SmoothFox's Kool Kids Hats - Free Pattern

SmoothFoxs Kool Kids Hats All pictures in this pattern are courtesy of Genevieve Red Shirt Created by Donna Mason-Svara aka SmoothFox 2011 Version 2.0 Use a very SOFT and STRETCHY Medium Worsted 4 ply Color A: Main color Color B: Contrast color Skill level: Advanced beginner Hook Size: H 8 5.0mm PomPom maker or 4x4 cardboard square Size of hat is for a preemie: 5 1/2 - 6 lbs Head Circumference: 12" Hat Circumference = 10" Hat Height = 5 to 5.5" Baby to Toddler approx 1 to 3 years of age Head Circumference: 14" - 16 " Hat Circumference: Approx 14 Hat Height: 6 (baby) - 7" (toddler) Special Stitches: FPDC: Yarn over, insert hook behind post of stitch (from front to back), yarn over, draw yarn through the stitch, bring up even with last stitch completed, yarn over, draw yarn through 2 loops, (2 loops on hook), yarn over, draw yarn through remaining 2 loops to complete stitch

INSTRUCTIONS for Preemie Hat

Note: Hats in picture are using different variations of switching yarn colors around. Instructions are for a hat worked in two colors with the bottom few rounds worked in a second color for a roll up brim. Using color A ch 4, join with slip st in 4th ch from hook to form a ring. Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as a dc in this and all rounds), dc in ring, ch 1, *[2 dc in ring, ch 1] 5 times; join with a slip st in top of beg ch-3. (12 dc, 6 ch-1 sps) Round 2: Ch 3, Fpdc around next st, Fpdc around same dc that you did the Fpdc around, dc in ch-1 sp, *(dc in next st, Fpdc around next st, Fpdc around same dc that you did the Fpdc around, dc in ch-1 sp)* repeat from * to * around; join with slip st in top of beg ch-3. Make sure you did the last dc in the last ch-1 sp. (12 dc, 12 Fpdc) Round 3: Ch 3, dc in same st, dc in next st, *2 dc in next st, dc in next st,* repeat from * to *,join with slip st in top of beg ch-3. (36 dc) Round 4: Ch 3, Fpdc around next st, *dc in next st, Fpdc around st,* repeat from * around; join with slip st to top of beg ch-3. (18 Fpdc, 18 Dc) Round 5: Slip st into next st, Ch 3, dc in each st around, join with slip st in top of beg ch-3. Make sure you did the last dc in the stitch that you skipped at the beginning of the round. (36 dc) Round 6: Ch 3, Fpdc around next st, *dc in next st, Fpdc around next st,* repeat from * around; join with slip st to top of beg ch-3. (18 Fpdc, 18 Dc) For a hat without a roll up brim: Round 7 thru 10: Repeat rounds 5 and 6 at least twice time, if you prefer a longer hat repeat round 5 and 6 an additional time then go to Preemie Final Round. For a roll up hat: Round 7 thru 12: Finish off color A after Round 6, join color B with a slip st in any FPDC. Repeat round 5 and 6 at least 3 more times, if you prefer a longer hat repeat round 5 and 6 an additional time then go to Preemie Final Round. Preemie Final Round: Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in each st around; join with slip st to top of beg sc. Finish off. (36 Sc) See pom-pom, flowers or bow pattern below.

