The Bubble Gum Newborn Hat -- Free Pattern

Yay! We are starting our week of newborn hat patterns this week! I've decided to start off with the world's simplest crochet hat. Since we use a bulky yarn, it's incredibly  quick to make-- only 12 rows. If you are primarily a knitter-- give this hat a shot. It's wonderful to be able to make something in just one sitting! Introducing the Bubble Gum Hat:

This is an extremely simple pattern and is great for a first crochet project. Since this pattern is aimed at beginners, the pattern is written out in plain English-- no confusing abbreviations!

Let's get started! To make this hat, you'll need to know how to make a crochet chain, half double crochet stitch and how to decrease.

Materials:

1 skein bulky weight yarn
size J hook
Yarn needle for finishing

Gauge: 

10 stitches = 3 inches
7 rows = 3 inches

 

Directions:

• Chain 30 stitches
• Join beginning chain to first chain to create a round and place a marker.
• Row 1: Work a half double crochet in each chain all around
• Row 2-8: Work a half double crochet in each half double crochet around for rows 2-8. 
• Row 9:    Now we will start our hat decreases (the fun part!) Half double crochet for 3 stitches, and then decrease over the next two stitches. Repeat this for the entire round. Once this round is finished, there will be 24 stitches remaining. 
• Row 10: Half double crochet for 2 stitches, and then decrease over the next two stitches. Repeat this for the entire round. Once this round is finished, there will be 18 stitches remaining.
• Row 11: Half double crochet for 1 stitches, and then decrease over the next two stitches. Repeat this for the entire round. Once this round is finished, there will be 12 stitches remaining. 
• Row 12: For this round, decrease over each set of 2 stitches. Once this round is finished, there will be 6 stitches remaining.
• Using a yarn needle, stitch the hole at the top of the hat closed. Weave in the yarn tails.
• Your hat is done! Leave as is or add a few extras like pom poms (check out my pom pom tutorial), flowers, or ears. I added two pom poms at the top of the hat. 

It's a sweet hat-- especially in pink!


I wish I had a few pictures of the hat on an actual baby, but Pooh will have to substitute.

This post is part of our Newborn Hatstravagnaza Series! Check out the other posts in the series:

• The Perfect Pom Pom Tutorial
• Yarn Dyeing... With A Toddler Tutorial
• The Bubble Gum Hat-- Free Pattern!!!
• The Pixie Stix Hat-- Free Pattern!!!
• The Bliss Hat-- Free Pattern!!!
• The Everything Hat--Free Pattern!!!

While you are here, you can also look at my knitting posts, tutorials and free patterns!

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