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| Photo used with permission of Teri Diamond of Diamond Crochet |
This versatile preemie sized hat is named for the son of one of my favorite photographers. He and his twin sister were both born prematurely but have grown to be happy healthy kiddos! This had measures about 10.5" around perfect for a small preemie. To make for a larger preemie or a newborn simply increase your hook size up to an I.
Materials Needed:
Size H crochet hook (5.0 mm), about 1 oz of soft light worsted weight yarn (I like to use Caron Simply Soft), tapestry needle, scissors, sewing thread, sewing needle, and a button (anywhere from 1/2" to 1" in size)
Notes: This pattern uses US crochet terms.
This pattern is free for use however you wish but please do not sell or reproduce the actual pattern itself and please use your own photos as all photos in this pattern are the property of Crafty Kate Going Crazy or Diamond Crochet.
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| copyright Teri Diamond |
Round 1: Use a magic circle, Ch 1 and work 8 hdc in the magic circle. (8 hdc) See the photos below to see how to make a magic circle. There are many great tutorials out there if you need further help on making a magic circle.
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| create a circle by putting end of yarn under the rest of the yarn as shown |
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| Use your hook to pull a loop through and do a sl st |
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| Make 8 hdc around the magic circle |
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| Pull on the loose end of the thread that is under the circle |
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| Once the circle is tight with no hole in the middle join to the first hdc with a sl st. |
Round 2: Ch 1, work 2 hdc in each st. (16 hdc) I work these over the loose tail from the magic circle just so I have less weaving in to do later!
Round 3: Ch 1, work 2 hdc in same st as chain, 1 hdc in next st. *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next st.* Repeat from * to * around joining to first hdc with a sl st. (24 hdc)
Round 4: Ch 1, work 2 hdc in same st as ch, 1 hdc in next 2 st. *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 2 st.* Repeat from * to * around joining with sl st to first hdc. (32 hdc)
Rounds 5-8: Ch 1, work 1 hdc in each st around joining to first hdc with a sl st. (32 hdc)
Round 9: Ch 1, work 1 hdc in each st around and join to first hdc with a sl st.
Begin Flap: Ch 13. Turn and hdc in 2nd ch from the hook. Work 1 hdc in each ch. These hdc will be round 10 of the flap so simply continue with round 10.
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| copyright Teri Diamond |
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| copyright Teri Diamond |
Round 10: Work 1 hdc in each st around joining to 1st hdc with a sl st (do not work any more st on the flap this round)
Round 11: Ch 1, work 1 hdc in each st around continuing up the flap to the end of the flap. Ch 1 and turn. Work back down the flap with a sl st in each stich. Join to 1st hdc of the round with a sl st.
Round 12: Ch 1, sc around joining to first sc with a sl st. Finish off and weave in ends.
Lay flap flat and sew on button through the flap and hat securing well. This will hold the flap in place and attach the button in one step.
Have fun making this and choosing your buttons!!! It's amazing how versatile this hat can be with your color choice and button choice. My favorite? Homemade wood buttons made from a HUGE ash tree branch that landed on my roof during a storm last summer. Lemons into lemonade!
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