Free Pattern for a Forest Princess Hat in Premmie Size by Teena Sutton Murphy

Princess Hats available in 6 sizes

by Teena Sutton Murphy at Flushed with Rosy Colour

Princess Hat in Premmie Size

a "Forest Princess" hat in green with pink trim, and one round flower This pattern is free to use for your projects, but the actual pattern must not be reproduced in any way. If you're selling items or sharing ideas online, it would be nice if you could mention my blog as a source of free patterns. 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 atmyblog.

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 60g. 4mm hook is recommended, determined by your gauge. Yarn in two colours of your choice. .

Size

This premmie size beanie will fit a small newborn sized head with a circumference of about 10 to 12 inches. This is commonly the size of a small newborn or an older premmie, please measure baby's head to be sure. In the picture the hat is worn by a 12 inch head, so may appear larger on a smaller head. The hat is 4 inches from tip of crown to brim, and 5 inches when stretched.

Gauge

The first 2 rounds of this pattern should measure 1.75inches across, if they are smaller use a larger hook, if they are larger use a smaller hook.

Special Stitch

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

Note

- 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)

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 Premmie Size 10 - 12 inches Summary - there are 3 increasing rounds, plus 7 rounds of 12 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, 11 dc into loop, sl st into 1st dc (12 st) 2. sc into same ch 2 counts as 1st st throughout, dc into same (2 dc into next) rep to end, sl st into 1st dc (24 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 (36 st) 4. 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 12 granny clusters, sl st into 1st dc (12 granny clusters) 5-10. 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 (12 granny clusters) fasten off after 10th round 11. (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 spl rep for each granny cluster sp, fasten off In contrast colour, make a tiny one round flower and attach securely to round 7, 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 \~

One Round Flower 1. ch 3, sl st into 1st ch to form loop, rest of round worked into the loop, (ch 2, dc ch 2 sl st) repeated for 5 petals, pull yarn to back of flower through loop, and fasten at the back of flower