Vintage Pearl Baby Hat Crochet Pattern
Over the weekend I got the heartwarming opportunity to hold and cuddle my dear friend’s 10 day old baby girl – still pink and filling the air with that delicious “new baby” smell… Talk about cuteness overload!
It didn’t take me long to combine my love of newborns and vintage things to create this adorable hat you see below, enjoy! Also, if you’d like to create a matching vintage set for you and your bub, you can find the adult size HERE!
Materials
4.5mm (7) Crochet Hook
DK Yarn (8ply) – “Drops Muskat” (109yds/50g)
Tapestry Needle; Pearls;
Finished Size
Newborn/0 – 3 Months Old
Head Circumference: 13.5 inches (34cm)
Hat Height: 5.25 inches (13cm)
Gauge
19 stitches + 13 rows = 4″/10cm in half double crochet
Skill Level
This is an “Easy” level crochet pattern (includes “How-To” photos). You must be familiar with basic crochet stitches and techniques. Directions written so that they are easy to read and follow. All patterns are in English, and written in standard US terms.
+ PATTERN
Note: This hat is worked in the rnd, from top to bottom.
+ HAT
Ch2 using DK yarn and 4.5mm hook.
Rnd 1: 8 hdc in 2nd ch from hook. Do not sl st in the 1st st of this rnd. (8 sts)
Rnd 2: Start crocheting in the 1st st from the previous rnd. 2 hdc in the 1st st. 2 hdc in every st all around. Do not sl st in the 1st st of this rnd. (16 sts)
Rnd 3: Start crocheting in the 1st st from the previous rnd. 2 hdc in the 1st st. *1 hdc in the next st, 2 hdc in the next st. Repeat from the * all around. Do not sl st in the 1st st of this rnd. (24 sts)
Rnd 4: Start crocheting in the 1st st from the previous rnd. 2 hdc in the 1st st. *1 hdc in the next 2 sts, 2 hdc in the next st. Repeat from the * all around. Do not sl st in the 1st st of this rnd. (32 sts)
Rnd 5: Start crocheting in the 1st st from the previous rnd. 2 hdc in the 1st st. *1 hdc in the next 3 sts, 2 hdc in the next st. Repeat from the * all around. Do not sl st in the 1st st of this rnd. (40 sts)
Rnd 6: Start crocheting in the 1st st from the previous rnd. 2 hdc in the 1st st. *1 hdc in the next 4 sts, 2 hdc in the next st. Repeat from the * all around.Sl st in the 1st st of this rnd. (48 sts)
Rnd 7: Ch1, 1 sc in the same st. *Skip 2 sts, 5 dc in the next st. Skip 2 sts, 1 sc in the next st. Repeat from the * 6 times. Skip 2 sts, crochet 5 dc in the next st. Skip 2 sts. Sl st in the 1st sc of this rnd.
Rnd 8: Ch2, 3 dc in the same st. *Skip 2 sts, 1 sc in the next st. Skip 2 sts, 5 dc in the next st. Repeat from the * 6 times. Skip 2 sts, 1 sc in the next st. Skip 2 sts,crochet 2 dc in the 1st st of this rnd (Note: The st containing the ch2 + 3 dc). Sl st in the 1st dc of this rnd.
Rnd 9 – 14: Repeat rnds 7 – 8.
Fasten off, and weave in loose ends.
+ FINISHINGS
Once you’ve completed crocheting your hat, take a sewing needle and some thread and sew the pearls onto the hat. Make sure to space them out evenly. (Note: Depending on the effect your going for, you can either sew more or less pearls onto the hat)
Hope you all enjoy this pattern for a snuggly hat, perfect for afternoon trips to the park.
Be sure to use the tag #hopefulhoneyhive on Instagram to show me your version of my design!
Have a lovely day crocheting…
So, so sweet!!! This is lovely and does have such a vintage feel. I think the pearls are such a beautiful touch. Thank you so much for sharing the pattern!! Darlene P.
I ran across your blog today and I love it. Thanks so much for your wonderful patterns. I especially love the vintage pearl hat above. It is lovely. Can't wait to make it. Marilyn
Thanks for sharing this lovely pattern!!
