Delicate Shells Newborn Hat, My New Pattern

To make these hats I used category 1, super fine (fingering) yarn, and size E/4 (3.5 mm) hook.

The hats turned out super soft and delicate. They measure about 13 inches in circumference, and 4.5 inches in height, which would fit a newborn baby. 

To make a bigger size baby hat, use a bigger size hook and heavier yearn. 

The skill level for this hat is beginner, and only basic stitches are used - single crochet, double crochet, slip stitch, and chains.

The pattern is very detailed and easy to read/follow. It's available in my Etsy Shop. 

Soft Puffs Baby Beanie

Baby beanies are so much fun to design and make. I made this one is size 3-6 months. It measures 15 inches in circumference and 6 inches in height. 

Usually I prefer working with smaller size hooks than recommended for a particular yarn, but for this hat I liked working with a big size hook (size H, 5.00 mm) as I wanted to achieve a very soft and light texture. 

The yarn I used is Caron Simply Soft Party, about 100 yards.  

The pattern for this baby beanie hat is available in my Etsy shop. 

Crochet Beret Hat for my Doll

Here is my second attempt at making a beret. You can see the first one here. 

I'm still working on the pattern. I want to rework it for a bigger size, so it will be suitable for a girl 5-10 years old. I also have an idea for a matching scarf. 

I bought the doll shown in the pictures last year. She's so adorable, and makes a lovely model. I've been on the lookout for a new one, but couldn't find one yet. Crocheting for dolls is so much fun! It brings back childhood memories.

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Lacy Vintage Bonnet, Free Crochet Pattern

I made this bonnet following a vintage pattern from Crochet for Your Baby and Knit Too! Star Baby Book 130 by American Thread Company, 1956.

I used a small amount of leftover category 1 yarn from my stash. I'm not sure what size hook I used. I just went alone with a steel hook that felt comfortable for this yarn. It's a vintage hook, and all it says on it is "Boye 1", and on the other side "U.S.A. 10 cents".

The finished size in the original pattern is 6 months, but my bonnet came out about the size 0-3 months. It fits my 20 inch doll perfectly. 

I post the pattern exactly as it appears in the original publication. However, I added a few notes of mine. 

In third rounds all it says is to increase 6 dc. So in green font in parenthesis, I wrote how exactly I made my increases.

Also I started my sixth round with a chain; I also indicated that in green font.

Otherwise, the pattern was easy to follow and I made my bonnet in one evening.   

Chain (ch) 4, join to form a ring, ch 3 [counts as 1 double crochet (d c)], 13 d c in ring, join.

2nd Row. Ch 3, d c in same space, * 2 d c in next d c, repeat from * all around, join in 3rd stitch (st) of ch (28 d c).

3rd Row. Ch 3 and working in d c, increase 6 d c evenly spaced (34 d c). (ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc, *dc in next 3 dc, 2 dc in next dc* 5 times, dc in last 4 dc)

4th Row. Ch 3, d c in same space, ch 1, 2 d c in same space, * skip 1 d c, 2 d c in next d c, ch 1, 2 d c in same space (shell), repeat from * all around, join in 3rd st of ch (17 shells).

5th Row. Slip stitch (sl st) in ch 1 space, ch 3, d c in same space, ch 1, 2 d c in same space, * 2 d c in next ch 1 space, ch 1, 2 d c in same space, repeat from * all around, join.

6th Row. (ch 1) 1 single crochet (s c) in same space, 1 s c in each of the next 7 d c, ch 3, shell in center of next shell, * shell in center of next shell, repeat from * 11 times (13 shells), ch 3, skip 2 d c, s c in next d c, 1 s c in each of the next 7 d c, do not join, place a marker at beginning of each row.

7th Row. 1 s c in each of the next 8 s c, 2 s c over next ch 3 loop, * shell in next shell, repeat from * 12 times, 2 s c over next ch 3 loop, 1 s c in each of next 8 s c.

8th Row. 1 s c in each of the next 10 s c, ch 3, * shell in next shell, repeat from * 12 times, ch 3, 1 s c in each remaining 10 s c.

9th Row. 1 s c in each of the next 10 s c, 2 s c over next ch 3 loop, ch 3, * shell in next shell, repeat from * 12 times, ch 3, 2 s c over next ch 3 loop, 1 s c in each remaining 10 s c.

10th Row. 1 s c in each of the next 12 s c, 2 s c over next ch 3 loop, ch 3, * shell in next shell, repeat from * 12 times, ch 3, 2 s c over next ch 3 loop, 1 s c in each remaining 12 s c.

11th Row. 1 s c in each of the next 14 s c, 2 s c over next ch 3 loop, ch 3, * shell in next shell, repeat from * 12 times, ch 3, 2 s c over next ch 3 loop, 1 s c in each remaining 14 s c.

12th Row. 1 s c in each of the next 16 s c, 2 s c over next ch 3 loop, ch 3, * 3 d c in center of next shell, ch 1, 3 d c in same shell, s c between shells, repeat from * 12 times, ch 3, 2 s c over next ch 3 loop, 1 s c in each remaining 16 s c.

