Simple newborn hat with ear flaps
Author
Jessica Felton
Introduction
I designed this little newborn hat in a few days as one of the hats I’ll be donating to the current Save the Children appeal. The pattern that was provided by Woman’s Weekly gave me real trouble so I thought it would be a nice idea if I tried my hand at designing a couple of easier hats for people to make.
Details about the Knit one Save on campaign can be found here: www.savethechildren.org.uk/en/5072.htm
Materials List
50g of dk yarn in the main colour (approx)
Short length of dk yarn in the contrast colour
Size 4.5mm crochet hook
Tapestry needle (for sewing in loose ends)
Finished Size
Newborn, 0-3 months
Gauge
Still need to check this...
Notes
All rounds are joined with a sl st to the last stitch/top of chain from the beginning of that round.
This pattern uses American crochet terms. The following abbreviations used are:
ch - chain
sc - single crochet
dc - double crochet
sl st - slip stitch
tog - together (decreasing)
The Pattern
Using the main colour work:
Row 1: Ch 3, join with a sl st to form a circle, 6 sc into circle, join with a sl st to first sc (6 sc)
Row 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each sc, join with sl st to 2nd ch (12 sc)
Row 3: Ch 2, *2 dc in next sc, 1 dc* x5, 2 dc in last sc, join with sl st to 2nd ch (18 dc)
Row 4: Ch 2, *2 dc in next dc, 2 dc* x5, 2 dc in next dc, dc in last dc, join with sl st to 2nd ch (24 dc)
Row 5: Ch 2, *2 dc in next dc, 1 dc* repeat until 1 dc left, 2 dc in last dc, join with sl st to 2nd ch (36 dc)
Row 6: Ch 2, *2 dc in next dc, 1 dc* repeat until 1 dc left, 2 dc in last dc, join with sl st to 2nd ch (54 dc)
Rows 7-12: Ch 2, dc in same joining sl st, *miss 1 dc, 2 dc in next dc* repeat around, miss last dc, join with sl st to 2nd ch (54 dc)
Ear flaps
Continuing on from last sl st...
Row 1-2: Ch 2, 11 dc, turn (11 dc)
Row 3: Ch 2, 2 dc tog, 7 dc, 2 dc tog, turn (9 dc)
Row 4: Ch 2, 3 dc tog, 3 dc, 3 dc tog (5 dc)
Row 5: Ch 2, 2 dc tog, 1 dc, 2 dc tog (3 dc)
Finish off
Skip next 16 dc and rejoin the yarn. Work the second earflap
Using the contrast colour work:
Row 1-2: sc around edge of hat & ear flaps
Finish off & weave in loose ends
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About Loopy Jess
About Me:
I'm currently a full time Librarian who tries to find a few free minutes each day to do something crafty. What I would really like is to be able to not work and just make pretty things - but my boss won't let me :-(
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This looks great and I would like to try it for an older baby. Does anyone have any hints on making it larger - perhaps going by head circumference.
Thanks, Lois
Maybe you could just start with 8 or 10 sc in the first loop instead of just 6?
This is adorable. It will go great with a sweater I'm making for my grand daughter. I'll let you know how it turns out!
I love love love this hat! I made it to compliment the little slippers I had already made, and the hat took only about two hours - the ultimate baby gift! I decided to add some "pigtails" and a pom pom to copy the ones that are in style right now...it really inspired me. Thanks for sharing. I'll use this one again and again!
(It only looks pointy because it's on a stick!)
There have been a number of questions about this pattern recently (so hopefully I'll see some more pictures of finished items soon - hooray!). Just to let you all know that I've corrected a typo in the pattern that has been pointed out to me as well as changing the pattern repeats in the pattern to be with in *asterisks* instead of (brackets) to help avoid any confusion.
Good luck all and if anyone has any questions then I am always happy to help :)
I like your pattern. I was trying to make.I donot understand the3rd line you said ch 2 2dc in the next sc. I made that .After that 1dc. times 5 I am not getting that part.can you explain in a easy way. Thank you
Thank You for the most wonderful pattern, I just finished my second hat. I am so grateful for the way you stuck with me thru this pattern. Thanks to you, many many babies in Chicago will go home from the hospital warm this year.
Keep Creating!!!
Thank you
Marianna