Sugar Plum Dreams Elf Hat

"This precious newborn elf hat crochet pattern is the epitome of understated elegance and baby sweetness. Your little "Sugar Plum" will stay cute and cozy for Christmas wearing this soft, knit-look, but entirely crocheted baby hat! If you've never crocheted the knit-stitch, also referred to as "center single crochet", or the "crochet waistcoat stitch", have no fear! It is easy to pick up provided you keep your tension loose. I've included a tutorial video in the "Special Stitches" section of the post that shows how this stitch is worked. This pattern is easily adjusted for larger head sizes."

NotesAdditional sizing notes are included later on in the pattern to help you make this hat larger, should you wish to.

Crochet HookI/9 or 5.5 mm hook

Yarn Weight(3) Light/DK (21-24 stitches to 4 inches)

Crochet Gauge16 center sc in 4” horizontally. Approx. 11 rows in 2” vertically.

Finished SizeNewborn - 6" wide, by 16” long, excluding tassel or Pom-Pom

Materials List

• 5.5 mm (I) hook, or hook needed to meet gauge
• 200-300 yards #3 light weight yarn, Loops and Threads Kai in “Mint Chip”
• Yarn needle
• Scissors
• Stitch marker
• Measuring tape
• (Optional) Pom-pom maker for finishing, if you don't want to create a tassel.