Chapter One

Little Hats & Caps

Morgan Beanie

Designed by Ashley Leither

The Morgan Beanie uses basic stitches to create a beautiful textured pattern that grows from the half double crochet crown. Color options are endless.

Size and Finished Measurements

• To fit 0–3 months: 12"/30.5 cm circumference

Yarn

• Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice, 100% acrylic, 170 yds (156 m)/3.5 oz (100 g), Color 138 Pink Poodle

Crochet Hook

• US K/10¹⁄₂ (6.5 mm) or size needed to obtain correct gauge

Gauge

• Rounds 1–5 = 3¹⁄₂"/9 cm

Other Supplies

• Yarn needle

Crocheting the Beanie

• Make an adjustable ring.
• Rnd 1: Ch 1, 7 sc in ring, join with slip st to first sc. You now have 7 sts.
• Rnd 2: Ch 1 (does not count as st here and throughout), hdc in same st, 2 hdc in each st around, ending with hdc in same st as first hdc, join with slip st to first hdc. You now have 14 hdc.
• Rnd 3: Ch 1, hdc in same st, hdc in next st, *2 hdc in next st, hdc in next st; repeat from * around, ending with hdc in same st as first hdc, join with slip st to first hdc. You now have 21 hdc.
• Rnd 4: Ch 1, hdc in same st, hdc in next 2 sts, *2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 2 sts; repeat from * around, join with slip st to first hdc. You now have 28 hdc.
• Rnd 5: Ch 1, hdc in same st, hdc in next 3 sts, *2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 3 sts; repeat from *, ending with hdc in same st as first hdc, join with slip st to first hdc. You now have 35 sts.
• Rnd 6: Ch 1, hdc in same st, hdc in each st around, ending with hdc in same st as first hdc, join with slip st to first hdc. You now have 36 sts.
• Rnd 7: Ch 1, (sc, hdc, dc) in same st, skip next 2 sts, *(sc, hdc, dc) in next st, skip next 2 sts; repeat from * around, join with slip st to first sc.
• Rnd 8: Ch 1, (sc, hdc, dc) in same st, skip next (hdc, dc), *(sc, hdc, dc) in next sc, skip next (hdc, dc); repeat from * around, join with slip st to first sc.
• Repeat Rnd 8 until the beanie measures 5¹⁄₂"/14 cm tall.
• Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Morgan Beanie

Baby Ringle

Designed by Tanja Osswald, Osswald Design

Slip stitches, when worked loosely with a large hook, make a drapey fabric and a wonderfully elastic ribbing. This hat is worked with sock yarn, making it the perfect weight for a newborn.

Size and Finished Measurements

• To fit 0–3 months: 12"/30.5 cm circumference at ribbing, relaxed, stretching to 16"/40.5 cm

Yarn

• Lana Grossa Meilenweit Merino, 80% merino wool/20% nylon, 460 yds (420 m)/3.5 oz (100 g), Color 2009 raw white

Crochet Hook

• US E/4 (3.5 mm) or size needed to obtain correct gauge

Gauge

• 27 stitches and 26 rows = 4"/10 cm in pattern

Other Supplies

• Stitch marker, yarn needle

Crocheting the Ribbing

• Chain 7.
• Row 1: Working in back loop only of ch sts, slip st in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. You now have 6 slip sts.
• Rows 2–88: Ch 1, BL slip st in each st across, turn. You now have 44 ridges.
• Fold the ribbing in half lengthwise with RS together to join beginning and end. Working through double thickness of the back bars of the foundation row and back loops of the row just worked, slip st in each st across. Do not fasten off.

Crocheting the Body

• Turn ribbing so that the seam is on the inside.
• Rnd 1: Ch 1; working across side edge of ribbing, 2 FL slip sts in each ridge around, including working 2 FL slip sts in the seam. You now have 90 sts. Do not join. Pm in the first st of the rnd and move it up as you work the rnds.
• Rnds 2–16: Work FL slip st in each st around.

Decreasing for the Crown

Note: Six decreases are made in each round. To avoid straight decrease lines, the decreases are shifted. If you prefer decrease lines, work all decreases at the beginning of each repeat.

• Rnd 1: (FL slip st 2 tog, FL slip st in next 13 sts) six times. You now have 84 sts.
• Rnd 2: (FL slip st in next 12 sts, FL slip st 2 tog) six times. You now have 78 sts.
• Rnd 3: (FL slip st in next 5 sts, FL slip st 2 tog, FL slip st in next 6 sts) six times. You now have 72 sts.
• Rnd 4: (FL slip st 2 tog, FL slip st in next 10 sts) six times. You now have 66 sts.
• Rnd 5: (FL slip st in next 6 sts, FL slip st 2 tog, FL slip st in next 3 sts) six times. You now have 60 sts.
• Rnd 6: (FL slip st in next 2 sts, FL slip st 2 tog, FL slip st in next 6 sts) six times. You now have 54 sts.
• Rnd 7: (FL slip st 2 tog, FL slip st in next 7 sts) six times. You now have 48 sts.
• Rnd 8: (FL slip st in next 4 sts, FL slip st 2 tog, FL slip st in next 2 sts) six times. You now have 42 sts.
• Rnd 9: (FL slip st in next 5 sts, FL slip st 2 tog) six times. You now have 36 sts.
• Rnd 10: (FL slip st 2 tog, FL slip st in next 4 sts) six times. You now have 30 sts.
• Rnd 11: (FL slip st in next st, FL slip st 2 tog, FL slip st in next 2 sts) six times. You now have 24 sts.
• Rnd 12: (FL slip st in next 2 sts, FL slip st 2 tog) six times. You now have 18 sts.
• Rnd 13: (FL slip st 2 tog, FL slip st in next st) six times. You now have 12 sts.
• Rnd 14: (FL slip st 2 tog) six times. You now have 6 sts.
• Fasten off, leaving a long sewing length. With yarn needle, weave tail through remaining sts. Pull up snug and fasten off. Weave in ends.

Pink Camouflage Cap

Designed by Elizabeth Garcia Kalka

This military-style cap features straight sides and a brim. Alternating single crochet and double crochet stitches creates an interesting texture. There will be no hiding in this one!

Size and Finished Measurements

• To fit newborn: 13"/33 cm circumference

Yarn

• Lily Sugar ’n Cream, 100% ­cotton, 150 yds (138 m)/3 oz (85 g), Color 19920 Pink Camo

Crochet Hook

• US H/8 (5 mm) or size needed to obtain correct gauge

Gauge

• Rounds 1–4 = 3³⁄₄"/9.5 cm

Other Supplies

• Yarn needle

Pattern Essentials

Exch (extended chain) Chain st pulled longer than usual, up to the height of the first st of the row or rnd.

Crocheting the Top

• Ch 4, join with slip st to form a ring.
• Rnd 1 (RS): Exch (does not count as st), 10 hdc in ring, join with slip st to first hdc. You now have 10 hdc.
• Rnd 2: Exch, 2 hdc in each st around, join with slip st to first hdc. You now have 20 hdc.
• Rnd 3: Exch, *hdc in next st, 2 hdc in next st; repeat from * around, join with slip st to first hdc. You now have 30 hdc.
• Rnd 4: Exch, *hdc in next 2 sts, 2 hdc in next st; repeat from * around, join with slip st to first hdc. You now have 40 hdc.

Crocheting the Sides

• Rnd 5: Ch 1, BLsc in each st around, join with slip st to first sc.
• Rnd 6: Ch 1, *sc in next st, dc in next st; repeat from * around, join with slip st to first sc.
• Rnd 7: Exch, *dc in next st, sc in next st; repeat from * around, join with slip st to first sc.
• Rnds 8–11: Repeat Rnds 6 and 7 twice.
• Rnd 12: Ch 1, sc in each st around, join with slip st to first sc.

Crocheting the Brim

• Row 13: Ch 1, sc in first st, hdc in next st, *2 hdc in next st, hdc in next st; repeat from * four times, sc in next st, slip st in next st, turn. You now have 16 sts.
• Row 14: Ch 1, skip slip st, sc in next st, (hdc in next 2 sts, 2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 3 sts, 2 hdc in next st) twice, hdc in next 2 sts, sc in next st, slip st in next st (the first open st of Rnd 12). You now have 22 sts.
• Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Pink Camouflage Cap

Wee Little Hat and Mittens

Designed by Andrea Lyn Van Benschoten

Newborns need hats to keep them warm. Subtly shaded baby alpaca does the trick with this one, and it’s paired with tiny scratch mittens.

