Let me show you how to crochet a Baby Sailor Hat using this free pattern. You will love this Baby Sailor. It is so fast to crochet and the free pattern below also includes Preemie, Newborn and 3 month sizes.
Preemie Baby Sailor Hat Crochet Pattern
Hook: G- 6/4.0 Preemie Sailor Hat
Beginning chains do not count as stitch
CH 3, join in ring or use magic circle
Round 1: CH 2, 10 HDC in ring; join w/SLP ST in 1st HDC. (10 HDC)
Round 2: CH 2, 2 HDC in joining st and in each st around, join w/SLP ST in 1st HDC (20 HDC)
Round 3: CH 2, HDC in joining st, 2 HDC in nxt st; *HDC in nxt st, 2 HDC in nxt st* Repeat between * * 9x; join w/SLP ST in 1st HDC (30 HDC)
Round 4: CH 2, HDC in joining st, HDC in nxt st 4x, 2 HDC in nxt st; *HDC in nxt st 5x, 2 HDC in nxt st* Repeat between * * 3x; join w/SLP ST in 1st HDC (35 HDC)
[diameter=3”]
Round 5-9: CH 2, HDC in joining st and in each st around; join w/SLP ST in 1st HDC (35 HDC) [10 ½” circumference: Rows 5-9=1 ¾” long]
Round 10: CH 1 and TURN, SC in back loop of nxt st, and in each st around; join w/SLP ST in 1st SC (35 sc) [You are actually crocheting in the front loop, but since you turned your work, the front loop becomes the back loop]
Round 11: CH1, SC in joining st; SC in nxt st 3x; 2 SC in nxt st; *SC in nxt st 4x, 2 SC in nxt st; * Repeat between * * 5x; join w/SLP ST in 1st SC (41 SC) [The brim will now be turning up toward the crown of the hat, throughout the rest of the pattern]
Round 12 – 13: CH 1, SC in joining st and in each st around; join w/SLP ST in 1st SC (41 SC)
Round 14: CH 1, SC in joining st and in each st around; drop MC and join w/SLP ST in 1st SC drawing up loop of CC (41 SC)
Round 15 & 16: CH 1, SC in joining st and in each st around; drop CC at the end of round 16, and join w/SLP ST in 1st SC drawing up loop of MC at the end of round 16 (41 SC)
Round 17 – 18: CH 1, SC in joining st, and in each st around; join w/SLP ST in 1st SC; end off weave in ends (41 SC) [Turned up brim= 1 ¾’]
Finishing measurements: 10 ½” circumference; 3 ¼” from crown to bottom of hat; 5 ¼” wide including turned up brim
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This little Sailor hat goes with so many designs from the Momma’s Little Firecracker Crochet Pattern collection.
The shortalls that includes the Baby Sailor Hat, for little boys is one of the crochet patterns that can be purchased at RAVELRY or ETSY.
Love these little shortalls, and those sweet Bib Overalls. The crochet pattern for the Bib’s can be found HERE on this blog. If you would like all of the crochet pattern that are in the set above, it can be purchased at RAVELRY or ETSY.
How To Crochet A Newborn Baby Sailor Hat Crochet Pattern
Hook: H- 8/5.0 sailor hat
Beginning chains do not count as stitch
CH 3, join in ring or use magic circle
Round 1: CH 2, 10 HDC in ring; join w/SLP ST in 1st HDC. (10 HDC)
Round 2: CH 2, 2 HDC in joining st and in each st around, join w/SLP ST in 1st HDC (20 HDC)
Round 3: CH 2, HDC in joining st, 2 HDC in nxt st; *HDC in nxt st, 2 HDC in nxt st* Repeat between * * 9x; join w/SLP ST in 1st HDC (30 HDC)
Round 4: CH 2, HDC in joining st, HDC in nxt st 4x, 2 HDC in nxt st; *HDC in nxt st 5x, 2 HDC in nxt st* Repeat between * * 3x; join w/SLP ST in 1st HDC (35 HDC)
[diameter=3 ¼”]
Round 5-10: CH 2, HDC in joining st and in each st around; join w/SLP ST in 1st HDC (35 HDC) [11 ½” circumference: Rows 5-10=2” long]
Round 11: CH 1 and TURN, SC in back loop of nxt st, and in each st around; join w/SLP ST in 1st SC (35 sc) [You are actually crocheting in the front loop, but since you turned your work, the front loop becomes the back loop]
Round 12: CH1, SC in joining st; SC in nxt st 3x; 2 SC in nxt st; *SC in nxt st 4x, 2 SC in nxt st; * Repeat between * * 5x; join w/SLP ST in 1st SC (41 SC) [The brim will now be turning up toward the crown, throughout the rest of the pattern]
Round 13 -14: CH 1, SC in joining st and in each st around; join w/SLP ST in 1st SC (41 SC)
Round 15: CH 1, SC in joining st and in each st around; drop MC and join w/SLP ST in 1st SC drawing up loop of CC (41 SC)
Round 16 & 17: CH 1, SC in joining st and in each st around; drop CC at the end of round 17, and join w/SLP ST in 1st SC drawing up loop of MC at the end of round 17 (41 SC)
Round 18 -19: CH 1, SC in joining st, and in each st around; join w/SLP ST in 1st SC; end off weave in ends (41 SC) [Turned up brim=2”]
Finishing measurements: 11 ½”” circumference; 3 ¾” from crown to bottom of hat; 6 ¼” wide including turned up brim
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Little girls will look cute in this Baby Sailor Jumper and Hat.
