Dusty Rose Sack Hat – Free Crochet Pattern in Six Sizes

A few weeks ago I got my hands on some gorgeous Caron Baby Cakes at Michaels. My Michaels store was cleaned out. They only had a few colorways of the Baby Cakes and one colorway of the Caron Cotton Cakes. I scooped some up and came home but didn’t know what to make. I thought that the Baby Cakes would make an adorable hat so I went to work and came up with this adorable Dusty Rose Sack Hat. It is made using a little less than half of a cake. This pattern is available in 5 different sizes. I hope you enjoy the pattern! Happy Crocheting!

UPDATE: I have updated the pattern to include the instructions for a preemie sized hat as well!

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Dusty Rose Sack Hat

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Materials:

• Approximately 100-122 yds of Category 4 Medium Weight Yarn; I used Caron Baby Cakes* in the Dreamy Rose colorway.
  • Note: This hat was originally created in size 3-6 Months. The color changes in the Caron Baby Cakes happened to work out perfectly for this size. If you want perfect color changes, I will include the color changes in the pattern below so that you can use three different colors if desired.
• Size I 5.5mm Crochet Hook*
• Yarn Needle* for weaving ends
• Scissors*
• Large Pom Pom Maker* (optional)

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Skill Level:

Easy

Abbreviations:

BL – back loop
ch – chain
dc – double crochet
sc – single crochet
sl st – slip stitch
sp(s) – space(s)
st(s) – stitch(es)
() – indicates stitch counts
* – indicates instructions to be repeated

Gauge:

14.4 stitches & 12 rows = 4″ (in pattern stitch)

Finished Sizes:

Preemie – Fits 11″ head size
Newborn – Fits 12″ head size
0-3 months – Fits 13″ head size
3-6 months– Fits 14″ head size
6-12 months – Fits 15″ head size
12-24 months – Fits 15.5″ head size

Notes:

• This pattern is written in US terms.
• Sizing will vary depending on how tightly or loosely you crochet. If you would like to keep the sizing the same, please check your gauge before starting this project.
• I originally created in size 3-6 Months. The color changes in the Caron Baby Cakes happened to work out perfectly for this hat size. If you want perfect color changes, I have included the color changes in the pattern below so that you can use different colored yarns.

Instructions:

Preemie

Ribbing:

With Color A (if you are using a different yarn),
Ch 6
Row 1: 1 sc into the 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc into each remaining st across, turn. (5 sts)
Row 2: Ch 1, 1 sc into the first st, 1 sc into the BL of each of the next 3 sts, 1 sc into the last st, turn. (5 sts)
Row 3-41: Repeat Row 2

Turn your work so that you are now working into the side of Rows 1-41, sc 41 sts evenly across, join in beginning sc with a sl st, (change to Color B if using a different yarn) fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing. (41 sts)

You will now be working in the round.

Round 1: Ch 3, 1 dc into each st around, join in beginning ch-3 with a sl st. (41 sts)
Round 2: Ch 1, 1 sc in between the ch-3 and dc from Round 1, *ch 2, sk the next 3 dc, 1 sc into the sp after the third dc; Repeat from * around, join in beginning sc with a sl st. (41 sts)
Round 3: Ch 3, sk the first sc, *3 dc into the next ch-2 sp, sk the next sc; Repeat from * around, join in beginning ch-3 with a sl st. (41 sts)
Round 4-5: Repeat Rounds 2-3

Finish:

• After the last round, fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.
• Turn your work inside out. Bring the ends together so that the seam ends up on the side rather than the back.
• Using the yarn tail and a yarn needle, whip stitch or mattress seam the top of the hat closed.
• Using a large pom pom maker (or your favorite pom pom-making method), make 2 large pom poms and sew them on to the top of the hat, one in each corner. (If you are using a different yarn, use Color C for the pom poms)
• Weave all ends.