I love this hat, the cutest I've seen. Can you tell me how to convert the pattern for a 6 month old and a 2 year old? I have nieces I would love to make them matching hats. Thanks. Carla
I would also love to know how to size it for a 6 month old. It is beautiful!
…or how to size for a 12-16 month old.
I adore this beautiful little hat, can't wait to start it…. many thanks
Thank You, Thank You, Thank You! I have a Great-granddaughter arriving in March 2016, will definitely make this Precious Hat for her!!! Love Your Patterns and Site!!! Happy New Year!!!
Thank you for this pattern! I just made a bunch of them for the Little Hats Big Hearts campaign (minus the pearls). But now I want to make some for gifts. What size pearls did you use?
Thank you for this pattern! I just made a bunch of them for the Little Hats Big Hearts campaign (minus the pearls). But now I want to make some for gifts. What size pearls did you use?
hi can you please tell me the size for 5 years to make this beautiful hat please….
This hat is beautiful and I would love to make it for our new granddaughter expected in March. Is the pattern written in United States crochet terms? I thought that British and United States had different terms for stitches, but I wasn't sure about this. Thank you.
It says in the intro that the pattern uses standard US terminology & abbreviations.
Perhaps that was added later?
Thanks for such an elegant but simple hat. One question: what size pearls did you use and about how many were needed for the smallest hat?
Bellissimo questo cappellino .
Thank you for the pattern, it looks so elegant with pearls in it. I am making one now and pearls here in our country is abundant. .
Thank you for sharing your pattern. I just finished making this hat , I added the pearls in as I crocheted it. One pearl each time I did a single crochet stitch. It's beautiful.
Thank you for sharing your pattern. I just finished making this hat , I added the pearls in as I crocheted it. One pearl each time I did a single crochet stitch. It's beautiful.
what size pearl did you use ?
Thank you! Lovely for present! 🙂
I am waiting for one of my kids or nieces and nephews to have a baby so can make this as a christianing cap complete with a pearls from my great grandmothers necklace is only half thats how we found it in a box A new family heirloom
What a beautiful pattern. This is a must make for my expecting granddaughter.
I just love the details on this pattern.
Valliemade knitting and crochet boutique.
I just made this for my great niece who will be born in April. I am going to add the pearls soon. Thank you for sharing your pattern.
Thanks for sharing!
Beautiful crochet piece. Do you know if the instructions are in English or American crochet?
Many thanks.
It says in the intro that the pattern uses standard US terminology & abbreviations.
Perhaps that statement was added later? Anyway, it’s using American crochet terms. 🙂
Dear Olivia, Am going to try to make this and would like to know what size pearls you used. Are they like 5mm? Cannot tell looking at photo. This is a lovely pattern. I hope I am able to do it! Thank you for sharing. All the best, off to torture some innocent yarn,
Hot Stuff.
Olivia, This is so sweet and pretty. I made it a while back and wanted to tell you I loved the pattern, easy to read and easy to crochet. I save all your pattern emails and will soon begin working on my Christmas donation stash. Great work!
Sharon
I love it. But can you put the grafic to this hat? Please!!!
I see people asking questions, but no one replies. HELLO!!! I would love to make this for myself, why not? It is beautiful. Could you provide adult instructions?
Hello there 🙂 At the top of this post (before the first photo) there is a link to the adult size.
Can this be made with cotton yarn?
Just finished and made it in 0-3 months. Love the pattern.
This looks beautiful and will be my next project. Thank you for sharing.
Sandra, South Africa
Olivia,thank you for sharing! It is beautiful! I would also love to know how to size it for a 12-18 or 12-24 month old. Please! Luissa Kui! luissa.kui@gmail.com
Very beautiful I’ve made several of these hats and they came out great
I love this pattern it’s sweet and easy to make, thank you for sharing
Love your designs. Making for babies in Whales. Thanks
Can you tell me how to adapt this pattern to a chemo cap for women. I know that it is assumed they do not have any hair and I have no idea what size to make it. A friend and I were making baby caps for a home for unwed mothers and now we want to make chemo caps for men and women.
I absolutely love your work, Olivia! Thank you so sincerely for all the beautiful patterns that you have provided and because I crochet a lot for others so many people have loved their gifts.