INSTRUCTIONS for Baby Hat

NOTE: Above picture is the baby version without a rolled brim Instructions are for a hat worked in two colors with the bottom few rounds worked in a second color for a roll up brim. Using color A ch 4, join with slip st in 4th ch from hook to form a ring. Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as a dc in this and all rounds), dc in ring, ch 1, *[2 dc in ring, ch 1] 5 times; join with a slip st in top of beg ch-3. (12 dc, 6 ch-1 sps) Round 2: Ch 3, Fpdc around next st, Fpdc around same dc that you did the Fpdc around, dc in ch-1 sp, *(dc in next st, Fpdc around next st, Fpdc around same dc that you did the Fpdc around, dc in ch-1 sp)* repeat from * to * around; join with slip st in top of beg ch-3. Make sure you did the last dc in the last ch-1 sp. (12 dc, 12 Fpdc) Round 3: Ch 3, dc in same st, 2 dc in each st around, join with slip st in top of beg ch-3. (48 dc) Round 4: Ch 3, Fpdc around next st, *dc in next st, Fpdc around st,* repeat from * around; join with slip st to top of beg ch-3. (24 Fpdc, 24 dc) Round 5: Slip st into next st, Ch 3, dc in each st around, join with slip st in top of beg ch-3. Make sure you did the last dc in the stitch that you skipped at the beginning of the round. (48 dc) Round 6: Ch 3, Fpdc around next st, *dc in next st, Fpdc around next st,* repeat from * around; join with slip st to top of beg ch-3. (24 Fpdc, 24 dc) Hat without a roll up brim: Round 7 thru 10: Repeat rounds 5 and 6 at least twice time, if you prefer a longer hat repeat round 5 and 6 an additional time then go to Baby Final Round. Hat with a roll up brim: Round 7 thru 14: Finish off color A after Round 6, join color B with a slip st in any FPDC. Repeat round 5 and 6 at least 4 more times, if you prefer a longer hat repeat round 5 and 6 an additional time then go to Baby Final Round. Baby Final Round: Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in each st around; join with slip st to top of beg sc. Finish off. (48 sc) See pom-pom, flowers or bow pattern below

INSTRUCTIONS for Toddler Hat Above picture is for the toddler hat with a brim Instructions are for a hat worked in two colors with the bottom few rounds worked in a second color for a roll up brim. Using color A ch 4, join with slip st in 4th ch from hook to form a ring. Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as a dc in this and all rounds), dc in ring, ch 1, *[2 dc in ring, ch 1] 5 times; join with a slip st in top of beg ch-3. (12 dc, 6 ch-1 sps) Round 2: Ch 3, Fpdc around next st, Fpdc around same dc that you did the Fpdc around, dc in ch-1 sp, *(dc in next st, Fpdc around next st, Fpdc around same dc that you did the Fpdc around, dc in ch-1 sp)* repeat from * to * around; join with slip st in top of beg ch-3. Make sure you did the last dc in the last ch-1 sp. (12 dc, 12 Fpdc) Round 3: Ch 3, dc in same st, 2 dc in each st around, join with slip st in top of beg ch-3. (48 dc) Round 4: Ch 3, dc in same st, dc in 3 sts, *(2 dc in next st, dc in next 3 sts) repeat from * around, join with slip st in top of beg ch-3. (60 dc) Round 5: Ch 3, Fpdc around next st, *dc in next st, Fpdc around st,* repeat from * around; join with slip st to top of beg ch-3. (30 Fpdc, 30 dc) Round 6: Slip st into next st, Ch 3, dc in each st around, join with slip st in top of beg ch-3. Make sure you did the last dc in the stitch that you skipped at the beginning of the round. (60 dc) Round 7: Ch 3, Fpdc around next st, *dc in next st, Fpdc around next st,* repeat from * around; join with slip st to top of beg ch-3. (30 Fpdc, 30 dc) Toddler hat without a roll up brim: Round 8 thru 13: Repeat rounds 6 and 7 three times then proceed to Toddler Final Round. NOTE: FOR A LARGER TODDLER LIKE A 4 YEAR OLD, WORK FOUR REPEATS OF ROUNDS 6 THRU 7 INSTEAD OF 3 REPEATS. Toddler hat with a roll up brim:

