Crochet Whimsical Twisted Braid Baby Beanie Free Pattern

Crochet Whimsical Twisted Braid Baby Beanie Free Pattern

Materials Needed:

• Worsted weight yarn (approx. 100g)
• G (4.0 mm) crochet hook
• Scissors
• Yarn needle
• Stitch marker

Gauge: 16 stitches = 4 inches in double crochet

This pattern is designed for a baby sized hat (0-3 months) but can be adjusted by adding or reducing stitches.

Instructions:

Top of Beanie:

1. Chain 4 and join to form a ring.
2. Round 1: Ch 2 (counts as first dc), work 9 dc into the ring (10 dc total). Join with a slip stitch to the top of the beginning ch-2.
3. Round 2: Ch 2, 1 dc in same stitch, 2 dc in each stitch around (20 dc total). Join.
4. Round 3: Ch 2, *1 dc in next stitch, 2 dc in next stitch*. Repeat from * around (30 dc total). Join.
5. Round 4-6: Ch 2, dc in each stitch around. Join. (30 dc total)

Twisted Braid Brim:

6. Round 7: Ch 2, fpdc around the first dc, bpdc around the next dc. Repeat this pattern until end of round. (30 stitches)
7. Continue the alternating pattern for 5 more rounds, creating a twisted braid effect.

Pompoms:

8. Using a small amount of yarn, create two pom-poms using your preferred method (fork, pom-pom maker, etc). Secure with a tight knot.

Assembly:

9. Attach one pom-pom to the top of the beanie and one on each side to resemble bear ears. Use a yarn needle to weave in all ends securely.

Finishing:

Congratulations on finishing your Whimsical Twisted Braid Baby Beanie! This hat is perfect for keeping your baby warm and making a cute statement. Adjust yarn thickness and hook size for different sizes.