SIZE: Fits newborn babies to 3 months.
MATERIALS: Lion Brand Jamie, or sport-weight yarn-less than one 1.75 oz. skein for one hat. Crochet hook size F, OR SIZE NEEDED TO OBTAIN GAUGE·
GAUGE: 4 half double crochet=1"; 2 rows=1".
Ruffled Hat: Loosely chain 25.
Row 1: Starting in third chain from hook, work 1 half double crochet in each chain across. Chain 2, turn.
Row 2: Skip first half double crochet, work 1 half double crochet in each half double crochet across. Chain 2, turn.
Row 3: Work 1 half double crochet in first half double crochet, 2 half double crochet in each half double crochet across. Chain 2, turn.
Row 4: Skip first half double crochet, work 1 half double crochet in each half double crochet across. Chain 2, turn. Repeat Row 4 until a total of 14 rows (or number of rows needed for size you want) have been worked. Ch2, turn.
Ruffle: Work 2 half double crochet in first half double crochet, work 3 half double crochet in each stitch across. Fasten off.
Finishing: With yarn needle and double yarn, draw a gathering thread through each stitch along foundation chain edge. Draw up to gather and tie securely. Sew back seam edges.
Pompon: Hole thumb and forefinger about 2" apart, wrap yarn around them 100 times. Tie center of the loops with a separate strand of yarn. Cut both ends of loop and trim. Sew securely to top of hat. Fold back last two rows for ruffle.
Plain Hat: Work as for Ruffled Hat for a total of 12 rows. Fasten off and finish as for Ruffled Hat.
Crocheted Hat - 2 variations...
Below are some special notations sent to us by one of our Missouri volunteers, Sheila Roland. Sheila hopes that these will help the beginning crocheters.
To make a smaller hat I use a size “E” crochet hook. You can change the needle or yarn to make the hat smaller or larger.
I also used small ribbon to make a bow for the top, instead of the pompom on the ruffled hat to make it look more girlish.
NOTE: I have adjusted the pattern so that it makes the sides straight. On the third row where you increase by 2 stitches in each half double crochet it will start to round out for the shape of the hat. The chain 2 at the end of each row acts as the 1st half double crochet. That is why they tell you to skip the first half double crochet. Also, be sure to half double crochet in the chain 2 of the last row at the end of each row. This also will make the sides straight.
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