13th Row. 1 s c in each of the next 18 s c, 2 s c over next ch 3 loop, ch 3, * 3 d c, ch 1, 3 d c (shell) in center of next shell, ch 2, s c in s c between shells, ch 2, repeat from * 12 times but ending with ch 3, 2 s c over next ch 3 loop, 1 s c in each remaining 18 s c, join, cut yarn. Lace ribbon through shells of 11th row. Trim with ribbon rosettes as illustrated.

Simple Baby Beanie with Scalloped Edging, Free Crochet Pattern

It was my mom who taught me to crochet when I was a little girl. As a child it was one of my favorite pastimes. I made crocheted clothes for all of my dolls and teddy bears.

The hat bellow is similar to the ones I made for my dolls long time ago. It is made using double crochets and is super easy.

This pattern is my original design and it cannot be redistributed. However, you have the permission to sell finished items made from this pattern.

Size: 0-3 months

Measurements: about 14 inches in circumference and 5 inches in height

Skill Level: Beginner

Materials:

US Hook size G/6 (4.25 MM) 

Bernat Softee Baby yarn, about 70 yards

Gauge: first 3 rounds = 3.75 inches in diameter

Abbreviations:

ch chain

sl st slip stitch

dc double crochet

* * Instructions between asterisks should be repeated as many times as there are stitches to accommodate them.

Ch 5, join in ring with sl st.

Round 1: ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), 11 dc in ring; join with sl st to 3rd ch of beginning ch-3. (12 dc)

Round 2: ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), dc in same beginning space, 2 dc in each dc around; join with sl st to 3rd ch of beginning ch-3. (24 dc)

Round 3: same as Round 2. (48 dc)

Round 4: ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), dc in each dc around. (48 dc)

Rounds 5-10: repeat Round 4.

Round 11: *ch 3, 2 dc in same space, skip next 2 dc, sl st in next dc* around.

Fasten off.

More baby hat patterns from my shop:

Recent Projects

Hello blog world friends,

Today I want to show off my recent crochet projects.

All the patterns are available in my Etsy and Craftsy shops.

Thank you for stopping by and have a wonderful week!

Basketweave Baby Hat, Free Crochet Pattern

This pattern is written using US crochet terminology.

This pattern is my original design and it cannot be redistributed. However, you have the permission to sell finished items made from this pattern.

Size: 3-6 months

Measurements: about 16 inches in circumference and 5.5 inches in height

Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials:

US Hook size G/6 (4.25 MM)

Light worsted yarn, about 70 yards

For the hat shown above I used Bernat Softee Baby

Gauge: first 4 rounds = 3.5 inches in diameter

Abbreviations:

ch chain

sl st slip stitch

sc single crochet

dc double crochet

FPdc: front post double crochet

BPdc: back post double crochet

* * Instructions between asterisks should be repeated as many times as there are stitches to accommodate them.

Ch 4, join in ring with sl st.

Round 1: ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), 11 dc in ring; join with sl st to 3rd ch of beginning ch-3. (12 dc)

Round 2: ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), dc in same space, 2 dc in each dc around; join with sl st to 3rd ch of beginning ch-3. (24 dc)

Round 3: ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), dc in same space, dc in next dc, *2 dc in next dc, dc in next dc* around; join with sl st to 3rd ch of beginning ch-3. (36 dc)

Round 4: same as Round 3. (54 dc)

Round 5: ch 3 (doesn’t counts as a stitch), FPdc around ch-3 of previous round, FPdc around each of next 2 dc, BPdc around each of next 3 dc, *FPdc around each of next 3 dc, BPdc around each of next 3 dc* around; join with sl st to 3rd ch of beginning ch-3. (27 FPdc, 27 BPdc)

Round 6: ch 3 (doesn’t counts as a stitch),*FPdc around each of next 3 FPdc, BPdc around each of next 3 BPdc* around, join with sl st to 3rd ch of beginning ch-3. (27 FPdc, 27 BPdc)

Round 7: ch 3 (doesn’t counts as a stitch),*BPdc around each of next 3 FPdc, FPdc around each of next 3 BPdc* around, join with sl st to 3rd ch of beginning ch-3. (27 BPdc, 27 FPdc)

Round 8: ch 3 (doesn’t count as a stitch), *BPdc around each of next 3 BPdc, FPdc around each of next 3 FPdc* around, join with sl st to 3rd ch of beginning ch-3. (27 BPdc, 27 FPdc)

Round 9: ch 3 (doesn’t count as a stitch), *FPdc around each of next 3 BPdc, BPdc around each of next 3 FPdc* around, join with sl st to 3rd ch of beginning ch-3. (27 FPdc, 27 BPdc)

Round 10: ch 3 (doesn’t count as a stitch), *FPdc around each of next 3 FPdc, BPdc around each of next 3BFPdc* around, join with sl st to 3rd ch of beginning ch-3. (27 FPdc, 27 BPdc)

Round 11: same as Round 7.