Size and Finished Measurements

• To fit newborn: 12"/30.5 cm hat circumference, 4"/10 cm mitten circumference

Yarn

• Rowan Alpaca Colour, 100% baby alpaca, 131 yds (120 m)/1.75 oz (50 g), Color 134 Jasper

Crochet Hook

• US F/5 (3.75 mm) or size needed to obtain correct gauge

Gauge

• 20 stitches and 16 rounds = 4"/10 cm in half double crochet
• 24 stitches and 28 rounds = 4"/10 cm in single crochet

Other Supplies

• Yarn needle

Crocheting the Hat

• Rnd 1: Ch 2, 10 hdc in 2nd ch from hook, join with slip st to top of ch-2. You now have 10 hdc.
• Rnd 2: Ch 2 (does not count as st throughout), 2 hdc in each hdc around, join with slip st to first hdc. You now have 20 hdc.
• Rnd 3: Ch 2, *hdc in next hdc, 2 hdc in next hdc; repeat from * around, join with slip st to top of first hdc. You now have 30 hdc.
• Rnd 4: Ch 2, *2 hdc in next hdc, hdc in next 2 hdc; repeat from * around, join with slip st to top of first hdc. You now have 40 hdc.
• Rnd 5: Ch 2, *2 hdc in next hdc, hdc in next 3 hdc; repeat from * around, join with slip st to top of first hdc. You now have 50 hdc.
• Rnd 6: Ch 2, *2 hdc in next hdc, hdc in next 4 hdc; repeat from * around, join with slip st to top of first hdc. You now have 60 hdc.
• Rnd 7: Ch 2, hdc in each hdc around, join with slip st to top of hdc.
• Rnds 8–17: Repeat Rnd 7 ten times.
• Rnd 18: Ch 2, *FPhdc in next st, BPhdc in next st; repeat from * around, join with slip st to top of first hdc.
• Rnds 19–22: Repeat Rnd 18 four times.
• Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Wee Little Hat

Crocheting the Scratch Mittens (make 2)

• Rnd 1: Ch 2, 8 sc in 2nd ch from hook, join with slip st to first sc. You now have 8 sc.
• Rnd 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each sc around, join with slip st to first sc. You now have 16 sc.
• Rnd 3: Ch 1, *2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc; repeat from * around, join with slip st to first sc. You now have 24 sc.
• Rnd 4: Ch 1, sc in each sc around, join with slip st to first sc.
• Rnds 5–12: Repeat Rnd 4 eight times.
• Rnd 13: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in next 14 sc, sc2tog, sc in next 6 sc, join with slip st to first sc. You now have 22 sc.
• Rnd 14: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in next 14 sc, sc2tog, sc in next 4 sc, join with slip st to first sc. You now have 20 sc.
• Rnd 15: Ch 1, sc in each sc around, join with slip st to first sc.
• Rnd 16: Repeat Rnd 14.
• Rnd 17: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in next 10 sc, sc2tog, sc in next 6 sc, join with slip st to first sc. You now have 18 sc.
• Rnd 18: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in next 8 sc, sc2tog, sc in next 6 sc, join with slip st to first sc. You now have 16 sc.
• Rnd 19: Ch 1, sc in each sc around, join with slip st to first sc.
• Rnd 20: Ch 2, hdc in each sc around, join with slip st to top of first hdc.
• Rnd 21: Ch 2, *FPhdc in next hdc, BPhdc in next hdc; repeat from * around, join with slip st to top of first FPhdc.
• Rnd 22: Repeat Rnd 21.
• Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Spring Petals Bonnet

Designed by Tamara Del Sonno, Clickity Sticks

Even the most adorable baby will look cuter still with a face surrounded by delicate crocheted flower petals. The stretchy yarn used for the sample makes it fit a little longer than it may otherwise.

Sizes

• To fit newborn (6 months, 12 months)

Yarn

• Patons Stretch Socks, 41% cotton/39% wool/13% nylon/7% elastic, 239 yds (219 m)/1.75 oz (50 g), Color 31444 Cherry Sours

Crochet Hook

• US F/5 (3.75 mm) and US E/4 (3.5 mm) or size needed to obtain correct gauge

Gauge

• 5 pattern repeats = 4"/10 cm in shell pattern on smaller hook

Other Supplies

• Yarn needle, 3 yds/3 m of ³⁄₈"/9.5 mm ribbon, sewing needle and coordinating thread

Pattern Essentials

Shell Pattern
(multiple of 4 stitches + 2)

Chain the desired number of sts.

Set-Up Row: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, *skip 1 ch, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next ch, skip 1 ch, sc in next ch; repeat from * across, turn.

Row 1: Ch 2 (does not count as st), dc in first sc, *(2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next ch space, dc in next sc; repeat from * across, turn.

Row 2: Ch 2, dc in first st, *(2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next ch space, dc in next dc; repeat from * across, turn.

Repeat Row 2 for pattern.

Crocheting the Petal Brim

• With larger hook loosely chain 54 (58, 62).
• Change to smaller hook.
• Set-Up Row: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, *skip 1 ch, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next ch, skip 1 ch, sc in next ch; repeat from * across, turn. You now have 13 (14, 15) pattern repeats.
• Row 1: Ch 1, sc in first sc, *(2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next ch-space, sc in next sc; repeat from * across, turn.
• Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first sc, *7 dc in next ch-space, sc in next sc; repeat from * across. Fasten off, leaving a 6"/15 cm tail.

Crocheting the Bonnet

• Working across the opposite side of starting chain with RS facing, join yarn with slip st at beginning of row.
• Set-Up Row: Ch 1, sc in first ch, *skip 1 ch, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next ch, skip 1 ch, sc in next ch; repeat from * across, turn. You now have 13 (14, 15) pattern repeats.
• Beginning with Row 1 of Shell pattern, work even in pattern until piece measures 4 (4¹⁄₂, 5)"/10 (11.5, 12.5) cm from foundation ch.
• With larger hook, skipping all dcs, sc in each sc and ch-space across to gather back of bonnet, slip st to first sc to join into a circle. Fasten off.

Spring Petals Bonnet

Finishing

• With RS facing and beginning at left front corner, sc evenly along the row ends to the right front corner. Tack top corner of each end “petal” to bottom edge of bonnet. Weave in ends. Weave ribbon through bottom edge of bonnet just above single crochet edging. With sewing needle and thread, tack ribbon down at center back to prevent baby from pulling it out. Note: The photographed sample used more ribbon for longer ties. However, we recommend keeping ties on items for young children to 6"/15 cm or less.

Bunny Hat

Designed by Laura Biondi, Black Sheep Crochet

This cute bunny-eared hat is written for four sizes, taking your child from newborn to three years of age. And you may just get all four out of one skein!

Sizes and Finished Measurements

• To fit XS (S, M, L)/0–6 (6–12, 12–18, 18–36) months: 12¹⁄₂ (15, 17, 18¹⁄₂)"/31.5 (38, 43, 47) cm hat circumference, 4"/10 cm hat depth, 5¹⁄₂"/14 cm ear length

Yarn

• Bernat Baby Coordinates, 75.2% acrylic/22.2% rayon/2.6% nylon, 431 yds (394 m)/5.6 oz (160 g), Color 46008 Natural

Crochet Hook

• US H/8 (5 mm) or size needed to obtain correct gauge

Gauge

• 13 stitches and 10 rounds = 4"/10 cm in double crochet

Other Supplies

• Two stitch markers, yarn needle

Crocheting the Hat

• Ch 3, join with slip st to form a ring.
• Place a st marker in the first st and move it up as you begin each rnd.
• Rnd 1: Ch 3 (counts as dc here and throughout), 7 dc in ring; do not join. You now have 8 dc.
• Rnd 2: 2 dc in each dc around. You now have 16 dc.
• Rnd 3: *Dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc; repeat from * around. You now have 24 dc.
• Rnd 4: *Dc in next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc; repeat from * around. You now have 32 dc.
• Rnd 5: *Dc in next 3 dc, 2 dc in next dc; repeat from * around. You now have 40 dc.

