Monday, December 16, 2013

12 Days of Christmas: Day 3 - Crochet Bow Hat

Today, I get to go to the post office and mail my annual Secret Santa gift to my best friend's nephew/soon-to-be-adopted son. In the gift, I included a couple of gifts for him and a basic crocheted beanie in his favorite colors. This year, he also has a new little sister, so the annual tradition is starting for her as well. I included a car seat sized crochet blanket that I made for her before she was born, a picture frame that matches her nursery theme, and this little hat:


How cute is that going to be on a little girl?

The pattern is super easy and quick! You still have time to make them for all the little (and not so little) girls on your Christmas list.

Materials:
  • Worsted Weight Yarn in 2 colors (I usually use Vanna's Choice)
  • I hook
  • Yarn needle
Hat Pattern - For a Small (6 - 18 months: 16-18"). For other sizes, check here for patterns.
Round 1: With main color, in magic circle, 12dc, join to first dc
Round 2: ch 2 (counts as stitch throughout), dc in same stitch, 2dc in every stitch (24 stitches), join to beginning ch
Round 3: ch 2, dc in same stitch, *dc in next stitch, 2dc in following stitch, repeat from * (36 stitches), join
Round 4: ch 2, dc in same stitch, *dc in next 2 stitches, 2dc in following stitch, repeat from * (48 stitches), join (measures about 4.5" in diameter)
Round 5-10: ch 2, dc in each stitch (48  stitches), join
Round 11: Change colors, ch 2, dc in each stitch (48  stitches), join (If you are making a different sized hat, simply change colors the third to the last round, and follow with two rounds of the main color)
Round 12-13: Change back to main color, ch 2, dc in each stitch (48  stitches), join (measures about 6.5" in length). Fasten off, and weave in ends.

Bow Pattern
Row 1: Chain 31 (chain more for a larger bow), sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc across (30 stitches)
Row 2-6: ch 1, sc across. At the end of row 6 (or more if you want a bigger bow), sl st the sides together to form a ring. Fold the ring in half lengthwise and wrap the yarn tightly around the middle to form the bow. Fasten off, and sew onto place on the hat.

Happy Crocheting!

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