This soft newborn hat uses a simple double crochet crown and a folded ribbed brim. It is intended as a handmade gift size for many newborn photo or coming-home moments, but head sizes vary. The most useful measurement is the finished circumference after the hat has relaxed.
Supplies
- 80 to 100 yd DK or light worsted yarn
- 4.0 mm crochet hook, or hook needed for gauge
- Stitch marker, tapestry needle, scissors
Gauge and finished size
Gauge: 15 dc and 8 rounds = 4 in. Finished hat circumference: about 13 to 14 in with gentle stretch. Finished height before folding brim: about 6 in. Sizing assumption: newborn gift size, not medical or hospital sizing.
Abbreviations
ch = chain, sl st = slip stitch, dc = double crochet, fpdc = front post double crochet, bpdc = back post double crochet, st = stitch.
Pattern
- Round 1: Make a magic ring, ch 2, work 10 dc in ring. Join. You have 10 dc.
- Round 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st around. Join. You have 20 dc.
- Round 3: Ch 2, dc in next st, 2 dc in next st around. Join. You have 30 dc.
- Round 4: Ch 2, dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st around. Join. You have 40 dc.
- Rounds 5 to 9: Ch 2, dc in each st around. Join each round. Keep 40 dc.
- Brim rounds 10 to 13: Ch 2, alternate fpdc and bpdc around. Join each round. Keep 40 post stitches.
- Final round: Ch 1, sl st loosely around for a neat edge. Fasten off.
Finishing and use
Weave in every end carefully on the inside. Check that the brim is not tight and that the hat can be removed easily. This project is a handmade accessory and should be used with caregiver judgment and supervision. Do not add pom poms, cords, buttons, beads, or long ties for infant use.