Sizes 6–12, 12–18, and 18–36 months only

• Rnd 6: *Dc in next 4 dc, 2 dc in next dc; repeat from * around. You now have 48 dc.

Sizes 12–18 and 18–36 months only

• Rnd 7: *Dc in next 5 dc, 2 dc in next dc; repeat from * around. You now have 56 dc.

Size 18–36 months only

• Rnd 8: *Dc in next 6 dc, 2 dc in next dc; repeat from * around. You now have 60 dc.

All sizes

• Continuing to move first stitch marker up on each rnd, place second marker in first st and leave in place to make it easier to count rnds for the rest of the hat.
• Dc in each dc around for 6 (8, 10, 12) rnds.
• Rnd 12 (15, 18, 21): Sc in each st around; join with slip st to next st. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Bunny Hat

Crocheting the Ears (make 2)

• Ch 3, join with a slip st to form a ring.
• Place a st marker in the first st and move it up as you begin each rnd.
• Rnd 1: Ch 1, 6 sc in ring; do not join. You now have 6 sc.
• Rnd 2: 2 hdc in each sc around. You now have 12 hdc.
• Rnd 3: *Hdc in next hdc, 2 hdc in next hdc; repeat from * around. You now have 18 hdc.
• Continuing to move first stitch marker up on each rnd, place second marker in first st and leave in place to make it easier to count rnds for the rest of the ear.
• Rnds 4–14 (16, 19, 22): Hdc in each each hdc around.
• Rnd 15 (17, 20, 23): *Hdc in next hdc, hdc2tog; repeat from * around. You now have 12 sts.
• Rnd 16 (18, 21, 24): Hdc in each hdc around. Fasten off, leaving a long sewing length.

Finishing

• Use yarn needle and tail to sew the tops of the ears shut, making sure to keep them flat. Place the ears opposite one another, approximately 2 rnds down from the top of the hat, and sew them to the hat. Make sure they are on securely, since children will tug on them! Weave in ends.

Hat Sizing

When in doubt, make a baby hat larger than you think ideal rather than smaller. A hat that’s too big can be grown into, but one that’s too small is useless. In general, you can estimate one to two inches of negative ease, meaning that a hat with a finished measurement of 14 inches will fit a 15- to-16-inch head — some stitch patterns and yarn will have more negative ease, some will have less.

Snowflakes Hat

Designed by Justyna Kacprzak, Cute and Kaboodle

Simply embroidered snowflakes adorn this cap of double and half double crochet. Earflaps add warmth, and the buttoned-up visor adds style.

Size and Finished Measurements

• To fit 0–6 months: 14"/35.5 cm circumference

Yarn

• Patons Fairytale Soft DK, 55% Polyamide, 45% acrylic, 178 yds (163 m)/1.75 oz (50 g), Color 06309 Blue

Crochet Hook

• US size G/6 (4 mm) or size needed to obtain correct gauge

Gauge

• 15 stitches and 11 rows = 4"/10 cm in double crochet

Other Supplies

• Two ⁵⁄₈"/16 mm buttons, sewing needle and coordinating thread, yarn needle, scraps of white yarn for snowflakes

Crocheting the Hat

See chart below.

• Chain 4.
• Rnd 1: 12 dc in 4th ch from the hook, join with slip st to first dc. You now have 12 dc.
• Rnd 2: Ch 2 (does not count as st here and throughout), 2 dc in each dc around, join with slip st to first dc. You now have 24 dc.
• Rnd 3: Ch 2, (2 dc in next dc, dc in next dc) around, join with slip st to first dc. You now have 36 dc.
• Rnd 4: Ch 2, (2 dc in next dc, dc in next 2 dc) around, join with slip st to first dc. You now have 48 dc.
• Rnd 5: Ch 2, (2 dc in next dc, dc in next 3 dc) around, join with slip st to first dc. You now have 60 dc.
• Rnds 6–14: Ch 2, dc in each dc around, join with slip st to first dc.
• Fasten off.

The First Earflap and Tie

• With RS facing, skip first 8 dc and rejoin yarn to the next st.
• Row 1: Ch 1 (does not count as st here and throughout), hdc in next 12 dc, turn. You now have 12 hdc.
• Row 2: Ch 1, FLhdc2tog, (BLhdc in next st, FLhdc in next st) four times, BLhdc2tog, turn. You now have 10 hdc.
• Row 3: Ch 1, (FLhdc in next st, BLhdc in next st) five times, turn.
• Row 4: Ch 1, FLhdc2tog, (BLhdc in next st, FLhdc in next) three times, BLhdc2tog, turn. You now have 8 hdc.
• Row 5: Ch 1, (FLhdc in next st, BLhdc in next st) four times, turn.
• Row 6: Ch 1, FLhdc2tog, (BLhdc in next st, FLhdc in next st) twice, BLhdc2tog, turn. You now have 6 hdc.
• Row 7: Ch 1, FLhdc2tog, BLhdc in next st, FLhdc in next st, BLhdc2tog, turn. You now have 4 hdc.
• Row 8: Ch 1, FLhdc2tog, BLhdc2tog, turn. You now have 2 hdc.
• Row 9: Ch 1, sc2tog. You now have 1 st.
• Tie: Ch 40, 2-dc cluster in 3rd ch from the hook, ch 2, slip st in ch where the bobble was made, 1 slip st in each ch across. Fasten off.
• Note: The photographed sample used longer ties. However, we recommend keeping ties on items for young children to 6"/15 cm or less.

The Visor

• With RS facing, join yarn with slip st to the next st after first earflap
• Row 1: Ch 1, FLhdc in next 20 dc, turn. You now have 20 hdc.
• Rows 2–4: Ch 1, (FLhdc in next st, BLhdc in next st) 10 times, turn.
• Row 5: Ch 1, FLhdc2tog, (BLhdc in next st, FLhdc in next st) eight times, BLhdc2tog, turn. You now have 18 hdc.
• Row 6: Ch 1, (FLhdc in next st, BLhdc in next st) nine times, turn.
• Row 7: Ch 1, FLhdc2tog, (BLhdc in next st, FLhdc in next st) seven times, BLhdc2tog, turn. You now have 16 hdc.
• Row 8: Ch 1, FLhdc2tog, (BLhdc in next st, FLhdc in next st) six times, BLhdc2tog, turn. You now have 14 hdc. Fasten off.

The Second Earflap and Tie

• With RS facing, join yarn with slip st to the next st after the visor. Repeat instructions for the first earflap.

  Snowflakes Hat

  

Finishing

• Fold visor up. Using sewing needle and thread, sew buttons at the top of the front flap, sewing the visor to the hat. Weave in ends. Using photo as a guide, use white yarn to embroider snowflakes to bottom border of hat.

Tie Length

To eliminate choking danger, we recommend keeping ties on items for young children to 6"/15 cm or less.

Heart Squared Hat

Designed by Laura Hontz

A small bit of contrasting yarn for the heart makes this a lovable hat for baby or toddler. Four granny squares are joined, topped off, and trimmed.

Size and Finished Measurements

• To fit 0–6 months: 14"/35.5 cm circumference and 5¹⁄₂"/14 cm tall

Yarn

• Sirdar Spinning Snuggly DK, 55% nylon/45% acrylic, 179 yds (165 m)/1.75 oz (50 g), Color 303 Cream (MC)

Crochet Hook

• US F/5 (3.75 mm) or size needed to obtain correct gauge

Gauge

• Each square = 3¹⁄₂"/9 cm square

Other Supplies

• Yarn needle, small amount of pink DK-weight yarn for heart (CC)

Crocheting the Squares

The Plain Square (Make 3)

• Make an adjustable ring.
• Rnd 1: Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in ring, (ch 2, 3 dc) three times in ring, ch 2, join with slip st to top of ch-3, turn. You now have four 3-dc groups and 4 ch-2 spaces.
• Rnd 2: Slip st in first ch-2 space, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same space, *ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next space; repeat from * around, ch 1, join with slip st to top of ch-3, turn.
• Rnd 3: Slip st in first ch-1 space, ch 3, 2 dc in same space, *ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 space, ch 1**, 3 dc in next space; repeat from * around, ending last repeat at **, join with slip st to top of ch-3, turn.
• Rnd 4: Slip st in first ch-1 space, ch 3, 2 dc in same space, *ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next space**, (ch 1, 3 dc in next space) twice; repeat from * around, ending last repeat at **, ch 1, 3 dc in last space, ch 1, join with slip st to top of ch-3.
• Fasten off. Weave in ends.