Round 8 thru 15: Finish off color A after Round 7, join color B with a slip st in any FPDC. Repeat round 6 and 7 four times. NOTE: FOR A LARGER TODDLER LIKE A 4 YEAR OLD, WORK FIVE REPEATS OF ROUNDS 6 THRU 7 INSTEAD OF 4 REPEATS. Toddler Final Round: Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in each st around; join with slip st to top of beg sc. Finish off. (60 sc) See pom-pom, flowers or bow pattern below OPTIONAL POM-POM Use a large pom-pom maker or cut a piece of cardboard about 4 square. Wrap Yarn around square about 100 to 125 times. Slip yarn off square and firmly tie a 12 piece of yarn around the middle. Leave the tie ends long to attach the pom-pom. Cut loops at each end and trim to a smooth ball. Turn hat right side out, thread yarn tail of pom-pom into the Yarn Needle and with Pom-Pom attached insert yarn needle through small opening at top of hat. Working inside of the hat on the wrong side, using the beginning yarn tail and the pom-pom yarn tail, tie together both sets of yarn tails together many times. Cut yarn tails very short or weave in all ends. OPTIONAL BOW: Round 1: Ch 4, slip st in 4th ch from hook to form a ring or using a magic ring, ch 1, sc in ring, ch 5, 3 tr in ring, ch 5, 2 sc in ring, ch 5, 3 tr in ring, ch 5, sc in ring. Finish off leaving a long tail to attach the bow to your project. OPTIONAL FLOWER: By Cindy Pippins Round 1: Ch 4, slip st in 4th ch from hook to form a ring or using a magic ring, (Ch 4, dc in 3rd ch from hook, dc in 4th ch from hook, sl st into ring), repeat 4 more times, to make 5 petals. Finish off leaving a long tail to attach the flower to your project. OPTIONAL STAR FLOWER: by MarieAnge Brouillard Supplies: 4 mm crochet hook 4-ply worsted weight yarn, colors of your choice large-eyed darning needle Using yarn color of your choice ch 4, join with slip st in 4th ch from hook to form a ring. Round 1: Ch 3, dc in ring, ch 1, *[2 dc in ring, ch 1] 5 times; join with a slip st in top of beg ch-3. (12 dc, 6 ch-1 sps) Round 2: Ch 3, Fpdc around next st, Fpdc around same dc that you did the first Fpdc around, Fpdc around same dc that you did the last Fpdc around, dc in ch-1 sp, *(dc in next st, Fpdc around next st, Fpdc around same dc that you did the Fpdc around, Fpdc around same dc that you did the Fpdc, dc in ch1 sp)* repeat from * to * around; join with slip st in top of beg ch-3. Finish off. (12 dc, 18 Fpdc) Bobble for centre of flower chain 4, dc into 4thch from hook, yo, pull through 2 loops on hook leaving the last loop on the hook, *dc into same as first, yo and pull through 2 loops leaving last loop on hook*, repeat from * to * 2 more times, yo and draw through all 4 loops on crochet and ch 1 to close the bobble. Finish off.

larger image 'Lil Sunhat Skill Level: Intermediate Baby / Toddler To fit actual head circumference 16" - 19" Materials:

MC: Red Heart Lustersheen: "Blue" (size 3) || 2 oz. (Size 3 thread can be substituted) CC: DMC Cebelia: "White" 100% cotton (size 30) || small amount Size F (3.75 MM; used for lustersheen) and Size 10 (1.30 MM; used for size 30 thread) or sizes needed to obtain gauge Ribbon: (Width: 1/8 " ) || (Length: 3/4 y) Tape measure

Abbreviations

ch = chain sp = space sk = skip rep = repeat rnd = round sc = single crochet

sl st = slip stitch MC = Main Color CC = Contrasting Color mm = millimeter " = inch yo = yarn over dbl-small-loop = double small loop trp-small-loop = triple small loop sc-combo = single crochet combo st = stitch

Stitches

Sc: insert hook into st indicated and pull up a loop, yo and draw through 2 loops on hook Dc: Yo, insert hook into st indicated, (yo and draw through 2 loops on hook) twice Beg-loop: sl st in sp indicated, (ch 1, sc, ch 3, sc) in same sp; always counts as first loop. Loop: (sc, ch 3, sc) in st indicated Dbl-loop: (sc, ch 3, sc, ch 3, sc) in st indicated Trp-loop: (sc, ch 3, sc, ch 3, sc, ch 3, sc) in st indicated Sc-combo: (insert hook from front to back of next loop (hole of loop), SKIP THE NEXT 2 LOOPS, then back to front of next loop (hole of loop), yo, and draw through both loop holes, yo and draw through 2 loops on hook)

Gauge

Ch 26 (or 26 + multiples of 3 for larger swatch) Rnd 1: Sc in 5th ch from hook, sk 2 ch, (sc, ch 3, sc) in next ch (loop completed), *sk 2 ch, loop in next ch. Rep from * across. || 8 loops || Rnd 2-10: Turn; sl st in 1st loop, ch 1, loop in same loop and in each loop across. || 8 small-loops || Stitch Gauge: 4 loops = 2 inches Row Gauge: 4 rows = 1 inch

