Hello there! Looking for the perfect crochet pattern for a sweet little baby? Then you’ve come to the right place! Our star stitch crochet baby hat pattern is the perfect choice for anyone who wants to create something beautiful with just a hook and some yarn.
This crochet pattern is available as a digital download and includes everything you need to make a stunning hat for a baby, like step-by-step instructions, pictures and 8 different sizes, from preemie to child. Plus, with the option to add a big bow or a rose flower, you can give this hat pattern your own personal touch. And the best part? You’ll have access to our YouTube tutorial video, which will guide you through each step of the way. So, if you’re ready to take your crochet skills to the next level and create a handmade gift to be treasured forever, we think you’ll absolutely love our star stitch crochet baby hat pattern.
Below you will find everything you need to crochet the Star Stitch Crochet Baby Hat, including the yarn, hook, materials, free written pattern for blog subscribers, pictures and a video tutorial. If you like this free star-stitch crochet baby hat pattern, please share!
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Why you should consider crocheting a Star Stitch Crochet Baby Hat
I wanted to share with you the joy of crocheting a start-stitch baby hat. Crochet is a meditative, calming hobby that allows us to create beautiful and useful items with our own two hands. Not only is crochet a fantastic stress reliever, but the satisfaction of completing a project is unmatched. By making a start stitch baby hat, you get not only the joy of creating but also the joy of gifting to a new bundle of joy or donating to a local hospital or charity. Plus, with a detailed video tutorial, even those new to crochet can easily follow along and create a beautiful finished product. So, let’s grab some yarn and a crochet hook and get started on making a star stitch crochet baby hat!
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Crochet a Big Bow or a Rose!
There is just something about babies and big bows! I added a crochet oversized bow to my star stitch baby hats and some with roses. The crochet pattern includes instructions to make both! It is for sure a matter of personal preference, but bows on babies are cute. The bow adds a touch of whimsy and personality to the already adorable baby, making them even more irresistible.
My granddaughter’s name is Rose, so of course, I had to make her a hat with a rose flower on it. Crocheting roses is so quick and easy! They are so dainty and adorable. Once you make one, you will be hooked!
Crocheting for babies and children is so rewarding. Whether you are making it for your children or grandchildren, charity or donations, friends or family, gifting adorable handmade items is such a great feeling. I designed the star stitch crochet baby hat to go with my granddaughters coming home outfit from the hospital.
Yarn Required For Baby Crochet Hat
I’ve chosen Color Theory by Two Wands for this pattern. It’s a soft, luscious, worsted-weight yarn. Made up of 100% acrylic yarn coming in a fantastic selection of modern colours. Color Theory is perfect for baby hats, blankets, and dainty accessories. You will love the softness and durability of this yarn.
Worsted Weight #4
100% Acrylic, 246 yds/100g
Shown in Tourmaline, Himalayan Salt, Raisin, Ivory – 1 ball needed
75 (90, 105, 125, 150, 175, 200, 245) yds
Yarn Substitutions
Color Theory is an excellent soft acrylic yarn for babies. It tends to be the lighter side of a worsted weight #4, so make sure to check yarn labels when looking for a suitable substitute. Most of the subs I have found are a DK weight yarn and should gauge correctly for this pattern. Adjust your hook size if needed. 246 yards per 100g ball.
Coboo is a natural fibre yarn in a blend of 51% cotton and 49% Bamboo. It comes in a variety of modern shades perfect for babies. 232 yards per 100g ball.
Sunrise (CDN) is a soft and silky yarn perfect for garments and baby items. It’s a 100% premium micro acrylic yarn. 240 yards per 100g ball.
Swish DK is a 100% Fine Superwash Merino Wool perfect for all seasons. It’s soft and squishy, making it a good choice for a baby. 123 yards per 50g ball = 246 yards per 2 balls.