The Heart Square (Make 1)

• With CC yarn, work Rnds 1 and 2 of plain square.
• Rnd 3: Slip st in ch-1 space, ch 3, 2 dc in same st, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next space; yo, insert hook in same space and pull up a loop, yo and pull through 2 loops, drop CC and pick up MC, yo and pull through 2 loops to complete the dc; carrying both yarns, with MC, ch 1, 3 dc in next space; with CC, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next space, ch 1, 3 dc in next space, changing to MC on last step of 3rd dc; with MC, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next space; with CC, ch 1, 3 dc in next space; with MC, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc), ch 1, join with slip st to top of ch-3, turn. Cut CC.
• Rnd 4: With MC, repeat Rnd 4 of plain square.
• Fasten off. Weave in ends.
• With WS together and MC, working through the back loops only of each square, whipstitch sides of squares together to form a tube.

Heart Squared Hat

Crocheting the Crown

• Make an adjustable ring.
• Rnd 1: Ch 3, 11 dc in ring, join with slip st to top of ch-3. You now have 12 dc.
• Rnd 2: Ch 3, dc in same st, 2 dc in each dc around, join with slip st to top of ch-3. You now have 24 dc.
• Rnd 3: Ch 3, dc in same st, dc in next dc, *2 dc in next dc, dc in next dc; repeat from * around, join with slip st to top of ch-3. You now have 36 dc.
• Rnd 4: Ch 3, dc in same st, dc in next 2 dc, *2 dc in next dc, dc in next 2 dc; repeat from * around, join with slip st to top of ch-3. You now have 48 dc.
• Rnd 5: Ch 3, dc in same st, dc in next 3 dc,*2 dc in next dc, dc in next 3 dc; repeat from * around, join with slip st to top of ch-3. You now have 60 dc.
• Fasten off, leaving a 24"/61 cm tail to sew crown to squares.

Finishing

Assemble the Hat

• Working through back loops only of both pieces, whipstitch crown to upper edge of assembled squares.

Add the Picot Edging

• Rnd 1: With RS facing, join MC with slip st in any sc on edge of lower side of squares, ch 1, sc in each dc and ch-2 space around, skipping ch-1 spaces, join with slip st to beginning sc. You now have 56 sc.
• Rnd 2: Picot, skip 1 sc, *slip st in next sc, picot, skip 1 sc; repeat from * around, join with slip st to first st.
• Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Crocodile Stitch Pixie Hat

Designed by Anne-Michelle Phelan

Make a pixie hat for all the babies in your life with this great pattern sized from newborn to four-year-old heads. The hat is worked from the top down in three sections: a crown section in double crochet, the body of the hat in crocodile stitch, and finally a rib section of half double crochet post stitches.

Sizes and Finished Measurements

• To fit 0–1 (1–2, 2–4) years: 13¹⁄₂ (14¹⁄₂, 16)"/34.5 (37, 40.5) cm circumference, relaxed, and 8 (81/2, 9¹⁄₄)"/20.5 (21.5, 23.5 cm) cm deep

Yarn

• King Cole Riot DK, 70% acrylic/30% wool, 322 yds (294 m)/3.5 oz (100 g), Color 410 Ace

Crochet Hook

• US G/6 (4 mm) or size needed to obtain correct gauge

Gauge

• 18 stitches and 10 rounds = 4"/10 cm in double crochet

Other Supplies

• Yarn needle

Pattern Essentials

V-st (Dc, ch 1, dc) in 1 stitch or space.

Crocheting the Crown

• Ch 4, slip st to first ch to form a ring.
• Rnd 1: Ch 2 (does not count as st throughout), 6 dc into ring, join with slip st to first dc. You now have 6 dc.
• Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each dc around, join with slip st to first dc. You now have 12 dc.
• Rnd 3: Ch 2, *dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc; repeat from * around, join with slip st to first dc. You now have 18 dc.
• Rnd 4: Ch 2, *dc in next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc; repeat from * around, join with slip st to first dc. You now have 24 sts.
• Rnd 5: Ch 2, *dc in next 3 dc, 2 dc in next dc; repeat from * around, join with slip st to first dc. You now have 30 sts.
• Rnd 6: Ch 2, *dc in next 4 dc, 2 dc in next dc; repeat from * around, join with slip st to first dc. You now have 36 sts.
• Rnd 7: Ch 2, *dc in next 5 dc, 2 dc in next dc; repeat from * around, join with slip st to first dc. You now have 42 sts.
• Rnd 8: Ch 2, *dc in next 6 dc, 2 dc in next dc; repeat from * around, join with slip st to first dc. You now have 48 sts.
• Rnd 9: Ch 2, *dc in next 7 dc, 2 dc in next dc; repeat from * around, join with slip st to first dc. You now have 54 sts.
• Rnd 10: Ch 2, *dc in next 8 dc, 2 dc in next dc; repeat from * around, join with slip st to first dc. You now have 60 sts.

Sizes 1–2 and 2–4 year sizes only

• Rnd 11: Ch 2, *dc in next 9 dc, 2 dc in next dc; repeat from * around, join with slip st to first dc. You now have 66 sts.

Size 2–4 year size only

• Rnd 12: Ch 2, *dc in next 10 dc, 2 dc in next dc; repeat from * around, join with slip st to first dc. You now have 72 sts.
• Rnd 13: Ch 2, dc in each dc around.

Crocheting the Crocodile Stitch Section

All sizes

• Rnd 1: Ch 4 (counts as dc, ch 1 throughout), dc in first st (counts as V-st), *skip 2 sts, V-st in next st; repeat from * around, join with slip st to 3rd chain of ch-4. You now have 20 (22, 24) V-sts.
• Rnd 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc throughout); working around posts of sts throughout rnd, 4 dc down the ch-3 at beginning of Rnd 1, ch 1, 5 dc up next dc to form a fan; skip next V-st, *5 dc down next dc post, ch 1, 5 dc up next dc post, skip next V-st; repeat from * around, join with slip st to top of ch-3. You now have 20 (22, 24) fans.
• Rnd 3: Slip st in ch-1 space of adjacent V-st in rnd below, ch 4; dc in same space, V-st in ch-1 space of next V-st, V-st between fans and ch-1 space of next V-st in rnd below, V-st in ch-1 space of next V-st; repeat from * around, join with slip st to 3rd ch of ch-4.
• Rnd 4: Ch 3; working around posts of sts throughout rnd, 4 dc down the dc post of rnd below, ch 1, 5 dc up the next dc; skip next V-st, *5 dc down next dc post, ch 1, 5 dc up next dc post, skip next V-st; repeat from * around, join with slip st top of ch-3.
• Rnds 5–10: Repeat Rnds 3 and 4 three times.

Crocodile Stitch Pixie Hat

Crocheting the Rib

• Set-Up Rnd: Ch 1, sc in each dc and ch-1 space (center of V-st) around, making sure to work through sts of Rnd 9 as required, ending with sc in last dc, join with slip st to first sc. You now have 60 (66, 72) sc.
• Rnd 1: Ch 1, hdc in each sc around, join with slip st to first hdc.
• Rnd 2: Ch 1, *FPhdc in next st, BPhdc in next st; repeat from * around, join with slip st to first FPhdc.
• Repeat Rnd 2 one (one, two) times more.
• Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Shine Bright, Day or Night

Designed by Marcia Sommerkamp, Sommerkamp Designs

Your young one will be visible day or night with a hat and armbands knitted with yarn that’s hunter’s orange by day and light reflective at night. The easy patterns, appropriate for beginning crocheters, include a headband for mom.

