How to Crochet an Ice Spiral Hat for Babies

Create a charming ice spiral hat for babies using the art of crochet. This adorable accessory will keep your little one warm and stylish during the colder months. The intricate spiral design adds a unique touch to the hat, making it a fun and eye-catching piece for any baby's wardrobe. Crocheting this hat allows you to customize the colors and yarn types to suit your preferences, making it a personalized and thoughtful gift for a baby shower or birthday.

Materials Used

I used:

• Patons Canadiana Medium (Dark blue)
• Patons Canadiana Medium (Aran)
• 4.5 MM hook or hook needed to obtain gauge
• 5.5 MM hook
• Round markers

Skill Level and Gauge

Skill Level: Easy-Medium

Gauge:

• Approximately 5 rows = 2 inches.
• Approximately 5 Hdc = 2 inches.

Note: Measure gauge before you add the ss spiral.

Size Measurements

Size 3 Months

• Approximate Circumference = 16 inches.
• Approximate Crown to Mid Ear = 5.25 inches.

Round Instructions

Using Dark blue yarn and 4.5 mm hook:

Round 1

Using Yellow. Slip Knot. Ch 2, 6 hdc in 2nd ch from hook. (6 hdc)

Round 2

Hdc to join (mnr), hdc in same st. 2 Hdc in ea st around. (12 hdc)

Round 3

Hdc to join (mnr), hdc in same st. *Hdc in next st, 2 hdc in next st*. Repeat from * to * around. (18 hdc)

Round 4

Hdc to join (mnr), hdc in same st. *Hdc in next 2 sts, 2 hdc in next st*. Repeat from * to * around. (24 hdc)

Round 5

Hdc to join (mnr), hdc in same st. *Hdc in next 3 sts, 2 hdc in next st*. Repeat from * to * around. (30 hdc)

Round 6

Hdc to join (mnr), hdc in same st. *Hdc in next 4 sts, 2 hdc in next st*. Repeat from * to * around. (36 hdc)

Rounds 7-13

Hdc to join (mnr). Hdc in each st around. (36 hdc)

The Spiral

Using Aran Yarn and 5.5 mm hook, Ss to join new yarn by inserting hook into beg slip knot, drawing loop through. *Insert hook into top of next hdc, yo, draw through loop on hook.* Repeat from * to * spiraling around. Do not fasten off. Continue with next round using Aran yarn.

Round 14

Switch to 4.5mm hook. Hdc to join (mnr). Hdc in each st around. (36 hdc)

Rounds 15 - 17

Hdc to join (mnr). Hdc in each st around. (36 hdc)

Round 18

Sc to join (mnr). Sc in each st around. Ss to join. Fasten Off.

Ear Flaps Instructions

Mark 9 stitches on each side of the hat. Leave 19 stitches open in front and 10 open stitches in back.

Ear Flap Construction

Working on one ear flap at a time with a 4.5 mm hook and Aran Yarn, working from right to left:

Row 1

Ss to join new yarn. Ch 2, hdc in each st across. (9 hdc)

Rows 2-5

Turn. Hdc in next st, hdc in each st across. Sk last st. Place 2 hdc in last row. Fasten Off. Repeat with second ear flap.

Border Instructions

Using Blue yarn and 4.5mm hook:

Round 1

Ss to join new yarn. Ch 1, Sc in each st around, placing an extra sc in corner sps.

Braided Ties

Cut 10 pieces each of 2 colors of yarn (5 of each color per ear) cut at approximately 30 inches each.

Divide into 2 even parts. Cut 2 pieces of yarn at 6 inches each. Starting with one ear, find the center of one of the two bundles, pull the center through the bottom of the ear flap (so the loop is inside the hat). Pull the yarn ends through the top of the loop. Tighten the loop. Repeat with the other ear.

Braid ties to a matching length. Fasten at the bottom of the braid with 6-inch pieces of yarn. Trim to even ends.

Make a 4-inch Pom Pom (see video for help with pom pom) and attach it to the top of the hat. Using the longer string you tied the pom pom with and a needle, draw the ends through the top of the hat from outside to inside. Knot and weave in ends on the inside of the hat.