Crochet Hook Required
or size needed to obtain gauge
Additional Supplies Needed for Star Stitch Baby Hat
Scissors
Measuring Tape
Crochet Baby Hat Sizing Chart
The Star Stitch Baby Crochet Hat comes in sizing Preemie (Newborn, 3mth, 6mth, 9mth, 12mth, Toddler, Child). See the crochet hat size chart below to be sure you make the correct size.
Crochet Hat Pattern Gauge
4 sts and 5 rows equal to 2″ in star stitch pattern
Hat Construction
The hat is worked from the top down. The increase pattern is worked in half double crochet stitches. Once the hat size is reached, rounds of star stitches are worked. Sizes are grouped based on different-sized starting rings to increase to the correct stitch count. Add a Bow or Rose to the hat. Video tutorial for Preemie size on YouTube.
Special Stitches
Beg sc5tog (Star Stitch) – Ch 3, pull up a lp in the 2nd ch from the hook, pull up a lp in the next ch, pull up a lp in the next 3 sts, 6 loops on the hook, yo, pull through all 6 loops, ch 1 (creates the eye of the star).
Sc5tog (Star Stitch) – Pull up a lp in the eye of the previous star, pull up a loop by going through the leg of the last loop of the previous star, pull up a lp in the base st of the previous star, pull up a loop in the next 2 sts, 6 loops on the hook, yo, pull through all 6 loops, ch 1.
Reverse Sl St: Go through the stitch back to front; keep working yarn to the front, YU (Yarn Under) pulling through the loop on the hook.
Watch How to Crochet a Star Stitch Crochet Baby Hat
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PATTERN
Hat
Notes: Follow directions for the size you are working on. Some hats begin with 10 sts, and the other sizes with 11 sts.
Preemie (3mth, 9mth, toddler)
Increase Rounds – Continue increasing for larger sizes.
Round 1:
Magic Ring, ch 2, work 10 hdc in the ring, pull the ring tight, rev sl st in the first hdc to join—10 sts.
Round 2:
Ch 2, work 2 hdc in each st around, rev sl st in the first hdc to join—20 sts.
Round 3:
Ch 2, *work 1 hdc in the first st, 2 hdc in the next st; rep from * around, rev sl st in the first hdc to join—30 sts.
Round 4:
Ch 2, *work 1 hdc in the first 2 sts, 2 hdc in the next st; rep from * around, rev sl st in the first hdc to join—40 sts. Stop Preemie.
3mth (9mth, Toddler)
Round 5:
Ch 2, *work 1 hdc in the first 3 sts, 2 hdc in the next st; rep from * around, rev sl st in the first hdc to join—50 sts. Stop 3mth.
9mth (Toddler)
Round 6:
Ch 2, *work 1 hdc in the first 4 sts, 2 hdc in the next st; rep from * around, rev sl st in the first hdc to join—60 sts. Stop 9mth.
Toddler
Round 7:
Ch 2, *work 1 hdc in the first 5 sts, 2 hdc in the next st; rep from * around, rev sl st in the first hdc to join—70 sts.
Newborn (6mth, 12mth, Child)
Increase Rounds – Continue increasing for larger sizes.
Round 1:
Magic Ring, ch 2, work 11 hdc in the ring, pull the ring tight, rev sl st in the first hdc to join—11 sts.
Round 2:
Ch 2, work 2 hdc in each st around, rev sl st in the first hdc to join—22 sts.
Round 3:
Ch 2, *work 1 hdc in the first st, 2 hdc in the next st; rep from * around, rev sl st in the first hdc to join—33 sts.
Round 4:
Ch 2, *work 1 hdc in the first 2 sts, 2 hdc in the next st; rep from * around, rev sl st in the first hdc to join—44 sts. Stop Newborn.
6mth (12mth, Child)
Round 5:
Ch 2, *work 1 hdc in the first 3 sts, 2 hdc in the next st; rep from * around, (add 2 hdc in the 2nd last st for 6mth only), rev sl st in the first hdc to join—56 (55, 55) sts. Stop 6mth.