Sizes and Finished Measurements

• To fit 6–12 months: 14"/35.5 cm hat circumference, 6"/15 cm hat height; 6"/15 cm wrist/armband circumference, relaxed
• To fit adult woman: 17"/43 cm headband circumference, relaxed

Yarn

• Red Heart Reflective Yarn, 85% acrylic/15% polyester, 88 yds (80 m)/3.5 oz (100 g), Color E820 8251 Neon Orange

Crochet Hook

• US K/10¹⁄₂ (6.5 mm) or size needed to obtain correct gauge

Gauge

• 10 stitches = 4"/10 cm
• 8 rows = 3"/7.5 cm in half double crochet of crown
• 22 rows = 4"/10 cm in back loop slip stitch

Other Supplies

• Yarn needle

Crocheting the Wristlets (make 2)

• Work as for hat band (see below) until 15 ridges are complete. Fold band in half with RS together to join beginning and end. Working through double thickness of previous row and foundation ch, slip st in each st across to seam ends of band together. Weave in ends.

Crocheting the Headband

• Chain 8.
• Row 1: Slip st in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. You now have 7 sts. Work as for hat until band is 17"/43 cm or desired length. Finish as for wristlets.

Crocheting the Hat

The Band

• Chain 5.
• Row 1: Slip st in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. You now have 4 sts.
• Row 2: Ch 1, BL slip st in each st across, turn.
• Repeat Row 2 until you have 31 ridges.
• Fold band in half with RS together to join beginning and end. Working through double thickness of previous row and foundation ch, slip st in each st across to seam the ends of the band together. You now have 32 ridges.

The Crown

• Rnd 1: Ch 1, working along side of rows, sc in top of each ridge around, join with slip st to first sc. You now have 32 sts.
• Rnd 2: Ch 1, BLsc in each st around, join with slip st to first sc.
• Rnd 3: Ch 2 (does not counts as hdc here and throughout), hdc in each st around, join with slip st to first hdc.
• Rnds 4–6: Repeat Rnd 3 three times.
• Rnd 7: Ch 2, (hdc2tog, hdc in next 3 sts) six times, hdc2tog, join with slip st to first hdc. You now have 25 sts.
• Rnd 8: Ch 2, hdc in first st, (hdc in next st, hdc2tog) eight times, join with slip st to first hdc. You now have 17 sts.
• Rnd 9: Ch 2, (hdc2tog, hdc in next st) five times, hdc2tog, join with slip st to first hdc. You now have 11 sts.
• Rnd 10: Ch 2, (hdc2tog) five times, hdc in last st, join with slip st to first hdc. You now have 6 sts.
• Cut yarn, leaving an 8"/20.5 cm tail. Thread through remaining sts, cinch tightly to close. Fasten off.

The Star

• Ch 4, slip st to first ch to form a ring.
• Row 1: Ch 1, (sc in ring, ch 3) five times, join with slip st to first sc. You now have 5 ch-spaces.
• Row 2: Ch 1, (sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc) in each ch-space around, join with slip st to first sc. Fasten off. Using length of yarn and yarn needle, sew star to hat, using photo as a guide. Weave in ends.

Shine Bright, Day or Night

A Winter’s Night Hat

Designed by Laura Biondi, Black Sheep Crochet

This little hat, worked in spiral rounds, is very stretchy and should be able to fit a newborn to a twelve-month-old, getting baby through the whole winter. Super quick and easy to make, it’s a perfect last-minute gift.

Size and Finished Measurements

• To fit 0–12 months: 14"/35.5 cm circumference, unstretched

Yarn

• Crystal Palace Yarns Puffin, 100% polyester, 84 yds (78 m)/1.75 oz (50 g), Color 2129 Leaves & Sprouts

Crochet Hook

• US L/11 (8 mm) or size needed to obtain correct gauge

Gauge

• 10 stitches and 8 rows = 4"/10 cm in half double crochet

Other Supplies

• Stitch markers, yarn needle, pompom maker or cardboard for making pompom

Crocheting the Hat

See chart below.

• Ch 3, join with slip st to form ring.
• Rnd 1: Ch 2 (does not count as st), 6 hdc in ring. You now have 6 hdc. Do not join. Pm in the first st of the rnd and move it up as you work the rnds.
• Rnd 2: 2 hdc in each hdc around. You now have 12 hdc.
• Rnd 3: *Hdc in next hdc, 2 hdc in next hdc; repeat from * around. You now have 18 hdc.
• Rnd 4: *Hdc in next 2 hdc, 2 hdc in next hdc; repeat from * around. You now have 24 hdc.
• Rnd 5: *Hdc in next 3 hdc, 2 hdc in next hdc; repeat from * around. You now have 30 hdc.
• Rnd 6: *Hdc in next 4 hdc, 2 hdc in next hdc; repeat from * around. You now have 36 hdc.
• Place a second st marker in next st and leave it in place to make it easier to count rounds for the remainder of the hat. Continue moving first st marker up each rnd as established.
• Rnds 7–12: Hdc in each hdc around. At the end of Rnd 12, slip st in the next st. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Making the Pompom

• Using about 3 yds/3 m of yarn, make a pompom 2¹⁄₂"/6.5 cm in diameter (see Other Techniques). Fasten the pompom securely to the top of the hat. Weave in ends.

A Winter’s Night Hat

Hope Beanie

Designed by Ashley Leither

The Hope Beanie is all about texture. No, wait — it’s all about color, too! The high-relief rib is accentuated by the multicolored yarn. And worked in a bulky weight, you’ll be finished in no time.

Size and Finished Measurements

• To fit 6–12 months: 14"/35.5 cm circumference, relaxed

Yarn

• Yarn Bee First Love, 100% polyester, 143 yds (131 m)/5 oz (141 g), Color 102 Engaging

Crochet Hook

• US N/15 (10 mm) or size needed to obtain correct gauge

Gauge

• Rounds 1–4 = 4"/10 cm in diameter

Other Supplies

• Yarn needle

Crocheting the Beanie

• Make an adjustable ring.
• Rnd 1: Ch 1, 7 sc in ring, join with slip st to first sc, pull ring closed. You now have 7 sts.
• Rnd 2: Ch 1, hdc in same st, 2 hdc in each st around, ending 1 hdc in same st as first st, join with a slip st to first hdc. You now have 14 sts.
• Rnd 3: Ch 1, hdc in same st, hdc in next st, *2 hdc in next st, hdc in next st; repeat from *, end with 1 hdc in same st as first st, join with slip st to first hdc. You now have 21 sts.
• Rnd 4: Ch 1, hdc in same st, hdc in next 2 sts, *2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 2 sts; repeat from * around, end with 1 hdc in same st as first st, join with slip st to first hdc. You now have 28 sts.
• Rnd 5: Ch 1, hdc in same st, hdc in next 3 sts, *2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 3 sts; repeat from * around, join with slip st to first hdc. You now have 34 sts.
• Rnd 6: Ch 1, dc in same st, *FPdc in next hdc, dc in next hdc; repeat from * around, join with slip st to first dc.
• Rnd 7: Ch 1, dc in same st, *FPdc in next FPdc, dc in next dc; repeat from * around, join with slip st to first dc.
• Repeat Rnd 7 until the beanie measures 6¹⁄₂"/16.5 cm tall.
• Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Hope Beanie

Little Tam

Designed by Judith Durant

This simple little tam is worked circularly in double crochet, and the side away from you is the right, or public, side. The band at the bottom curls to the inside for a secure fit. The pattern is adapted from Weldon’s Practical Crochet (Third Series).

Size and Finished Measurements

• To fit toddler: 14¹⁄₂"/37 cm circumference, relaxed

Yarn

• Shelridge Farm Soft Touch DKW, 100% merino wool, 265 yds (242 m)/3.5 oz (100 g), Caribbean Waters

Hook

• US F/5 (3.75 mm) or size needed to obtain correct gauge

Gauge

• First 3 rounds = 2¹⁄₄"/5.5 cm diameter
• 20 stitches and 12 rounds = 4"/10 cm in double crochet

Other Supplies

• Yarn needle, 8"/20.5 cm plate for blocking, pompom maker or cardboard for making pompom

Pattern Essentials

Beg dc2tog (beginning double crochet 2 together) Ch 2, yo, insert hook into next st and pull up a loop, yo and pull through 2 loops on hook, yo and pull through all 3 loops on hook.

