There are 2 different beanies pictured. One in black, and one in orange. The orange is newborn-3 months size, and the black on is 6-9 months. (Sizes vary from baby to baby.) The 6-9 month instructions are written in parentheses. (Really, the only change you're making is the number of stitches you put in your magic circle.)
The numbers at the end of the line is the number of stitches you should have at the end of the round. You will always work your first stitch in the same space as the slip stitch.
Pattern Notes:
For this hat you'll need to know the loop stitch. The loop stitch is basically a modified sc, but is difficult to explain, so you can find a tutorial here.
You can use any starting method you like, but I prefer the magic circle. Mikey from Red Heart and The Crochet Crowd has an excellent tutorial that you can find here.
Materials:
Worsted weight yarn. (For the black one, was able to get the beanie from 1 skein of Vanna's Choice, and the orange took less than half a skein of Red Heart Super Saver in Pumpkin.)
Size H/5.00mm hook and size N/9.00mm hookScissors
Tapestry Needle
Tape Measure
Ribbon (optional)
Abbreviations:
ch: chain
st: stitch
hdc: half double crochet
lp st: loop stitch
sl st: slip stitch
MR: magic ring
F/O: fasten off
Pattern:
Round 1: Work 8 (9) hdc into your magic ring. Join with a sl st to the first hdc. Ch 1. 8 (9)
Round 2: Work 2 hdc into each st around. Sl st to the first hdc. Ch 1. 16 (18)
Round 3: *2 hdc in the first st, 1 hdc in the next* around. Join to the first hdc with a sl st. Ch 1. 24 (26)
Round 4: *2 hdc in the first st, 1 hdc in the next 2 sts* around. Join to the first hdc with a sl st. Ch 1. 32 (34)
Round 5: *2hdc in the first st, 1 hdc in the next 3 sts* around. Join to the first hdc with a sl st. Ch 1. 40 (42)
Rounds 6-12(14): Hdc in each st around. Join to the first hdc with a sl st. Ch 1. 40 (42)
DO NOT FASTEN OFF.
Round 13(15): In the front loops only, work a loop stitch in each hdc around. Join with a sl st to the first loop stitch. Ch 1.
Rounds 14-16(16-19): Work 1 loop stich in the same stitch and each stitch around. Join with a sl st. Ch 1.
Round 17(20): Sl st in each st around. F/O
Weave in your ends including the tail from the beginning. Mikey just fastens his off but I'm paranoid that the hat will fall apart so I weave my tail in anyway. :)
For the unbraided pigtails, I cut 35 pieces of yarn that were 20 1/2 inches for each side, for the braided ones, cut 33 pieces that are 21 inches long for each side.
To attach the hair (this is where your N hook comes in handy), flatten out your beanie and mark the side stitches of round 4 and pull the yarn through with your crochet hook. Fold in in half over the stitch.
For unbraided: Cut an extra piece of yarn longer than your pigtails and wrap it around the top of the pigtail where you folded it over the stitch, tie it in a double knot, and let it blend in with the rest of the yarn. Trim the ends to make them look even.
Braided: With 22 pieces of yarn for each strand, separate your yarn and braid for about 10 inches. Measure 7 inches from the top and tie off the braid with a spare piece of yarn. let that piece blend in with the rest and trim the ends. My braids ended up measuring 8 inches. *Optional* Tie a ribbon around the piece of yarn holding the braids together.
Weave in all your ends, make sure everything's secure and your done! :) I hope this pattern is easy for you to understand, and if you have any questions feel free to contact me. I would love to see pictures of your finished products on my Facebook page, Instagram, or on Ravelry. :)
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Happy Hooking! :)