Note: It is better to obtain stitch gauge than row gauge since lengths are achieved with tape measure. 'Lil Sunhat Do NOT turn throughout pattern unless instructed to do so. Rnd 1: With MC and size F hook or sizes needed to obtain gauge, ch 3, sl st into first ch to make ring. Ch 1, 10 sc in center of ring. join with sl st to first sc. Mark this as right side. [10 sc] Rnd 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in same sc and each sc around; join with sl st to first sc. [20 sc] Rnd 3: (Sl st in first st, ch 1, sc, ch 3, sc) in same st (beg-loop completed; Note: Counts as first loop, now and throughout), sk next sc, (sc, ch 3, sc) in next sc (loop completed), sk next sc, *loop in next sc, sk next sc. Rep from * around; join with sl st to first sc first loop. [10 loops]. Rnd 4: Beg-loop in first loop, (sc, ch 3, sc, ch 3, sc) in next loop (dbl-loop completed; Note: Each dbl-loop counts as 2 loops, now and throughout) *loop in next loop, dbl-loop in next loop. Rep from * around; join with sl st to first sc of first loop. [15 loops]. Rnd 5: Beg-loop in first loop, loop in each loop around; join with sl st to first sc of beg-loop. 15 loops. Rnd 6: Beg-loop in first loop, *dbl-loop in next loop, loop in next loop, rep from * 6 more times, dbl-loop in last 2 loops; join with sl st to first sc of first loop. [23 loops]. Rnd 7: Beg-loop in first loop, loop in next loop, *dbl-loop in next loop, loop in next 2 loops. Rep from * around; join with sl st to first sc of first loop. [30 loops]. Rnd 8: Beg-loop in first loop and in each loop around. Join with sl st to first sc of beg-loop. Cont rep Rnd 8 until hat measures 4" from center ring (Note: The center ring was formed by Rnd 1). Continue on to "Brim Side" BRIM SIDE: Rnd: 1 Rep Rnd 8. Mark this row for Brim placement. Rnd 2-3: Rep Rnd 8. Rnd 4: Sl st in first loop, ch 1, (sc, ch 3, sc, ch 3, sc, ch 3, sc) in same loop (trp-loop completed; Note: Each trp-loop counts as 3 loops), trp-loop in each loop around; join with sl st to first sc of beg-loop. [90 loops].

Rnd 5 (See fig below for aid): Ch 1, *(insert hook from front to back of next loop, sk next loop, insert hook from back to front of next loop, yo and draw through two loop holes, yo and draw through two loops on hook) (sc-combo completed; resulting in a "puff"). ch 3, sc-combo using first and last loop of next trp-loop and in each trp-loop around in same manner that first sc-combo was created in. rep from * around; join with sl st to sc of first sc-combo. Do NOT fasten off.[30 ch-3 sp, 30 "puffs" made].

RUFFLE BRIM: Note: The last rnd of Brim Side (Rnd 5) will be referred to as "working rnd." Rnd 1 (See Fig below for aid): Sl st in next ch-3 sp, ch 1, sc in same sp, ch 5, sc in loop below next puff in Rnd 1 of Brim (Note: This row marked for Trim placement), sk next loop in Rnd 1 of Brim, sc in next loop in Rnd 1 of Brim, ch 5, working back in working rnd, sk next 2 ch-3 sps after last sc made in working rnd (Note: This last sc would have been the first st made in this rnd), sc in next ch-3 sp in working rnd, sk next ch-3 sp in working rnd, *sc in next ch-3 sp in working rnd, ch 5, sc in loop below next puff in Rnd 1 of Brim (Note: This row marked for Trim placement), sk next loop in Rnd 1 of Brim, sc in next loop in Rnd 1

of Brim, ch 5, working back in working rnd, sk next 2 ch-3 sps after last sc made in working rnd (Note: This last sc would have been the first st made in this rnd), sc in next ch-3 sp in working rnd, sk next ch-3 sp in working rnd, rep from * around; join with sl st to first sc. 24 ch-5 sps, 24 sc

Rnd 2 (See FIG below): ch 1, loop in same sc, loop in next ch, sk next ch, loop in next ch, sk next ch, loop in next ch, *sk next sc, loop in next ch, (sk next ch, loop in next ch) twice. rep from * around. Join with sl st to sc of first loop. 72 loops.

Rnd 3-5: Beg-loop in first loop, loop in next loop and in each loop around. Fasten off; continue on to "TRIM." 72 loops. TRIM: Rnd 1: With size 10 hook and size 30 thread,with right side facing BEND RND 5 (of brim) TOWARD YOU TO EXPOSE LOOPS OF ROW 4. Attach thread to any loop, ch 1, sc in same loop, 11 dc in next loop, *sc in next loop, 11 dc in next loop. Rep from * around. Join with sl st to first sc. Rnd 2: Ch 3, 11 dc in same st, sc in next loop of Rnd 3 of Brim Ruffle (this is loop below 11 dc group worked on previous rnd), *12 dc in next sc from Rnd 1 of Trim, sc in next loop of Rnd 3 of Brim Ruffle. Rep from * around. Join with sl st to top of ch-3. Fasten off.

