Simple Charity Toddler/Child Hat

Simple Charity Toddler/Child Hat

This pattern is for the Toddler/Child size only. For NB and 0-3 sizes, see here. The 3-6 and 6-12 size and the Teen/Small Adult and Large Adult Patterns will be coming soon!

Materials:

I Hook

Preferred Yarn: Hobby Lobby I love this yarn!

(I have also used Caron Simply Soft with an I hook to meet gauge. I find that softer yarns are better suited for charity donations as they are more complimentary to soft skin types like babies, but I have met gauge with Red Heart Super Saver and Caron One Pound with an H hook as well)

Tapestry needle

Scissors

Measuring tape (to check gauge)

 

Skill level: Beginner

Gauge:

With I hook:

2’’ x 2’’ square = 7 hdc x 5 rows

 

A Note about Gauge: For those of you who do not understand how gauge works, or are looking to learn more on the subject, I have written a very helpful blog on gauge that has proved helpful when trying to figure out how big/small of a hook/yarn to use. If you still need help after you’ve browsed this, please let me know and I will try to help in any way that I can.  https://articlesofadomesticgoddess.com/2014/05/matching-gauge-and-why-it-is-so-important/

 

A Note about Technique (The Golden Loop Method): This is not just for amigurumi items; it will help in ALL areas where crochet is involved. (Although, it helps most with amigurumi because of the nature of tight stitching.) I know I often hear of people having trouble “making their stitches tight enough” or they frequently have problems matching gauge (even if their items turn out okay on sizing, it doesn’t necessarily mean there isn’t improvement to be made.) I too had many problems when learning to create amigurumi objects when I first started out. I have written a helpful blog that should help to pinpoint the areas that need improvement so that you, too, can create beautiful amigurumi items. There is ALWAYS room for improvements to be made, no matter how long you have been crocheting. Later, you will notice that all items are improved by using this easy method! If you still need help after you’ve browsed this, please let me know and I will try to help in any way that I can. https://articlesofadomesticgoddess.com/2014/04/amigurimi-technique-that-will-always-work-and-will-change-the-way-you-crochet-forever/

 

Abbreviations:                     (NOTE THAT NOT ALL ABBREVIATIONS WILL BE USED IN THIS PATTERN)

 

MC – Magic Circle                            For a tutorial on the magic circle, visit my blog at the following link:

https://articlesofadomesticgoddess.com/magic-circle-tutorial/

CH – Chain

ST; STS – Stitch or stitches

SC – Single Crochet

SC2TOG – Single Crochet 2 together

HDC – Half Double Crochet

HDC2TOG – Half Double Crochet 2 together

DC – Double Crochet

DC2TOG- Double Crochet 2 together

TR – Treble Crochet

SLST – Slip Stitch

FO – Fasten Off

X after a number = number of stitches to work in after current stitch (ex: sc 2X = sc in next two stitches)

 

Tips:  Ch 1, Ch 2, or Ch 3 turning chain at the beginning of the round does not count as first stitch. First stitch in the round will be in the same stitch as the turning chain.

 

 

Age	Head Circumference	Height
Toddler	17-20 inches	6.5-7 inches
Child	18-21 inches	7.5 inches

 

Hat Start:

With I Hook for ILTY or CSS (Or h hook for Red Heart or Caron Super Saver)

 

Round 1:                Ch 1, 9 hdc in mc, join to top of first hdc (9)

Round 2:                Ch 1, (2 hdc), Repeat () around, join to top of first hdc (18)

Round 3:                Ch 1, (hdc, 2hdc), Repeat () around, join to top of first hdc (27)

Round 4:                Ch 1, (hdc 2X, 2hdc), Repeat () around, join to top of first hdc (36)

 

SEE DESIRED SIZE BELOW

 

(Please take a look at sizing chart above to determine what size to make.)

 

 

Toddler:

Round 5:               Ch 1, (hdc 3X, 2hdc),  Repeat () around, join to top of first hdc (45)

Round 6:                Ch 1, (hdc 4X, 2hdc), Repeat () around, join to top of first hdc (54)

Round 7:                Ch 1, hdc in each hdc, join to top of first hdc (54)

 

FOR A FLUSH HAT WITH NO FOLDED BRIM AT THE BOTTOM:

Toddler: Repeat Round 7 until hat reaches 7 inches from top to bottom and FO. (approximately 22 rounds)

 

FOR A HAT WITH A FOLDED BRIM AT THE BOTTOM:  (Like Pictured)

Toddler: Repeat Round 7 until hat reaches 8 inches from top to bottom and FO. (approximately 25 rounds)

 

 

Child:

Round 5:                Ch 1, (hdc 3X, 2hdc),  Repeat () around, join to top of first hdc (45)

Round 6:                Ch 1, (hdc 4X, 2hdc), Repeat () around, join to top of first hdc (54)

Round 7:                Ch 1, (hdc 17X, 2hdc), Repeat () around, join to top of first hdc (57)

Round 8:                Ch 1, hdc in each hdc, join to top of first hdc (57)

 

FOR A FLUSH HAT WITH NO FOLDED BRIM AT THE BOTTOM:

Child: Repeat Round 8 until hat reaches 7.5 from top to bottom and FO. (approximately 23 rounds)

 

FOR A HAT WITH A FOLDED BRIM AT THE BOTTOM:  (Like Pictured)

Child: Repeat Round 8 until hat reaches 8.5 from top to bottom and FO. (approximately 26 rounds)

 

Sc around one round.

If hat has folded brim, fold up the sc round and the last 3 rounds of hdc.

You can sew this to the hat or leave it be. It should stay put pretty well.

 

 

Bow:

Ch 30, join.

Rounds 1-5:                          Ch 1, hdc around, Join (30)

For center ring:                    Ch 8 around center of Bow Center and join. Sew to hat.