Easy Textured Baby hat- Free beginner crochet pattern

Who loves making quick and simple baby items? I do. This really easy textured hat is a version of the Ripples Slouchy beanie I made a while back in adult size.

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When I first started crocheting, it was all baby items. I often received orders for them and there always seemed to be a baby born around me, so it was a great opportunity to gift them while perfecting my craft. Even though I don’t make them often anymore, they still give me a warm feeling and sense of accomplishment.

One thing I really love about this hat is the wavy texture it gives and it’s also stretchy. The adult version fits teen to adult. While that version features a pom-pom, you could decide to leave this one bare or add a pom pom as well.

And if you’re a beginner crocheter, you’ll find this pattern easy as it is a 4 row repeat and easily cutomisable to any size. This baby hat can be worn slouchy style or beanie style, all you need do is fold it up. See the adult size for how I wore mine. The sizes included here are preemie, 0-3, 3-6 and 6-12 months old.

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Sizing: Head cirumference

• Preemie small- 9-11″
• Preemie large- 11-12″
• 0-3 mths: 12-14″
• 3-6 mths: 14-16″
• 6-12 mths: 16-18″

Guage: 4 rows of SC and 1 row of TC is about 1.5″

You’ll need:

– 1 skein worsted weight, medium 4 yarn; 55% cotton/45% acrylic, 100g/3.53oz, 200mt/361yds

– 5.5mm hook

– Needle to weave in ends

Abbreviation:

SC- single crochet

SC2TOG- single crochet 2 together

TC- treble crochet

ST- stitch

CH- chain

REP- repeat

Notes:

– Pattern is written in U.S terms

– Ch 1 at the beginning of row does not count as a stitch

– Ch 4 stands as 1 TC

– Bigger size is in parentheses ( )

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Pattern

Preemie (small & large) and 0-3 months

Chain 25

Row 1: 2SC in 2^nd ch from hook, SC in 3, SC2tog twice, *SC in 3, 2SC each in next 2 two sts, SC in 3, SC2tog twice. Rep from *, end with 2SC in last st.  Ch 1, turn

Row 2: 2SC in 1^st st, *SC in 3, SC2tog twice, SC in 3, 2SC each in next 2 two sts, SC in 3, SC2tog twice. rep from * across. end with 2SC in last st. Ch 1, turn

Row 3: repeat row 2. Ch 4, turn

Row 4: TC across

Rows 5-24 (28,32): repeat rows 1-4 FIVE (SIX, SEVEN) times

3-6 and 6-12 months old

Chain 29

Row 1: 2SC in 2^nd ch from hook, SC in 4, SC2tog twice, *SC in 4, 2SC each in next 2 two sts, SC in 4, SC2tog twice. Rep from * across, end with 2SC in last st. Ch 1, turn

Row 2: 2SC in 1^st st, *SC in 4, SC2tog twice, SC in 4, 2SC each in next 2 two sts, SC in 4, SC2tog twice. rep from * across. end with 2SC in last st. Ch 1, turn

Row 3: repeat row 2. Ch 4, turn

Row 4: TC across

Rows 5-32(36): repeat rows 1-4 EIGHT (NINE) times

Joining

• Fold the sides with the two ends coming together. Match the stitches and sew both ends zig zag
• Now pass the yarn by going in and out through alternate stitches at the top. Pass the yarn around till you are back to where you started. Draw yarn (tail) and close the top, tie tail securely with the tail at the bottom of slip know from starting chain
• Turn hat inside out, and it is ready to wear.

Remember you can make an adult version of this beanie to match with your little one’s.