Hold hat upright with right side facing you. There are 6 "dips" in the brim. Each dip there is an open seam. Sew seams, or close each seam with a ribbon as shown in photo.

Instructions: (ch-3 does not count as dc) Round 1: Magic Ring, ch 3. 10 dc inside ring. Pull ring tight. Join to the top ch of ch 3. Round 2: Ch 3. 2 dc in each dc around. (20 dc) Join to the top ch of ch 3. Round 3: Ch 3. *2 dc in first dc, dc in next dc. Repeat from * around. (30 dc) Join to the top ch of ch 3. Round 4: Ch 3. *2 dc in first dc, dc in next 2 dc. Repeat from * around. (40 dc) Join to the top ch of ch 3. Rounds 5-9: Ch 3. Dc in each dc around. (40 dc) Join to the top ch of ch 3. At the end of round 9, do not finish off. Earflap 1: Row 1: Ch 1. Sc in next 10 dc. Row 2: Ch 1, turn. Sc dec over next two sc. Sc in next 6 sc. Sc dec over last two sc. Row 3: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each sc across. (8 sc) Row 4: Ch 1, turn. Sc dec over next two sc. Sc in next 4 sc. Sc dec over last two sc. Row 5: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each sc across. (6 sc) Row 6: Ch 1, turn. Sc dec over next two sc. Sc in next 2 sc. Sc dec over last two sc. Row 7: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each sc across. (4 sc) Row 8: Ch 1, turn. Sc dec over first two sc. Sc dec over last two sc. Row 9: Ch 1, turn. Sc dec over two sc. Finish off. Earflap 2: Attach yarn 7 stitches over on the other side of the seam. (smaller opening for the back of the hat) Row 1: Ch 1. Sc in next 10 dc. Row 2: Ch 1, turn. Sc dec over next two sc. Sc in next 6 sc. Sc dec over last two sc. Row 3: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each sc across. (8 sc) Row 4: Ch 1, turn. Sc dec over next two sc. Sc in next 4 sc. Sc dec over last two sc. Row 5: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each sc across. (6 sc)

Row 6: Ch 1, turn. Row 7: Ch 1, turn. Row 8: Ch 1, turn. Row 9: Ch 1, turn.

Sc dec over next two sc. Sc in next 2 sc. Sc dec over last two sc. Sc in each sc across. (4 sc) Sc dec over first two sc. Sc dec over last two sc. Sc dec over two sc. Do not finish off.

(Optional) Edging: Loosely crab stitch around edges of earflaps and hat, making two stitches in the point of each earflap. (The hat should still stretch to at least 14". If it doesn't try using a larger hook to crab stitch, replace with a row of scs, or just leave it off.) Finish off, weave in ends. Braided strings: Cut 12 pieces of yarn, about 16 in long. Take six pieces of yarn together. Put hook through loop on the tip of the earflap, from the inside out. Pull a loop of the yarns through, and pull the tail end through the loop. With three groups of four strands of yarn, braid. When the braid is about 4 in long (or desired length, tie a knot at the end, trim fringe to desired length. Repeat for second earflap.

Loopy Six-Petal Flower: Supplies: Small amounts worsted weight yarn, 2 colors. 5mm (H/8) hook Opt tapestry needle for sewing Round 1: Magic Ring, ch 3. Inside ring, 11 dc. Pull ring tight, sl st in top ch of ch 3. Round 2: Ch 6, skip one dc, sl st in next dc. Repeat around, finishing in the base of the original ch 6. Round 3: Inside each ch-6 loop, 8 sc. (Don't sl st in between, just move on to the next sc.) Finish off with long tail for sewing. Round 1: Magic Ring, ch 1. Inside ring, 11 sc. Pull ring almost tight, sl st in first sc. Round 2: Ch 4, skip one sc, sl st in next sc. Repeat around, finishing in base of original ch 4. Round 3: Inside each ch-4 loop, 6 sc. (Don't sl st in between, just move on to the next sc.) Finish off with SPECIAL STITCHES Front Post Double Crochet (fpdc): YO, insert hook from front to back around post of dc on previous rnd. Complete same as regular dc. Beginning Double Crochet Decrease (beg dc dec): Ch 2, dc in next dc, (counts as 1 dc). PATTERN NOTES Beg Ch-3 counts as dc. Sl st in top of beg ch-3 to join If the hat seems too large, omit rnd 5, and cont. to work pattern, just remember the count will be less for the remaining rnds. This should decrease the hat to 12" circumference to fit smaller heads. BALLCAP

