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Crochet Baby Hat

Crochet baby hats are absolutely adorable and perfect for keeping little ones cozy and stylish. The intricate patterns and soft yarn used in making these hats create a handmade charm that is irresistible. Whether you're gifting one to a new parent or preparing for a photo shoot, a crochet baby hat is a sweet and thoughtful accessory. The versatility of colors and designs ensures there's a perfect hat for every baby, making them not only cute but also practical for keeping tiny heads warm. So grab your crochet hook and yarn, and get ready to create a tiny masterpiece that will surely bring smiles to faces and warmth to hearts.

Supplies Needed

  • DK Yarn (US weight 3)
  • 3.00 mm circular needles (2.5 US)
  • Tapestry Needle for weaving in ends
  • Scissors
  • Stitch Marker

Stitches Used

  • Knit
  • Purl
  • SSK — Slip Slip Knit, a decrease stitch
  • K2TOG — Knit Two Together, a decrease stitch

Step 1: Ribbing and Bottom of Baby Hat

First we will work on the ribbing, and shaping the bottom of the baby hat.

Taking our 3.0mm circular knitting needles, cast on 93 stitches and slip to join (leaving 92 stitches on your needles).

Divide those stitches evenly onto your two needles46 stitches on each needle.

Place your stitch marker, and move it with each new round.

Rounds 1 – 16: (K2 P2) repeat to end.

Rounds 17 – 34: Knit

Step 2: Shape the top of the baby hat

Next, we’ll start shaping the top of the hat.

Round 35: Knit 1, SSK, Knit to last 3 stitches, K2TOG, Knit 1. Repeat on second needle. (88 stitches left on needles)

Round 36: Knit

Round 37: Knit 1, SSK, Knit to last 3 stitches, K2TOG, Knit 1. Repeat on second needle. (84 stitches left on needles)

Round 38: Knit

Round 39: Knit 1, SSK, Knit to last 3 stitches, K2TOG, Knit 1. Repeat on second needle. (80 stitches left on needles)

Round 40: Knit

Round 41: Knit 1, SSK, Knit to last 3 stitches, K2TOG, Knit 1. Repeat on second needle. (76 stitches left on needles)

Round 42: Knit

Round 43: Knit 1, SSK, Knit to last 3 stitches, K2TOG, Knit 1. Repeat on second needle. (72 stitches left on needles)

Round 44: Knit

Round 45: Knit 1, SSK, Knit to last 3 stitches, K2TOG, Knit 1. Repeat on second needle. (68 stitches left on needles)

Round 46: Knit

Round 47: Knit 1, SSK, Knit to last 3 stitches, K2TOG, Knit 1. Repeat on second needle. (64 stitches left on needles)

Round 48: Knit

Round 49: Knit 1, SSK, Knit to last 3 stitches, K2TOG, Knit 1. Repeat on second needle. (60 stitches left on needles)

Round 50: Knit

Round 51: Knit 1, SSK, Knit to last 3 stitches, K2TOG, Knit 1. Repeat on second needle. (56 stitches left on needles)

Round 52: Knit

Round 53: Knit 1, SSK, Knit to last 3 stitches, K2TOG, Knit 1. Repeat on second needle. (52 stitches left on needles)

Round 54: Knit

Round 55: Knit 1, SSK, Knit to last 3 stitches, K2TOG, Knit 1. Repeat on second needle. (48 stitches left on needles)

Round 56: Knit

Round 57: Knit 1, SSK, Knit to last 3 stitches, K2TOG, Knit 1. Repeat on second needle. (44 stitches left on needles)

Round 58: Knit

Round 59: Knit 1, SSK, Knit to last 3 stitches, K2TOG, Knit 1. Repeat on second needle. (40 stitches left on needles)

Round 60: Knit

Round 61: Knit 1, SSK, Knit to last 3 stitches, K2TOG, Knit 1. Repeat on second needle. (36 stitches left on needles)

Round 62: Knit

Round 63: Knit 1, SSK, Knit to last 3 stitches, K2TOG, Knit 1. Repeat on second needle. (32 stitches left on needles)

Round 64: Knit

Round 65: Knit 1, SSK, Knit to last 3 stitches, K2TOG, Knit 1. Repeat on second needle. (28 stitches left on needles)

Round 66: Knit

Round 67: Knit 1, SSK, Knit to last 3 stitches, K2TOG, Knit 1. Repeat on second needle. (24 stitches left on needles)

Round 68: Knit

Round 69: Knit 1, SSK, Knit to last 3 stitches, K2TOG, Knit 1. Repeat on second needle. (20 stitches left on needles)

Round 70: Knit

Round 71: Knit 1, SSK, Knit to last 3 stitches, K2TOG, Knit 1. Repeat on second needle. (16 stitches left on needles)

Round 72: Knit

Round 73: Knit 1, SSK, Knit to last 3 stitches, K2TOG, Knit 1. Repeat on second needle. (12 stitches left on needles)

Round 74: Knit

Round 75: Knit 1, SSK, Knit to last 3 stitches, K2TOG, Knit 1. Repeat on second needle. (8 stitches left on needles)

Round 76: Knit

Round 77: SSK, K2TOG. Repeat on second needle. (4 stitches left on needles)

Round 78: Knit

Round 79: K2TOG, K2TOG. (2 stitches left on needles)

Round 80: Move last 2 stitches to one needle, K2TOG. Break yarn, secure, and weave in all ends.


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