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Tuesday, October 19, 2010

pumpkin or berry baby hat - crochet pattern


I have several things to show you this week, but none of them are photographed yet! I was having too much fun with my boys at the pumpkin patch and watching the Huskies beat the Beavers this weekend (woo hoo!).


(Sorry, I had to share a few pumpkin patch photos with the grandparents since I never update my personal blog anymore!)

Here's one I did get a chance to snap a photo of, just in time to send off to my new nephew who's coming this Wednesday! I found this pattern over at FaveCrafts and LOVED it! It almost looks knitted because you don't crochet it in the round. I've never done a hat like this before, but it was super fast and easy, and has a really different look than other crocheted hats. Plus, you can switch the color and make this an apple, blueberry, etc. In fact, as soon as I get my hands on some red yarn I am totally making my niece a strawberry hat. SO cute!

The pattern is for 0-3 months, but it would be super easy to make for a larger baby/child. Just increase your initial number of chains, and then make it a wider strip. The top is just kind of figure out as you go anyway, so it would be easy to adjust to a longer, wider strip.


My boys were both "pumpkin" babies (born in October). I wish I'd had this pattern back then! Oh well. They're still my "pumpkin babies!"
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12 comments:

  1. NoolyOctober 19, 2010 at 3:08 AM

    cute!! coould be a boob hat too, depending on colour choice...

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  2. JenOctober 19, 2010 at 3:46 AM

    They are adorable I love them. Off to check out the pattern and to Michaels to get some orange yarn :O) Thanks for sharing.

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  3. LindaOctober 19, 2010 at 3:50 AM

    I made a similar pumpkin hat last year at this time, as our "little pumpkin" was born on Halloween.

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  4. "Never Knew"October 19, 2010 at 4:52 AM

    Fantastic pattern - thanks so much for sharing the link!
    Caz :)

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  5. Sarah ElizabethOctober 19, 2010 at 4:54 AM

    That is so cute! I'm just starting to learn how to crochet and would love to give this hat a go.

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  6. glorOctober 19, 2010 at 5:02 AM

    What handsome young men you have. Looks like a great time at the pumpkin patch. The little hat is just precious!

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  7. CassieOctober 19, 2010 at 5:40 AM

    What a darling pattern! Thanks for sharing, and what great pics of your family at the pumpkin patch. I love pumpkin patch pics ;D

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  8. JessicaOctober 19, 2010 at 8:31 AM

    My Mom just made similar hats for my toddlers . . . I will have to ask her where she got the pattern because they definitely do not have baby sized heads ;)

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  9. ~Lavender Dreamer~October 19, 2010 at 4:57 PM

    What sweet photos! I love this little hat and wanted to thank you for the link! Hugs! ♥

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  10. barneynOctober 20, 2010 at 12:04 AM

    soooo cute! quick question- how much would you increase the stiches for a one year old? from 25 to lets say 30? more? i understand to make it wider so from steps 2-23, do something like 2-30?

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  11. shelley cornellAugust 18, 2012 at 8:01 AM

    What yarn did you use for your hat? It looks so pretty. I just love the way that yarn looks! Thanks for sharing and I love the pics of your family!

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  12. danajSeptember 9, 2012 at 6:16 PM

    Love the look of your hat...what yarn did you use? I know it made all the difference when compared to the hat in the pattern instructions.

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