Newborn Textured Newsboy Hat

A friend of mine is due for a baby in December, and requested a newsboy hat.  For some reason I have struggled to find a newsboy hat I really like.  Whenever I make them the hat either seems to small, or I feel the brim lays funny.  So, naturally, I figured it meant that I had to make up my own go-to newsboy hat.  

Hook: I 

Yarn: Worsted Weight

Gauge: 6 sc = 2 inches

For a preemie size, lower the hook size and/or change to a lighter weight yarn.

Round 1:  Start with a magic ring, 9sc inside of ring. Join. (9sc)

Round 2:  Ch2 (counts as first hdc), 1 hdc in same stitch, 2hdc in each stitch around.  Join to top of chain 2. (18hdc)

Round 3:  Ch2, 1 hdc in same stitch, 1 hdc in next stitch, (2hdc in next stitch, 1hdc in next stitch) around. Join. (27hdc)

Round 4:  Ch2, 1hdc in same stitch, 1 hdc in next 2 stitches, (2hdc in next stitch, 1 hdc in next 2 stitches) around. Join. (36hdc)

Round 5:  Ch2, 1hdc in same stitch, 1hdc in next 8 stitches, (2hdc in next stitch, 1hdc in next 8 stitches) around.  Join. (40hdc)

Rounds 6-11:  Ch 2.  Skip first stitch and 1hdc in next stitch, next 1hdc back into first stitch (this will criss cross), *skip next stitch, 1hdc in next, 1hdc in skipped stitch* Repeat from * around.  Join to first hdc. (40hdc)

Rounds 12: Ch2, 1hdc in each stitch around.  Join. (40hdc)

BRIM:

Row 1: slst in next stitch, 1sc in next 2 stitches, 1 hdc, 2hdc, 1dc in next 8 stitches, 2hdc, 1hdc, 1sc in next 2 stitches, slst. TURN. (18stitches)

Row 2: Ch1, (skip slst), 1sc in next 2 stitches, 1 hdc, 2hdc, 1dc in next 10 stitches, 2hdc, 1hdc, 1sc in next 2 stitches, slst.  TURN (20stitches)

Round 3:  1sc in each stitch up side of brim, slst across the front of the brim, 1sc in each stitch down other side of brim and around rest of hat.  Join to first stitch. FINISH OFF.

STRAP

Round 1: Ch25, 2sc in first ch from hook, 1sc in next 22 chains, 4sc in last ch.  Now working on opposite side of chains, 1sc across 22 chains, 2sc in last ch and join to first sc.  (52sc)

Round 2: Ch1, 1sc in same stitch, 3sc in next stitch, 1sc across next 22 stitches, 3sc in next, 1sc in next 2 stitches, 3sc in next, 1sc across next 22 stitches, 3sc in next, 1sc in next, join to first sc.  Finish off and attach to front of hat.

Attach the strap and 2 buttons.  Voila!

Preemie/ Newborn Elf Hat

I know that it's only November, but everything around me is looking like Christmas.  Here in Grand Rapids we got our first snowfall with flakes that are actually sticking!  I am not a cold weather fan, but there is something beautiful and powerful about the first snow coming down.   Maybe it's the excitement I see in my kids' faces, or maybe it's the nostalgic memories of seeing the first snowfall every year as a kid.  Either way, it makes me think of Christmas!

That being said, it's time for a Christmas hat pattern!  This will work perfectly for any newborn pics, and using a hook smaller will make this ideal for a preemie!

Hook: G or H hook for preemie
           I hook for newborn
Yarn:  Worsted Weight

Color A:
Round 1: Start with a Magic Ring. Ch1, 6sc in ring.  Join to first sc. (6sc)
Round 2: Ch1, (1hdc, 2hdc) around. Join to first hdc. (9hdc)
Round 3: Ch1, 1hdc in each stitch around. Join to first hdc. (9hdc)
Now, switch to next color.  I do not cut the first color.  I drop it and then pull it back up the next time I need it.  This helps so you don't have to weave in a bunch of ends.

Color B:
Rounds 4-6:  Ch1, 1hdc in each stitch around. Join to first hdc. (9hdc)

Color A:
Rounds 7-9:  Ch1, 1hdc in each stitch around. Join to first hdc. (9hdc)

Color B:
Rounds 10-12:  Ch1, 1hdc in each stitch around. Join to first hdc. (9hdc)

Color A:
Rounds 13-15:  Ch1, 1hdc in each stitch around. Join to first hdc. (9hdc)

Color B:
Rounds 16-18:  Ch1, 1hdc in each stitch around. Join to first hdc. (9hdc)

Color A:
Rounds 19-21:  Ch1, 1hdc in each stitch around. Join to first hdc. (9hdc)

Color B:
Rounds 22-24:  Ch1, 1hdc in each stitch around. Join to first hdc. (9hdc)

Color A:
Round 25: Ch1, 1hdc in each stitch around. Join to first hdc. (9hdc)
Round 26: Ch2 (counts as first hdc), 1 hdc in same stitch, 2hdc in each stitch around.  Join to top of chain 2. (18hdc)

Round 27:  Ch2, 1 hdc in same stitch, 1 hdc in next stitch, (2hdc in next stitch, 1hdc in next stitch) around. Join. (27hdc)

Color B:

Round 28:  Ch2, 1hdc in same stitch, 1 hdc in next 2 stitches, (2hdc in next stitch, 1 hdc in next 2 stitches) around. Join. (36hdc)

