Check out this adorable little crochet baby hat just for your newborn! Made with soft yarn in a cozy crochet pattern, it's got two cute pompoms on top that make it extra special. It's perfect for keeping your baby's head warm and snuggly during chilly days. Plus, the pompoms add a bit of fun and playfulness that'll make your little one look even cuter (if that's even possible!). Whether you're going out for a stroll or just cuddling at home, this sweet little hat is just the right touch for your baby's first outfits.
Newborn Crochet Baby Hat With Pompoms
Materials:
- Two strands of yarn in color aqua (you can use any color you prefer)
- 6 mm crochet hook
- Stitch marker
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
Abbreviations:
- Ch: Chain
- Sl st: Slip stitch
- Sc: Single crochet
- Dc: Double crochet
- Hdc: Half double crochet
- FP: Front post
- BP: Back post
Pattern Instructions:
Starting the Hat:
- Make a slip knot and chain 4.
- Slip stitch into the first chain to form a ring.
- Chain 1.
Round 1:
- Crochet 12 single crochets (Sc) into the ring.
- Slip stitch to the first Sc to join. Move your stitch marker here.
Round 2:
- Chain 2 (does not count as a stitch).
- Make 2 double crochets (Dc) in each stitch around (24 stitches total).
- Slip stitch to the top of the first real stitch to join.
For Round 3:
- Chain 2.
- 1 Dc in the first stitch, 2 Dc in the next stitch - repeat around (36 stitches total).
- Slip stitch to join.
Round 4 (Starting the FP/BP Rib Stitch):
- Chain 2.
- 1 FP Hdc in the first stitch, 1 BP Hdc in the next stitch - repeat around.
- Slip stitch to join.
Rounds 5-12 (or continue to desired length):
- Repeat Round 4 until you’ve finished 8 or 9 rounds of FP/BP Hdc patterns.
Ear Flaps:
- Chain 2, turn.
- Do 7 Dc across (one Dc in each stitch).
- Chain 1, turn.
- 1 Sc in each of the next 6 stitches.
- Chain 1, turn.
- 1 Sc in each of the next 5 stitches.
- Chain 1, turn.
- 1 Sc in each of the next 4 stitches.
- Chain 1, turn.
- 1 Sc in each of the next 3 stitches.
- Chain 1, turn.
- 1 Sc in each of the next 2 stitches.
- Chain 1, turn.
- 1 Sc in the next 1 stitch, fasten off.
Attach second ear flap:
- Skip 12 stitches from the first ear flap and attach yarn.
- Repeat steps 1-14 of the ear flap pattern for the second ear flap.
Large Pom-Pom (for the top of the hat):
- Wrap yarn around your hand approximately 60 times.
- Tie securely in the middle with a strand of yarn.
- Cut loops at both ends.
- Trim into a round shape.
- Attach to the top of the hat.
Small Pom-Poms (for ear flaps):
- Wrap yarn around your fingers approximately 40 times.
- Tie securely in the middle with a strand of yarn.
- Cut loops at both ends.
- Trim into a round shape.
- Attach to the ends of the earflaps.
Finishing:
- Weave in all ends securely.
- Trim any excess yarn.
Measurements:
- The hat should measure approximately 5.5 inches in height and 6 inches across.
