Crochet Baby Newsie Hat
The Crochet Baby Newsie Hat is an adorable and stylish accessory perfect for keeping your little one cozy and cute. With its classic design and charming look, this hat adds a touch of vintage flair to any baby outfit. The soft yarn used in crocheting this hat ensures comfort and warmth for your baby's delicate head. Whether it's for a photoshoot, special occasion, or just everyday wear, this hat is a must-have for any baby wardrobe. Handmade with love, this Newsie Hat is a delightful choice for parents who appreciate both fashion and functionality for their little ones. Your baby is guaranteed to look absolutely precious in this sweet and trendy accessory!
Size I/5.50mm hook
Worsted/Aran weight yarn (around 28 grams/1 ounce
3/4" button
Round 1: In magic loop, ch2, 12hdc; sl st to join (12 sts)
R 2: ch 2, 2hdc in each hdc around, sl st to join (24 sts)
R 3: ch 2, *hdc in hdc, 2 hdc in next hdc,* repeat from * to * around, sl st to join (36 sts)
R 4-11: ch 2, hdc in each hdc around, sl st to join (36 sts)
Brim:
Row 12: ch2, hdc in same stitch, hdc in next 6 sts, 2hdc in next hdc, hdc in next 7 sts (16 sts), turn
Row 13: ch2, hdc2tog twice (taking the first 4 sts), hdc in next 4 sts, 2hdc in next hdc, hdc in next 3 sts, hdc2tog twice (taking the last 4 sts) (13 sts), turn
Row 14: ch2, hdc2tog, hdc in next 9 hdc, hdc2tog, (11 sts) finish off
Re-attach yarn on any stitch of the hat's body, Sc in each hdc around. When you get to brim, do a sc decrease over last stitch before brim, corner where brim meets hat body, and the first hdc of the brim to form a corner, sc up the side of the brim, 3 sc in first st of on the last row of the brim to form a corner, sc across to the other side of the brim, forming a 3sc corner at the other side, sc down the other side side, dec over the same 3 stitches to form the final corner, and sc in each hdc around to where you attached the yarn. sl st to join and fasten off. Weave in ends.
Button flap:
ch 22, dc in 5th from hook and dc across (18 dcs & ch 4), attach and finish off. The "hole" made by the chain stitches at the end is the buttonhole. Attach the flap at one side of the brim, sew the button on the opposing side, and button down.