Stripey Baby Beanie

Welcome back to another delightful crochet project! Today, we have an absolutely adorable, wonderfully fun, and beautifully vibrant pattern for the littlest ones in your life: the Stripey Baby Beanie! If you love crafting sweet nursery accessories that perfectly capture classic handmade charm while offering a playful, colorful striped design to keep tiny heads warm during chilly days, this brilliant little hat is going to be your next favorite make.

This fantastic baby beanie pattern is wonderfully adaptable and perfect for unforgettable handmade baby shower gifts, allowing you to whip up beautiful, lovable baby garments in no time that will keep baby snug and be cherished as a family keepsake for years! While the instructions highlight a specific beautiful, striped look, you can easily adjust the color variations depending on the worsted weight yarn used—swap out classic tones for magical pastels, bright neon pinks, or soft monochrome palettes to create a whimsical, personalized baby accessory! Grab your hooks, settle into your favorite crafting spot, and let’s dive into making this wonderfully playful, cozy little hat!

• US – J, 6.0mm hook (Furls Fiberarts used)
• 70 yds Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice (Aran/yarn symbol “4”/UK: 10 ply; 145 yds; 3oz)
  Colorways used: ColorA: Aqua; Color B: White
• Optional: Clover Pom Pom Maker – 1-⅝” 
• Gauge: 7 sts x 5 rows = 2″ in main st pattern
• Size: Fits most newborns, 12-14″ head circumference
• Measurements: 6″ wide x 6.5″ tall (excluding pom pom ) laid flat
• For helpful video tutorials: fdc (foundation double crochet), foundation sts in the round, gathering crowns
• For other crochet abbreviations and tutorials, click here

INSTRUCTIONS

Round 1: With Color A, FDC 36, join to work in the round. (36 sts)

Round 2 and 3: Ch 2 (does not count as a st), *fpdc in next st, hdc in next st; repeat from * around, join. (36 sts)

Round 4: With Color B, join in BLO and ch 1, hdc in BLO of each st around; join. (36 sts)

Round 5: Ch 1, hdc in each st around; join. (36 sts)

Round 6 – 11: Repeat Rounds 4 and 5 changing color every 2 rounds.

Round 12: With Color B, repeat Round 4.

Round 13: Ch 1, *hdc2tog, hdc in the next 2 sts; repeat from * around, join and break Color B. (27 sts)

Round 14: With Color A, join in BLO and ch 1, *hdc in the next st, hdc2tog; repeat from * around, join. (18 sts)

Round 15: Ch 1, hdc2tog around, join and break yarn leaving a long tail. (9 sts) Use long tail to gather crown and cinch closed.

Optional: Make pom pom with Color B and sew to top of hat.