Crochet Adorable Ribbed Pom Pom Baby Hat Free Pattern

Materials:

• Yarn: Worsted weight in soft pink
• Crochet Hook: Size H/5.0 mm
• Yarn needle
• Scissors
• Pompom maker (or use cardboard)

Abbreviations:

• ch: chain
• sc: single crochet
• dc: double crochet
• st(s): stitch(es)
• sl st: slip stitch

Instructions:

Brim:

1. Ch 12.
2. Row 1: Sc in the second ch from the hook and each ch across. (11 sc)
3. Row 2: Ch 1, turn. Sc in the back loop only in each st across. (11 sc)
4. Repeat Row 2 until the piece measures approximately 14 inches, or fits comfortably around baby's head.
5. Sl st the short ends together to form a circle. This will be the right side of the brim.

Body:

1. Round 1: Ch 1, sc evenly around the top edge of the brim. Join with a sl st. Ensure to have 48 sts. (48 sc)
2. Round 2: Ch 2 (counts as first dc here and throughout), dc in each st around. Join with sl st to top of beginning ch. (48 dc)
3. Rounds 3-9: Repeat Round 2.

Shaping Crown:

1. Round 10: *Dc in next 6 sts, dc2tog; repeat from * around. Join with sl st. (42 dc)
2. Round 11: *Dc in next 5 sts, dc2tog; repeat from * around. Join with sl st. (36 dc)
3. Round 12: *Dc in next 4 sts, dc2tog; repeat from * around. Join with sl st. (30 dc)
4. Round 13: *Dc in next 3 sts, dc2tog; repeat from * around. Join with sl st. (24 dc)
5. Round 14: *Dc in next 2 sts, dc2tog; repeat from * around. Join with sl st. (18 dc)
6. Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Weave opening closed using yarn needle.

Pompom:

1. Use a pompom maker or cardboard template to create a pompom approximately 3 inches in diameter.
2. Attach the pompom securely to the top of the hat using the yarn needle and tail.

Finishing:

• Weave in all ends securely.
• Turn up the brim and adjust the pompom if necessary.