Round 29:  Ch2, 1hdc in same stitch, 1hdc in next 8 stitches, (2hdc in next stitch, 1hdc in next 8 stitches) around.  Join. (40hdc)

Rounds 30: Ch2, 1 hdc in each stitch around.  Join(40hdc)

Color A:

Round 31-33: Ch2, 1 hdc in each stitch around.  Join(40hdc)

Color B:

Rounds 34-35: Ch2, 1 hdc in each stitch around.  Join(40hdc)

Color C:

Round 36:  Ch1, 1sc in each stitch around. Join. (40sc)

Round 37:  TURN!!!  Working in BACK LOOPS ONLY, 1hdc in each stitch around.  Join (40hdc)

Round 38:  Ch1, 1hdc in each stitch around.  Join.(40hdc)

Round 39: slst in next stitch, *In next stitch (sc, dc, picot*, dc, sc) slst into next 2 stitches* repeat from * until end. Finish off.

*PICOT: ch3, slst into 3rd chain from hook

Make a pom pom for the top of the hat in Color C. I use the Clover Pom Pom Maker.  If you don't have one of these babies, you need to get one!  Get it here.

Zoo Babies

Our next hat collection is starting, and the goal is to raise 500 animal hats! I CANNOT wait to start finding these in my mailbox! I am even more excited to be able to bring them up to the NICU at Helen DeVos Children's Hospital!

I had been hoping to post patterns and links to patterns written by myself and others, and I am so thankful for those who have designed patterns for this next collection! You are such a blessing to this project and to all of those families who will receive our hats. You can find our list of patterns below. PLEASE keep checking back, because I am hoping to add more as designers get back to me.

I think it would be awesome if we shared with everyone what has been made.  You can either post it to the Rosie's Cozies Facebook Page, OR use #rosiescozies for Instagram or Twitter.

I would like to have all hats to be sent in by March 23rd (or so). This will give me time to deliver them by Easter and bless all those babes with some cute little hats :-)  Hats being sent to me can be mailed to the address below, or I TOTALLY understand if you want to send them to your own local NICU:

Rosie's Cozies

6026 Kalamazoo Ave SE #119

Kentwood, MI 49508

Thank you again to all of our designers, as well as those of you who plan on making hats.   I know that they will be a huge blessing to the families who receive them.  I think I am most excited about this collection than any other that we have done so far!  

One quick reminder!  The hat patterns below are written for preemie size.  Do not be afraid to go up a hook or down a hook to make hats in all different sizes.  The NICU needs hats for babies as small as 1lb and as large as 10+lbs.  Babies grow quickly, and as they get bigger they will need larger hats.  

Okay, get those hooks ready, because I know you are going to want to make at least one of each of the adorable hats below!

The Dainty Daisy Owl 

 The Dainty Daisy Monkey

Calleigh's Clips & Crochet Creations Tiger

My Sweet Potato 3 Hippo

Niccupp Crochet Sock Monkey

Deanna from Dandy Mountain Boutique created the following hats.  She does not have a blog, but be sure to show her some love at her Facebook page.  Below you can find the links to the pdfs:

Dandy Mountain Boutique Zebra

Dandy Mountain Boutique Lion

Dandy Mountain Boutique Chick

Dandy Mountain Boutique Giraffe



Below are the hats I already hast listed elsewhere on this blog.

 Bear

 Winnie The Pooh

Kitty 18-20 Week Gestation

Monkey 16-18 Gestation

Owl

Preemie Hat Pattern

Okay, I know that this is a VERY basic pattern, but I searched high and low or a good preemie pattern and came up with zilch! Every pattern I tried came out too small. I understand that preemies are teeny tiny, but the hat I made was too small for a 4lb14oz baby. So, here is a massively basic pattern for a preemie beanie. Here's to all those bitty babies born out there who just want head gear that fits!

Size: This hat is made for a 4-5lb baby. For a 2-3 lb baby remove Round 4 and 6.

Hook Size: G

Yarn: I used a basic worsted weight yarn. I don't tend to enjoy the baby yarn colors, so I like to make my patterns capable of using WW.

Round 1: Ch 4. 12 dc in first chain. Join to first dc. Ch 3 (this does not count as first dc)--12 dc

Round 2: 2 dc in same stitch and in each stitch around, join to first dc, ch3 (24 dc)

Round3: 2 dc in same stitch, 1 dc in next stitch, (2dc in next stitch, 1 dc in next stitch) around, join to first dc, ch 3--36dc

Round 4: 2 dc in same stitch, 1 dc in next 2 stitches (2 dc in next stitch, 1 dc in next 2 stitches) around, join to first dc, ch3 --45 dc

Round 5: dc in same stitch and in each stitch around, join to first dc, ch 3--45 dc

Round 6: repeat round 5

Round 7: dc in same stitch and in each stitch around, join to first dc, ch1--45 dc

Round 8: sc in same stitch and in each stitch around, join to first sc and finish off --45 sc

Embellishment: I made up a flower and added it to give a little extra "cuteness." I found this fabulous pattern at Action Hero. I use it for EVERYTHING!

This is my first time writing up a pattern and putting it out there for the world, so PLEASE let me know if something is not written correctly. I'd love to see any creations that might be made with this pattern, so if you use it please send a pic!

Use this pattern for whatever you like, but please give me the credit. Happy crocheting!

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