Crochet Newborn Hat and Booties

Crocheting a Newborn Hat and Booties

Crocheting a newborn hat and booties is such a heartwarming and joyful project! The tiny stitches and soft yarn create adorable pieces that are perfect for welcoming a new little one into the world. Whether you're making them for your own baby or as a thoughtful gift for a friend, the process of working on these tiny accessories is filled with love and excitement. Choosing sweet pastel colors or soft neutrals can add an extra touch of charm to these handmade creations. The satisfaction of crafting something so precious with your own hands is truly a special experience that will be cherished for a lifetime. Can't wait to see the little bundle of joy looking absolutely precious in your handmade creations!

Materials

• 5.00 mm (H) Hook
• Worsted Weight (4) Yarn
• Tapestry Needle
• Scissors

Abbreviations

• SC – Single Crochet
• MR – Magic Ring
• SLST – Slip Stitch
• CH – Chain
• ST – Stitch

Puff Stitch – Yarn over, hook into stitch, yarn over, pull loop through stitch, yarn over, hook into stitch, yarn over, pull loop through stitch (should have 5 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through all 5 loops.

• SC2TOG – Single Crochet Two Stitches Together

Hat Pattern

Round 1: 6 SC in a MR. SLST into 1st SC (6)

Note: Place stitch marker at the beginning of Round 2.

Round 2: CH 1. 2 SC in each ST. SLST into CH 1 (12)

Round 3: CH 1. *1 SC, then 2 SC into the next ST* Repeat from * to * around. SLST into CH 1 (18)

Round 4: CH 1. *1 SC in next 2 STs, then 2 SC into the next ST* Repeat from * to * around. SLST into CH 1 (24)

Round 5: CH 1. *1 SC in next 3 STs, then 2 SC into the next ST* Repeat from * to * around. SLST into CH 1 (30)

Round 6: CH 1. *1 SC in next 4 STs, then 2 SC into the next ST* Repeat from * to * around. SLST into CH 1 (36)

Round 7: CH 1. *1 SC in next 5 STs, then 2 SC into the next ST* Repeat from * to * around. SLST into CH 1 (42)

Round 8 – 15: CH 2. Puff Stitch in each ST around. (42)

Round 16: CH 1. SC in each ST around. (42)

FO. Leave tail and weave in ends.

Booties Pattern (Make 2)

Round 1: 6 SC into MR (6)

Round 2: 2 SC into each stitch (12)

Round 3 – 9: SC in each ST around (12)

Round 10 – 16: CH 1. SC in next 9 STs. Turn (9)

Round 17: Turn Booty inside out and fold the heel of the booty in half. SC 4 down the row with both sides of the booty held together. Turn. (4)

Round 18: SLST 4. (4)

Round 19: Turn booty outside in. SLST into 1st ST of the rim. SC 6, SC2TOG, SC 3, SC2TOG, SC 5 (16)

Round 20 – 21: SC around (16)

FO. Leave tail and weave in ends.