Christmas time is getting closer! Less than 2 more months! If you or someone you know is expecting a new little addition close to Christmas, I think this would make a wonderful 1st picture photo prop.

Pattern

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Things you will need:

• I Love This Yarn in Red and White
• 5.00 mm / H Hook
• 2” Boye Pom Pom Maker
• Yarn Needle

Abbreviation:

• Ch = chain
• Sc = single crochet
• Dc = double crochet
• Fdc = foundation double crochet
• Fpdc = front post double Crochet
• Bpdc = back post double crochet
• Hdc = half double crochet
• Dec = decrease, double crochet 2 stitches together
• St = stitch (es)
• Sl st = slip stitch

Gauge:

• 14 st x 6 r = 4” in dc

Notes:

• Pattern starts with foundation double crochet but you could chain the amount of stitches stated and add 2 more stitches and double crochet in the 3rd st from the hook and in each st around.

• Make sure to use the correct hook to obtain the correct gauge to ensure a proper fit.

Sizing chart:

• Newborn –11’’ circumference

GO!

With white,

Round 1: fdc 32, sl st into 1st st to join (32)

Round 2-3: ch 2, dc in same st, fpdc, * dc, fpdc* repeat * to * around, sl st to join (32) Change to red

Round 4-6: ch 2, dc in same st and in each st around, sl st to join (32)

Round 7: ch 2, dc in same st, dc in 5 st, dec, * dc in 6 st, dec* repeat * to * around, sl st to join (28)

Round 8: ch 2, dc in same st and in each st around, sl st to join (28)

Round 9: ch 2, dc in same st and in next 4 st, dec * dc in 5 st, dec* repeat * to * around, sl to join (24)

Round 10: ch 2, dc in same st and in each st around, sl st to join (24)

Round 11: ch 2, dc in same st and in next 3 st, dec * dc in 4 st, dec* repeat * to * around, sl st to join (20)

Round 12: ch 2, dc in same st and in next 2 st, dec, * dc in 3 st, dec* repeat * to * around, sl st to join (16)

Round 13: ch 2, dc in same st and in next st, dec, dc in 2 st, dec repeat * to * around, sl st to join (12)

Round 14: ch 2, dc in same st and in each st around, sl st to join (12)

Round 15: ch 2, dc in same st, dec * dc , dec* repeat * to * around, sl st to join (8)

Round 16: ch 2, dec around, sl st to join (4)

Make Pom Pom with white yarn. Attach to end of hat.