Textured Beanie – Sizes Preemie to 6-12 Months

I recently had the opportunity to participate in the 2014 NICU Challenge over at Sunset Crochet and I created this adorable Textured Preemie Beanie especially for the challenge! Since then, I’ve decided to add a few sizes since I think it would be a cute hat for any baby. Just a note, I make most of my hats in cotton yarn so the texture shows up a little better than if you were to use acrylic or wool. Happy crocheting!

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Textured Beanie

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Materials:

• Approximately 80-140 yds of Category 4 Medium Weight Yarn in two colors:
  • Approximately 60-90 yds of Color A; I used Lily Sugar ‘n Cream* in Robin’s Egg Blue
  • Approximately 20-50 yds of Color B; I used Lily Sugar ‘n Cream* in Ecru
• Size I 5.5mm Crochet Hook*
• Yarn Needle* for weaving ends
• Scissors*
• Stitch Markers*
• ½” Ribbon (optional)

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Abbreviations:

BPdc – Back Post double crochet
ch – chain
dc – double crochet
FPdc – Front Post double crochet
hdc – half-double crochet
sc – single crochet
sk – skip
sl st – slip stitch
st(s) – stitch(es)
() – indicates stitch counts
* – indicates instructions to be repeated

Sizes:

• Preemie – 11-12″
• 0-3 Months – 12‐13″
• 3-6 Months – 14‐16″
• 6‐12 Months – 17‐18″

Gauge:

6 stitches=1” 2 rows=1”

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.
• This hat is worked in a continuous round. Do not join unless otherwise noted in the pattern. This is where the use of a stitch marker will come in handy. Place the stitch marker on the end of each round to mark your last stitch.
• For the textured look, work the hat on the wrong side after Round 1. Alternately, you can work the hat on the right side and just turn it over before you start the post stitches.
• All stitches are worked through both stitches unless otherwise noted.
• Sizing will differ based on how tightly or loosely you crochet. Please check your gauge before beginning this pattern.

Hat Instructions:

Preemie:

With Color A

Magic Circle, ch 1.
Round 1: 8 hdc into the magic circle. (8)
Round 2: 2 hdc into each st around. (16)
Round 3: *1 hdc into the next st, 2 hdc into next st; Repeat from * around. (24)
Round 4: *1 hdc into each of the next 2 sts, 2 hdc into the next st; Repeat from * around. (32)
Round 5: *1 hdc into next st, sl st into the next st; Repeat from * around. (32)
Round 6: *sl st into the next st, 1 hdc in next st; Repeat from * around. (32)
Round 7-10: Repeat Rounds 5-6
Round 11: Repeat Round 5, join into beginning hdc with a sl st. (32)

Change to Color B

Round 12: Ch 3, 1 dc into each st around, join into beginning dc with a sl st. (32)
Round 13: Ch 3, *1 FPdc around the post of the next dc, 1 BPdc around the post of the next dc; Repeat from * around, join into beginning dc with a sl st. (32)
Round 14: Repeat Round 13.
Round 15: Ch 1, 1 sc into each st around, join into beginning sc with a sl st. Fasten off, weave ends. (32)

Optional: Thread ribbon through the posts of rows 12-13. Tie into a bow on the side of the hat.

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0-3 Months:

With Color A

Magic Circle, ch 1.
Round 1: 8 hdc into the magic circle. (8)
Round 2: 2 hdc into each st around. (16)
Round 3: *1 hdc into the next st, 2 hdc into next st; Repeat from * around. (24)
Round 4: *1 hdc into each of the next 2 sts, 2 hdc into the next st; Repeat from * around. (32)
Round 5: *1 hdc into each of the next 3 sts, 2 hdc into the next st; Repeat from * around. (40)
Round 6: *1 hdc into next st, sl st into the next st; Repeat from * around. (40)
Round 7: *sl st into the next st, 1 hdc in next st; Repeat from * around. (40)
Round 8-11: Repeat Rounds 6-7
Round 12: Repeat Round 6, join into beginning hdc with a sl st. (40)

Change to Color B

Round 13: Ch 3, 1 dc into each st around, join into beginning dc with a sl st. (40)
Round 14: Ch 3, *1 FPdc around the post of the next dc, 1 BPdc around the post of the next dc; Repeat from * around, join into beginning dc with a sl st. (40)
Round 15: Repeat Round 13.
Round 16: Ch 1, 1 sc into each st around, join into beginning sc with a sl st. Fasten off, weave ends. (40)

Optional: Thread ribbon through the posts of rows 12-13. Tie into a bow on the side of the hat.

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3-6 Months:

With Color A

Magic Circle, ch 1.
Round 1: 9 hdc into the magic circle. (9)
Round 2: 2 hdc into each st around. (18)
Round 3: *1 hdc into the next st, 2 hdc into next st; Repeat from * around. (27)
Round 4: *1 hdc into each of the next 2 sts, 2 hdc into the next st; Repeat from * around. (36)
Round 5:  2 hdc into the first st, *1 hdc into each of the next 3 sts, 2 hdc into the next st; Repeat from * around. (46)
Round 6: *1 hdc into next st, sl st into the next st; Repeat from * around. (46)
Round 7: *sl st into the next st, 1 hdc in next st; Repeat from * around. (46)
Round 8-11: Repeat Rounds 6-7
Round 12: Repeat Round 6, join into beginning hdc with a sl st. (46)

Change to Color B

Round 13: Ch 3, 1 dc into each st around, join into beginning dc with a sl st. (46)
Round 14: Ch 3, *1 FPdc around the post of the next dc, 1 BPdc around the post of the next dc; Repeat from * around, join into beginning dc with a sl st. (46)
Round 15: Repeat Round 13.
Round 16: Ch 1, 1 sc into each st around, join into beginning sc with a sl st. Fasten off, weave ends. (46)

Optional: Thread ribbon through the posts of rows 12-13. Tie into a bow on the side of the hat.

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6-12 Months:

With Color A

Magic Circle, ch 1.
Round 1: 10 hdc into the magic circle. (10)
Round 2: 2 hdc into each st around. (20)
Round 3: *1 hdc into the next st, 2 hdc into next st; Repeat from * around. (30)
Round 4: *1 hdc into each of the next 2 sts, 2 hdc into the next st; Repeat from * around. (40)
Round 5: *1 hdc into each of the next 3 sts, 2 hdc into the next st; Repeat from * around. (50)
Round 6: *1 hdc into next st, sl st into the next st; Repeat from * around. (50)
Round 7: *sl st into the next st, 1 hdc in next st; Repeat from * around. (50)
Round 8-11: Repeat Rounds 6-7
Round 12: Repeat Round 6
Round 13: Repeat Round 7, join into beginning hdc with a sl st. (50)

Change to Color B

Round 14: Ch 3, 1 dc into each st around, join into beginning dc with a sl st. (50)
Round 15: Ch 3, *1 FPdc around the post of the next dc, 1 BPdc around the post of the next dc; Repeat from * around, join into beginning dc with a sl st. (50)
Round 16: Repeat Round 13.
Round 17: Ch 1, 1 sc into each st around, join into beginning sc with a sl st. Fasten off, weave ends. (50)

Optional: Thread ribbon through the posts of rows 12-13. Tie into a bow on the side of the hat.