Crochet Soft & Simple Toddler Pom-Pom Beanie Free Pattern

Materials Needed

• Worsted weight yarn in Light Blue (Color A) and White (Color B)
• Crochet hook size H/5.0 mm
• Tapestry needle
• Pom-pom maker (or use a cardboard template)

Abbreviations

• ch: chain
• sc: single crochet
• sl st: slip stitch
• blo: back loop only
• st(s): stitch(es)
• rep: repeat

Instructions

Brim

1. With Color B, ch 7.
2. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across. Turn. (6 sts)
3. Row 2: Ch 1, sc blo in each st across. Turn. (6 sts)
4. Rep Row 2 until the brim measures approximately 13 inches, slightly stretched.
5. Join ends with sl st to form a loop. Do not fasten off.

Body

1. Using the same yarn, work 50 sc evenly around the edge of the brim. Join with sl st. (50 sts)
2. Switch to Color A.
3. Round 1: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with sl st. (50 sts)
4. Rounds 2-16: Rep Round 1.
5. Round 17: *Sc in next 8 sts, sc2tog*, rep from * to * around. (45 sts)
6. Round 18: *Sc in next 7 sts, sc2tog*, rep from * to * around. (40 sts)
7. Continue decreasing in this manner until 10 sts remain.
8. Fasten off, leaving a long tail. With a tapestry needle, weave the tail through the remaining stitches and pull tight to close the top.

Pom-Pom

1. Using Color B, create a pom-pom using a pom-pom maker or by cutting a piece of cardboard (about 3 inches). Wrap yarn around the cardboard about 50 times.
2. Carefully slide the yarn off the cardboard and tie a length of yarn around the center, leaving long tails.
3. Trim the loops to form a pom-pom and attach it securely to the top of the hat using the long tails.

Weave in any remaining ends and your adorable toddler beanie with pom-pom is ready to wear!