Free Toddler Spring or Easter Hat Crochet Pattern
Shell Stitch Easter Hat with Spring Blossoms
This lightweight free toddler spring or Easter hat is made with 100% cotton and is a perfect choice for Spring weather. This hat is created with dc and dc shell stitches. The brim has just a slight ruffle and the flowers are a sweet addition.
This pattern is written it toddler size (ages 12-24mo) but can easily be adapted to any size. This sizing chart is easy to follow and can help you customize this hat to the size of your choice. Just be sure that the increasing rounds end in increments of 4. Adult version also available here. Video tutorial for toddler and adult sizes can be found below.
photo courtesy of Chelsea Rich
Special Stitches
mc/r – magic circle/ring (watch this video tutorial)
Materials
5.5mm (I) hook for hat
4.00mm (G) hook for appliques
Leaves
Rosettes
100% cotton yarn in your choice of colors- link to purchase the yarn I used is at the bottom of this post
embroidery needle
Gauge
1st 2 rounds- 2.5”
Flat Circle- 5.0″
Finished Hat Size:
Length (not including brim)- 6.0″
Brim- 1.5″
Circumference- approx 15.5″
Notes
- Use minimal tension when making this hat
- Be sure to gauge your work
- You can easily customize the finished dimensions of this hat using this guide –> How to Design your Own Custom Crochet Hat
PATTERN
Round 1: Mc/r with 12dc, join round with sl st
Round 2: Ch 2, skip first st. 2dc in next st and in every st around. Last 2dc will be placed into the sp previously left empty. Sl st into next dc to join round <24> Should measure 2.5″
Round 3: Ch 2, skip first st. *1dc in next st. 2dc in next st. Repeat from * around. Last 2dc will be placed into the st previously left empty. Sl st into next dc to join round <36>
Round 4: Ch 2, skip first st. *1dc in next st. 1dc in next st. 2dc in next st. Repeat from * around. Last 2dc will be placed into the st previously left empty. Sl st into next dc to join round <48> Flat circle should measure 5″
Round 5: Ch 2, 3dc in same st. *Skip 3st. 4dc in next st. Repeat from * around. Join round with sl st <12 shells>
Round 6: Sl st into next st, then sl st into the space between the next two posts (you will be in the center of the 4dc shell). Ch 2, 3dc in same space. *Skip next 3 sp. 4dc in next sp. Repeat from * around. Join round with sl st <12 shells>
Round 7: Sl st into next st, then sl st into the space between the next two posts. Ch 2, 3dc in same space. *Skip next 3 sp. 4dc in next sp. Repeat from * around. Join round with sl st <12 shells>
Round 8: Sl st into next st, then sl st into the space between the next two posts. Ch 2, 3dc in same space. *Skip next 3 sp. 4dc in next sp. Repeat from * around. Join round with sl st <12 shells>
Round 9: Sl st into next st, then sl st into the space between the next two posts. Ch 2, 3dc in same space. *Skip next 3 sp. 4dc in next sp. Repeat from * around. Join round with sl st <12 shells>
Round 10: Sl st into next st, then sl st into the space between the next two posts. Ch 2, 3dc in same space. *Skip next 3 sp. 4dc in next sp. Repeat from * around. Join round with sl st <12 shells>
Round 11: Change to border color *1hdc into each of the next three sts. Hdc in hole between shells. Repeat from * around, join round with sl st <48>
Round 12: Ch1, skip 1 st. 1hdc in every st around, last hdc will be stitched into the st previously left empty. Join round with sl st <48>
Round 13: Change back to hat color. Ch 2, skip next st. *2dc in each of next 7 sp. 3dc in 8th sp. Repeat from * around. Last 3dc will be placed into the space previously skipped, sl st into the next dc to join round <102>
Round 14: Ch 2, skip next st, 1dc in each sp around. Last dc will be placed into the sp previously skipped, sl st into the next dc to join round <102>
Round 15: Sl st around entire hat in back loops only. Fasten off and weave in all ends
Add appliques of your choice. I used the following
Rosettes– 1 medium and 2 small
Leaves– medium and small fat bottom leaves, 1 each
I hope you enjoyed this free toddler spring or Easter hat crochet pattern, the Shell Stitch Easter Hat with Spring Blossoms. If you have any questions please comment below or email me at [email protected]
Adult pattern available here
Happy ‘Easter’ Hookin’!
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