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Cozy Cloud Baby Beanie
A simple, soft, and warm beanie for infants aged 0–3 months, perfect for beginner crocheters.
Materials
- Worsted weight (Category 4) yarn, 100% acrylic or wool blend, approximately 80 yards (73 meters)
- 5.0 mm (US H/8) crochet hook
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Stitch marker (optional, but recommended for beginners)
Gauge: 16 sts × 18 rounds / 10 cm in single crochet Finished Size: Approximately 13 inches (33 cm) circumference, 5.5 inches (14 cm) height. Size may vary with individual gauge and rounds worked.
Abbreviations
- ch: chain
- sc: single crochet
- inc: single crochet increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
- st(s): stitch(es)
- sl st: slip stitch
- Rnd: Round
Pattern Instructions
Foundation
Create a magic ring (or ch 2 and work all Rnd 1 stitches into the second ch from hook).
Body
Rnd 1: Work 6 sc into the magic ring. Sl st to first sc to join. (6 sts) Rnd 2: Ch 1, inc in each st around. Sl st to first sc to join. (12 sts) Rnd 3: Ch 1, (sc in next st, inc in next st) 6 times. Sl st to first sc to join. (18 sts) Rnd 4: Ch 1, (sc in next 2 sts, inc in next st) 6 times. Sl st to first sc to join. (24 sts) Rnd 5: Ch 1, (sc in next 3 sts, inc in next st) 6 times. Sl st to first sc to join. (30 sts) Rnd 6: Ch 1, (sc in next 4 sts, inc in next st) 6 times. Sl st to first sc to join. (36 sts)
Assembly / Finishing
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for weaving in. Weave in all ends securely using a yarn needle. For a neater finish, block the hat lightly if desired.
Tips
- Use a stitch marker to mark the first stitch of each round, especially if you are a beginner, to help keep track of your stitches.
- Practice your single crochet stitches to maintain even tension, which is crucial for achieving the correct gauge.
- Crochet a gauge swatch before starting the pattern to ensure your hat will be the correct size. If your swatch is too small, use a larger hook; if it's too large, use a smaller hook.
Pattern by YarnCro · yarncro.com