Free Crochet Pattern: Newborn Pumpkin Beanie Hat

(Shown in 
(left) Vanna's Choice Rust, Olive & Red Heart With Love Tan
(right) Vanna's Choice TerraCotta, Red Heart With Love Lettuce & Chocolate)


While creating the Ribbed Beanie or Newsboy Hat I realized the same hat could easily be used to make a cute little pumpkin hat and since Fall is nearly here why not share right away! I've re-written the pattern below for the hat so you don't have to pop over to the other pattern for it and added the easy patterns for the stem, leaf & curly vine. These are very simple additions and the entire hat can be completed within an hour. 

Please feel free to share pictures of your finished projects, you can add the photos to a project on Ravelry or upload them to my Facebook page here: facebook.com/byjennidesigns I love to see your finished work!

Thanks for stopping by, Happy Fall!

-Jenni

Size: Newborn, 13-14" head circumference

Supplies:
Worsted Weight Yarn in orange, tan & green
Size F (3.75 mm) hook
Size H (5.0 mm) hook
Size I (5.5 mm) hook
Tapestry needle
Scissors

Abbreviations (US Terms):
Ch - Chain
BLO - Back Loop Only
Dc - Double Crochet
Fpdc - Front Post Double Crochet
Hdc - Half Double Crochet
Sc - Single Crochet
Sk - Skip
Sl st - Slip Stitch

Hat

Notes:
-Joins are made with sl st.
-Ch 2's count as a dc in rows 2-10 only.
-Gauge: 3 dc's x 2 1/2 rows = 1".

Using Size I Hook & Orange Yarn:
Row 1: Magic circle (or ch 3, join to form circle), ch 2, 11 dc in circle. Join to first dc. (11 dc)
Row 2: Ch 2, fpdc around first dc from previous row. *Dc in next & fpdc around the dc below.* Repeat *to* around. Join to the first fpdc. (11 dc, 11 fpdc)
Row 3: Ch 2, dc in same, fpdc around next. *2 dc in next, fpdc around next.* Repeat *to* around. Join. (22 dc, 11 fpdc)
Row 4: Ch 2, 2 dc in same, fpdc around next. *Dc in next, 2 dc in next, fpdc around next.* Repeat *to* around. Join. (33 dc, 11 fpdc)
Row 5-10: Ch 2, dc in same, dc in next, fpdc around next. *dc in next 3, fpdc around next.* Repeat *to* around. Join. (33 dc, 11 fpdc)
Row 11: In BLO: sc in same and in each around. Join. (44 sc)
Row 12-13: Ch 1, sc in same and in each around. Join. (44 sc)
Fasten off after row 13 and sew in your ends.

Stem

Using Size H Hook & Tan Yarn:
Row 1: Magic circle (or ch 3, join to form circle), ch 1, 6 sc. Join to first sc. (6 sc)
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in same, 2 sc in next. *Sc in next, 2 sc in next.* Repeat *to* around. Join. (9 sc)
Row 3: In BLO: Ch 1, sc in same and in each around. Join. (9 sc)
Row 4-6: Ch 1, sc in same and in each around. Join. (9 sc)
Fasten off, sew in beginning end & lightly stuff. Sew on to top of hat with remaining end.

Leaf

Using Size H Hook & Green Yarn:
Row 1: Ch 6, sl st in 2nd ch from hook. Sc in next, Hdc in 2, sc in last. Ch 1 and sc in same while rotating piece to the right so you can work on opposite side of foundation chain. Hdc in 2, sc in next, sl st in last. Fasten off, sew on to hat.

Curly Vine

Using Size H Hook & Green Yarn:
Row 1: Join yarn with a sl st to the base of the stem that you have already sewn on to the hat. Ch 15.

Switch to size F Hook:
Work 3 sc into 2nd ch from hook and in each across. Join with a sl st to the hat (or you can fasten off then sew this end on to the hat instead), fasten off and sew in all ends.

Free Crochet Pattern: Newborn Ribbed Beanie or Newsboy Hat

(Shown in Red Heart Super Saver Light Blue, Medium Purple & White)

This sweet little hat was inspired by my Women's Ribbed Hat Pattern and works up quite fast. This is a simple pattern that you can easily change up for a slightly different look, I've included a 2 examples of my own below. 

If you have any questions feel free to ask so I can be of help. 

Thanks so much for stopping by!

-Jenni

Skill Level: Easy

Size: Newborn, 13-14" head circumference

Supplies:
Red Heart Super Saver or With Love Yarn
Size I (5.5 mm) crochet hook
Tapestry needle
Scissors
Optional for newsboy version: 2 small buttons, 10-12mm

Abbreviations (US Terms):
Ch - Chain
BLO - Back Loop Only
Dc - Double Crochet
Fpdc - Front Post Double Crochet
Hdc - Half Double Crochet
Sc - Single Crochet
Sk - Skip
Sl st - Slip Stitch

Notes:
-Joins are made with sl st.
-Ch 2's count as a dc in rows 2-10 only.
-Gauge: 3 dc's x 2 1/2 rows = 1".

Row 1: Magic circle (or ch 3, join to form a circle), ch 2, 11 dc in circle. Join to first dc. (11 dc)
Row 2: Ch 2, fpdc around first dc from previous row. *Dc in next & fpdc around the dc below.* Repeat *to* around. Join to the first fpdc. (11 dc, 11 fpdc)
Row 3: Ch 2, dc in same, fpdc around next. *2 dc in next, fpdc around next.* Repeat *to* around. Join. (22 dc, 11 fpdc)
Row 4: Ch 2, 2 dc in same, fpdc around next. *Dc in next, 2 dc in next, fpdc around next.* Repeat *to* around. Join. (33 dc, 11 fpdc)
Row 5-10: Ch 2, dc in same, dc in next, fpdc around next. *dc in next 3, fpdc around next.* Repeat *to* around. Join. (33 dc, 11 fpdc)

For Beanie Style version(shown in purple & white):
Row 11: Switch to contrast color, join with sl st, ch 1. In BLO: sc in same and in each around. Join. (44 sc)
Row 12-13: Ch 1, sc in same and in each around. Join. (44 sc)
Fasten off after row 13 and sew in your ends, add an optional button to the band or whip up a little flower or applique and sew it on to the hat band. You may also want to add a pom-pom to the top of the hat, there are many ways you can make this simple hat your own.

Or for the newsboy version (shown in blue):
Row 11: Ch 2, dc in same, dc in next, fpdc around next. *dc in next 3, fpdc around next.* Repeat *to* around. Join. (33 dc, 11 fpdc)
Row 12: Ch 1, sc in same, hdc in next 16, sc in next. Ch 1, turn.
Row 13: Sk 1st, 2 hdc in next. Hdc in 13, 2 hdc in next, sl st in next. Ch 1, turn.
Row 14: Sk 1st, sc in next and in each around. Join, fasten off and sew in ends.

For the band that goes above the brim of the newsboy version:

Row 1: Ch 27, dc in 3rd ch from hook, dc in next 23, sl st in last. Fasten off, sew on to hat and add 2 small decorative buttons. Sew in all  your ends.

 I tried out a third way to change up this hat. It worked out perfectly for a little pumpkin hat! You can find the patterns for the vine, leaf & stem here: Newborn Pumpkin Hat