Introducing the

Simply Springtime Flower Hat

– Free Crochet Pattern

This is a very simple and light springtime/summer hat pattern – there are 2 different flower embellishments included in the pattern.

The hat is crocheted using a 5.00 mm crochet hook, until the final round where I recommend a larger hook size (6.50 mm) for the decorative slip stitch edging.

Based on popular request I have decided to add this pattern directly to my website 🙂 Please scroll down for the full pattern!

Sizes:
Newborn, 3-6 month, 6-12 month, 12-24 months, 3-5 years, 6-10 years, Adult (small & medium)

Materials:
Lion Brand Cotton Ease Yarn was used (11 wpi) – any yarn 10-11 wpi (wraps per inch) can be substituted,
4.00mm (G-6), 5.00mm (H-8) and 6.50mm (K- 10.5) crochet hook where indicated (or hook needed to obtain gauge),
stitch markers, yarn needle, scissors, measuring tape

Abbreviations:

R-round, AL-adjustable loop, ch-chain, dc-double crochet, ss-slip stitch, sp-space, x-times, blo-back loop only, sc-single crochet, F/O – finish off, yo – yarn over, hdc – half double crochet, st – stitch, sts – stitches, ch1sp – chain 1 space(s), tr2tog – triple stitch two together, dc3tog – double crochet 3 together, dc2tog – double crochet 2 together

Gauge:

15 sts & 8 rows = 4 “ square, (3.75 sts & 2 rows = 1” square)

**Before you begin, please see the information about how to find the 1st ch1sp and about creating the correct gauge*

 

Newborn (NB) (fits head circumference:  13.5”)

R1: Create an AL, ch2, crochet 6dc into the loop, ss to the 1st dc [6]

R2: ch2, 2dc in each st around, ss to the 1st dc [12]

R3: (ch3*, ch1, dc) in the 1st st, (dc, ch1, dc) in each remaining st around, ss to the top of the initial ch3 (*the initial ch3 counts as a dc in this round) [36]

R4: (ch3*, 2dc, ch1) in the **1st ch1sp**, (3dc, ch1) in each remaining ch1sp around,  ss to the top of the initial ch3 (*the initial ch3 counts as a dc in this round) [48]

R5-11: repeat R4 [48]

R12: using a 6.50 mm hook, ss in each blo around, F/O [48]

 

3-6 month (fits head circumference: 16-17”)

R1: Create an AL, ch2, crochet 7dc into the loop, ss to the 1st dc [7]

R2: ch2, 2dc in each st around, ss to the 1st dc [14]

R3: (ch3*, ch1, dc) in the 1st st, (dc, ch1, dc) in each remaining st around, ss to the top of the initial ch3 (*the initial ch3 counts as a dc in this round)  [42]

R4: [ch3*, 2dc, ch1) in the **1st ch1sp**, (3dc, ch1) in each remaining ch1sp around,  ss to the top of the initial ch3 (*the initial ch3 counts as a dc in this round) [56]

R5-11: repeat R4 [56]

R12: using a 6.50 mm hook, ss in each blo around, F/O [56]

 

 

6-12 month (fits head circumference: 17-18”)

R1: Create an AL, ch2, crochet 7dc into the loop, ss to the 1st dc [7]

R2: ch2, 2dc in each of the first 6sts; 3dc in the last st, ss to the 1st dc [15]

R3:  (ch3*, ch1, dc) in the 1st st, (dc, ch1, dc) in each remaining st around, ss to the top of the initial ch3 (*the initial ch3 counts as a dc in this round)  [45]

R4: [ch3*, 2dc, ch1) in the **1st ch1sp**, (3dc, ch1) in each remaining ch1sp around,  ss to the top of the initial ch3 (*the initial ch3 counts as a dc in this round)  [60]

R5-12: repeat R4 [60]

R13: using a 6.50 mm hook, ss in each blo around, F/O [60]

 

12-24 month (fits head circumference 18-19”)

R1: Create an AL, ch2, crochet 7dc into the loop, ss to the 1st dc [7]

R2: ch2, (dc2tog, ch2) in the 1st dc, (dc3tog, ch1) in each remaining dc around  [15]

R3(ch3*, ch1, dc) in the 1st st, (dc, ch1, dc) in each remaining st around, ss to the top of the initial ch3 (*the initial ch3 counts as a dc in this round)  [45]

R4: [ch3*, 2dc, ch1) in the **1st ch1sp**, (3dc, ch1) in each remaining ch1sp around,  ss to the top of the initial ch3 (*the initial ch3 counts as a dc in this round)  [60]

R5-R13: repeat R4 [60]

R14: using a 6.50 mm hook, ss in each blo around, F/O [60]

