Princess Hats Crochet Pattern for Babies 6 to 12 Months with Detailed Instructions and Color Combinations

Princess Hats available in 6 sizes

by Teena Sutton Murphy at Flushed with Rosy Colour Princess Hat in Size 0 (6 to 12 months When you purchase this pattern, you have permission to sell items you make using this pattern, but the pattern must not be reproduced in any way. If selling items online, please mention my Ravelry store or blog as the pattern source. I also ask that you don't sell finished items in the same place I am (I only ship within Australia).

a "Royal Mermaid" hat in purple with blue trim, and a daisycentered Irish Rose I strive to make these patterns the best I can with the resources I have.I welcome any questions you may have regarding this pattern, and will update the pattern if any improvements can be made. You can contact me via Ravelry or atmy blog.

Difficulty

According to the skill levels outlined in the yarn standards by the Craft Yarn Council, this is an easy pattern. It is not a beginner's pattern. http://www.craftyarncouncil.com/skill.html

Materials

8 ply or DK yarn is recommended, you will need less than 100g 4mm hook is recommended, determined by your gauge Yarn in two colours of your choice.

Size

This size 0 beanie will fit a baby with a head circumference of between 16 and 18 inches. This is typically the size of a baby's head when they are around 6 to 12 months of age, but please measure baby's head to be sure. In the picture the hat is worn by a 15 inch head, so it looks a little larger on the intended size head. The hat is 5.5 inches from tip of crown to brim, and 6.5 inches when stretched.

Gauge

The first 2 rounds should measure 2 inches across, if they are smaller use a larger hook, if they are larger use a smaller hook. The first 4 rounds should measure 4 inches in diameter.

Special Stitch

"Granny Cluster" - sk 2 3 dc into next, OR 3 dc into next sp "sp" - the space between two granny clusters

Notes

- Stitches are worked into the top two loops of a stitch, they are not worked in between stitches or into one loop. - To hide the seam, join the last sl st to the 1st dc not the 1st st, to hide the seam (the 1st dc is not the same as the 1st st). - For the increasing rounds, last st is worked in the last sl st of the prev rnd.

US Crochet

Crochet terms used in this pattern are in standard US crochet. http://www.craftyarncouncil.com/crochet.html

Stitches Used

sl st = slip stitch ch = chain sC = single crochet hdc = half double crochet dc = double crochet sp = space (the space between two granny clusters) ch sp = chain space (for flower only) fpsc = front post single crochet (for flower only)

Possible Colour Combinations with Princess Names

Here are some possible colour combinations you could try. For some fun, I've given each hat a special name.

Princess Hat in size 0 (6 to 12 months)

Summary - there are 4 increasing rounds, plus 10 rounds of 18 granny clusters, finished with a round of scallops in the contrasting colour 1. (in main colour) ch 3, sl st into 1st ch to form loop, sc into loop ch 2 counts as 1st st, 13 dc into loop, sl st into 1st dc (14 st) 2. sc into same ch 2 counts as 1st dc throughout, dc into same (2 dc into next) rep to end, sl st into 1st dc (28 st) 3. sc into same ch 2, dc into same, dc into next (2 dc into next, dc into next) rep to end, sl st into 1st dc (42 st) 4. sc into same ch 2, dc into same, dc ea into next 5, (2 dc into next, dc into next, dc into next) rep 4 more times, 2 dc into next, dc ea into next 5, (2 dc into next, dc into next, dc into next) rep 4 more times, sl st into 1st dc (54 st) 5. sc ch 2, 2 dc into same counts as 1st granny cluster, (sk 2 st, 3 dc into next, counts as granny cluster throughout), rep for a total of 18 granny clusters, sl st into 1st dc (18 granny clusters) 6-14. sl st to next sp, sc ch 2, 2 dc into same (3 dc into next sp) rep for every granny cluster sp, sl st into 1st dc (18 granny clusters) fasten off after14thround 15. (change to contrast colour) attach to any sp [sk 1 st (2 hdc dc 2 hdc into 2nd dc of granny cluster) sl st into next sp] rep for each granny cluster sp, fasten off In contrast colour, make a 5 petal simple flower or a daisy-centered Irish Rose, included patterns follow. Attach securely to round 8, weave in all ends. When the ends are sewn in, wool-wash your new hat to block it into shape, gently pinching the scallops to make sure they sit out nicely. ～ Enjoy \~

Daisy-centered Irish Rose The daisy centre in 2 rounds in main colour sl st to 1st ch to form loop, ch 1, 6 sc into loop, sl st to 1st s . (ch 3, sl st into next) rep a total of 6 times (6 chain spaces) Change to contrast colour 3. attach new colour to any ch sp (ch 2, 3 dc into same, ch 2, sl st into same, sl st into next ch sp) rep for each ch sp (6 petals) 4. turn so you are working on the backside of the flower, (ch 3, fpsc around the next post of round 2) rep for each post for a total of 6 chain spaces 5. turn so the front side of the flower is facing you but work into each chain space you just made behind the petals, (sl st into next ch sp, ch 3, 4 dc ch 3, sl st into same) rep for each of the 6 chain spaces, sl st into 1st ch sp and fasten off , weave in ends or use them to attach the flower to your hat at round 8.

5 petal Simple Flower in 2 Easy Rounds 1. ch 3, sl st into 1st ch to form loop, sc into loop ch 2 counts as 1st st, 9 dc into loop, sl st into 1st dc (10 st) 2. (hdc dc trb dc hdc into next, sl st into next) repeat to end for 5 petals, pull yarn through to back of flower and fasten off, weave in ends or use them to attach securely to your project, pinch the centre of the petals to make them sit out nicely.