Baby Crochet Bobble Hat
Materials
- Red worsted weight yarn (approximately 100 grams)
- 4.5 mm (US 7) crochet hook
- Small crochet flowers or embellishments (optional)
- Safety scissors
- Measuring tape
- Yarn needle for weaving in ends
Gauge
15 double crochets and 10 rows = 4 inches in double crochet. It is important to check your gauge to ensure a proper fit.
Abbreviations
ch: chain
dc: double crochet
st: stitch
sl st: slip stitch
sp: space
Instructions
Size
This pattern is designed for a baby 0-6 months. If a larger size is desired, you can increase the number of foundation chains.
Step 1: Create the Foundation
1. Begin by making a slip knot and chaining 4. Join the chain with a slip stitch to form a ring.
Step 2: First Round
2. Ch 3 (counts as first dc), then work 11 dc into the ring. Join with a sl st to the top of the starting ch 3. (12 dc total)
Step 3: Second Round
3. Ch 3, then dc in the same st. *2 dc in the next st.* Repeat from * to * around. Join with sl st to the top of the ch 3. (24 dc total)
Step 4: Third Round
4. Ch 3, then dc in the next st. *1 dc in the next st; 2 dc in the next st.* Repeat from * to * around. Join with sl st to the top of the ch 3. (36 dc total)
Step 5: Round 4-9 (Body of the Hat)
5. Ch 3, then dc in each st around, joining with sl st at the end of each round. Repeat this for 6 rounds (for a total height of approximately 6 inches).
Step 6: Finishing
6. At the end of round 9, fasten off and leave a long tail for weaving in. Use the yarn needle to weave in the ends securely.
Step 7: Add Embellishments
7. If desired, sew small flower embellishments on the hat using a contrasting color of yarn or attach pre-made flowers for a cute accent.
Step 8: Final Touches
8. Check your work for any loose ends and weave them in securely. Your adorable baby bobble hat is now ready to wear!
