COZY HAT, BOOTS & MITTENS FREE CROCHET PATTERN
This cosy matching baby set is mostly done in half double crochet (half treble UK) they are simple and work up quick, it matches well with the cozy hoodie and cardigan patterns.
Written in English US terms with abbreviations for UK.
hdc=half double crochet (half treble crochet UK)
sc=single crochet (double crochet UK)
dc=double crochet (treble crochet UK)
slst=slip stitch
fphdc=front post half double crochet (front post half treble UK)
bphdc=back post half double crochet (back post half treble UK)
dec=hdc invisible decrease (half treble invisible decrease) (see below)
ch=chain
mc=magic circle
Tog=together
Gauge square
Using a 3.5mm hook
Row1 Ch9, hdc in 3rd ch from hook, hdc next 6. (7)
Row2-4 ch1 hdc in base of ch1, hdc all. (7)
The square should measure 4cm x 4cm.
Materials
4mm hook
100g Dk yarn
5 matching buttons
Darning needle
Preemie
Hat
Hat to fit 11-12” diameter head and should measure between 10-11” and 4.5”tall when finished
Round 1: ch4, slst to first to form a ring, ch2 and 9 hdc into ring, slst to top of ch4. (10)
Round 2: ch2, hdc in same as ch2, 2 hdc in all, slst to top of ch2. (20)
Round 3: ch2, hdc in same, hdc 1, *inc, hdc 1* repeat to end, slst to top of ch2. (30)
Round 4: ch2, hdc in same, hdc 2, *inc, hdc 2* repeat to end slst to top of ch2. (40)
Round 5: ch2, hdc in same, hdc 3, *inc, hdc 3* repeat three more times, hdc to end, slst to top of ch2. (45)
Round 6: ch2, hdc all, slst to ch2. (45)
Repeat round 6 until the hat measures 3.5 inches tall.
Brim
Round 1-3: ch1, *fphdc, bphdc* repeat to end slst to first. (45)
Fasten off and sew in the ends and make a pompom if you want to add one.
Booties
Booties should have 7cm sole
Sole
Round 1: ch11, 2 hdc in third chain from hook, 1 hdc in next seven, 6 hdc in last chain then working along other side, 1 hdc in each of the next seven, 3 hdc in the last, slst to first. (26)
Round 2: ch2, 1 hdc in the same stitch as ch2, 2 hdc in next, 1 hdc in each of the next eight, 2 hdc in next each of the next six, 1 hdc in each of the next nine, 2 hdc in each of the next two, slst to first. (36)
Sole should measure 7cm long.
Instep
Round 3: (in blo) ch1, hdc in base of ch1, hdc to end, slst to first. (36)
Round 4: ch1, hdc in base of ch1, hdc 9, *hdc dec* x 8, hdc 10, slst to first. (28)
Round 5: ch1, hdc in base of ch1, hdc 5, *hdc dec* x 8, hdc 6, slst to first. (20) Turn
Ankle
Round 6-8: ch1, *fphdc, bphdc* repeat to end slst to first. (20)
Fasten off.
Mittens
Mittens should be 5cm wide x 8cm long
Round 1: ch3, hdc 7 in the last chain from hook, slst to first. (8)
Round 2: ch1, 2 hdc in all, slst to first. (16)
Round 3-5: ch1, hdc all, slst to first. (16)
Round 6-7: ch1, *fphdc, bphdc* repeat to end slst to first. (16)
Fasten off.