Simply Pink Newborn Hat
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Free Crochet Pattern: Simply Pink Newborn Hat
When I received my package of lovely yarn from Red Heart, I received two balls of Anne Geddes Baby yarn. This yarn is perfect for baby projects; 80% acrylic, 20% nylon and machine washable (a must for babies). This yarn is soft and easy to work with (it is not splitty).
The first project I completed with this yarn was to design a wee hat for a sweet baby who is due to arrive this summer (yes I am going to be an Auntie again!). I love babies and I love having the opportunity to design new items for them!
Supplies:
Red Heart Yarn, Anne Geddes Baby, Rosie
Please note, Anne Geddes Baby Yarn has been discontinued. Please substitute Red Heart Baby Hugs Light Yarn.
4.00 mm, size G crochet hook
ch: chain, dc: double crochet, sl st: slip stitch, x: times, st: stitch, sts: stitches, 2-dc cluster: 2 double crochet cluster, 3-dc cluster: 3 double crochet cluster
Please note: when you see x 12 after a set of parentheses it means to repeat the instructions between the two brackets the number of times indicated. So
ch 2, (1 dc in the first st, 2 dc in the next st) x 12
means
ch 2, (1 dc in the first st, 2 dc in the next st) repeat 12 times
Special stitches:
2-dc cluster: this cluster is worked into a chain stitch, *yarn over, insert hook into the specified chain stitch, yarn over and draw through two loops on your hook* repeat from *to* a second time, yarn over and draw the loop through all 3 loops on the hook
3-dc cluster: this cluster is worked across 3 double crochet stitches, *yarn over, insert hook into the next dc, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and draw through 2 loops on your hook* repeat from *to* for the next two double crochet stitches, yarn over and draw through all four loops remaining on the hook
Gauge: 8 dc in 2 inches (this measurement is taken in the double crochet rounds after the increase rounds – i.e. when you are working ‘even’)
Newborn: 4.5″ height, 11.5″ circumference to fit up to 13.5″ head size.
*ch-2 and sl st to join do not count as stitches, now and throughout.
R1: ch 2, 12 dc in a magic ring, sl st to 1st dc of the round to join [12]
R2: ch 2, 2 dc in each st around, sl st to the 1st dc of the round to join [24]
R3: ch 2, (1 dc in the first st, 2 dc in the next st) x 12, sl st to the 1st dc of the round to join [36]
R4: ch 2, (1 dc in each of the first 2 sts, 2 dc in the next st) x 12, sl st to the 1st dc of the round to
join [48]
R5: ch 2, 1 dc in each st around, sl st to the 1st dc of the round to join [48]
R6: turn, ch 2, 1 dc in each st around, sl st to the 1st dc of the round to join [48]
R7: turn, ch 2, skip the 1st dc, dc in the next dc and ch 3. Crochet a 2-dc cluster in the third chain
from the hook. *Crochet a 3-dc cluster over the next 3-dc, ch 3, crochet a 2-dc cluster in the 3rd chain
from the hook.* Repeat from * to * until you reach the last 2 dc sts of the round. *Yo hook, insert hook
into the next dc, pull up one loop, YO and draw through 2 loops* repeat from * to * in the last dc of the
round, YO and draw through remaining 3 loops on the hook. Sl st into the initial ch-2 space of the round
to join. [16 2-dc cluster stitches and 16 3-dc cluster stitches]
R8: turn, ch 3, dc in the first st (not the sl st), *skip the ch-3 space, 3 dc in the next 3-dc cluster*
around to the last ch-3 space. Skip the last ch-3 space, crochet 2 dc in the last dc of the round, sl st
into the space created by the initial ch 3 to join. [16 sets of 3 dc sts]
R9: ch 2, 1 dc in each st around, sl st to the 1st dc of the round to join [48]
R10: turn, ch 2, 1 dc in each st around, sl st to the 1st dc of the round to join [48]
R11: turn, ch 2, skip the 1st dc, dc in the next dc and ch 3. Crochet a 2-dc cluster in the third chain
from the hook. *Crochet a 3-dc cluster over the next 3-dc, ch 3, crochet a 2-dc cluster in the 3rd chain
from the hook.* Repeat from * to * until you reach the last 2 dc sts of the round. *Yo hook, insert hook
into the next dc, pull up one loop, YO and draw through 2 loops* repeat from * to * in the last dc of the
round, YO and draw through remaining 3 loops on the hook. Sl st into the initial ch-2 space of the round
to join. [16, 2-dc cluster stitches and 16, 3-dc cluster stitches] Finish off.
Here’s beautiful baby Mya wearing her little hat 🙂 She is just 1-day old in this photo (taken August 6, 2014):
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Hi Teresa, you can use the print button in the post to create a copy. I never created an ad-free pdf of this one. I can add it to my list though for future pdfs. Best wishes, Rhondda
Is there an ad free pattern, to have when traveling
Hi Nora, I only have that pattern in 2 sizes right now. I’m going to take a look to see if I can resize it for you – I’m not sure if the pattern repeat will work out for small sizes though. Were you looking for preemie sized hats to fit a 12″ head? or smaller? Thank you 🙂 Rhondda