Crocheted Baby Cap Pattern


Crocheted Baby Cap Pattern

Materials List

Lion Brand Velvetspun, No. 106 Bluebell or color of your choice, 1 ball
Lion Brand Crochet Hook, Size K-10.5 [6.5 mm] or size to obtain gauge
Lion Brand Stitch Marker (or scrap of yarn in contrasting color)

HAT
Top Knot Cord:
Chain 2, work 3 single crochet into 2nd chain from hook; join with slip stitch to first single crochet.

Round 1: Chain 1, single crochet in each single crochet around. Do not join. Single crochet around and around on these 3 stitches until piece measures 5-inches [12.5 cm].

Crown
Round 1: Marking first single crochet in round, work 2 single crochet into each single crochet around - 6 stitches. Move marker up each round to indicate first stitch.

Round 2: Repeat Round 1 - 12 stitches.

Round 3: Work 1 round even (no increases or decreases).

Round 4: Single crochet in first single crochet, *single crochet in next single crochet, increase; repeat from *, ending row with single crochet - 17 stitches.

Round 5: Single crochet in first single crochet, *single crochet in next 2 single crochet, increase; repeat from *, ending row with single crochet - 22 stitches.

Round 6: Work 1 round even.

Round 7: Single crochet in first single crochet, *single crochet in next 3 single crochet, increase; repeat from *, ending row with single crochet - 27 stitches.

Round 8: Single crochet in first single crochet, *single crochet in next 4 single crochet, increase; repeat from *, ending row with single crochet - 32 stitches.

Round 9: Work 1 round even.

Round 10: For size 6 month only: Single crochet in each single crochet around, increasing in last stitch - 33 stitches.

Round 10: For size 12 month only: Single crochet in first single crochet, *single crochet in next 5 single crochet, increase; repeat from *, ending round with single crochet - 37 stitches.

Round 11: Single crochet in first 18 single crochet, increase, single crochet to last single crochet, increase in last stitch - 39 stitches.

Both Sizes
Mark last round and continue to work even on 33 (39) stitches until Hat measures 3Âľ-inches [9.5 cm] from this round.

Last Round: Work 1 round in reverse single crochet (working from left to right). Join last stitch to first with slip stitch. Fasten off and weave in ends. Roll brim up slightly.

Tip:
Size: 6 month (12 month); Circumference 14 1/2-inches (17 1/4-inches) [36.75 (43.75) cm].

Note: Pattern is written for smaller size with changes for larger size in parentheses. When only one number is given, it applies to both sizes. To follow pattern more easily, circle all numbers pertaining to your size before beginning.

Gauge: 9 stitches = 4-inches [10 cm] in single crochet.

Stitch Explanation: Single crochet increase: work 2 single crochet into designated stitch.