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Free Patriotic Crochet Pattern for Baby
Do you know a sweet little baby who could use a new festive hat and leggings?
You’re going to love this fun idea!
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Barbecues, Parades, and Fireworks aren’t the only thing that can steal the show this 4th of July!
Celebrate our country’s birthday in style with this fun Patriotic Crochet Pattern for Baby!
Perfect for that new bundle, or to make for a friend!
Just the right new project to work on at the beach this month!
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Crochet Materials Needed
Here’s what you’ll need to round up before you get started…
- Hook (size will vary for hat size) G (newborn), H (0-3), I (3-6), J (6-12), K (12-2T), L (Toddler).
- Yarn– Red, White and Navy Blue
I used Simplicity Red and White from JoAnn’s (it’s so soft, thick and cheap!)
Red Heart Soft-Navy Blue (also from Joann’s)
If you can’t find these, Vanna’s Choice, or the new Anne Geddes Lines are great!
Abbreviations Used in this Crochet Pattern
- St – Stitch
- MC – Magic Circle
- DC – Double Crochet
- Ch – Chain
- Sl St – Slip Stitch
- SC – Single Crochet
Baby Crochet Hat Pattern
Row 1: Start with Red. MC. Ch 3(counts as your first DC). Crochet 11 DC into the ring. Sl St to the top of the Ch, and pull tight! 12-dc.
Row 2: Switch to White (leave red on). Ch 3, 1 DC in same st as ch. 2DC in each st around, sl st to top of ch. 24-dc.
Row 3: Switch back to Red (leave white on). Ch 3, 1 DC in same st as ch. *1 DC in next St. 2DC in following stitch. Repeat from *around, sl st to top of ch. 36-dc.
Row 4: Switch back to white. Ch 3, 1 DC in next stitch (not in the Ch) and each st around. Sl St in top of ch.-36-dc.
Row 5: Switch back to red. Ch 3, 1 DC in next stitch (not in the Ch) and each st around. Sl St in top of ch.-36-dc. Fasten off Red.
Row 6: Switch back to white. Ch 3, 1 DC in next stitch (not in the Ch) and each st around. Sl St in top of ch.-36-dc. Fasten Off White. (For Newborn stop at this point to switch to navy, for larger sizes you may want to add one more red and white stripe or wait to add a row in the navy section of the pattern.)
Row 7: switch to Navy. Ch 3, 1 DC in next stitch (not in the Ch) and each st around. Sl St in top of ch.-36-dc.
Row 8: Ch 3, 1 DC in next stitch (not in the Ch) and each st around. Sl St in top of ch.-36-dc. (For Newborn stop to finish, for larger sizes you may again wish to add an additional row for length.)
Row 9: Ch 1, 1SC in ea stitch around, then sl st in top of ch. 36-sc. Fasten Off. Weave in all ends.
You can leave it like this, or add a small embellishment Star-button or crocheted, or even bow!
Baby Leggings Crochet Pattern
Who can have a new hat without leggings to match?
Even for a newborn boy, these add just the right touch for a memorable photo sh*ot!
*Make 2. Use H Hook.
Row 1: Start with Navy Blue. Chain 20. Sl St in first stitch to connect into a circle.
Row 2: Chain 3. 1DC into Ch, DC in each st around. Sl st in the top of the first st. 21DC. Fasten off Blue.
Row 3: White. Chain 3. 1DC into Ch, DC in each st around. Sl st in the top of the first st. 21DC.
Row 4: Switch to Red, (leave white on) Chain 3. 1DC into Ch, DC in each st around. Sl st in the top of the first st. 21DC.
Row 5: Switch to White, (leave red on). Chain 3. 1DC into Ch, DC in each st around. Sl st in the top of the first st. 21DC.
Row 6: Switch to Red, (leave white on). Chain 3. 1DC into Ch, DC in each st around. Sl st in the top of the first st. 21DC.
Row 7: Switch to White (leave red on). Chain 3, 2 DC in first st. 1 DC in the next 9st. 2DC in each remaining st, Sl st in the top of the first st. 23DC.
Row 8: Switch to Red, (leave white on). Chain 3. 1DC into Ch, DC in each st around. Sl st in the top of the first st. 23DC. Fasten off Red.
Row 9: Switch to White. Chain 3. 1DC into Ch, DC in each st around. Sl st in the top of the first st. 23DC. Fasten off White.
Row 10: With Navy, Chain 3. 1DC into Ch, DC in each st around. Sl st in the top of the first st. 23DC.
Row 11: Repeat Row 10.
Row 12: Chain 1, 1SC into ch, SC in each st around. Sl st in top of first st. 23SC.
Find yourself a cute baby, and celebrate in style!
For questions on the pattern, please contact me at: [email protected]
Professional photos courtesy of Jetadorephotography.com
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Christie says
This is the perfect lockdown activity for all the parents! What an adorable little hat for the baby. And I love the pattern.
Heidi says
Isn’t it so cute, Christie? And you’re right… it’s the perfect activity to do when spending more time at home! 🙂
Jen says
I feel like such a beginner asking this but what does it mean to double crochet into the chain? I’m trying to make the leg warmers and I keep adding stiches as I go and I think this is where I’m messing up . Also, when I join the stitches at the end of he round I’m slip stitching into the third chain that I made to crest the first stitch. Is that correct? If it is, I’m not sure where the next DC goes. thanks!
Maureen says
Great catch guys!! I’ll see if I can reach out and get it updated!! Better late then never huh?
So yes updated row 7: you’ll 2DC in first stitch, 1DC in next 9. 2DC in next stitch, then 1DC in remaining 10. 23DC.