12mth (Child)
Round 6:
Ch 2, *work 1 hdc in the first 4 sts, 2 hdc in the next st; rep from * around, rev sl st in the first hdc to join—66 sts. Stop 12mth.
Child
Round 7:
Ch 2, *work 1 hdc in the first 5 sts, 2 hdc in the next st; rep from * around, (add 2 hdc in the 2nd last st), rev sl st in the first hdc to join—78 sts.
Star Stitch Pattern
Preemie (Newborn, 3mth, 6mth, 9mth, 12mth, Toddler, Child)
Round 1:
Beg sc5tog, *sc5tog in next 2 sts; rep from * around until 1 st remains, end with a sc5tog in the last st and the sl st join, sl st in the ch to join— 20 (22, 25, 28, 30, 33, 35, 39) stars.
Round 2:
Ch 2 (not included as a st), 1 hdc in the first sp, *2 hdc in the eye of the star; rep from * around to the last star, 1 hdc in the eye of the last star, sl st in the ch to join—40 (44, 50, 56, 60, 66, 70, 78) sts.
Rounds 3-6 (8, 8, 10, 10, 10, 10, 12):
Rep Rounds 1 & 2.
Finishing Band
Round 1:
Ch 1, 1 sc in the blo of each st around, sl st in the blo of the first sc to join—40 (44, 50, 56, 60, 66, 70, 78) sts.
Round 2:
Ch 1, 1 sc in the blo of each st around, sl st in the first sc to join, fasten off and weave in tails—40 (44, 50, 56, 60, 66, 70, 78) sts.
Big Bow
The bow is the same width as the hat; The child has a toddler-size bow. Make a smaller bow if desired.
Preemie (Newborn, 3mth, 6mth, 9mth, 12mth, Toddler, Child)
Round 1:
Start with a long tail. Ch 40 (44, 50, 56, 60, 66, 70, 70), sl st in the first ch to join (make sure not to twist the chain)—40 (44, 50, 56, 60, 66, 70, 70) chs.
Round 2:
Beg sc5tog, *sc5tog in next 2 sts; rep from * around until 1 st remains, end with a sc5tog in the last st and the sl st join, sl st in the ch to join— 20 (22, 25, 28, 30, 33, 35, 35) stars.
Round 3:
Ch 2 (not included as a st), 1 hdc in the first sp, *2 hdc in the eye of the star; rep from * around to the last star, 1 hdc in the eye of the last star, sl st in the ch to join—40 (44, 50, 56, 60, 66, 70, 70) sts.
Rounds 4-6 (6, 6, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8):
Rep Rounds 2 & 3. Fasten off with a long tail. Weave the tail so that the beginning and ending tails are in the centre of the bow. Knot the bow in the centre with the tails. Wrap 1 tail around the centre several times. Knot the tails together to secure. Use the tails to tie to the hat. Position the bow so that the bottom of the bow lines up with the band. Knot the bow to the hat. Fasten the left and right sides of the bow if needed.
Flower
Shown in Color Theory and Heatherly Sport weight. White Hat is made in Heatherly Sport.
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Row 1:
Begin with a long tail, ch 62, sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, * ch 2, sk ch, sc in the next ch; rep from * across, turn—30 ch-2 sps.
Row 2:
In *ch 2 sp (sc, 3 dc, sc), sl st in next sc; rep from * [9 more times], in next ch 2 sp (sc, 3 hdc, sc), sl st in next sc; rep from * [9 more times], in next ch 2 sp (5 sc), sl st in next sc; rep from * [9 more times], fasten off with a tail for sewing.
Assembly:
Starting at the sc petal end. Start wrapping the petals around in a spiral. Ensure that the petals flare out as you wrap them. With a yarn needle, weave back and forth through the base layers of the petals. Secure the final dc petal by sewing to another petal. Use the starting and ending tails to tie to the hat.
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