Crocheting the Tam

• Ch 5 and join with slip st to form a ring.
• Rnd 1: Ch 3 (counts as dc here and throughout), 11 dc in ring. You now have 12 dc.
• Rnd 2: Ch 3, dc in same st, 2 dc in each dc around. You now have 24 dc.
• Rnd 3: Ch 3, dc in same st, dc in next dc, *2 dc in next dc, dc in next dc; repeat from * around, join with slip st to top of ch-3. You now have 36 dc.
• Rnd 4: Ch 3, dc in same st, dc in next 2 dc, *2 dc in next dc, dc in next 2 dc; repeat from * around, join with slip st to top of ch-3. You now have 48 dc.
• Rnd 5: Ch 3, dc in same st, dc in next 3 dc, *2 dc in next dc, dc in next 3 dc; repeat from * around, join with slip st to top of ch-3. You now have 60 dc.
• Rnd 6: Ch 3, dc in same st, dc in next 4 dc, *2 dc in next dc, dc in next 4 dc; repeat from * around, join with slip st to top of ch-3. You now have 72 dc.
• Rnd 7: Ch 3, dc in same st, dc in next 5 dc, *2 dc in next dc, dc in next 5 dc; repeat from * around, join with slip st to top of ch-3. You now have 84 dc.
• Rnd 8: Ch 3, dc in same st, dc in next 6 dc, *2 dc in next dc, dc in next 6 dc; repeat from * around, join with slip st to top of ch-3. You now have 96 sts.
• Rnd 9: Ch 3, dc in same st, dc in next 7 dc, *2 dc in next dc, dc in next 7 dc; repeat from * around, join with slip st to top of ch-3. You now have 108 dc.
• Rnd 10: Ch 3, dc in same st, dc in next 8 dc, *2 dc in next dc, dc in next 8 dc; repeat from * around, join with slip st to top of ch-3. You now have 120 dc.
• Rnd 11: Ch 3, dc in same st, dc in next 9 dc, *2 dc in next dc, dc in next 9 dc; repeat from * around, join with slip st to top of ch-3. You now have 132 dc.
• Rnds 12–15: Ch 3, dc in each dc around, join with slip st to top of ch-3.
• Rnd 16: Beg dc2tog, dc in next 9 dc, *dc2tog, dc in next 9 dc; repeat from * around, join with slip st to top of ch-3. You now have 120 sts.
• Rnd 17: Beg dc2tog, dc in next 8 dc, *dc2tog, dc in next 8 dc; repeat from * around, join with slip st to top of ch-3. You now have 108 sts.
• Rnd 18: Beg dc2tog, dc in next 7 dc, *dc2tog, dc in next 7 dc; repeat from * around, join with slip st to top of ch-3. You now have 96 sts.
• Rnd 19: Beg dc2tog, dc in next 6 dc, *dc2tog, dc in next 6 dc; repeat from * around, join with slip st to top of ch-3. You now have 84 sts.
• Rnd 20: Beg dc2tog, dc in next 5 dc, *dc2tog, dc in next 5 dc; repeat from * around, join with slip st to top of ch-3. You now have 72 sts.
• Rnds 21–26: Ch 3, dc in each dc around, join with slip st to top of ch-3.

Little Tam

Finishing

• Weave in ends. Block tam over an 8"/20.5 cm plate. Make a pompom 2"/5 cm in diameter (see Other Techniques); attach to center top of tam.

Baby Duomo Cap

Designed by Beth Graham

This close-fitting domed cap capitalizes on comfort, warmth, and head coverage. Five spines of front post double crochet radiate down from the center on a background of back post double crochet. The cap is also reversible.

Size and Finished Measurements

• To fit 6–24 months: 16"/40.5 cm circumference, relaxed

Yarn

• Koigu KPPPM, 100% merino wool, 175 yds (160 m)/1.75 oz (50 g), Color P403

Crochet Hook

• US G/6 (4 mm) or size needed to obtain correct gauge and US E/4 (3.5 mm)

Gauge

• 20 stitches and 16 rounds = 4"/10 cm in back post double crochet with larger hook

Other Supplies

• Yarn needle

Crocheting the Cap

• With larger hook, begin with adjustable ring.
• Rnd 1: Ch 3 (counts as dc here and throughout), dc in ring, ch 1, (2 dc, ch 1) four times in ring, join with slip st to top of ch-3. You now have 10 dc and 5 ch-1 spaces.
• Rnd 2: Slip st in next dc and in next ch-1 space, ch 3, 2 dc in same ch-1 space, BPdc in next 2 dc, (3 dc in next ch-1 space, BPdc in next 2 dc) four times, join with slip st to top of ch-3. You now have 25 sts.
• Rnd 3: Slip st in next st, (ch 3, FPdc [corner st made], dc) in same st, BPdc in next 4 sts, *(dc, FPdc [corner st made], dc) in next st, BPdc in next 4 sts; repeat from * around, join with slip st to top of ch-3. You now have 35 sts.

From this point forward, the center FPdc made in each corner st forms the new corner st for the next rnd.

• Rnd 4: Slip st in next corner st, (ch 3, FPdc, dc) in same st, BPdc in each st to next corner st, *(dc, FPdc, dc) in next corner st, BPdc in each st across to next corner st; repeat from * around, join with slip st to top of ch-3. You now have 45 sts.

  Baby Duomo Cap

  
• Rnds 5-8: Repeat Rnd 4, increasing in each corner in pattern. You now have 85 sts. See chart below.
• Rnd 9: Slip st in next st, ch 2 (does not count as st), *FPdc in next FPdc, BPdc in each st to next FPdc; repeat from * around, join with slip st to top of first FPdc.
• Rnd 10: Ch 2, *FPdc in next FPdc, BPdc in each st to next FPdc; repeat from * to last st, BPdc2tog in last st and beginning ch-2 of previous rnd, join with slip st to top of first FPdc.
• Repeat Rnd 10 until hat measures approximately 5"/12.5 cm from crown to edge. Do not fasten off.

The Rib Edging

• Rnd 1 (set-up rnd): Ch 2, *FPdc in FPdc, BPdc in next 7 sts, BPdc2tog over next 2 sts, BPdc in next 7 sts; repeat from * to last st, BPdc2tog over last st and beginning ch-2 of previous rnd, join with slip st to top of first FPdc. You now have 80 sts.
• Rnd 2: Changing to smaller hook, ch 2, *FPdc in next st, BPdc in next st; repeat from * to last st, BPdc2tog over last st and beginning ch-2 of previous rnd, join with slip st to top of first FPdc.
• Rnd 3: Repeat Rnd 2. For a neat finish that absorbs the beginning ch-2, join at end of final rnd with reverse slip st by inserting hook from left to right beneath first FPdc of rnd and then into top of beginning ch-2. Fasten off.
• Weave in ends. Block if desired.

Baby Duomo Cap

Braided Headband

Designed by Pam Daley, Pam Daley Designs

This ribbed and braided headband is plenty stretchy, so be sure to make it a couple of inches smaller than the little head it will fit. You may use a button for decoration as shown, or choose any other embellishment that suits your fancy.

Size and Finished Measurements

• To fit 1–4 years: 1¹⁄₂"/4 cm wide and 16"/40.5 cm circumference, relaxed

Yarn

• Red Heart Anne Geddes Baby, 80% acrylic/20% nylon, 340 yds (310 m)/3.5 oz (100 g), Color 702 Rosie

Crochet Hook

• US G/6 (4 mm) or size needed to obtain correct gauge

Gauge

• 23 stitches and 24 rows = 4"/10 cm in back loop slip stitch

Other Supplies

• Yarn needle, button or other embellishment of choice for decoration

Crocheting the Headband

• Row 1 (WS): Fsc 10, turn. You now have 10 sc.
• Rows 2–5: Ch 1, BL slip st in each st across, turn.
• Row 6 (RS): Ch 1, BL slip st in first 4 sts, esc in next st (counts as first fsc), fsc 9, BL slip st in remaining 5 sts, turn. You now have 1 loop and 9 slip sts.
• Row 7: Ch 1, BL slip st in first 3 sts, working in front of fsc loop from pre­vious row, ch 4, skip next 4 sts, slip st in last 3 sts, turn. You now have 6 slip sts and 4 ch.
• Rows 8 and 9: Ch 1, BL slip st in each st across, turn. You now have 10 slip sts.
• Repeat Rows 6–9 until 19 loops have been completed (approximately 16"/40.5 cm, or to desired length).

Note: The headband is very stretchy; plan for at least 2"/5 cm of negative ease. Fasten off, leaving a long sewing length.

