Note that the unattached end of the yarn will be left alone for the remainder of the pattern and is referred to as the “tail end. " The end still attached to the skein is the “working end,” and you will be drawing yarn from that end as you make the hat.

Note that the second chain from the hook is also the first chain you created.

When done, this round should have a total of 12 single crochets. Mark the last stitch of the round with a plastic stitch marker. If you do not have one, use a safety pin or paperclip.

When done, this round should have 18 stitches. Move the pin marker to the last stitch of this round.

When done, you should have 24 single crochets in this round. Move the stitch marker to the last stitch in this round before continuing.

You should make a total of 30 single crochets for this round. Mark the end of round five with your stitch marker.

For round six, work one single crochet into the first four stitches of the previous round, then work two single crochets into the fifth stitch. Repeat until you reach the end of the round. For round seven, work one single crochet into the first five stitches of the previous round, then work two single crochets into the sixth stitch. Repeat until you reach the end of the round. For round eight, work one single crochet into the first six stitches of the previous round, then work two single crochets into the seventh stitch. Repeat until you reach the end of the round. For round nine, work one single crochet into the first seven stitches of the previous round, then work two single crochets into the eighth stitch. Repeat until you reach the end of the round. Note that this round will have 54 stitches in it by the end. Note that you should be marking the end of each round with your stitch marker as you work.

Each of the remaining rounds should have 54 stitches. Move the stitch marker to the last stitch of each round before moving onto the next to help you keep track of where you are at in the pattern. This pattern should be followed for rounds 10 through 25.

Weave in the remaining tail to hide it and complete the baby hat.

The unattached end of the yarn, or “tail end,” will be ignored for the remainder of the pattern. The end still attached to the skein, or the “working end,” will be the side you draw from as you make the hat.

Note that the first two chain stitches do not count as a stitch in this round.

When done, you should have 26 stitches in this round Note that you should not turn your work around for this step. Your stitches should be made in the same direction as those made previously.

When completed, you should have 39 stitches in this round. Join the last and first stitches with a slip stitch.

This round should have 52 stitches when you finish it. Join the last and first stitches with a slip stitch.

Each of these rounds should still have 52 stitches.

Rounds 15 and 16 are also made using this pattern, but you should not flip the hat around any more when making your rounds. Each of these three rounds should have 52 stitches.

Do not skip any stitches of the previous round. Join the last and first stitches of this round using a slip stitch.

Weave the excess end into a few stitches of the hat to hide it. Turn up the last three rows of double crochet to form a cuff on the hat and finish the project.

The “tail end” or unattached end of the yarn will be ignored for the remainder of the pattern. The “working end,” or the end still attached to the skein, will be the side you draw from as you complete the hat.

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\n</p></div>"} Wrap the yarn over the hook once. Insert the hook into the stitch. Yarn over the hook again. Pull the yarn and the hook back through to the front of the stitch. Yarn over the hook once more. Pull the yarn through all three loops on your hook. Note that the second chain from the hook is also the first chain you completed. The two chain stitches made at the beginning of this round count as your first half double crochet. This is true for this round and in all the following rounds.

You should have 20 stitches in this round.

Join the last and first stitches with a slip stitch. You should have 30 stitches at the end of this round.

Join the end and beginning of the round with a slip stitch. This finished round will have 40 stitches.

You should have 38 stitches in this round.

This round will also have 38 stitches.

Chain two, then half double crochet once into each of the next 37 stitches. Each round should have 38 stitches in it.

Work in one decrease in the center of the round by single crocheting two stitches together. The round should have 37 stitches.

Turn the hat. Chain once, then single crochet once into the same stitch. Skip two stitches. Make five double crochets into the next stitch, skip another two, then single crochet once into the next stitch. Skip two stitches and double crochet five times into the next stitch. Skip another two stitches, then single crochet once into the stitch that follows. Repeat this substep until you work your way across the previous round.

Weave the ends into the stitches of your hat to hide them.

Cut two lengths of ribbon, each measuring 20 inches (50 cm). Double one ribbon over and loop it through one of the front corners of the bonnet. Repeat with the other ribbon. The baby bonnet is now complete. Use these ties to secure the hat on your baby’s head as needed.