Half Double Crochet Hat Pattern
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This free half double crochet hat pattern is available in sizes Preemie Baby to Adult Large. It is a basic crochet hat pattern with beginner friendly instructions. Make this hat with soft worsted weight yarn.
If you like checking your wraps per inch, this yarn gives approximately 10 wraps per inch. You can substitute similar weight yarn for these crochet hats and some great alternatives are: Caron Simply Soft, Lion Brand Yarns: Vanna’s Choice and Loops & Threads: Impeccable.
If you want to use a heavier weight Medium Weight Yarn, like Red Heart Super Saver, Red Heart With Love, or Bernat Super Value Yarns, I recommend you use the Free Half Double Crochet Beanie pattern instead. It is designed to be used with Worsted Weight Yarn and is crocheted with a 5.50 mm (I) hook. You will find my Simple Double Crochet Hat that uses double crochet stitches (dc), a 5.50 mm (I) hook and heavier Medium Weight Yarn here
Half Double Crochet Hat Pattern in Sizes Preemie to Adult Large
This hat is crocheted in continuous rounds/spirals, so you do not need to slip stitch to join, or to chain-1 at the end of each round. You can use a stitch marker (safety pin, bobby pin, bit of scrap yarn, twist tie, etc. ) to mark the first (or last) stitch of the round and move the stitch marker up each round as you progress, to mark your place.
There is no seam in this hat – it is neat and tidy.
If you prefer using the slip stitch (sl st) to join and ch-1 (or 2) and working in regular rounds you still can.- Just try to keep those slip stitches (sl st) small and tight. The slip stitches and chains will add a seam line to the hat and can make the hat a little bit larger.
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Half Double Easy Crochet Hat Pattern
Supplies
- Yarn: Red Heart Soft Yarn. 5 oz (141 g) and 256 yds (234 m). 100% Acrylic. Medium Weight Yarn [4]. Machine wash in warm water, gentle cycle. Tumble dry, low. Do not bleach. Do not iron. Dry-Cleanable. Less than 1 skein is required for the Adult Medium Hat.
- Crochet Hook: 5.50 mm (I)
- Scissors, Tapestry Needle (yarn needle), Stitch Marker
Difficulty Level / Skill Level
Easy – Beginner Friendly
Finished Sizes
The finished hat sizes are listed below. The average head circumference is 2 inches larger than the hat circumference. This is because we make hats using a technique called ‘negative ease’. These hats will stretch 2 inches in finished circumference. Learn how to crochet a beanie that fits here. You can find my free hat size chart here.
Version 1:
This easy to crochet hat is designed to reach to the base of the earlobe. These hats stretch approximately 2 inches. If you crochet tight slip stitches, omit the final decorative round of slip stitches. You can work one round of single crochet stitches (sc) in place of the last row, in the back loop only.
- Preemie height 4.5 inches X 10 inches circumference
- Newborn height 5 inches X 11.5 inches circumference
- 0-3 months height 6 inches X 14 inches circumference
- 3-6 months height 6.25 inches X 14.75 inches circumference
- 6-12 months height 6.75 inches X 16 inches circumference
- 12-24 months height 7 inches X 16.75 inches circumference
- Small Child Hat (age 3-5 years) height 7.5 inches X 18 inches circumference
- Child Hat (age 6-10 years) height 8 inches X 18.75 inches circumference
- Teen Hat height 8.25 inches X 20 inches circumference
- Adult Hat (Medium) height 8.75 inches X 20.75 inches circumference
- Adult Hat (Large) height 9 inches X 22 inches circumference
Version 2:
This simple half double crochet beanie is designed to reach mid-ear. These hats will stretch approximately 2 inches in circumference. If you crochet tight slip stitches, omit the final decorative round of slip stitches. You can work one round of single crochet stitches (sc) in place of the last row, in the back loop only.
