Colorful Crochet Baby Hat Pattern In Four Sizes

Nothing warms the heart like a handmade hat for babies, and this crochet baby accessory pattern is a charmer! Ideal for beginners, it guides you through crafting cozy hats perfect for newborns up to 12 months. In under 20 minutes, create a snug fit that keeps wee ones comfortable, using just 25 to 40 grams of yarn. With options for early-born to one-year-old babies, these beanies come in four sizes. Whether it's your first project or you're adding to a collection, the joy of making and sharing these cute hats connects us all. Their delightful appearance and practical use make them a beloved choice for any little one.

Making The Crochet Baby Hat

Materials Needed:

• Double knitting yarn (25 to 40 grams depending on size)
• 4 mm crochet hook
• Yarn needle
• Scissors
• Pom-pom (optional)

Step by step Pattern

Starting Chain:

• For a tiny/early born baby (30-36 weeks): Chain 30
• For 0 to 3 months: Chain 34
• For 3 to 6 months: Chain 38
• For 6 to 12 months: Chain 40

Row 1:

1. Start with a slip knot.
2. Crochet a chain of the required length based on the size.
3. Skip the first chain. Start single crochet into the second chain from the hook and each chain across using the back loops only.
4. By the end of the row, you should have the same number of single crochets as the chain number minus one (e.g., for 0-3 months, you will have 33 single crochets).

Row 2:

1. Chain 1 and turn your work to start the next row.
2. Continuing to use only the back loops, start the first single crochet in the second chain from the hook and single crochet across.

Row 3 and beyond:

1. Continue repeating Row 2, consistently using the back loops only for each stitch.
2. For each size, crochet the necessary number of rows:
   • Tiny baby: 48 rows
   • 0 to 3 months: 50 rows
   • 3 to 6 months: 56 rows
   • 6 to 12 months: 60 rows

Joining the Hat:

1. After completing the required rows, cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.
2. Fold the hat so that the two shorter ends meet. Use the yarn needle to sew the edges together, joining the first and last rows.

Closing the Top:

1. With the remaining yarn, weave through the top edge of the hat, drawing it tight.
2. Secure the end with a knot and hide any excess inside the hat.

Adding a Pom-pom (optional):

1. Attach a pom-pom at the top of the hat using a yarn needle or simply tying it securely.

Finishing:

Make sure all ends are weaved in securely.