Braided Headband

Finishing

• Using the yarn tail and yarn needle, match the sts from the first and last rows and sew the headband together. Weave in ends.
• To make the braid, pull the 2nd loop through the first loop, then the 3rd loop through the 2nd loop; continue to the end of the headband. Sew the button at the base of the first cable loop; hook the last cable loop made over the button. (Alternatively, tack the cable loop down and sew the button over it.)

Toddler’s Watch Cap

Designed by Beth Hall

Short rows are used to create the shaping of this cozy and stretchy cap. In fact it’s so stretchy, it can keep a head warm from age one to four years!

Size and Finished Measurements

• To fit 1–4 years: 13"/33 cm circumference, stretches to 18"/45.5 cm, and 8"/20.5 cm tall

Yarn

• Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice, 100% acrylic, 170 yds (156 m)/3.5 oz (100 g), Color 102 Aqua

Crochet Hook

• US H/8 (5 mm) or size needed to obtain correct gauge

Gauge

• 14 stitches and 8 rows = 4"/10 cm in back loop half double crochet

Other Supplies

• Yarn needle

Crocheting the Cap

• Chain 33 loosely.
• Row 1 (RS): Working in the back bump of each chain (see Working in back bump of chain), slip st in the 2nd chain from hook and in next 3 ch, sc in next 4 ch, hdc in next 12 ch, slip st in last 12 ch, turn. You now have 32 sts.

Note: Beginning with Row 2, work all sts in the back loop only.

• Row 2 (short rows): Ch 1, slip st in first 12 slip sts, turn, leaving remaining sts unworked; ch 1, slip st in next 12 sts (working back toward lower edge; these will create the cap’s “ribbing”), turn; ch 1, slip st in next 12 sts, hdc in next hdc in row below and in next 11 hdc, sc in next 4 sc, slip st in next 2 sts, leaving the last 2 slip sts unworked, turn. You now have 30 sts.
• Row 3: Ch 1, slip st in next 2 sts, sc in next 4 sc, hdc in next 12 hdc, slip st in last 12 sts, turn.
• Row 4 (short rows): Ch 1, slip st in first 12 slip sts, turn, leaving remaining sts unworked; ch 1, slip st in next 12 sts, turn, ch 1; slip st in next 12 sts, hdc in next hdc in row below and next 11 hdc, sc in next 4 sc, slip st in next 2 sts, slip st in last 2 unworked sts in row below, turn. You now have 32 sts.
• Row 5: Ch 1, slip st in next 4 sts, sc in next 4 sc, hdc in next 12 hdc, slip st in last 12 sts, turn.
• Repeat Rows 2–5 ten times, ending with Row 5, for a total of 45 rows, or to desired length. Break yarn, leaving a long-enough tail to sew the side seam and close the top.

Toddler’s Watch Cap

Finishing

• Fold hat in half with RS together. With tail threaded onto yarn needle, catch the outside loop of the corresponding sts of the first and last rows. At top of hat, catch the top of the st every other row; gather tightly and fasten off. Weave in ends.

Squiggle Twins

Designed by Janet Brani, OneLoopShy Designs

Your daughter and her doll will be cozy and warm this winter when sporting Squiggle Twins hats. The rib stitch will stretch several inches to accommodate a variety of sizes.

Sizes and Finished Measurements

• To fit doll (child): 12 (15)"/30.5 (38) cm circumference, relaxed

Yarn

• Skacel Yarns HiKoo Simpliworsted Marl, 55% superwash merino wool/28% acrylic/17% nylon, 140 yds (128 m)/3.5 oz (100 g), Color 652 Pretty as a Petunia

Crochet Hook

• US J/10 (6 mm) or size needed to obtain correct gauge

Gauge

• 16 stitches and 19 rows = 4"/10 cm in slip stitch

Other Supplies

• Yarn needle

Crocheting the Hat

• Chain 15 (26).
• Row 1: Working in top loop only of each ch, slip st in 2nd ch from hook, slip st in next 10 (19) ch, turn, leaving remaining chains unworked. You now have 11 (20) sts.
• Row 2: Ch 1, FL slip st in next 11 (20) sts, turn.
• Row 3 (RS): Ch 1, FL slip st in next 11 (20) sts, slip st in top loop only of next 3 (5) foundation ch to complete full row, turn. You now have 14 (25) sts.

This completes the first short row section.

• Row 4: Ch 1, FL slip st in each st across, turn. You now have 14 (25) sts.
• Row 5: Ch 1, FL slip st in next 11 (20) sts, turn, leaving remaining sts unworked. You now have 11 (20) sts.
• Row 6: Ch 1, FL slip st in next 11 (20) sts, turn.
• Row 7: Ch 1, FL slip st 11 (20), FL slip st in next 3 (5) unworked stitches 2 rows below, turn. You now have 14 (25) sts.

This completes the second short row section.

• Rows 8–55 (71): Repeat Rows 4–7 twelve (sixteen) times.
• Row 56 (72): Repeat Row 4. Do not fasten off. There should be a total of 14 (18) short row sections.

Finishing

• With WS together, fold hat in half and, working through both layers and matching sts, slip st in each st across, ending at the brim. Do not fasten off.

The Edging

• Ch 1, sc evenly around, working 1 sc in each horizontal bar (appearing between every other row), join with slip st to first sc. You now have 28 (36) sc. Do not fasten off.

The Squiggle

• Ch 1; working under both loops of the slip st seam, skip first st, 3 sc in next st, 3 sc (hdc) in each st across seam to within 2 sts at top of hat, skip last 2 sts of seam, slip st in top of hat. Fasten off, leaving a long sewing length.
• With yarn needle, weave yarn under 2 loops at the top of each ridge around the top of hat, bring all yarn ends and cinching threads to the wrong side of hat and tie tightly.

Doll hat only

• Attach yarn at brim and work 2 more rows of sc at edge, decreasing a few stitches, if necessary, to fit to the chosen doll.
• Weave in ends.

Squiggle Twins

Autumn Beanie

Designed by Katherine Larson

The stretchy brim of this cutie is crocheted in a long strip and then seamed; the openwork body and crown are worked up from the brim.

Size and Finished Measurements

• To fit 2–4 years: 16"/40.5 cm circumference, unstretched, and 6¹⁄₂"/16.5 cm tall

Yarn

• Dream in Color Classy, 100% superwash merino wool, 250 yds (229 m)/4 oz (113 g), Color VM280 November Muse

Crochet Hook

• US H/8 (5 mm) or size needed to obtain correct gauge

Gauge

• 14 stitches and 8 rows = 4"/10 cm in body pattern

Other Supplies

• Yarn needle

Pattern Essentials

V-st (Dc, ch 1, dc) in 1 stitch or space.

Crocheting the Brim

• Fsc 9.
• Row 1: Ch 1, BLsc in each sc across, turn.
• Rows 2–63: Repeat Row 1.
• Fold ribbing in half lengthwise. Working through double thickness of the front loops of the foundation row and back loops of row just worked, slip st in each st across. Do not fasten off.

Crocheting the Body

• Rnd 1: Working across side edge of ribbing, ch 3 (counts as dc here and throughout), 2 dc in same st; skip 3 rows, V-st in next row, skip 2 rows, *3 dc in next row, skip 3 rows, V-st in next row, skip 2 rows, repeat from * around, skip last row, join with slip st to top of beginning ch-3. You now have 9 shells and 9 V-sts.
• Rnd 2: Slip st in next st, ch 4 (counts as dc, ch 1 here and throughout), dc in same st, skip 2 dc, 3 dc in next ch-1 space, skip 2 dc, *V-st in next dc, skip 2 dc, 3 dc in next ch-1 space; repeat from * around, join with slip st to 3rd ch of ch-4.
• Rnd 3: Slip st in first ch-1 space, ch 3, 2 dc in same space, skip 2 dc, V-st in next dc, skip 2 dc, *3 dc in next ch-1 space, skip 2 dc, V-st in next dc; repeat from * around, join with slip st to top of ch-3.
• Rnds 4–6: Repeat Rnds 2 and 3, then repeat Rnd 2 once more.
• Rnd 7: Slip st in next ch-1 space, ch 3, dc in same space, skip 2 dc, *2 dc in next dc, skip 2 dc, 2 dc in next ch-1 space, skip 2 dc; repeat from * around, join with slip st to top of ch-3. You now have 36 dc.
• Rnd 8: Ch 3, dc in same space, skip 2 dc, *2 dc in next dc, skip 2 dc; repeat from * around, join with slip st to top of ch-3. You now have 24 dc.
• Rnd 9: Repeat Rnd 8. You now have 16 dc.
• Rnd 10: Ch 3, *2 dc in next dc, skip 2 dc; repeat from * around, join with slip st to top of ch-3. You now have 11 dc.
• Rnd 11: Slip st in 3rd, 5th, and 7th sts, slip st in beginning st and draw closed.
• Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Autumn Beanie

Flower Power Beret

Designed by Melissa Martinez

The flower motif that forms the top of this beret is worked from the center outward, followed by rounds of double crochet, and then tapered with half double crochet followed by single crochet. The result is a roomy top with a comfortably snug brim.

