Basic Half-Double Crochet Hat

I made this hat out of some left over yarn from the jacket that I made. It is just a simple half-double crochet hat that I made up. I made it long so that it can be folded up while the baby is little and folded down as he gets older. This hat is for approximately a 3-6 month old baby. Here is the pattern:

Use a size I hook and worsted weight yarn (I used Red Heart Super Saver)

This pattern is worked as one continuous round. Do not join rows. Use a stitch marker or a piece of yarn to help you keep your place if needed.

Round 1: Chain 3, work 8 hdc in third chain from hook (the first chain made)

Round 2: Work 2 hdc in each hdc around (total 16)

Round 3: *2 hdc in next stitch, 1 hdc in next stitch, repeat from * around (total 24 hdc)

Round 4: *2 hdc in next stitch, 1 hdc in each of the next 2 stitches, repeat from * around (total 32)

Round 5: *2 hdc in next stitch, 1 hdc in each of the next 3 stitches, repeat * around (total 40)

Round 6: *2 hdc in next stitch, 1 hdc in each of the next 4 stitches, repeat from * around (total 48)

Round 7: *2 hdc in next stitch, 1 hdc in each of the next 5 stitches, repeat from * around (total 56)

Round 7 is the last increase row.

Round 8: hdc in each stitch around (total 56)

Rounds 9- 20: repeat round 8.

When you get to the last stitch in round 20, sc in the next 2 stitches, slip stitch in the next stitch, finish off.

FOR THE EARS: Make 2

Round 1: Chain 2, work 6 sc in second chain from hook.

Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch around. (total 12)

Round 3: *2 sc in next stitch, 1 sc in next stitch, repeat from * around (total 18)

Rounds 4-5: sc in each stitch around (total 18)

slip stitch in next stitch, finish off.

Sew the ears onto the top of the hat. I just used the same yarn and a yarn needle to do this.

There you go, an adorable baby hat perfect for the upcoming fall/winter weather.