Create a delicate and intricate design by crafting a newborn hat using the crochet lacy stitch technique. This beautiful stitch adds a touch of elegance to the hat, making it perfect for a special occasion or as a thoughtful gift for a new baby. The lacy stitch creates a lightweight and breathable fabric, ensuring that the baby's head stays comfortable and cozy. With the right yarn and hook size, you can easily customize the hat to fit any newborn size, making it a versatile and practical accessory. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or a beginner looking to try something new, this project is a fun and rewarding way to showcase your skills and create a one-of-a-kind piece that will be cherished for years to come.
The hat measures 13 inches in circumference and 5 inches in hight.
I used Snuggly Wuggly yarn by Loops and Threads and size E (3.5mm) hook.
Gauge: 3 first rounds = 3.5 inches. If you gauge is slightly bigger, that’s not a problem; you will get a baby hat size 0-3 months. However, if your gauge is slightly smaller, you’ll get a baby hat size preemie.
In this pattern V-st is (dc, ch 1, dc) all in same space.
Also, when I refer to “shell”, I mean 3 dc in same space.
Ch 5, join with sl st into ring.
Round 1: Ch 4, *dc in ring, ch 1* 11 times. Join with sl st into 3rd ch of beginning ch-4.
Round 2: Sl st into next ch-1 space, ch 4, dc in same ch-1 space, V-st in each ch-1 space around. Join with sl st into 3rd ch of beginning ch-4.
Round 3:Sl st into next ch-1 space, ch 4, dc in same ch-1 space, V-st into next space between two V-st of previous round, *V-st into next 2 V-st, V-st into next space between two V-st of previous round* 5 times, V-st into next V-st. Join with sl st into 3rd ch of beginning ch-4.
Round 4: Sl st into next ch-1 space, ch 4, dc in same ch-1 space, V-st into each V-st around. Join with sl st into 3rd ch of beginning ch-4.
Round 5: Ch 3, 2 dc in same space, *skip 4 spaces, 3 dc in next space, ch 3, skip 2 spaces, sc in next sp, ch 3, skip 2 spaces, 3 dc in next space* around, ending with ch 3. Join with sl st to 3rd ch of beg ch-3.
Round 6: Ch 3, 2 dc in same space, *skip 4 dc, 3 dc in next dc, ch 3, sc in next sc, ch 3, 3 dc in next dc* around, ending with ch 3. Join with sl st to 3rd ch of beg ch-3.
Round 7: Same as Round 6.
Round 8: Ch 3, 2 dc in same space, *ch 3, sc in space between next 2nd and 3rd dc (it’s the space between two shells), ch 3, skip next 2 dc, 3 dc in next dc, 3 dc in next dc*around, ending with 3 dc in next dc. Join with sl st to 3rd ch of beg ch-3.
Round 9: Sl st to last dc of shell, ch 3, 2 dc in same space, *ch 3, sc in next sc, ch 3, 3 dc in next dc, skip next 4 dc, 3 dc in next dc* around, ending with 3 dc in next dc. Join with sl st to 3rd ch of beg ch-3.
Round 10: Same as Round 9.
Round 11: sl st to last dc of shell, ch 3, 2 dc in same space, *3 dc in next dc, ch 3, sc in space between next 2ndand 3rd dc (it’s the space between two shells), ch 3, skip next 2 dc, 3 dc in next dc* around, ending with ch 3. Join with sl st to 3rd ch of beg ch-3.
Round 12: Same as Round 6.
Round 13: ch 1, sc in each next 5 dc, *2 sc in next ch-3 space, sc in next sc, 2 sc in next ch-3 space, 6 sc in next 6 dc* around, ending with 2 sc in ch-3 space. Join round with sl st.
Fasten off.
