Boutchou Hat by Knitting with Chopsticks

Boutchou Hat

Crochet
September 2020
Aran (8 wpi) ?
15.5 stitches and 10 rows = 4 inches
in dc
4.0 mm (G)
200 - 250 yards (183 - 229 m)
Newborn to adult
US
English
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Every baby needs a homemade hat, and this easy striped baby hat crochet pattern is both cute and functional. Choose your own colors and size to create a newborn or baby hat for any tot. This hat would make a wonderful gift at a baby shower, or after baby is born. With my printable PDF pattern, you’ll be walked through the project step by step to create an adorable baby hat of your own.

The pattern is available in sizes newborn to adult so you can make a matching set for the entire family!

PATTERN DETAILS
• sizes: newborn, baby, toddler, child, tween, adult (details below).
• Beginner-friendly
• Techniques used / Special stitches: Front loop / back loop only - full explanations are given in the pattern.
• US crochet notations
• Illustrated step-by-step photos

MATERIALS
• 4 mm / US G – 6 hook.
• Paintbox Cotton Aran (50g, 100% cotton, 85m / 93yds)
o 1 skein in dolphin blue (referred to as blue).
o 1 skein in banana cream (referred to as white).
o 1 skein in daffodil yellow (referred to as yellow).
• Tapestry needle to weave in the ends.

SIZE DETAILS
Finished hat circumference:
• Newborn / Preemie : 24 cm / 9.5”
• Baby: 30 cm / 11.75”
• Toddler: 37 cm / 14.5”
• Child: 43 cm / 17”
• Tween: 49 cm / 19.25”
• Adult: 55 cm / 21.5”
For a snug fit, your hat should be 2-3 cm / 1” smaller than the actual head measurement.