I'm really excited to get this blog going and see where it takes me!
To get things started, I thought I would share a crochet pattern that I have written, I donate a lot of my knit and crochet work for a wonderful group called Teeny Treasures, who supply knit and crocheted blankets and clothing to neonatal units across the UK.
This pattern is one of my go-to patterns when I'm short on time as it's really quick to whip up, and is super cute to boot! It is also ventilator friendly for the little ones who need a bit of extra help. The first row is worked flat, and then the hat is worked in the round.
Crochet (Ventilator Friendly) Prem Hat.
The things that you'll need:
- 4 mm hook
- 4 ply yarn (you can use double knit for a chunkier and slightly larger hat)
- darning needle
Abbreviations:
- ch = chain
- dc = double crochet
- ss = slip stitch
Chain 42
Row 1: dc in the 3rd ch from hook, dc in each chain across. Ss into 2nd ch, ensuring the row does not twist.
Round 2: ch 3, (skip 1 dc, dc into next dc, ch 1)* *repeat to end of round, ss into 2nd ch of round
Round 3: ch 2, dc in each dc and ch 1 space, ss to first the 2nd ch of round
Round 4-11: ch 2, dc in each st, ss to first the 2nd ch of round
Tie off and weave in ends. When weaving in the end for Row 1, ensure that you join the the beginning and end of Row 1 at the bottom.
Ch 60, tie off and weave the chain through the chain 1 spaces that were made in Round 2, pull to close and tie in a bow.
When crocheted in 4 ply yarn the hat will have (approximately) a 10" diameter and be (approximately) 4 1/2" long which will fit around 28 weeks gestation.
When crocheted in double knit the hat will have (approximately) a 11 1/2" diameter and be (approximately) 5" long which will fit around 30-32 weeks gestation.
And there you have it! Happy Hooking!
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| How the hat looks before pulling closed at the top. This design allows for any tubes to be used while baby can still wear their hat to keep warm |
When crocheted in 4 ply yarn the hat will have (approximately) a 10" diameter and be (approximately) 4 1/2" long which will fit around 28 weeks gestation.
When crocheted in double knit the hat will have (approximately) a 11 1/2" diameter and be (approximately) 5" long which will fit around 30-32 weeks gestation.
And there you have it! Happy Hooking!
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