This hat, made for infants 6-12 months old, has varying flat and front post stitches that give it a nice texture. The bottom edge naturally flares out to create a small brim. Combining thick texture with bulky yarn, this hat is ideal for keeping a baby’s head warm in the cold weather.

Skill Level:

Finished Size: 19″ (48.5 cm) circumference, 5″ (12.5 cm) tall

Materials: Bulky Weight Yarn (approximately 50 yards) Crochet Hook J (6.0 mm)

Gauge:
8 dc = 3″ (7.5 cm)
2 rows = 2″ (5 cm)

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Crochet Pattern: Textured Baby Hat
Round 1: loosely ch 44, sl st to join round, ch 3, dc in each ch around, sl st in top of beg ch-3: 44 dc
Round 2: Ch 3, (dc in next dc, fpdc in next dc) around, sl st in top of beg ch-3: 44 dc
Round 3: Ch 3, (dc in next 2 dc, fpdc in next 2 dc) around, sl st in top of beg ch-3: 44 dc
Round 4: Ch 3, (fpdc in next 2 dc, dc in next 2 dc) around, sl st in top of beg ch-3: 44 dc
Round 5: repeat round 3
Round 6: repeat round 4
Round 7: repeat round 3
Round 8: Ch 3, (fpdc in next 2 dc, dc2tog) around, sl st in top of beg ch-3: 33 dc
Round 9: Ch 3, (dc2tog, fpdc in next dc) around, sl st in top of beg ch-3: 22dc
Round 10: Ch 3, dc2tog around, sl st in top of beg ch-3: 11 dc
Round 11: Ch 3, fpdc2tog unti1 1 dc rem, fpdc in last dc: 6 dc
Finish off. Weave tail through and close the hole.

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