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BABY HATS – KEEP THOSE LITTLE ONE’S EARS WARM!

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I’ve run across such cute caps for baby lately that I thought I’d better share.  Check out some of these for gifting or for charity.

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SPORT WEIGHT WITH G HOOK

Looking for more Beanie patterns to Crochet? Check out these Crochet Patterns on Etsy  SPORT WEIGHT WITH H HOOK

http://www.lovinghugsfamily.com/hatpattern.html

There’s another one at the same website that is made with sock/fingering weight and a G hook.

This one is absolutely adorable – and will definitely keep baby’s ears snuggly warm:

BABY CAP WITH EAR FLAPS

BABY CAP WITH EAR FLAPS

http://patternsbydot.blogspot.com/2005/11/lil-darlin-baby-hat-with-ear-flaps.html

This one is very basic.  You can make it special by using colorful yarn, adding a pompom, or striping it.

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BASIC BABY CAP

BASIC BABY CAP

http://susan.kraus.net/pages/pattern5.html

Customize this one to create a color combo and look that you prefer:

FUNNY FACE BABY CAP

FUNNY FACE BABY CAP

http://www.piece-by-piece.net/Crochet/baby_hat.htm

One that calls itself ‘girlie’ could just as easily be made more boyish with different trim:

Suzie's Beanie

Suzie’s Beanie

http://suzies-yarnie-stuff.blogspot.com/2009/10/suzies-girlie-beanie.html

Comments

  1. hi just wanted to let you knwo i saw the pic of BABY CAP WITH EAR FLAPS
    and had to make it i only taught my self to crochet in aug last year and this looked like it would be easy lol and i did it in lest then two hours . i thank you so much for having the pattern for free on here my sisters baby will love it .
    thanks again

  2. Hi I’m 12 and I just bought a book yesterday on how to Crochet and I made the funny face hat this morning it’s so cute

Have you read?

Christmas Tree Crochet Scarf – A Fun and Festive Pattern Worth Revisiting

Some crochet patterns are practical, some are pretty, and some are just pure holiday fun. This Christmas Tree Crochet Scarf from CraftBits falls firmly into that last category, and honestly, that is exactly why it caught my eye again. It is quirky, cheerful, and the kind of novelty scarf that makes people smile before you have even had a chance to explain that yes, you really did make it yourself. The pattern comes from CraftBits and creates a scarf made up of Christmas tree motifs joined together into one gloriously festive wearable.

If this scarf looks a little familiar, you might already have spotted it in our roundup of 18 Free Christmas Crochet Scarf Patterns To Make As Gifts or in our collection of 15 Fun And Silly Crochet Scarf Patterns. It has definitely popped up on Crochet.CraftGossip before, and for good reason. It is one of those patterns that manages to be both wearable and wonderfully ridiculous, which is a very fine line in the world of festive crochet.

What I like most about this design is that it does not try to be subtle. It fully embraces the novelty Christmas vibe, and sometimes that is exactly what a seasonal project needs. The scarf is made using repeated tree shapes, so it has that satisfying motif-based construction that many crocheters enjoy. It also gives you the chance to play with embellishments like pom poms and stars, which adds even more personality to the finished piece. According to the CraftBits pattern, the scarf uses Red Heart Super Saver yarn, a size I hook, and simple decorative extras including felt and pom poms.

This would be such a fun project for a holiday party outfit, an ugly sweater event, a handmade gag gift, or just for someone who genuinely loves festive accessories. We all know at least one person who would wear this proudly while serving Christmas lunch or turning up to school pickup in December like the absolute queen of holiday spirit.

It is also the sort of pattern that feels a little nostalgic in the best possible way. CraftBits has had this project around for years, and it still holds up because novelty crochet never really goes away. It just waits patiently for the rest of us to catch up again. And let’s be honest, there is something refreshing about a project that does not take itself too seriously. Not every scarf needs to be neutral, elegant, or sensible. Some scarves are allowed to be actual Christmas trees.

So yes, you may have seen this one before in our scarf roundups, but I think it deserves its own little spotlight too. If you are in the mood to make something playful, memorable, and completely unapologetic for the holiday season, this one is worth another look.