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[Handmade] Cute hat ideas you’ll want your baby to wear
When a baby is born, you want to get them lots of cute outfits and accessories, right?
Of course, there are plenty of adorable items available in stores, but why not take this opportunity to try making some by hand?
Hats, in particular, have charming styles that look especially good on babies, so handmade ones are highly recommended.
You can even make them during pregnancy as part of your preparations for the birth.
Here, we’re introducing a variety of handmade baby hat ideas.
You’re sure to find something you’ll want to try making.
Feel free to use these as inspiration!
[Handmade] Adorable Hat Ideas You’ll Want Your Baby to Wear (1–10)
Cat-ear baby hat
Let’s make a cute baby hat with cat ears.
First, cut two pieces for the main body of the hat and one piece for the folded brim, using the pattern as a guide.
Sew the two main body pieces together with right sides facing.
Fold the brim piece in half horizontally and sew the edge, then fold it in half vertically and attach it to the main body.
Turn the hat right side out, embroider the cat’s face, and you’re done! This hat isn’t tight, so it’s perfect for newborns who sleep a lot.
However, you can’t adjust the size after it’s finished, so be sure to measure carefully before you start.
baby crown
Let’s make a baby crown that’s perfect for a birthday.
First, draw a template for the hat and create a pattern.
Cut the lining and outer fabric according to the pattern.
When cutting, be sure to add seam allowances.
Sandwich a ribbon inside the right edge, leave the left edge open as a turning gap, and sew all the way around.
Turn the fabric right side out through the opening, then insert the ribbon into the opening, sew it closed, and secure it.
Attach pom-poms to the pointed parts of the crown to finish.
Adjust the size by tying the ribbon at the back of the head.
[Knitting] Whip Hat
![[Knitting] Whip Hat](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/826GiOJG70k/sddefault.jpg)
Wouldn’t you like to handcraft a whipped-cream hat that every baby should wear at least once? It looks just like ice cream and is super cute! This idea uses crochet for newborns to 3 months old.
First, make a loop with the yarn, then create chain stitches and single crochets into the loop to form the top of the hat.
From there, increase stitches as you go, and make the whipped swirl lines using half double crochet.
Finish off by weaving in the ends, and you’re done! It’s warm even in winter, and if you use soft yarn, it’s gentle on a baby’s skin—so please give it a try.
[Knit Cap] Baby Cap
![[Knit Cap] Baby Cap](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/fj6aN5bnuOs/sddefault.jpg)
Here’s an idea for a crocheted baby cap.
This one has little ears on top, which makes it very cute, and it’s warm, so it helps keep your baby cozy in cold weather.
First, make a loop with your yarn, then start crocheting outward in a radial pattern from that loop.
Combine double crochet and chain stitches, increasing or decreasing stitches as needed to shape it into a hat.
For the ears, make loops as well and use chain and single crochet stitches to form them.
Finally, sew the ears onto the hat, and you’re done!
[Knitting] Baby Baseball Cap
![[Knitting] Baby Baseball Cap](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/yHNqlUj8VYw/sddefault.jpg)
A baby-sized baseball cap made with crochet that every baseball fan will want to try making at least once.
First, make a ring, single crochet 10 stitches, then tighten the ring to form the crown of the hat.
From there, continue crocheting with double crochet while increasing stitches.
For the brim, use single crochet while decreasing stitches.
You can crochet the alphabet letters, but here we cut felt and attached it instead.
The hat itself is plain, so beginners are encouraged to give it a try.
Baby hat with bear ears
Little babies look so cute in hats with animal ears, don’t they? This kind of cuteness is something you can really enjoy at this age.
Here, we’re introducing a hat with bear ears.
It’s easy to make since you’ll sew knit fabric with a zigzag stitch and no lining.
We’ll make it without a pattern, but it’s best to size it flexibly while fitting it to your baby.
It’s simple, so please give it a try.
If you put it on your baby when you go out, you’ll likely get lots of compliments on how cute it is.
tulip hat
Let’s make a cute tulip hat.
First, create a pattern that divides the hat into six panels, then cut out six pieces from the outer fabric and six from the lining, adding seam allowances to the pattern size.
Leave an opening for the elastic and sew the pieces together.
Make a turning opening, then sew the outer fabric and lining together.
After closing the turning opening, topstitch along the edge of the brim.
Sew two rows all the way around to form a casing for the elastic, insert the elastic, and you’re done.
Adjust the length of the elastic to fit the child’s head size.