Angel Babies Crochet Hats
Supplies
- Yarn: Red Heart Soft, 100% Acrylic , Medium (4), (5 oz/141 g; 256 yds/234 m).
- Hook: 5.5 mm (I) {Furls Hollywood}
- Scissors, Yarn Needle, Stitch Marker (optional)
Difficulty Level
BEGINNER
Finished Size
sizes listed below
Gauge
approximately 11 hdc in 4 inches and 10 rounds in 4 inches
Abbreviations
US Terminology used
ch – chain
hdc – half double crochet
MR – magic ring
R – row/round
rem – remaining
rep – repeat
sk – skip
sl st – slip stitch
st/sts – stitch/stitches
* – Repeat the instructions between the asterisks the number of times indicated. This repeat will contain of multiple instructions.
() – Repeat the instructions between the parentheses the number of times indicated.
[] – at the end of the row – the total number of stitches
Helpful Tutorials
Notes
- Do not count the initial ch 2 as a stitch in the row-end counts
- Do not count the sl st as a stitch in the row-end counts
- Please note all age and size comparisons are approximate and have been calculated by comparing data from multiple size charts available online
Angel Babies Crochet Hats
Pattern Instructions
26-28 weeks gestation
(2-3 pounds)
The finished hat measures: 3.5 inches tall and 4.5 inches wide (when on a flat surface). Finished circumference is 9 inches. This hat will fit head size of 10 inches.
R1: MR: ch 2, 10 hdc, sl st to the first hdc to join [10]
R2: Ch 2, 2 hdc in each st around, sl st to the first hdc to join [20]
R3: Ch 2, (2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in the next st) 4 times, 1 hdc in each rem st around, sl st to the first hdc to join [24]
R4: Ch 2, 1 hdc in each st around, sl st to the first hdc to join [24]
R5-R9: Rep R4, finish off with an invisible join and weave in ends.
22-25 weeks gestation
(1-2 pounds)
The finished hat measures: 3.5 inches tall and 3.75 inches wide (when on a flat surface). Finished circumference is 7.5 inches. This hat will fit head size of 8.5 inches.
R1: MR: Ch 2, 10 hdc, sl st to the first hdc to join [10]
R2: Ch 2, 2 hdc in each st around, sl st to the first hdc to join [20]
R3: Ch 2, 1 hdc in each st around, sl st to the first hdc to join [20]
R4-R9: Rep R3, finish off with an invisible join and weave in ends.
20-22 weeks gestation
(10-15 ounces)
The finished hat measures: 3 inches tall and 3.25 inches wide (when on a flat surface). Finished circumference is 6.5 inches. This hat will fit head size of 7.5 inches.
R1: MR: ch 2, 10 hdc, sl st to the first hdc to join [10]
R2: ch 2, 2 hdc in each of the next 7 sts, 1 hdc in each of the next 3 sts, sl st to the first hdc to join [17]
R3: ch 2, 1 hdc in each st around, sl st to the first hdc to join [17]
R4-R8: Rep R3, finish off with an invisible join and weave in ends. [17]
16-20 weeks gestation
(4-10 ounces)
The finished hat measures: 3 inches tall and 2.5 inches wide (when on a flat surface). Finished circumference is 5 inches. This hat will fit head size of 6 inches.
R1: MR: ch 3, 10 hdc, sl st to the first hdc to join [10]
R2: ch 2, (2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 2 sts) 3 times. 2 hdc in the last st, sl st to the first hdc to join [14]
R3: ch 2, 1 hdc in each st around, sl st to the first hdc to join [14]
R4-R7: Rep R3
R8: ch 1, 1 sc in each st around, finish off with an invisible join and weave in ends. [14]
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Chris says
Love making these little hats. Keeps me out of trouble.
Question my gauge is off I think, I get the 3.5 ” tall but I don’t get the 4.5″ wide unless I stretch it a bit. Is that the correct way to measure the gauge? Used 5.5 hook and worstedbwrihhtb #4
Rhondda says
Hi Marie, I spoke with Mistie and her charity would be grateful for the hats. Here is her information: http://americancrochet.com/crafting-a-rainbow-of-hope-community/ You can send her a message on her site if you prefer via her contact form too. Wishing you the best, Rhondda
Rhondda says
Hi Marie, I’m contacting a couple people who I know collect hats for charities. I will let you know who to contact soon 🙂 Thank you, Rhondda
Marie says
Have crochet lots of hats from preemie to adult, would like to send them to a charity that could use them–any ideas? The hospitals are full of items until mid summer. Your help would be greatly appreciated.