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The Children’s Classic Knit Look Beanie Crochet Pattern has been one of my most requested crochet patterns this past year!
And I am happy to say that it is finally here!
Shortly after releasing the crochet pattern for the Adult Classic Knit Look Beanie, I began receiving questions about how one might adjust the pattern for babies and children. Unlike some of my other crochet hat patterns, simply knowing a stitch multiple wasn’t going to work and a more detailed crochet pattern for a children’s hat was needed.
How to Crochet an easy children’s hat?
The Children’s Classic Knit Look Beanie crochet pattern is constructed in the same easy was as the adult version – in rows, side to side, and exclusively in slip stitches. These slip stitches are what create this favourite knit look.
Slip stitches can be a little daunting to work. But with a little patience, and by keeping your stitches extra loose, your work will be well worth it! They create a snug fitting crochet beanie that keeps its shape after multiple washes and lots of wear!
What kind of hook and yarn should I use to crochet a children’s hat?
There are many different kinds of yarn that one can use to crochet a hat for babies and children. For my sample pieces which you will see in the photos and video tutorial below I used a super soft 100% acrylic yarn called Heartland by Lion Brand. It is a worsted/Medium weight yarn.
For a crochet hook, to work this crochet pattern you will need a 5 mm (H/8). In the video tutorial below you will see me using a blush metal streamline crochet hook by Furls Crochet.
What size should I make a children’s crochet hat?
This crochet pattern includes six children’s sizes including from premie up to a child about ten years of age. It is a unisex design that it quite versatile! The suggested circumference in each size as outlined below is quite flexible as the slip stitches have quite a bit of stretch to them.
There is also a lot of flexibility in the length as the hat can be worn with the brim folded up or not.
You may also choose to add a pompom or leave it off – both options work with the Children’s Classic Knit Look Beanie!
PDF Copies of this pattern are also available:
This crochet pattern will be written out in full below followed by a free video tutorial. The pattern is free to follow on my site and will always be free! If, however, you would like a printable copy, you may purchase one from my Etsy and Ravelry Shops linked below:
CLICK HERE FOR THE CHILDREN’S CLASSIC BEANIE CROCHET PATTERN ON ETSY
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Enjoy and Happy Crocheting!
Sarah
Children’s Classic Knit Look Beanie Crochet Pattern:
Skill Level: Easy
Gauge: 22 sts x 50 rows of sl st in blo = 4 inches
Finished Sizes: Premie: 4.5 x 5.5 inches laid flat, 11 inch circumference
Newborn: 4.75 x 6 inches laid flat, 12 inch circumference
0-6 months: 5 x 6.5 inches laid flat, 14 inch circumference
6-12 Months: 5.25 x 7 inches laid flat, 16 inch circumference
Toddler: 5.5 x 7.5 inches laid flat, 17 inch circumference
Child (to age 12): 5.75 x 8 inches laid flat, 19 inch circumference
Hook: Size H/8 (5.0 mm) Hook. Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.
Notions: Yarn Needle
Stitches and Abbreviations:
Blo – Back Loop Only
Ch – Chain
Rpt – Repeat
Sc – Single Crochet
Sk – Skip
Sl St – Slip Stitch
Yo – Yarn Over
Pattern Notes:
- Pattern is written in American English terms.
- Pattern is worked in rows.
- Ch 1 at beginning of round does not count as stitch.
- Weave in ends as needed.
- Changes to stitch counts for particular sizes are written in the pattern as follows: Premie, Newborn, 0-6 months, (6-12 months, Toddler, Child)
Free Crochet Pattern:
Premie: Ch 29
Newborn: Ch 32
0-6 months: Ch 35
6-12 months: Ch 38
Toddler: Ch 41
Child: Ch 44
Row 1: Sl st in the 2nd ch from your hook and in each ch across. Ch 1, turn. (28, 31, 34, (37, 40, 43) sts)
Row 2: Working in the blo all the way across, sl st in the 1st st and in each of the next 25, 28, 31 (34, 37, 40) sts. Ch 1, turn leaving the remaining sts unworked. (26, 29, 32, (35, 38, 41) sts)
Row 3: Working in the blo all the way across, sl st in the 1st st and each st across. Ch 1, turn. (26, 29, 32, (35, 38, 41) sts)
Row 4: Working in the blo all the way across, sl st in the 1st st and in each of the next 23, 26, 29 (32, 35, 38) sts. Ch 1, turn leaving the remaining sts unworked. (24, 27, 30, (33, 36, 39) sts)
Row 5: Working in the blo all the way across, sl st in the 1st st and each st across. Ch 1, turn. (24, 27, 30, (33, 36, 39) sts)
Row 6: Working in the blo all the way across, sl st in the 1st st and in each of the next 21, 24, 27 (30, 33, 36) sts. Ch 1, turn leaving the remaining sts unworked. (22, 25, 28, (31, 34, 37) sts)
Row 7: Working in the blo all the way across, sl st in the 1st st and each st across. Ch 1, turn. (22, 25, 28, (31, 34, 37) sts)
Row 8: Working in the blo all the way across, sl st in the 1st st and each of the next 21, 24, 27 (30, 33, 36) sts, sl st in each of the next 2 sts of row 5, sl st in each of the next 2 sts of row 3, sl st in each of the next 2 sts of row 1. Ch 1, turn. (28, 31, 34, (37, 40, 43) sts)
Repeat rows 1-8 a total of seven, eight, nine, (ten, eleven, twelve) more times. NOTE: For the repeat of row 1, you will ch 1, turn and sl st in the 1st st and in each st across.
Join your two long sides together by working through both thickness and in the blo of each side all the way across, sl st in each st across. Fasten off, weave in your ends.
Take a piece of yarn and sew the top of the hat closed. Once again fasten off and weave in any ends.
Video Tutorial:
CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO TUTORIAL FOR THE CHILDREN’S CLASSIC HAT ON YOUTUBE
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