Starting at the top of cap, Ch 5, sl st to form ring. Rnd 1: Ch 3, 11 dc in ring, join: 12 dc. Rnd 2: Ch 3, dc in same st, (dc, fpdc) in next dc, *2dc in next dc, (dc, fpdc) in next dc, rep from * around, join: 24 sts. Rnd 3: Ch 3, dc in same st, dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, fpdc in next fpdc, *2 dc in next dc, dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, fpdc in next fpdc, rep from * around, join: 36 sts. Rnd 4: Ch 3, dc in each of next 3 dc, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next dc, fpdc in next fpdc, *skip next dc, 2 dc in next dc, dc in each of next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc, (dc, fpdc) in next fpdc, rep from * around, join: 48 sts. Rnd 5: Ch 3, dc in same st, dc in each of next 6 dc, fpdc in next fpdc, *2 dc in next dc, dc in each of next 6 dc, fpdc in next fpdc, rep from * around, join: 54 sts. Rnd 6: Beg dc dec (see special stitches), dc in each of next 6 dc, (dc, fpdc) in next fpdc, *skip next dc, dc in each of next 7 dc, (dc, fpdc) in next fpdc, rep from * around, sl st in top of beg dc dec (not the ch-2). Rnd 7: Ch 3, dc in each of next 7 dc, fpdc in next fpdc, *dc in each of next 8 dc, fpdc in next fpdc, rep from * around, join. Rnds 8-11: Rep rnds 6-7 twice. Fasten off. BRIM: Place stitch marker on either side of hat where the brim will be. This is where the brim will end when completed. Note: I folded the hat in half evenly and placed stitch markers over the fpdc on either side, leaving 2 fpdc lines and 3 dc spaces in between. With RS facing, join yarn with sc in 6th st from marker on the right side; Row 1: Sc in each of next 16 dc, turn: 17 sc. (this leaves 4 dc between marker and last sc) Row 2: Ch 1, sc in next sc, *2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc, rep from * across, sc in each of next 2 dc of hat, turn. Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each sc across brim, sc on the side of previous rnd on the side of brim, sc in each of next 2 dc of hat, turn.

Row 4: Ch 1, sc in each of next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in each sc across to within last 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in each of next 2 sc, sc on the side of previous rnd on the side of brim, sc in each of next 2 dc of hat, turn. Row 5: Ch 1, sc in each sc across brim, sc on the side of previous rnd on the side of brim, sc in each of next 2 dc of hat, turn. Row 6: Ch 1, sc in each of next 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in each sc across to within last 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in each of next 4 sc, sc on the side of previous rnd on end of brim, sc in each of next 2 dc of hat, (remove marker),turn. Row 7: Ch 1, sc in each sc across brim, sc on the side of previous rnd on end of brim, sc in next dc of hat (remove marker),cont. sc in each st around entire hat to other side of brim, join yarn to side of brim. Fasten off, weave in loose ends with tapestry needle.

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Pattern Notes: Pattern is worked through both loops. This pattern is worked in spiral until you reach the earflaps There will be no chains or slipstitches at the ends of a round unless otherwise noted. Newborn: This hat should fit babies whose heads measure between 13 and 15 inches. Directions for Hat: Ch 2. Round 1: 12 HDC in second chain from hook. (12) Round 2: *1 HDC in the next stitch, 2 HDC in the next stitch* around. (18) Round 3: *1 HDC in the next 2 stitches, 2 HDC in the next stitch* around. (24) Round 4: *1 HDC in the next 3 stitches, 2 HDC in the next stitch* around. (30) Round 5: *1 HDC in the next 4 stitches, 2 HDC in the next stitch* around. (36) Round 6: *1 HDC in the next 11 stitches, 2 HDC in the next stitch* around. (39) Rounds 7-9: HDC in each stitch around. (39) Round 10: HDC in each stitch around. Sl st in next. (39) Join a new color in the same stitch as the sl st. Round 11: Ch 1., HDC in the next stitch and in each stitch around with the new color. Rounds 12-14: HDC in the next stitch and in each stitch around. On round 14, sl st in next. Stop here for a beanie and add one round of SC. If youd like earflaps, keep going. I dont chain at the end of a row. I work the first HDC of the next row in the last HDC of the previous row. If it makes you nervous to skip the chains, you can replace the first HDC of each row with 2 chains. Round 15: 1 HDC in each of the next 10 stitches. Round 16: Turn. 1 HDC in each stitch across. Round 17: HDC decrease, HDC across to last two stitches, HDC decrease in last two stitches. (8) Round 18: Turn. 1 HDC in each stitch across Round 19: HDC decrease, HDC across to last two stitches, HDC decrease in last two stitches. (6) Round 20: HDC in each stitch across. (6) Round 21: HDC decrease, HDC across to last two stitches, HDC decrease in last two stitches. (4)