- Preemie height 4 inches X 10 inches circumference
- Newborn height 4.5 inches X 11.5 inches circumference
- 0-3 months height 5.25 inches X 14 inches circumference
- 3-6 months height 5.5 inches X 14.75 inches circumference
- 6-12 months height 5.75 inches X 16 inches circumference
- 12-24 months height 6.25 inches X 16.75 inches circumference
- Small Child Hat (age 3-5 years) height 6.5 inches X 18 inches circumference
- Child Hat (age 6-10 years) height 7 inches X 18.75 inches circumference
- Teen Hat height 7.25 inches X 20 inches circumference
- Adult Hat (Medium) height 7.5 inches X 20.75 inches circumference
- Adult Hat (Large) height 7.75 inches X 22 inches circumference
Gauge
Approximately 14 sts per 4 inches and 12 rows worked in pattern per 4 inches
TIP: Please check your gauge as it is easy to allow your stitches to become more relaxed as you crochet the ‘repeat’ rounds.
You can substitute any yarn and hook for this stitch pattern – just remember when you substitute if your gauge is different, the finished size, and amount of yarn used for your project will also be different.
Abbreviations
US Terminology used
Our Crochet Translation Project offers translations in many languages.
Check out the Basic Crochet Terms in 10 languages here.
ch – chain
F/O – finish off
g – grams
hdc – half double crochet
m – meters
oz – ounces
rem – remaining
R – round
sl st – slip stitch
st/sts – stitch/stitches
x – times to complete instructions
* to **– Repeat the instructions between the asterisks the number of times indicated. This repeat will contain multiple instructions.
[] – at the end of the row – the total number of stitches
() – important notes AND sets of stitches to be worked within one stitch, or space
I would like to thank Louise of Garn Grammatik for kindly providing us with the translation of this entire pattern in Danish! Thank you Louise! You can meet and visit with Louise here: Garn Grammatik.
Danish PDF Version of this pattern: Halvstangmaske hue – i alle størrelser_Danish version
Special Stitches
There are no special stitches in this pattern.
Helpful Tutorials
If you are new to crochet, you can always refer to my How to Crochet Guide and Crochet Stitches and Symbols for more information. For my crochet video tutorials, subscribe to my YouTube Channel here.
Adjustable Loop/Magic Ring Tutorial
Invisible Join/Invisible Finish (when you finish off)
Pattern Notes:
- I use a DMR (double magic ring) to begin my projects that are worked in the round. You may substitute a magic ring (magic circle), or a chain 3 and slip to form a ring, if you prefer.
- You may customize the height of this basic beginner hat by working more, or less repeat rows
- If you crochet tight slip stitches, omit the final decorative round of slip stitches. You can work one round of single crochet (sc) in place of the last row, in the back loop only (blo).
- Learn how to make an old fashioned pom pom
- The print button is included at the top of the post in my social sharing buttons. This button will allow you to print a free PDF copy of my pattern using Print Friendly.
Remember, there are TWO Versions of this pattern; for 2 different hat lengths. If you are making these as chemo caps you will want to crochet the longer hat length; Version 1. This will allow the hat to reach the base of the hairline.
If you want a shorter half double crochet hat instead, please follow the instructions for Version 2 below. This hat is designed to fit to mid-ear.
Version 1: Full Length Half Double Crochet Hat Pattern
This basic beanie is crocheted from the top of the hat to the brim in one piece.
This half double crochet hat version is designed to reach the base of the ear.