If you are crocheting for a sweet little girl you can create this adorable jumper. Then embellish the hat and it will step this hat up to a boutique quality item for her to wear. Purchase the ad free pdf for the Jumper at RAVELRY or ETSY.
3 month Baby Sailor Hat Crochet Pattern
Hook: H- 8/5.0 sailor hat
Beginning chains do not count as a stitch.
CH 3, join in ring, or use magic circle
Round 1: CH 2, 10 HDC in ring; join w/SLP ST in 1st HDC; (10 HDC)
Round 2: CH 2, 2 HDC in joining st and in each st around, join w/SLP ST in 1st HDC (20 HDC)
Round 3: CH 2, HDC in joining st, 2 HDC in nxt st; *HDC in nxt st, 2 HDC in nxt st* Repeat between * * 8x; join w/SLP ST in 1st HDC (30 HDC)
Round 4: CH 2, HDC in joining st, HDC in nxt st, 2 HDC in nxt st; *HDC in nxt st 2x, 2 HDC in nxt st* Repeat between * * 9x; join w/SLP ST in 1st HDC (40 HDC) [diameter=3 ½” ]
Round 5-13: CH 2, HDC in joining st and in each st around; join w/SLP ST in 1st HDC (40 HDC) [circumference 14” Row 5-13=3 ¼” long]
Round 14: CH 1 and turn, SC in back loop of nxt st, and in each st around; join w/SLP ST in 1st SC (40 SC) [You are actually crocheting in the front loop, but since you turned your work, the front loop becomes the back loop.
Round 15: CH1, SC in joining st, SC in nxt st 3x, 2 SC in nxt st; *SC in nxt st 4x, 2 SC in nxt st; * Repeat between * * 6x; join w/SLP ST in 1st SC [The brim will now be turning up toward the crown of the hat, throughout the rest of the pattern]
(47 SC)
Round 16 – 19: CH 1, SC in joining st, SC in nxt st and in each st around; join w/SLP ST in 1st SC (47 SC)
Round 20: CH 1, SC in joining st, SC in nxt st and in each st around; drop MC and join w/SLP ST in 1st SC drawing up loop of CC (47 SC)
Instead of adding Nautical buttons & bows, you may want to add a little Rubber Ducky Applique.
The applique is a free crochet pattern / tutorial here on this blog. Being able to add this applique will give you more color choices.
Round 21 -22: CH 1, SC in joining st, SC in nxt st and in each st around; drop white and join w/SLP ST in 1st SC drawing up loop of MC at the end of round 22 (47 SC)
Round 23 – 24: CH 1, SC in joining st, SC in nxt st and in each st around; join w/SLP ST in 1st SC; end off weave in ends (47 SC) [Turned up brim=2 ½”]
Finishing measurements: 16 ½”-17” circumference; 5” from crown to bottom of hat; 7 ½” wide including turned up brim
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The Baby Sailor Hat is also included in this pattern bundle.
You will also find the Rubber Ducky Applique, Sailor Bib and the Nautical Diaper Cover Soaker. All of these items are highlighted for you to click on to view the free crochet pattern. If you prefer ad free pdf’s, you can purchase the Bundle at ETSY.
Here is the supply list to make the Bow for the Baby Sailor Hat.
Supplies: Ribbon, scissors, needle & thread, thimble, and fray check or heat source to seal the ends of ribbon if using a grosgrain ribbon.
You will find the Bow Tutorial –> HERE. <–
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Michelle says
I can’t find a code anywhere, I’d love to have this in ,y raverly mije0209, so I can make them for my neighbor, so sad, 🙃🙂
Kris says
The code is there. I promise