Round 12: same as Round 8.

Round 13: same as Round 9.

Round 14: same as Round 10.

Round 15: ch 1, sc in each FPdc and each BPdc around. (54 sc)

Round 16: ch 1, sc in each sc around. (54 sc)

Fasten off.

More baby boy patterns from my shop:

New Preemie Patterns

I recently added a few preemie patterns to my Etsy and Craftsy stores.

This preemie dress is made with light worsted baby yarn and size F hook. It’s very easy and quick to make, and only basic stitches (dc, sc, sl st, ch) were used in this pattern. The dress is quite small; it will also fit a 20-inch doll.

The preemie hats are made with cluster stitch. Again they are made with light worsted baby yarn and size F hook. The measurements are about 11 inches in circumference and 4 inches in height.

A similar pattern in size 3-6 months is also available in my shops.

And the last pattern is a super easy to make diaper cover. It’s made with very soft cotton yarn and size H hook.

Thank you for stopping by and enjoy the Holiday Season!

Preemie Baby Crochet Hats

One of the customers from my Etsy shop contacted me asking about preemie patterns, and I realized that I didn’t have any. I added “preemie patterns” to my list of crochet ideas and projects to do. And this is the first preemie pattern that I’ve made.

I used size F crochet hook and baby sport yarn (Beehive Baby Sport by Patons). The finished hat measures approximately 13 inches in circumference, and 5 inches in height, quite small.

I used the same stitch that I used for the last baby blanket I made. And I love how this beanie turned out. I made five of them as I wanted to try different color combinations. It also looks cute when made with variegated yarn.

 I will be mailing these preemie baby hats to Stitches from the Heart charity.

Baby Hat with Three Flowers, Pattern Giveaway

These are not some fancy stitch baby hats. On the contrary, they are simple double-crochet ones. An advanced crocheter could probably make something similar without a pattern. But, not all of us have advanced crochet skills, so I designed this pattern for the beginners.

Despite the fact that the patter is easy, I put a lot of work into creating it. The most challenging part was figuring out the right amount of increases for each of the four sizes (0, 3, 6, 12 months) that I made.

Moreover, I made an effort to write this pattern as close to the standard form as possible.

I offer my first “real” crochet pattern in PDF format to one of my readers. Just leave me a comment and I will add you to the random drawing. I will announce the winner in my next post on Thursday, March 13.

I also put this pattern for sale in my Etsy shop for $1.75

Crochet Blocks Toddler Beanie, Free Pattern

The little fellow in the pictures is my younger son Niko, and he is wearing a beanie hat that I made for him. What’s cool about this hat is that it’s entirely recycled!

Over a year ago I bought a skein of Country yarn by Naturally Caron (75% acrylic, 25% merino wool), and I used it to make my son a Bear Beanie shown below. But my son grew out of it, so I unraveled it and made a new hat.

Here in California winters are warm (especially this year), so the open block stitch worked well for this project. If you use a girly color yarn and add a flower (see free flower patterns here), you’ll have a cute beanie hat for a toddler girl.

 

Country yarn by NaturallyCaron.com; color Deep Taupe (#15), 1 skein (185 yards)

Crochet hook US size G (4.25 mm)

Ch 6, join in ring.

Round 1: ch 3, 15 dc in ring; join with sl st into 3^rd ch of beginning ch-3.

Round 2: ch 1, sc in same space, ch 3, *skip next dc, sc in next dc, ch 3* around; join with sl st to beginning sc.

Round 3: sl st in next ch-3 space, ch 3, (dc, ch 1, 2 dc) all in same space, ch 1, *(2dc, ch 1, 2 dc) all in next ch-3 space, ch 1* around; join with sl st into 3^rd ch of beginning ch-3.

Round 4: sl st to next ch-1 space, ch 1, sc in same space, ch 3, *sc in next ch-1 space, ch 3* around; join with sl st to beginning sc.

Round 5: sl st in next ch-3 space, ch 3, 2 dc in same space, ch 1, *3 dc in next ch-3 space, ch 1* around; join with sl st into 3^rd ch of beginning ch-3.

Round 6: sl st to next ch-1 space, ch 1, sc in same space, ch 3, *sc in next ch-1 space, ch 3* around; around; join with sl st to beginning sc.

Round 7: sl st in next ch-3 space, ch 3, 3 dc in same space, ch 1, *4 dc in next ch-3 space, ch 1* around; join with sl st into 3^rd ch of beginning ch-3.

Round 8: sl st to next ch-1 space, ch 1, sc in same space, ch 4, *sc in next ch-1 space, ch 4* around; around; join with sl st to beginning sc.

Round 9: sl st in next ch-4 space, ch 3, 4 dc in same space, ch 1, *5 dc in next ch-4 space, ch 1* around; join with sl st into 3^rd ch of beginning ch-3.

Repeat Rounds 8-9.

Fasten off.