How to Crochet a Rice Stitch Baby Hat

Crocheting a baby hat is a fun and rewarding project that any crafter can enjoy. The rice stitch is a beautiful and textured stitch that is perfect for creating a cozy and warm hat for your little one. In this tutorial, we will walk you through the step-by-step process of crocheting a rice stitch baby hat.

Materials You Will Need

Worsted weight yarn in your desired color

Size G crochet hook

Stitch marker

Tapestry needle

Step 1: Making a Magic Ring

Start by making a magic ring. To make a magic ring, wrap the yarn around your fingers twice and then insert your hook through the center of the ring. Next, yarn over and pull up a loop. Then, chain 1 to secure the loop.

Step 2: Crocheting the Brim of the Hat

Next, we will crochet the brim of the hat. To do this, chain 2 and then double crochet into the magic ring 11 times. Join with a slip stitch to the top of the first double crochet. This will create a total of 12 stitches.

Step 3: Starting the Rice Stitch

Now we will start the rice stitch pattern. Chain 1 and single crochet in the same stitch. Then, chain 1 and skip the next stitch. In the next stitch, double crochet, chain 1, and double crochet. Repeat this pattern around, ending with a double crochet, chain 1, and slip stitch to the first single crochet.

Step 4: Continuing the Rice Stitch

For the next round, chain 1 and single crochet in the same stitch. Then, chain 1 and skip the next chain space. In the next chain space, double crochet, chain 1, and double crochet. Repeat this pattern around, ending with a double crochet, chain 1, and slip stitch to the first single crochet.

Step 5: Creating the Body of the Hat

Continue to repeat the rice stitch pattern until the hat measures 5 inches in length from the brim. Once you have reached the desired length, fasten off and weave in the ends with a tapestry needle.

Step 6: Finishing Touches

Your rice stitch baby hat is now complete! You can add a pom-pom or other embellishments if you like, or leave it as is. Either way, your little one will look adorable and be cozy in their new hat.

We hope you enjoyed this tutorial on how to crochet a rice stitch baby hat.

Happy crocheting!