wor·sted[woos-tid, wur-stid] noun 1. firmly twisted yarn or thread spun from combed, stapled wool fibers of the same length, for weaving, knitting, etc. Compare woolen. 2. wool cloth woven from such yarns, having a hard, smooth surface and no nap.

Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Newborn Pumpkin Hat Pattern: FREE

Since it has been a while since I have updated this blog, I figured I owed it to my followers and readers to post a little freebie.

Fall time is a great time to welcome new babies into the world.  I, myself, had a fall baby the first time... and I would have LOVED to have a pumpkin hat for him!!  Halloween babies are so blasted fun!!

This year, I have been feeling like I want to give back to some of the babies out there.  So I put together this newborn pumpkin hat pattern for a great idea for a baby gift.  After all, who doesn't want a crochet baby hat these days?

So here it is, enjoy!

FREE Newborn Pumpkin Hat Crochet Pattern
Yarn:
Worsted (Med)
Brown, Orange, Green

Hook: sizes G & H

Special Stitch:  

Puff stitch --  Yarn over (YO), insert hook into next stitch, yo and draw yarn through st, yo again and draw yarn through 2 loops.  In the same stitch, repeat the same steps as above until you have 6 loops on the hook. YO and pull yarn through ALL 6 loops.  Chain 1.

Hat Body:

With brown yarn and H hook, ch 3.  Join to 1st ch to form loop.

Rnd 1: work 7 hdc in loop.  Join with ss to 1st.

Rnd 2: Ch 1. work 7 hdc around. (7 hdc) ss to join.

Rnd 3-5:  Repeat rnd 2.

Rnd 6: Ch 1. 2 hdc in each st around. (14 hdc) join with ss.

Rnd 7: ch 1. *2 hdc in next. hdc in next st. repeat * around. (21) join with ss.

Rnd 8: Ch 1. *2 hdc in next st. hdc in next 2 st. repeat * around. (28) join with ss.

Rnd 9: Join to orange yarn.  Ch. 1. *2 hdc in next. hdc in next 3 st. repeat * around. (35)

Rnd 10: ch 1. *2 hdc in next st. hdc in next 5 st. repeat *. (41)

Rnd 11: ch 1. hdc around (41)

12-17: Ch 2. Dc in next 2 st. Puff Stitch (see special stitch instructions on top) in next st. *dc in next 4 st. Puff stitch in next. repeat * around.  There will be an extra dc at the end of the row. (there will be 8 puff stitches total around).

Change to G hook.

Rnd 18-21: ch 1. sc around. (41) Fasten off after row 21.

Curly Cue:

With H Hook and Green yarn, chain 13.

In 2nd chain from hook, hdc 2 times in chain.  Work 2 hdc in each stitch forming the curl.  (24) Fasten off leaving a tail to thread and attach to the top of the hat.
Hope you have a blast making this cute hat!  If you do make one, send us some pictures and we can post them!!  Or share your stories with us... we LOVE feedback!

Have a Happy Halloween and a fantastic Fall!

-Cat

PS -- Oh, and if you decide to sell these hats, please give us the credit for the design :)  Thanks!

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1 comment:

  1. That looks so dang cute! Now I wish my baby was still little so I could make it for her and use it in a photo shoot! Maybe I'll have to see how I can alter it for a 1 year old!

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