work a shell st in the space between the next 2^nd and 3^rd fpdc, work 1 sc in the next sc*, repeat from *to* to end, sl st to join in the ch 3 space of the 1^st shell of this round

Row 4, work 1 sc in same space as join, ch 3, work 1 fpdc around the next dc, skip 1 dc, work 1 fpdc around the next dc, *work 1 fpdc around the 1^st and 3^rd, dc’s of the next shell st, ch 3, work 1 sc in the ch 3 space of the shell st, ch 3, work 1 fpdc around the 4^th and 6^th dc of the same shell st*, repeat from *to* to end, work 1 fpdc around the 1^st and 3^rd, dc’s of the very first shell st of this round, sl st join in the 1^st sc of this round

Row 5, ch 1, work 1 sc in same space as join, work a shell st in the space between the next 2^nd and 3^rd fpdc, *work 1 sc in the next sc, work a shell st in the space between the next 2^nd and 3^rd fpdc* repeat from *to* to end, sl st into the 1 st sc of this round

Row 6, repeat row 2

Row 7, repeat row 3

Row 8, repeat row 4

Row 9, repeat row 5

Row 10, repeat row 2

Row 11, repeat row 3

My hat is measuring approx 5 inches long and I am ready to do the hat edge, in saying that I think the hat looks pretty ending on a shell stitch row, you can choose to finish on a shell stitch row at the desired length of the hat you need (just continue pattern sequence), or use the following instructions for a simple rib edging for the hat.

Begin Hat Edge (reduce hook size)

Row 1, ch 2, work 2 sc in same space as join, work 1 dc in each of the next 3 dc, *work 1 dc in the sc, work 1 dc in each of the next 3 dc, work 1 hdc in the ch 3 space, work 1 dc in each of the next 3 dc,* repeat from *to* to end,  work 1 dc in the final sc of this round, sl st to the top of the ch 2, (54 st’s + 1 ch 2, if you started with 56 hdc’s).

Once again you can finish your hat here or go on to the next rounds

Row 2, ch 2,*work 1 dc in next st, work 1 fpdc around the next st*, repeat from *to* to end, sl st into top of ch 2

My hat is long enough now, but if you want yours longer, 

repeat row 2

I am going to finish off my hat with 1 more row.

By working 1 ch, then 1 hdc in each stitch of the round, sl st to join finish off and weave in ends

(This last hdc row can prevent curling/stretching of the hat edge).

If you like this pattern, you will definitely like this one too check it out!
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Free Pattern Courtesy Of Cat Wood

Aka, Cats-Rockin-Crochet.

 2014.

You can sell your items made from this pattern

I’d love to see this pattern used for charity use

Please link back to this pattern if you use it