 

 

3-5 year (fits head circumference: 20”)

R1: Create an AL, ch2, crochet 8dc into the loop, ss to the 1st dc [8]

R2: ch2, (dc2tog, ch2) in the 1st dc, (dc3tog, ch1) in each remaining dc around  [17]

R3:  ch3*, ch1, dc) in the 1st st, (dc, ch1, dc) in each remaining st around, ss to the top of the initial ch3 (*the initial ch3 counts as a dc in this round) [51]

R4: (ch3*, 2dc, ch1) in the **1st ch1sp**,(3dc, ch1) in each remaining ch1sp around,  ss to the top of the initial ch3 (*the initial ch3 counts as a dc in this round) [68]

R5-14: repeat R4  [68]

R16: using a 6.50 mm hook, ss in each blo around, F/O [68]

 

 

6-10 year (fits head circumference:  21”)

R1: Create an AL, ch2, crochet 9dc into the loop, ss to the 1st dc [9]

R2: ch2, (dc2tog, ch1) in the 1st dc, (dc3tog, ch1) in each remaining dc around  [18]

R3:  [ch3*, ch1, dc) in the 1st st, (dc, ch1, dc) in each remaining st around, ss to the top of the initial ch3 (*the initial ch3 counts as a dc in this round)  [54]

R4:  [(ch3*, 2dc, ch1) in the **1st ch1sp**,(3dc, ch1) in each remaining ch1sp around,  ss to the top of the initial ch3 (*the initial ch3 counts as a dc in this round) [72]

R5-15: repeat R4  [72]

R16: using a 6.50 mm hook, ss in each blo around, F/O [72]

 

Adult Small (fits head circumference 22”)

R1: Create an AL, ch2, crochet 9dc into the loop, ss to the 1st dc [9]

R2: ch2, (dc2tog, ch2) in the 1st dc, (dc3tog, ch1) in each remaining dc around [19]

R3:  (ch3*, ch1, dc) in the 1st st, (dc, ch1, dc) in each remaining st around, ss to the top of the initial ch3 (*the initial ch3 counts as a dc in this round) [57]

R4: (ch3*, 2dc, ch1) in the **1st ch1sp**,(3dc, ch1) in each remaining ch1sp around,  ss to the top of the initial ch3 (*the initial ch3 counts as a dc in this round) [76]

R5-16: repeat R4 [76]

R17: using a 6.50 mm hook, ss in each blo around, F/O [76]

Adult Medium (fits head circumference  23”)

R1: Create an AL, ch2, crochet 10dc into the loop, ss to the 1st dc[9]

R2: ch2, (dc2tog, ch1) in the 1st dc, (dc3tog, ch1) in each remaining dc around [20]

R3: (ch3*, ch1, dc) in the 1st st, (dc, ch1, dc) in each remaining st around, ss to the top of the initial ch3 (*the initial ch3 counts as a dc in this round) [60]

R4: (ch3*, 2dc, ch1) in the **1st ch1sp**,(3dc, ch1) in each remaining ch1sp around,  ss to the top of the initial ch3 (*the initial ch3 counts as a dc in this round) [80]

R5-R17: repeat R4  [80]

R18: using a 6.50 mm hook, ss in each blo around, F/O [80]

Small Flower (used on NB hat):

R1: 8sc in an AL, ss to join [8]

R2: ch1, [puff stitch (see instructions below), ch1, ss] in each sc around (8x) , ss to 1st ch1 to join, F/O (creates 8-petals).

Puff stitch: YO insert hook, pull up 1 loop, YO insert hook, pull up 1 loop, YO insert hook, pull up 1 loop, YO and pull through all 7-loops on the hook

Layered Flowers

Make 2 – using 2 different size hooks – the flowers on the hat pictured used  a 4mm and 5mm hook.  For larger flowers, or more layers, use a different size hook for each layer (i.e. use a 4mm, 5mm and 6mm for a three layer flower)

R1: AL, ch1, (1 sc, ch1) 6x into the AL (creates 6 ch1 spaces)

R2: (ch2, 1dc) into each ch1sp around (6x), ch2, ss to 1st chain of the round (creates 7 ch2 spaces)

R3: (ch3, tr2tog, ch4, ss) in each ch2 space around (7x), ss to join and F/O  (creates 7 petals)

Layer the flowers, one on top of the other and stitch (with a contrasting colour of yarn) through the centre.  You can also securely attach a button or bead to the centre, before attaching the flower to the hat.

 

For the colour change used in the photo, change colour at the end of R1 and then again at the end of R3.  To attach the colour for R4, attach the colour in the ch1sp to the right of the final ss of R3.