Preemie (fits 12″ circumference – 4.5″ height)
R1: 8 hdc in adjustable loop [8]
R2: 2 hdc in each st around [16]
R3: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in the next st) 8x [24]
R4: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 2 sts) 8x [32]
R5: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 3sts) 3x, 1 hdc in each remaining st [35]
R6: 1 hdc in each st around [35]
R7-13: repeat R6 [35]
R14: 1 sl st (loosely) in each st around, F/O [35]
Newborn (fits 13.5″ circumference – 5″ height)
R1: 8 hdc in adjustable loop [8]
R2: 2 hdc in each st around [16]
R3: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in the next st) 8 x [24]
R4: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 2 sts) 8x [32]
R5: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 3 sts) 8x [40]
R6: 1 hdc in each st around [40]
R7-R15: repeat R6 [40]
R16: 1 sl st (loosely) in each st around, F/O [40]
0-3 months (fits 16″ circumference – 6″ height)
R1: 8 hdc in adjustable loop [8]
R2: 2 hdc in each st around [16]
R3: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in the next st) 8 x [24]
R4: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 2 sts) 8x [32]
R5: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 3 sts) 8x [40]
R6: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the 4 sts) 8x [48]
R7: 1 hdc in each st around [48]
R8-18: repeat R7 [48]
R19: 1 sl st (loosely) in each st around, F/O [48]
3-6 months (fits 17″ circumference, 6.25″ height)
R1: 8 hdc in adjustable loop [8]
R2: 2 hdc in each st around [16]
R3: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in the next st) 8 x [24]
R4: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 2 sts) 8x [32]
R5: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 3 sts) 8x [40]
R6: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 4 sts) 8x [48]
R7: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 5 sts) 4x, 1 hdc in each remaining st [52]
R8: 1 hdc in each st around [52]
R9-R19: repeat R8 [52]
R20: 1 sl st (loosely) in each st around, F/O [52]
6-12 months (fits 18″ circumference, 6.75″ height)
R1: 8 hdc in adjustable loop [8]
R2: 2 hdc in each st around [16]
R3: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in the next st) 8 x [24]
R4: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 2 sts) 8x [32]
R5: (2hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 3 sts) 8x [40]
R6: (2hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 4 sts) 8x [48]
R7: (2hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 5 sts) 8x [56]
R8: 1 hdc in each st around [56]
R9-21 : repeat R8 [56]
R22: 1 sl st (loosely) in each st around, F/O [56]
12-24 months (fits 19″ circumference, 7″ height)
R1: 8 hdc in adjustable loop [8]
R2: 2 hdc in each st around [16]
R3: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in the next st) 8 x [24]
R4: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 2 sts) 8x [32]
R5: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 3 sts) 8x [40]
R6: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 4 sts) 8x [48]
R7: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 5 sts) 8x [56]
R8: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 6 sts) 3x, 1 hdc in each remaining st around [59]
R9: 1 hdc in each st around [59]
R10-21: repeat R9 [59]
R22: 1 sl st (loosely) in each st around, F/O [59]
3-5 years (fits 20″ circumference, 7.5″ height)
R1: 8 hdc in adjustable loop [8]
R2: 2 hdc in each st around [16]
R3: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in next st) 8 x [24]
R4: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in next 2 sts) 8x [32]
R5: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in next 3 sts) 8x [40]
R6: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in next 4 sts) 8x [48]
R7: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in next 5 sts) 8x [56]
R8: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in next 6 sts) 7x, 1 hdc in each remaining st around [63]
R9: 1 hdc in each st around [63]
R10-21: repeat R9 [63]
R22: 1 sl st (loosely) in each st around, F/O [63]
6-10 years (fits 21″ circumference, 8″ height)
R1: 8 hdc in adjustable loop [8]
R2: 2 hdc in each st around [16]
R3: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in the next st) 8 x [24]
R4: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 2 sts) 8x [32]
R5: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 3 sts) 8x [40]
R6: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 4 sts) 8x [48]
R7: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 5 sts) 8x [56]
R8: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 6 sts) 8x [64]
R9: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 7sts) 2x, 1 hdc in each remaining st around [66]
R10: 1 hdc in each st around [66]
R11-R23: repeat R10 [66]
R24: 1 sl st (loosely)in each st around, F/O [66]
Adult Small (fits 22″ circumference, 8.25″ height)
R1: 8 hdc in adjustable loop [8]
R2: 2 hdc in each st around [16]
R3: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in the next st) 8 x [24]
R4: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 2 sts) 8x [32]
R5: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 3 sts) 8x [40]
