Striped Baby Beanie Pattern

Materials

• Worsted weight yarn in Red (approximately 100 yards)
• Worsted weight yarn in White (approximately 100 yards)
• Size H (5 mm) crochet hook
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Gauge

14 double crochet stitches = 4 inches. Gauge is not critical for this project, but it is recommended to use the size hook that gives a firm fabric.

Abbreviations

• ch – chain
• dc – double crochet
• sl st – slip stitch
• st(s) – stitch(es)

Instructions

Note:

This pattern is worked in the round, so use a stitch marker to keep track of the beginning of your round.

Base of the Hat

1. Make a slip knot and ch 5. Join with a sl st to form a ring.
2. Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), work 11 dc into the ring. Join with sl st to top of beginning ch-3. (12 dc)
3. Round 2: Ch 3, dc in same st, 2 dc in each st around. Join with sl st. (24 dc)
4. Round 3: Ch 3, (dc in next st, 2 dc in next st) repeat around. Join with sl st. (36 dc)
5. Round 4: Ch 3, (dc in next 2 st, 2 dc in next st) repeat around. Join with sl st. (48 dc)

Striped Pattern

1. Round 5: Ch 1, sc in each st around, changing to white yarn at the end of the round. (48 sc)
2. Round 6: With white yarn, repeat Round 5. (48 sc)
3. Round 7: Change to red yarn, repeat Round 5. (48 sc)
4. Round 8: With white yarn, repeat Round 5. (48 sc)
5. Round 9: Change to red yarn, repeat Round 5. (48 sc)

Crown Decrease

1. Round 10: Ch 1, (sc in next 6, sc2tog) repeat around. (42 sc)
2. Round 11: Ch 1, (sc in next 5, sc2tog) repeat around. (36 sc)
3. Round 12: Ch 1, (sc in next 4, sc2tog) repeat around. (30 sc)
4. Round 13: Ch 1, (sc in next 3, sc2tog) repeat around. (24 sc)
5. Round 14: Ch 1, (sc in next 2, sc2tog) repeat around. (18 sc)
6. Round 15: Ch 1, (sc in next 1, sc2tog) repeat around. (12 sc)

Finishing

1. Cut yarn, leaving a long tail. Pull through remaining stitches and tighten.
2. Weave in all ends using the tapestry needle.

Size

This hat fits most newborns. Adjust the number of rows to make it larger or smaller if needed.

Enjoy your cozy, striped baby beanie!