Following is a fun 4th of July Craft and guest post
by Maureen from frugal friend Moe… enjoy!!
Patriotic Crochet Pattern for Baby
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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!
Materials Needed:
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:
- St – Stitch
- MC – Magic Circle
- DC – Double Crochet
- Ch – Chain
- Sl St – Slip Stitch
- SC – Single Crochet
Hat:
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!
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 shoot!
Leggings:
*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]
I am a busy craft loving wife, and mom to 2 crazy boys! I work full time at a rec center doing special events and youth programming, and also test my hand in two different direct selling companies with some friends!
When it comes to crafts I love paper crafts, paper mache, and crocheting! I taught myself how to crochet via the internet about 2 years ago, and now I live for naptime and bedtime because then it’s my time to crochet! Making patterns, and trying new color combos is my favorite!
I’ve been blessed to connect with some amazing photographers who inspire me to create the cutest newborn sets for them to use, and love to see all the squishy faces in my snuggly hats and more!
I launched my Etsy site as a fun way to display my crafts and love knowing I’m now a part of so many families memories! Thank you so much for taking the time to check out this pattern and I hope you enjoy making it and using it as much as I have!
Professional photos courtesy of Jetadorephotography.com
Pattern and Pictures used with permission from Shop at Moe’s, and Je T’Adore Photography. 2013.
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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.