R6: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 4 sts) 8x [48]
R7: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 5 sts) 8x [56]
R8: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 6 sts) 8x [64]
R9: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 7sts) 6x, 1 hdc in each remaining st around [70]
R10: 1 hdc in each st around [70]
R11-24: repeat R10 [70]
R25: 1 sl st (loosely) in each st around, F/O [70]
Adult Medium (fits 23″ circumference, 8.75″ height)
R1: 8 hdc in adjustable loop [8]
R2: 2 hdc in each st around [16]
R3: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in the next st) 8 x [24]
R4: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 2 sts) 8x [32]
R5: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 3 sts) 8x [40]
R6: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 4 sts) 8x [48]
R7: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 5 sts) 8x [56]
R8: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 6 sts) 8x [64]
R9: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 7sts) 8x [72]
R10: (2hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 8sts) 1x, 1 hdc in each remaining st around [73]
R11: 1 hdc in each st around [73]
R12-24: repeat R11 [73]
R25: 1 sl st in each st around, F/O [73]
Adult Large (fits 24″ circumference, 9″ height)
R1: 8 hdc in adjustable loop [8]
R2: 2 hdc in each st around [16]
R3: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in the next st) 8 x [24]
R4: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 2 sts) 8x [32]
R5: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 3 sts) 8x [40]
R6: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 4 sts) 8x [48]
R7: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 5 sts) 8x [56]
R8: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 6 sts) 8x [64]
R9: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 7sts) 8x [72]
R10: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 8sts) 5x, 1 hdc in each remaining st around [77]
R11: 1 hdc in each st around [77]
R12-25: repeat R11 [77]
R26: 1 sl st in each st around, F/O [77]
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Version 2: Mid-Ear Length Half Double Crochet Beanie
This beginner friendly half double crochet hat pattern is worked in continuous rounds from the crown of the hat to the forehead, in one piece.
Version 2 – This half double crochet hat version is designed to reach mid-ear.
Preemie (fits 12″ circumference, 4″ height)
R1: 8 hdc in adjustable loop [8]
R2: 2 hdc in each st around [16]
R3: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in the next st) 8x [24]
R4: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 2 sts) 8x [32]
R5: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 3sts) 3x, 1 hdc in each remaining st [35]
R6: 1 hdc in each st around [35]
R7-12: repeat R6 [35]
R13: 1 sl st (loosely) in each st around [35]
Newborn (fits 13.5″ circumference, 4.5″ height)
R1: 8 hdc in adjustable loop [8]
R2: 2 hdc in each st around [16]
R3: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in the next st) 8 x [24]
R4: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 2 sts) 8x [32]
R5: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 3 sts) 8x [40]
R6: 1 hdc in each st around [40]
R7-14: repeat R6 [40]
R15: sl st (loosely) in each st around [40]
0-3 months (fits 16″ circumference, 5.25″ height)
R1: 8 hdc in adjustable loop [8]
R2: 2 hdc in each st around [16]
R3: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in the next st) 8 x [24]
R4: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 2 sts) 8x [32]
R5: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 3 sts) 8x [40]
R6: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the 4 sts) 8x [48]
R7: 1 hdc in each st around [48]
R8-16: repeat R7 [48]
R17: sl st (loosely) in each st around [48]
3-6 months (fits 17″ circumference, 5.5″ height)
R1: 8 hdc in adjustable loop [8]
R2: 2 hdc in each st around [16]
R3: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in the next st) 8 x [24]
R4: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 2 sts) 8x [32]
R5: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 3 sts) 8x [40]
R6: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 4 sts) 8x [48]
R7: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 5 sts) 4x, 1 hdc in each remaining st [52]
R8: 1 hdc in each st around [52]
R9-17: repeat R8 [52]
R18: sl st in each st around [52]
6-12 months (fits 18″ circumference, 5.75″ height)
R1: 8 hdc in adjustable loop [8]
R2: 2 hdc in each st around [16]
R3: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in the next st) 8 x [24]
R4: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 2 sts) 8x [32]
R5: (2hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 3 sts) 8x [40]
R6: (2hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 4 sts) 8x [48]
R7: (2hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 5 sts) 8x [56]
R8: 1 hdc in each st around [56]
R9-20 : repeat R8 [56]
R21: 1 sl st (loosely) in each st around [56]
12-24 months (fits 19″ circumference, 6.25″ height)
R1: 8 hdc in adjustable loop [8]
R2: 2 hdc in each st around [16]
