Striped Baby Hat with Pom-Pom

This charming striped hat is designed to fit newborns and is made using soft and warm yarn. The combination of colors adds a cheerful touch, and the large pom-pom on top makes it even more fun!

Materials

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in the following colors: 1 skein of soft gray, 1 skein of white, and 1 skein of golden yellow.
• Crochet Hook: Size H (5.0 mm)
• Scissors
• Yarn needle
• Measuring tape

Gauge

In double crochet stitches, 4 inches = 10 stitches and 4 rows.

Abbreviations

• ch = chain
• dc = double crochet
• sl st = slip stitch
• st = stitch
• tog = together (decreasing by crocheting two st into one)

Instructions

1. Start with a Foundation: Using golden yellow yarn, make a magic ring and ch 2. Inside the ring, crochet 10 dc. Pull the ring tight to close. Join to the top of the beginning chain with a sl st. (10 dc)
2. Round 2: Ch 2, dc in the same st as join. *2 dc in next st, dc in next st* repeat from * to * around. Join. (15 dc)
3. Round 3: Ch 2, dc in the same st as join. *2 dc in next st, dc in next 2 st* repeat from * to * around. Join. (20 dc)
4. Round 4: Ch 2, dc in the same st as join. *2 dc in next st, dc in next 3 st* repeat from * to * around. Join. (25 dc)
5. Change to Gray Yarn: In the next round, switch to gray yarn. Ch 2, dc in each st around. Join. (25 dc)
6. Repeat Rounds to Stripe: Continue by alternating between gray and white yarn. For rounds 6-10, repeat as follows: Ch 2, dc in each st around with your chosen color. Continue for a total of 5 rounds for each color (gray and white).
7. Finishing Off: After you have completed your stripes and the hat measures about 6 inches in height, it’s time to add the pom-pom.
8. Make a Pom-Pom: Take a length of golden yellow yarn and wrap it around your fingers or a pom-pom maker 50 times. Tie tightly in the middle. Cut the loops and trim to your desired fluffiness.
9. Sew the Pom-Pom: Using a yarn needle, sew the pom-pom securely to the top of the hat.
10. Weave in Ends: Weave in any loose ends using the yarn needle. Make sure all knots are secure.

Your adorable striped baby hat with pom-pom is complete! Perfect for gifting or dressing up your little one, this hat is sure to get plenty of compliments.