Scalloped Baby Hat Crochet Pattern

Create a charming baby hat with a scalloped edge using the art of crochet. This adorable accessory is perfect for keeping your little one warm and stylish. By following a simple pattern and using soft yarn, you can easily craft a unique hat that will make your baby stand out.

Crocheting a scalloped baby hat allows you to showcase your creativity and attention to detail.

Scalloped Baby Hat Pattern

Materials

• H (5 mm) crochet hook for newborn size – 4.5” long by 12” Cir – Gauge 3 HDC rows = 1”, 4 HDC sts = 1”
• G (4 mm) crochet hook for preemie size – 4” long by 11” Cir – Gauge 7 HDC rows = 2”, 10 HDC sts = 2”
• Baby weight yarn (light 3) – 1 ounce of yarn

Instructions

Ch 3 to start and join to create a ring or use a magic circle to begin.

Don’t turn work until you are directed to do so on the scalloped edging.

Round 1

Ch 2 (counts as first HDC) and work 11 HDC into the ring. (12 HDC) Join with a slip stitch to the top of Ch-2.

Round 2

Ch 2, work HDC in the same St, and 2 HDC in each st around. (24 HDC)

Don’t join after the last HDC. You will now begin to work in the round without joining or chaining to start a new round. Use a stitch marker if desired.

Round 3

*SC in next st, 2 SC in next st*. Repeat between * around. (36 SC)

Round 4

*HDC in each of the next 2 sts, 2 HDC in next st*. Repeat between * around. (48 HDC)

Width should be approx 3.5” wide for newborn and 3” to 3.25” wide for preemie at this point.

Rounds 5-14

HDC in each st around. (48 HDC) On the final round of the hat, in the last 3 stitches of the round, end with SC in the last 2 stitches and slip stitch into the final stitch of the round. Don’t worry if the edge doesn’t look exactly even as you will be folding over the scalloped edging and it hides the edge.

Tip

You lose about half an inch once the scalloped edging is added and you fold over the edging. Add another round if needed at this point to get the desired hat length.

Scalloped Edging

Ch 1 and turn to inside. SC in back loops only (BLO), working from the inside of the hat so the scallops will face out once folded to the outside of the finished hat. Join with a slip st to Ch-1. (48 SC)

Still working from the inside of the hat but working in both loops of each st, Ch 1, *SC in next st, skip 2 sts, work 8 DC in next st, skip 2 sts*. Repeat between * around and end with a slip st to the beginning of Ch-1 to finish the round uniformly. If the stitch count is off you can work one less skip as needed to get the round even for the scallops. (8 scallops total)

FO and weave under ends.

Abbreviations

• BLO – Back Loop Only
• Ch – Chain
• Ea – Each
• FO – Finish Off
• Hdc – Half-Double Crochet
• Sc – Single Crochet
• Sl St – Slip Stitch
• Sm – Same
• St – Stitch