R3: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in the next st) 8 x [24]
R4: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 2 sts) 8x [32]
R5: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 3 sts) 8x [40]
R6: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 4 sts) 8x [48]
R7: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 5 sts) 8x [56]
R8: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 6 sts) 3x, 1 hdc in each remaining st around [59]
R9: 1 hdc in each st around [59]
R10-19: repeat R9 [59]
R20: 1 sl st (loosely) in each st around [59]
3-5 years (fits 20″ circumference, 6.5″ height)
R1: 8 hdc in adjustable loop [8]
R2: 2 hdc in each st around [16]
R3: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in next st) 8 x [24]
R4: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in next 2 sts) 8x [32]
R5: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in next 3 sts) 8x [40]
R6: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in next 4 sts) 8x [48]
R7: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in next 5 sts) 8x [56]
R8: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in next 6 sts) 7x, 1 hdc in each remaining st around [63]
R9: 1 hdc in each st around [63]
R10-18: repeat R9 [63]
R19: 1 sl st (loosely) in each st around [63]
6-10 years (fits 21″ circumference, 7″ height)
R1: 8 hdc in adjustable loop [8]
R2: 2 hdc in each st around [16]
R3: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in the next st) 8 x [24]
R4: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 2 sts) 8x [32]
R5: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 3 sts) 8x [40]
R6: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 4 sts) 8x [48]
R7: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 5 sts) 8x [56]
R8: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 6 sts) 8x [64]
R9: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 7sts) 2x, 1 hdc in each remaining st around [66]
R10: 1 hdc in each st around [66]
R11-R20: repeat R10 [66]
R21: 1 sl st (loosely) in each st around, F/O [66]
Adult Small (fits circumference 22″, height 7.25″)
R1: 8 hdc in adjustable loop [8]
R2: 2 hdc in each st around [16]
R3: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in the next st) 8 x [24]
R4: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 2 sts) 8x [32]
R5: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 3 sts) 8x [40]
R6: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 4 sts) 8x [48]
R7: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 5 sts) 8x [56]
R8: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 6 sts) 8x [64]
R9: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 7sts) 6x, 1 hdc in each remaining st around [70]
R10: 1 hdc in each st around [70]
R11-21: repeat R10 [70]
R22: 1 sl st (loosely) in each st around, F/O [70]
Adult Medium (fits circumference 23″ height 7.5″)
R1: 8 hdc in adjustable loop [8]
R2: 2 hdc in each st around [16]
R3: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in the next st) 8 x [24]
R4: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 2 sts) 8x [32]
R5: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 3 sts) 8x [40]
R6: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 4 sts) 8x [48]
R7: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 5 sts) 8x [56]
R8: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 6 sts) 8x [64]
R9: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 7sts) 8x [72]
R10: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 8sts) 1x, 1 hdc in each remaining st around [73]
R11: 1 hdc in each st around [73]
R12-22: repeat R11 [73]
R23: 1 sl st in each st around, F/O [73]
Adult Large (fits circumference 24″, height 7.75″)
R1: 8 hdc in adjustable loop [8]
R2: 2 hdc in each st around [16]
R3: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in the next st) 8 x [24]
R4: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 2 sts) 8x [32]
R5: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 3 sts) 8x [40]
R6: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 4 sts) 8x [48]
R7: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 5 sts) 8x [56]
R8: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 6 sts) 8x [64]
R9: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 7sts) 8x [72]
R10: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 8sts) 5x, 1 hdc in each remaining st around [77]
R11: 1 hdc in each st around [77]
R12-23: repeat R11 [77]
R24: 1 sl st in each st around, F/O [77]
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Hi Heidie, I do actually have a couple patterns:
https://oombawkadesigncrochet.com/micro-preemie-crochet-caps/
https://oombawkadesigncrochet.com/baby-hugs-micro-preemie-caps-free-crochet-pattern/
https://oombawkadesigncrochet.com/angel-babies-crochet-hats/
https://oombawkadesigncrochet.com/project-robby-featured-charity-of-the-month-august/
Best wishes, Rhondda
I was wondering if you had any micro-preemie beanie patterns or if you could point me in the right direction to get some. I’ve been kind of winging it using your hdc beanie pattern, a G+ hook and sport weight baby yarn. I appreciate your help and love your patterns.