Round 22: HDC decrease, HDC across to last two stitches, HDC decrease in last two stitches (2). I leave 8 stitches between the earflaps in the back and 11 between them in the front. You can play around with this and decide how you like them spaced. Round 23: Single crochet around the entire hat. Cut yarn and weave ends. Facial Features (Leave long tails for sewing on): Eyes (Make 2). Use an H hook. Ch 3. Round 1: 9 DC into the third ch from hook. Sl st in the first double crochet (not the chain 2). Round 2: Ch 1, HDC in the same stitch. 2 HDC in each stitch around. I work in one extra HDC so I can sl st in the first HDC rather than in the ch. Round 3: Ch 1, HDC in the same stitch *1 HDC in the next stitch, 2 HDC in the next* around. Fasten off and weave ends. Sew a button in the center. Beak: Ch 6. Row 1: 1 sc in second ch from hook, HDC in next, DC in next, DC in next, TC in next. Fasten off. Ears: Ch 2. Round 1: Work 5 SC in the second ch from hook. (5) Round 2: 2 SC in each stitch. (10) Round 3 8: SC in each stitch around. Fasten off and sew on hat.

Hello Kitty

I would recommend this size for 4-6 months. Had to stretch it a little bit to get it to fit on my styrofoam mannequin head. Stitches: ~ hdc- half double crochet: Yarn over, draw the yarn through the chain (3 loops on hook). Yarn over, pull the yarn through all 3 loops. ~hdc2tog- half double crochet 2 together (don't know if mine is technically correct): Yarn over, draw the yarn through the chain (3 loops on hook), pull through the next chain (4 loops on hook). Yarn over, pull yarn through all 4 loops.

Hat With white, Ch. 54 and slst to first ch. Make sure you do not twist your ch. Rnds 1- 19 or 20: Ch 2. In the same ch. hdc. Hdc to finish, slst to the first hdc (NOT THE CHAIN). [Until you reach the height that you feel looks best] FO With right side facing out still, SC one end shut (preferably the end with rnd 1). FO Earflaps ~Make sure the seam is in the back. ~There will be 17 st in between each earflap on each side. Row 1: With white, hdc in 10 st. Ch. 1 turn. Row 2: Hdc2tog, hdc in next 6 sts, hdc2tog. Ch. 1 turn. Row 3: 8 Hdc, ch. 1 turn. Row 4: Hdc2tog, hdc in next 4 sts, hdc2tog. Ch. 1 turn. Row 5: Hdc2tog, hdc in next 2 sts, hdc2tog. Ch. 1 turn. Row 6: Hdc2tog twice. Ch. 1 turn. Row 7: Sl st in first st. FO Edging Attach Pink yarn at seam. Hdc around making a point to have 3 evenly spaced stitches on the end of the ear flaps for tails. Earflap Tails

Cut 12 strips of pink and white at desired length. They will be folded in half so remember to cut it twice as long. Take a single pink and single white cut of yarn and loop it through. Do this twice in each stitch. Braid together. Bow My bow is difficult to explain. I am sure there are way better patterns out there for bows than the one I made. Eyes ~Make 2 ;) Magic ring, Ch. 2 then 7 hdc. Slst to first hdc (not the chain) and pull ring tight. FO Nose Magic ring, Ch. 1 then 7 sc. Slst to first sc (no the chain) and pull ring tight. FO Ears

With seam facing you, I did a line of single crochets to make the ears more distinct when worn. Connecting from 6 rnds down to the 10th stitch on top. Attach all accessories and embroider eyelashes.