Baby Sunhat
Jules Ball 2015 I wrote this pattern in an attempt to achieve a straw type hat for a baby. I used 4ply and a 5mm hook to give it an open, airy finish. You could try it with DK and a larger hook, or even with 4ply and a smaller hook. Whatever you fancy and have stashed away. This is the 1st pattern that I have written, I hope you enjoy it :) This is the hat using 4ply and a 5mm hook
Size: To fit a baby 3-6 months Hook: 5mm Yarn: 20g, 4ply baby yarn. I used a Vanilla shade (Wondersoft by Stylecraft) Gauge: Not important Magic Ring: If you don't know how to do this, there are loads of tutorials available online. Here is a google search with videos showing how to do it. Magic Ring Stitches used (US terms) CH - Chain Rd 1. Magic ring, CH1, 12DC into ring. Slip stitch to top of 1st DC. (12) Rd 2. CH3, DC into same space, 2DC around, slip stitch into top of CH3. (24) Rd 3. CH3, DC into same space, \*\*DC1, 2DC \* repeat from \*\* around. slip stitch into top of CH3. (36) Rd 4. CH3, DC around, slip stitch to top of top CH3.(36) dc into same space \*DC2, 2DC in next\* repeat around. slip stitch into top of CH3. (4: Rd 6. CH3, DC around. Slip stitch to top of CH3. (48) Rd 7. CH3, DC into same, \*DC2, 2DC in next stitch\* repeat around. Slip stitch into top of CH3. (64) Rd 8. CH3, DC around. Slip stitch to top of CH3. (64) Rd 9 + 10. CH3, \*Skip 2CH, DC into next, DC into 1st skipped Chain,\* repeat from \* around. Slip stitch into top of CH3. (64) Rd11. CH 3, DC around. Slip stitch into top of CH3. (64) Rd 12 + 13. Repeat Rd 9. (64) Rd 14. CH2, SC around. Slip stitch Chain 2. (64) Rd 15. CH 3, DC into same space, \* in front loop only DC6, 2DC into next\* rpt around. Slip stitch into top of Chain 3. (72) Rd 16-18. CH3, DC around. Slip stitch into top of Chain3. (72) Rd 19. CH1, SC around. Slip stitch into Chain 1. (72) (You could do a reverse SC for this round if you like, it will give it a rope edge effect.) Fasten off and weave in ends. I used a grossgrain spotty ribbon and weaved it through the gaps in between the X stitches, added a ribbonflower. You could add any sort of embellishment that you like. I would love to see your results :)