Thank you for this wonderful and simple pattern as well as including so many sizes. I want to make up a bunch of hats for donation to Operation Gratitude and this should be perfect.
I’m sure you will do great! It is very kind of you to donate to those in need. Reach out if you have any more questions. All the best, Rhondda
Thank you so much for your speedy response Rhonda! Such clear directions! I look forward to finishing my first hat!! I have tons of left over yarn from a blanket I made so I want to perfect making hats and donate them:) Hopefully I’ll get good enough.
Hi Pam, no worries 🙂 This is one of my older patterns and I haven’t changed the format yet. When the pattern indicates:
(2 hdc in the first stitch, 1 hdc in the next stitch) 8 times. [24 hdc] it means you will work the instructions between the ( ) 8 times in total. This will increase your round by 8 stitches in total and at the end of the round you will have 24 stitches in total.
So in long form: (2 hdc in the next stitch, 1 hdc in the next stitch), (2 hdc in the next stitch, 1 hdc in the next stitch), (2 hdc in the next stitch, 1 hdc in the next stitch), (2 hdc in the next stitch, 1 hdc in the next stitch), (2 hdc in the next stitch, 1 hdc in the next stitch), (2 hdc in the next stitch, 1 hdc in the next stitch), (2 hdc in the next stitch, 1 hdc in the next stitch), (2 hdc in the next stitch, 1 hdc in the next stitch) total stitches worked 24.
I hope this helps 🙂 Let me know if you have any other questions, Rhondda
Hi! I am a rank beginner. I have a question about the stitches in the rows. I got the magic circle, finally! As an example R3: (2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in the next st) 8 x [24]
Does the 8X mean I do that set of stitches, 2HDC 1st and then 1HDC in the next two, all the way around and then again, 8 times? Sorry, I’m confused and as I said I’m venturing this entirely on my own. Thanks, Pam
Hi Anon, Actually, you are incorrect. If you have met gauge in the pattern which is stated as: 14 stitches in 4 inches that means for every inch you crochet you will have 3.5 stitches for the entire hat (so pick a few places to measure). We often become more relaxed after the increase rounds and let our gauge slip and become looser.
If you meet the gauge of 3.5 stitches per inch, this means if you crochet 73 stitches you will have 20.857 inches. There is no wiggle room here because this is based on math. It is an exact measurement. You can use any yarn and hook combination you want to use – if you reach 3.5 stitches per inch as specified for gauge, no matter what yarn and hook you choose to use, 73 stitches will always measure 20.857 inches.
If you used the 3-5 year old pattern and you ended up with a 23-inch hat that means your gauge was 2.739 stitches per inch, or 10.956 stitches in 4 inches.
63 stitches / 23 inches = 2.739 stitches per inch.
Math will always work out the same for the stitches so you can apply this to anything you are making so long as you know how to accurately measure gauge and maintain gauge.
Thank you, Rhondda
As a heads up, for those who wants a hat that fits their head circumference on the first try, I recommend going four sizes down. It has nothing to do with the yarn being a different weight or the hook being the wrong size or my tension being too loose because I used everything the same. The sizing is listed a bit too big in the pattern. I had to frog my work several times to get the right size and with an adult medium size hat size of 23″, I had to use the 3-5 year old pattern to achieve that same measurement.
Hi Emily, I may not have that listed. In my older patterns it wasn’t something I was able to measure (no scale to measure the exact amount being used). If I remember correctly though, you will need less than 1 ball of the yarn used for the adult medium hat size. There are 2 lengths listed in the pattern too – so be sure to pick which hat length you would prefer and follow the pattern for that length 🙂 Best wishes, Rhondda