Size and Finished Measurements

• To fit 2–4 years: 16"/40.5 cm brim circumference, relaxed

Yarn

• Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice, 100% acrylic, 170 yds (156 m)/3.5 oz (100 g), Color 173 Dusty Green

Crochet Hook

• US J/10 (6 mm) or size needed to obtain correct gauge

Gauge

• Rounds 1–3 = 3¹⁄₂"/9 cm in diameter

Other Supplies

• Yarn needle

Crocheting the Beret

• Ch 5, join with slip st to form a ring.
• Rnd 1: Ch 1, 8 sc in ring, join with slip st to first sc. You now have 8 sc.
• Rnd 2: Ch 2 (counts as dc here and throughout), 2 dc in same st, 3 dc in each sc around, join with a slip st to top of ch-2. You now have 24 dc.
• Rnd 3: Ch 2, 4 dc in same dc, skip 2 dc, *5 dc in next dc, skip 2 dc; repeat from * around, join with a slip st to top of ch-2. You now have eight 5-dc groups.
• Rnd 4: Slip st in next 2 dc, ch 3 (counts as dc), 6 dc in same dc, *skip 2 dc, sc in space between two 5-dc groups, skip 2 dc**, 7 dc in next dc; repeat from * around, ending last repeat at **, join with a slip st to top of ch-3. You now have 56 dc and 8 sc.
• Rnd 5: Slip st in next 3 dc, ch 1, sc in first dc, ch 3 (counts as dc), *2 dc in next sc, ch 3 (counts as dc), skip 3 dc**, sc in next dc, ch 3, skip 3 dc; repeat from * around, ending last repeat at **, join with slip st to first sc. You now have 16 dc, 8 sc, and 16 ch-3 spaces.
• Rnd 6: Slip st in next ch, 2 dc in same space, *dc between next 2 dc, (3 dc in next ch-3 space) twice; repeat from * around, omitting last 3 dc, join with slip st to top of ch-2. You now have 56 dc.
• Rnd 7: Ch 2, dc in each dc around, join with slip st to top of ch-2.
• Rnd 8: Ch 2, *dc in next 4 dc, 2 dc in next dc; repeat from * around, join with slip st to top of ch-2. You now have 67 dc.
• Rnd 9: Ch 2, dc in each dc around, join with a slip st to top of ch-2.
• Rnd 10: Ch 2, *dc in next 5 dc, skip 1 dc; repeat from * around, join with slip st to top of ch-2. You now have 56 dc.
• Rnd 11: Ch 2, *dc in next 4 dc, skip 1 dc; repeat from * around, join with slip st to top of ch-2. You now have 45 dc.
• Rnd 12: Ch 1 (does not count as st), hdc in each dc around, join with slip st to first hdc.
• Rnds 13–15: Ch 1, sc in each st around, join with a slip st to first sc.
• Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Flower Power Beret

Queen Anne’s Lace Beanie

Designed by Alla Koval, Alla Koval Designs

A lacy beanie is the perfect addition to a little girl’s spring and summer wardrobe. You could also make one in wool for cooler days. This beanie is crocheted in the round, beginning with the top of the crown.

Size and Finished Measurements

• To fit toddler (child, adult): 16 (18, 20)"/40.5 (45.5, 51) cm circumference.
• Shown in child size

Yarn

• Omega Cotton Thread #5, 100% cotton, 164 yds (150 m)/1.75 oz (50 g), Color 50 White

Crochet Hook

• US B/1 (2.25 mm) or size needed to obtain correct gauge

Gauge

• 26 stitches and 12 rounds = 4"/10 cm in double crochet
• First 3 rounds = 1³⁄₄"/4.5 cm in diameter

Other Supplies

• Yarn needle

Pattern Essentials

Beg V-st (beginning V-stitch) Ch 5 (counts as dc and ch-2), dc in st or space indicated.

Puff st (puff stitch) Yo, insert hook into st or space and pull up a loop, (yo, insert hook into same st and pull up a loop) twice, yo and pull through all 7 loops on hook.

V-st (V-stitch) (Dc, ch 2, dc) in st or space indicated.

Crocheting the Crown

See chart below.

• Begin with an adjustable ring.
• Rnd 1: Ch 3 (counts as dc throughout), 11 dc in ring, join with slip st to top of ch-3. You now have 12 dc.
• Rnd 2: Ch 3, (dc in first dc, 2 dc in each dc) around, join with slip st to top of ch-3. You now have 24 dc.
• Rnd 3: Ch 3, (2 dc in next dc, dc in next dc) around, omitting last dc, join with slip st to top of ch-3. You now have 36 dc.
• Rnd 4: Ch 3, (dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next dc) around, omitting last dc, join with slip st to top of ch-3. You now have 48 dc.
• Rnd 5: Ch 3, (dc in next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next dc) around, omitting last dc, join with slip st to top of ch-3. You now have 60 dc.
• Rnd 6: Ch 3, (dc in next 3 dc, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next dc) around, omitting last dc, join with slip st to top of ch-3. You now have 72 dc.
• Rnd 7: Ch 3, (dc in next 4 dc, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next dc) around, omitting last dc, join with slip st to top of ch-3. You now have 84 dc.
• Rnd 8: Ch 3, (dc in next 5 dc, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next dc) around, omitting last dc, join with slip st to top of ch-3. You now have 96 dc.
• Rnd 9: Ch 3, (dc in next 6 dc, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next dc) around, omitting last dc, join with slip st to top of ch-3. You now have 108 dc. Do not fasten off.

Sizes Medium and Large only

• Rnd 10: Ch 3, (dc in next 7 dc, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next dc) around, omitting last dc, join with slip st to top of ch-3. You now have 120 dc. Do not fasten off.

Size Large only

• Rnd 11: Ch 3, (dc in next 8 dc, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next dc) around, omitting last dc, join with slip st to top of ch-3. You now have 132 dc. Do not fasten off.

Crocheting the Band

• Rnd 1 (RS): Ch 3, dc in each dc around. You now have 108 (120, 132) dc.
• Rnd 2: Beg V-st in first dc, *ch 2, skip next 2 dc, sc in next dc, ch 2, skip next 2 dc**, V-st in next dc; repeat from * around, ending last repeat at **, join with slip st to 3rd ch of ch-5. You now have 18 (20, 22) V-sts.
• Rnd 3: Ch 3, [(puff st, ch 2) twice, puff st, ch 1] in each V-st around, join with slip st to top of ch-3.
• Rnd 4: Slip st in first puff st and next ch of ch-2 space, ch 4 (counts as dc and ch-1), dc in next ch-2 space, ch 1, *dc in next ch-1 space, ch 1**, (dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 1) twice; repeat from * around, ending last repeat at **, join with slip st to 3rd ch of beg ch-4.
• Rnd 5: Ch 3, dc in each ch-1 space and each dc around, join with slip st to top of ch-3.
• Repeat Rnds 2–5 once (twice, twice). At end of last rnd, do not fasten off.

Finishing

• Rnd 1 (RS): Ch 1, sc in first and each dc around, join with slip st to first sc.
• Rnd 2: Ch 1, (sc, ch 3, sc) in first sc, *ch 3, skip next 3 sc**, (sc, ch 3, sc) in next sc; repeat from * around, ending last repeat at **, join with slip st to first sc.
• Fasten off. Weave in ends.
• Wet or steam block.

Queen Anne’s Lace Beanie