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Newborn

Ribbing:

With Color A (if you are using a different yarn),
Ch 6
Row 1: 1 sc into the 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc into each remaining st across, turn. (5 sts)
Row 2: Ch 1, 1 sc into the first st, 1 sc into the BL of each of the next 3 sts, 1 sc into the last st, turn. (5 sts)
Row 3-46: Repeat Row 2

Turn your work so that you are now working into the side of Rows 1-46, sc 46 sts evenly across, join in beginning sc with a sl st, (change to Color B if using a different yarn) fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing. (46 sts)

You will now be working in the round.

Round 1: Ch 3, 1 dc into each st around, join in beginning ch-3 with a sl st. (46 sts)
Round 2: Ch 1, 1 sc in between the ch-3 and dc from Round 1, *ch 2, sk the next 3 dc, 1 sc into the sp after the third dc; Repeat from * around, join in beginning sc with a sl st. (46 sts)
Round 3: Ch 3, sk the first sc, *3 dc into the next ch-2 sp, sk the next sc; Repeat from * around, join in beginning ch-3 with a sl st. (46 sts)
Round 4-7: Repeat Rounds 2-3

Finish:

• After the last round, fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.
• Turn your work inside out. Bring the ends together so that the seam ends up on the side rather than the back.
• Using the yarn tail and a yarn needle, whip stitch or mattress seam the top of the hat closed.
• Using a large pom pom maker (or your favorite pom pom-making method), make 2 large pom poms and sew them on to the top of the hat, one in each corner. (If you are using a different yarn, use Color C for the pom poms)
• Weave all ends.

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0-3 Months

Ribbing:

With Color A (if you are using a different yarn),
Ch 6
Row 1: 1 sc into the 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc into each remaining st across, turn. (5 sts)
Row 2: Ch 1, 1 sc into the first st, 1 sc into the BL of each of the next 3 sts, 1 sc into the last st, turn. (5 sts)
Row 3-46: Repeat Row 2

Turn your work so that you are now working into the side of Rows 1-46, sc 46 sts evenly across, join in beginning sc with a sl st, (change to Color B if using a different yarn) fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing. (46 sts)

You will now be working in the round.

Round 1: Ch 3, 1 dc into each st around, join in beginning ch-3 with a sl st. (46 sts)
Round 2: Ch 1, 1 sc in between the ch-3 and dc from Round 1, *ch 2, sk the next 3 dc, 1 sc into the sp after the third dc; Repeat from * around, join in beginning sc with a sl st. (46 sts)
Round 3: Ch 3, sk the first sc, *3 dc into the next ch-2 sp, sk the next sc; Repeat from * around, join in beginning ch-3 with a sl st. (46 sts)
Round 4-9: Repeat Rounds 2-3

Finish:

• After the last round, fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.
• Turn your work inside out. Bring the ends together so that the seam ends up on the side rather than the back.
• Using the yarn tail and a yarn needle, whip stitch or mattress seam the top of the hat closed.
• Using a large pom pom maker (or your favorite pom pom-making method), make 2 large pom poms and sew them on to the top of the hat, one in each corner. (If you are using a different yarn, use Color C for the pom poms)
• Weave all ends.

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3-6 Months

Ribbing:

With Color A (if you are using a different yarn),
Ch 7
Row 1: 1 sc into the 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc into each remaining st across, turn. (6 sts)
Row 2: Ch 1, 1 sc into the first st, 1 sc into the BL of each of the next 4 sts, 1 sc into the last st, turn. (6 sts)
Row 3-49: Repeat Row 2

Turn your work so that you are now working into the side of Rows 1-49, sc 49 sts evenly across, join in beginning sc with a sl st, (change to Color B if using a different yarn) fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing. (49 sts)

You will now be working in the round.

