Squishy Hat (baby Hat)

"Make a snuggly and warm hat using this free 0-6 months crochet baby hat pattern. For a creative twist, play around with several yarns to make some stripes. For Christmas, the hat also looks lovely in rich greens and reds. This hat pattern uses front post double crochet stitches to add texture. The pattern will also give you the opportunity to use the magic loop method and the invisible join method. The pattern includes a stitch diagram for the first four rounds."

Crochet HookH/8 or 5 mm hook

Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)

Crochet GaugeAt end of round 4, the circle should be 4.5" in diameter

Finished Size13.5" in circumference at brim and 5.5" from crown to edge of brim

Materials List

• Worsted weight yarn approximately 70 yards of a main color and 20 yards of an accent color
• Crochet hook size H or size needed to obtain gauge
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch markers