Crochet Baby Hat with Pom-Pom and Heart

Crochet Baby Hat with Pom-Pom and Heart Pattern

This pattern will guide you through making a charming baby hat complete with a heart applique and a playful pom-pom. It's designed to fit newborn to 3 months old. Let's get started!

Materials

• Worsted weight yarn (white for the hat, red for the heart and pom-pom)
• Size H (5mm) crochet hook
• Scissors
• Yarn needle for weaving in ends
• Pom-pom maker or cardboard for making pom-poms

Gauge

To ensure your hat fits correctly, check your gauge:
15 double crochets (dc) and 9 rows = 4 inches (10 cm).

Abbreviations

• ch = chain
• dc = double crochet
• sl st = slip stitch
• sc = single crochet
• st = stitch
• RS = right side

Instructions

Hat

1. Start Foundation: With white yarn, chain 4. Join with a slip stitch to the first chain to form a ring.
2. Row 1: Ch 3 (counts as first dc). In the ring, work 9 dc. Join with sl st to top of ch-3. (10 dc total)
3. Row 2: Ch 3, 2 dc in the same stitch. *1 dc in next stitch, 2 dc in next stitch.* Repeat from * to * around. Join with sl st. (15 dc total)
4. Row 3: Ch 3, 2 dc in the same stitch, 1 dc in next 2 stitches. Repeat from * to * around. Join with sl st. (20 dc total)
5. Row 4: Ch 3, 2 dc in the same stitch, 1 dc in next 3 stitches. Repeat from * to * around. Join with sl st. (25 dc total)
6. Row 5: Ch 3, 2 dc in the same stitch, 1 dc in next 4 stitches. Repeat from * to * around. Join with sl st. (30 dc total)
7. Rows 6-12: Ch 3, dc in each st around. Repeat this for 7 more rows. You should have approximately 9 rows total. Measure for a depth of about 6 inches.
8. Finishing: Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Weave in loose ends.

Heart Applique

1. With red yarn, start with a magic ring. Ch 1.
2. Work 3 sc into ring. Ch 2, sc in the ring. This forms the bottom of the heart.
3. Pull the magic ring tight. Turn your work. Sk the first sc, slip stitch in the second and third sc.
4. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Pom-Pom

1. Using the pom-pom maker, wrap red yarn around the maker to your desired thickness.
2. Secure it tightly and cut the yarn. Trim the edges to form a pom-pom shape.
3. If you don't have a pom-pom maker, wrap yarn around a piece of cardboard and tie it in the middle, then cut the edges.

Assembly

1. Attach the heart to the front of the hat using the long tail from the appliqué. Sew securely.
2. Attach the pom-pom to the tip of the hat, using the remaining tail from the hat to sew it securely on top.

Final Touches

Weave in all remaining ends and trim as needed. Your precious baby hat is now complete! Enjoy dressing your little one in this adorable accessory that will surely capture hearts.