This newborn beanie is very simple and cute at the same time. Could be a fast project for the last minute visit or a surprise for a mother-to-be.

The hat pattern looks like knitting due to front post half double crochet and third back loop half double crochet stitch. So let´s try it.

Coolishek with two pompoms

Size: 36 cm/14 in (0-1 months)
Yarn: Himalaya Baby Dolphin Chenille Yarn white (80301), green-yelllowish (4150) and light grey (80325),
Yarn alternatives for overseas are:
– YarnArt Dolce
– Kartopu Yumurcak
– Universal Yarn Bella Chenille
– Katia Bambi
– King Cole Yumi
– Red Heart Velvety
Weight: Super Bulky
Meterage: 100 g (3.53 ounces)/120 m (135 yards) (! be careful original yarn Himalaya is a little bit thinner than Bernat blanket yarn so the result might vary)
Hook size: 6 and 5 (I crochet pretty tight so you may need smaller hooks)
Pompom I made this one with a pompom maker, picture here and I used Jeans Kiwi yarn picture here
Needle and thread
Decorative button

Time: at about 2 hours

Suitable for pre-intermediate

US terminology:
MC – Magic Circle
Sl St – slip stitch
CH – chain stitch
SC – single crochet
HDC – half double crochet
FP HDC – front post half double crochet
BP HDC – back post half double crochet
3BL HDC – back loop half double crochet, crocheted in so called third thread, video here
Each row starts with either 1 CH = Single Crochet or 2 CH = Half Double Crochet and ends with SlSt. With the use of markers you can crochet around without using SlSt.