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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.
This is sooo…. cute. Thank you for the pattern.
Thank you! You’re so welcome! 🙂
Thank you! I love the hat and hope to make 2 before Christmas
You’re welcome. I hope to release the patterns for more sizes soon!
So awsome a newborn Santa hat for great baby pics. In reply for other sizes, maybe but totally up to you sweety!😍🥰
Thank you! I am going to do other sizes! I’ve already started on them 🙂