Thank you so much for the hat pattern. I have a great great niece due in December and i will enjoy making this for her.
I love your work Thank You for sharing. Grateful
Thanks so much for the pattern! I love your work! I made this hat in pink last year when my daughter was one. I used your pattern, but made it a little bigger. She loved/s it so much that she wore/wears it around the house and even to bed! It’s a little too small this year, so I made a bigger one in orchid. It looks so pretty; now she has two to wear!
Hi Olivia! I just left the last comment. Here’s a link to the site which I found to bevery helpful for making your pattern for a different size head.
https://cre8tioncrochet.com/2013/04/how-to-design-your-own-custom-crochet-hat/
Hi Olivia! I just left the last comment. Here’s a link to the site which I found to be very helpful for making your pattern for a different size head.
https://cre8tioncrochet.com/2013/04/how-to-design-your-own-custom-crochet-hat/
Thanks for shearing this beutifull pattern
love to crochet baby clothes thought was very cute with the little pearls perfect touch. thank you very much for the pattern!!
Hi. its a very cute design and i love it. I really want to make one for my daughter. she is 2 years old. can you please give details how to make it bigger. Thanks!
New baby on the way and I can’t wait to make this hat with the pearls for her trip home this fall! Thank you for the pattern
Hi Olivia,
Do you have a pattern for an older baby please , 6 months ? It’s so beautiful!
When I went online to order this yarn, it’s listed as 3 ply, but your supply list says it’s 8 ply. Please confirm which is the correct ply and where to order it. Thank you so much for your help!
Hi! I’m not finding the Vintage Pearl Baby hat crochet pattern. Can you show me the way to it?
Thanks!
If you scroll way up above all the questions and comments you’ll find the pattern.
Wonderful and exciting start to first baby beanie. Thank you.
I used an 8 ply dk yarn and 4.5 mm hook yet my hat came out with smaller dimensions than what you have listed. My hat is 10 in circumference and 3.5 inches height….
You must crochet very tightly. Have you noticed the same problem when you’ve crocheted other items? Sometimes the tendency to “tighten up” occurs with the finer weight yarns (do/sport weight, baby, fingering, etc) but working with worsted weight turns out pretty close to the expected gauge.
Whatever the cause, the solution is to increase your hook size, one size at a time, until you achieve the proper gauge for the project. As you work with the thinner yarns more, you may find that your tension will become looser.
If you have issues with too tight of tension no matter what weight of yarn you use, you should practice just making swatches of sc or hdc, perhaps 6” or 8” square, concentrating on keeping your tension looser. You can usually find a suggested swatch gauge and hook size right on the wrapper of whatever yarn you are using (as long as it’s one of the mass-produced yarns, like Lion Brand, Bernal, etc.)
If you are always crocheting super tight, you will not only make things more difficult for yourself when it comes to working the next row, but your hands will fatigue more quickly, and you’ll increase your risk of repetitive stress injuries, such as carpal tunnel.
My hat also turned out much smaller than the pattern said it would. I am an experienced crocheter and do not usually have a problem with sizing.
This comes out really sweet. It’s been a long while since I added in beads or pearls. For those of you that are asking how these are added as you stitch. With a needle that fits through the pearls. Thread pearls onto yarn. Start hat and keep pushing pearls down until you need one. I also added the pearls at single crochet on opposite rows so they staggered. How I did it was to start single crochet but insteD of pulling loop through add pearl and then pull another loop up behind pearl. Make sure to push pearl forward. So it faces right side of work. When you do next row and are double crocheting into that stitch, push the pearl forward and make sure to work in stitch behind it. I wanted this to come out bigger and I usually go down a hook size for patterns and alot of patterns come out big. I crochet loose. This was 0 – 3 months size completed. Thanks so much for the pattern. I love it!
So Sweet! I love this baby hat pattern! I have a new Great Niece I am crocheting this hat for. It is perfect and I just have enjoyed making it! Thank you!
So beautiful! I am making one for my Grand Niece!! And I love the pattern!! Thank you very much! CJ
Love this hat. Instead of pearls, I added a crochet flower. It works up quickly and goes well with the infant sweater I made.