Ribbed Brim Baby Beanie – Free Crochet Pattern
Ribbed Brim Baby Beanie – Free Crochet Pattern
After several failed attempts at teaching myself to crochet from a book in my teens and early 20’s, it wasn’t until I became pregnant with my daughter the desire to try again emerged. It’s not an uncommon story, to be sure. We want to provide and protect these pure and innocent bundles of love. And that includes keeping them warm!
Baby hats are great as a beginner crochet project because they are obviously on the smaller side and take not a lot of time. If you are a beginner and are afraid of the half double crochet post stitches, don’t do em! Just continue on using regular half double crochet stitches. You won’t have a ribbed hat, but it will still be functional, and a gift of your hands and heart.
If you’re an intermediate to advanced crocheter, you’ll be able to whip one of these beanies up in less than an hour, including weaving in tails. This would be a great go-to pattern for last minute baby shower gifts. With a little extra time you could customize it with a flower or appliqué for a special touch.
Ribbed Brim Baby Beanie – Free Crochet pattern
Supplies:
I (5.5mm) and H (5mm) hook – Newborn to 6 months
J (6mm) and I (5.5mm) hook – 6 months to 1 year
Approx. 70 yards worsted weight yarn
Red Heart Soft Baby Steps Yarn #9505 Aqua 256 yd.
Boye Crochet Hook Set 6 pc. Aluminum Size E-J
Gauge:
I hook – 8 st and 6 rows in 2″ half double crochet
J hook – 7 st and 6 rows in 2″ half double crochet
Notes:
If you are unsure of your gauge or know your tension is on the tighter side, stick with the J/I hook.
Lets Begin!
1. With larger hook,
Ch 3
8 hdc in 3rd ch from hook
Join to first hdc w/ sl st
2. Ch 1 (does not count as st)
2 hdc in same st and each st around
Join to first hdc w/ sl st (16 hdc)
3. Ch 1
Hdc in same st
2 hdc in next st
* Hdc in next st
2 hdc in next st *
Rep from * to * around
Join to first hdc w/ sl st (24 hdc)
4. Ch 1
Hdc in same st and next st
2 hdc in next st
* Hdc in next 2 st
2 hdc in next st *
Rep from * to * around
Join to first hdc w/ sl st (32 hdc)
5. Ch 1
Hdc in same st and next 2 st
2 Hdc in next st
* Hdc in next 3 st
2 hdc in next st *
Join to first hdc w/ sl st (40 hdc)
6. Ch 1
Hdc in same st
2 hdc in next st
* Hdc in next 4 st
2 hdc in next st *
Rep from * to * until 3 st remain
Hdc in next 3 st
Join to first hdc w/ sl st (48 hdc)
7. Ch 1
Hdc in same st and in each st around
Join to first hdc w/ sl st
8 – 11. Rep 7
12. With smaller hook (and new color if desired)
Ch 1
Hdc in same st and each st around
Join to first hdc w/ sl st
13. Ch 1
FPhdc around same st
BPhdc around next st
* FPhdc around next st
BPhdc around next st *
Rep from * to * around
Join to first FPhdc w/ sl st
14 – 15. Rep 13
Fasten off. Weave in ends.