Round 1: Ch 3, 1 dc into each st around, join in beginning ch-3 with a sl st. (49 sts)
Round 2: Ch 1, 1 sc in between the ch-3 and dc from Round 1, *ch 2, sk the next 3 dc, 1 sc into the sp after the third dc; Repeat from * around, join in beginning sc with a sl st. (49 sts)
Round 3: Ch 3, sk the first sc, *3 dc into the next ch-2 sp, sk the next sc; Repeat from * around, join in beginning ch-3 with a sl st. (49 sts)
Round 4-9: Repeat Rounds 2-3

Finish:

• After the last round, fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.
• Turn your work inside out. Bring the ends together so that the seam ends up on the side rather than the back.
• Using the yarn tail and a yarn needle, whip stitch or mattress seam the top of the hat closed.
• Using a large pom pom maker (or your favorite pom pom-making method), make 2 large pom poms and sew them on to the top of the hat, one in each corner. (If you are using a different yarn, use Color C for the pom poms)
• Weave all ends.

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6-12 Months

Ribbing:

With Color A (if you are using a different yarn),
Ch 7
Row 1: 1 sc into the 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc into each remaining st across, turn. (6 sts)
Row 2: Ch 1, 1 sc into the first st, 1 sc into the BL of each of the next 4 sts, 1 sc into the last st, turn. (6 sts)
Row 3-55: Repeat Row 2

Turn your work so that you are now working into the side of Rows 1-55, sc 55 sts evenly across, join in beginning sc with a sl st, (change to Color B if using a different yarn) fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing. (55 sts)

You will now be working in the round.

Round 1: Ch 3, 1 dc into each st around, join in beginning ch-3 with a sl st. (55 sts)
Round 2: Ch 1, 1 sc in between the ch-3 and dc from Round 1, *ch 2, sk the next 3 dc, 1 sc into the sp after the third dc; Repeat from * around, join in beginning sc with a sl st. (55 sts)
Round 3: Ch 3, sk the first sc, *3 dc into the next ch-2 sp, sk the next sc; Repeat from * around, join in beginning ch-3 with a sl st. (55 sts)
Round 4-9: Repeat Rounds 2-3

Finish:

• After the last round, fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.
• Turn your work inside out. Bring the ends together so that the seam ends up on the side rather than the back.
• Using the yarn tail and a yarn needle, whip stitch or mattress seam the top of the hat closed.
• Using a large pom pom maker (or your favorite pom pom-making method), make 2 large pom poms and sew them on to the top of the hat, one in each corner. (If you are using a different yarn, use Color C for the pom poms)
• Weave all ends.

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12-24 Months

Ribbing:

With Color A (if you are using a different yarn),
Ch 7
Row 1: 1 sc into the 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc into each remaining st across, turn. (6 sts)
Row 2: Ch 1, 1 sc into the first st, 1 sc into the BL of each of the next 4 sts, 1 sc into the last st, turn. (6 sts)
Row 3-55: Repeat Row 2

Turn your work so that you are now working into the side of Rows 1-55, sc 55 sts evenly across, join in beginning sc with a sl st, (change to Color B if using a different yarn) fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing. (55 sts)

You will now be working in the round.

Round 1: Ch 3, 1 dc into each st around, join in beginning ch-3 with a sl st. (55 sts)
Round 2: Ch 1, 1 sc in between the ch-3 and dc from Round 1, *ch 2, sk the next 3 dc, 1 sc into the sp after the third dc; Repeat from * around, join in beginning sc with a sl st. (55 sts)
Round 3: Ch 3, sk the first sc, *3 dc into the next ch-2 sp, sk the next sc; Repeat from * around, join in beginning ch-3 with a sl st. (55 sts)
Round 4-11: Repeat Rounds 2-3

Finish:

• After the last round, fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.
• Turn your work inside out. Bring the ends together so that the seam ends up on the side rather than the back.
• Using the yarn tail and a yarn needle, whip stitch or mattress seam the top of the hat closed.
• Using a large pom pom maker (or your favorite pom pom-making method), make 2 large pom poms and sew them on to the top of the hat, one in each corner. (If you are using a different yarn, use Color C for the pom poms)
• Weave all ends.

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