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A newborn hat that I made today using the following pattern with some left over yarn.

SIZE: Fits newborn babies to 3 months.

MATERIALS: Lion Brand Jamie, or sport-weight yarn-less than one 1.75 oz. skein for one hat. Crochet hook size F, OR SIZE NEEDED TO OBTAIN GAUGE·

GAUGE: 4 half double crochet=1"; 2 rows=1".

RUFFLED HAT: Loosely chain 25.

Row 1: Starting in third chain from hook, work 1 half double crochet in each chain across. Chain 2, turn.

Row 2: Skip first half double crochet, work 1 half double crochet in each half double crochet across. Chain 2, turn.

Row 3: Work 1 half double crochet in first half double crochet, 2 half double crochet in each half double crochet across.

Row 4: Skip first half double crochet, work 1 half double crochet in each half double crochet across. Chain 3, turn. Repeat Row 4 until a total of 14 rows have been worked. Ch2, turn.

Ruffle: Work 3 half double crochet in each stitch across. Fasten off.

Finishing: With yarn needle and double yarn, draw a gathering thread through each stitch along foundation chain edge. Draw up to gather and tie securely. Sew back seam edges.

Pompon: Hole thumb and forefinger about 2" apart, wrap yarn around them 100 times. Tie center of the loops with a separate strand of yarn. Cut both ends of loop and trim. Sew securely to top of hat. Fold back last two rows for ruffle.

Plain Hat: Work as for Ruffled Hat for a total of 12 rows. Fasten off and finish as for Ruffled Hat.

The hat I made out of country pink worsted weight yarn... i should really get some of that soft baby stuff...

I got the yellow hat from the hospital when my son was born. And I made the pink one... just wanted to show the quality.

Sorry for the shitty quality of my cam.

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