Fits Approx. Newborn - 6 Months. Baby in photo is 3 months old. He is absolutely precious.
For a better understanding of my Crochet patterns please see My Special Crochet Abbreviations.
Tools:
Hook: 4.5mm hook size.
I Recommend Red Heart Yarn: Medium weight #4(worsted weight)
Round 1:
ch 3, ss into beg ch to form ring, ch 2(counts as first dc), 11dc into ring, ss to join, ch 2, turn,
Round 2: dc in same st, 2dc in ea st around, ss to join, ch 2(counts as first dc), turn
Round 3: sk first dc, *dc in next 3 front posts, dc in next 3 back posts, hdc in next st* repeat * around, ss to join, ch 2, turn
Round 4: sk first dc, *dc in next 3 front posts, dc in next 3 back posts, 2hdc in next 2 sts* repeat * around, ss to join, ch 2, turn
Round 5: hdc in first 2 sts, *dc in next 3 back posts, 2 hdc in next st, dc in next 3 front posts, hdc in next 3 sts,* Repeat instruction between * around, ss to join, ch2, turn
Round 6: sk first post, *dc in next 3 back posts, hdc in next 3 sts ,dc in next 3 front posts, hdc in next 3 sts,* ss to join, ch 2, turn
Rounds 7&8: *dc in next 3 front posts, dc in next 3 back posts,* Repeat instruction between * around, ss to join, ch2, turn
Rounds 9: *dc in next 3 back posts, dc in next 3 front posts,* Repeat instruction between * around, ss to join, ch2, turn
Round 10: *dc in next 3 back posts, dc in next 3 front posts,* Repeat instruction between * around, ss to join, ch1, turn
Round 11: (the peak) sc in next 2 sts, hdc in next 3 sts, dc in next 3 sts, tc in next 5 sts, dc in next 3 sts, hdc in next 3 sts, sc in next 2 sts, ss in next st, ch 1, turn
Round 12: sc in next 2 sts, hdc in next 3 sts, dc in next 11 sts, hdc in next 3 sts, sc in next 2 sts, ss in next st, ch 1, do not turn(mark row)
Round 13: sc evenly around, ss to join, fasten off (leave a long tail(strand)
Finishing: fold peak up evenly, sew with tail evenly along top of peak, securing it to the hat. add a button, bow, or flower