Free crochet pattern
Simple half double crochet baby beanie in the round
This baby beanie is worked top-down in joined rounds of half double crochet, increasing eight stitches per round until the crown fits, then working even for the body. It uses about 120 yards of soft worsted yarn and fits babies aged six to twelve months with a 16 to 17 inch head.
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| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Skill level | Beginner |
| Yarn weight | Medium (#4) |
| Yardage | 100–130 yd (91–119 m) |
| Hook | 5 mm |
| Gauge | 13 hdc and 10 rnds = 4 in (10 cm). |
| Finished size | 14.75 in (37.5 cm) circumference, 6.75 in (17 cm) tall; fits 6–12 months |
| Time | about 1.5 hours |
Materials
- Worsted weight (#4) soft acrylic or cotton-blend yarn, about 120 yd / 110 m
- 5 mm (US H-8) crochet hook
- Stitch marker
- Tapestry needle
Abbreviations (US terms)
Notes before you start
- Beginning ch-2 does not count as a stitch; work the first hdc into the same stitch as the join.
- Join each round with a sl st to the first hdc.
- The crown should lie flat. If it cups, go up a hook size; if it ruffles, go down.
Crown
- Rnd 1: Make a magic ring, ch 2, 8 hdc in ring, sl st in first hdc. (8)
- Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 hdc in each st around, sl st in first hdc. (16)
- Rnd 3: Ch 2, *hdc in next st, 2 hdc in next st; rep from * around, sl st in first hdc. (24)
- Rnd 4: Ch 2, *hdc in next 2 sts, 2 hdc in next st; rep from * around, sl st in first hdc. (32)
- Rnd 5: Ch 2, *hdc in next 3 sts, 2 hdc in next st; rep from * around, sl st in first hdc. (40)
- Rnd 6: Ch 2, *hdc in next 4 sts, 2 hdc in next st; rep from * around, sl st in first hdc. (48)
Body and edge
- Rnds 7–17: Ch 2, hdc in each st around, sl st in first hdc. (48)
- Rnd 18: Ch 1, sc in each st around, sl st in first sc. (48)
Finishing
- Fasten off and weave in ends.
- For newborns (13–14 in head) stop increasing after Rnd 5 (40 sts) and work to Rnd 15.
Errata
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Frequently asked questions
What size is this baby hat?
As written it fits 6–12 months (16–17 in head). Stopping increases one round earlier gives a newborn size.
Can I add a pom-pom safely for a baby?
Pom-poms can come loose and are a choking hazard for babies. Skip them for infants or sew them on very securely and supervise.
