Materials Needed & Measurements:
- Suggested Yarn: Worsted (medium) weight yarn.
- Yarn Measurements: Approximately 2 ounces for MC, small scrap amounts for CC.
- Hook Sizes:
- Size G crochet hook (Hat and Diaper Cover).
- Size F crochet hook (Dermal Plates).
- Needle: Finishing needle for sewing pieces together and weaving in ends.
- Button: One 5/8” to ¾” button for diaper cover closure.
Pattern Measurements:
- Hat: Designed to fit a newborn with a circumference of approximately 12–14 inches when stretched.
- Diaper Cover: Adjustable closure fits standard newborn size.
Abbreviations:
- Ch – Chain
- Hdc – Half Double Crochet
- St – Stitch
- Sl St – Slip Stitch
- Fphdc – Front Post Half Double Crochet
- Bphdc – Back Post Half Double Crochet
- Sc – Single Crochet
- Dc – Double Crochet
- Hdc Dec – Half Double Crochet Decrease
- Sc Dec – Single Crochet Decrease
Stitching Instructions for Newborn Dinosaur Baby Hat and Diaper Cover Set Pattern:
Hat:
- Foundation Chain: Start by chaining 4 and join with a slip stitch to form a ring.
- Round 1: Ch 2 (this counts as the first hdc). Work 9 hdc into the ring. Join with a sl st to the top of the starting ch-2 (10 hdc).
- Round 2: Ch 2 (counts as hdc). Work 2 hdc into each st around (20 hdc). Join with a sl st to the top of the starting ch-2.
- Round 3: Ch 2 (counts as hdc). Work 1 hdc in the next st, 2 hdc in the next st. Repeat from to around (30 hdc). Join with a sl st to the top of the starting ch-2.
- Round 4: Ch 2 (counts as hdc). Work 1 hdc in the next 2 sts, 2 hdc in the next st. Repeat from to around (40 hdc). Join with a sl st to the top of the starting ch-2.
- Round 5–9: Ch 2 (counts as hdc). Work 1 hdc in each st around (40 hdc). Join with a sl st to the top of the starting ch-2.
- Round 10: Ch 2 (counts as hdc). Work 1 hdc in the next 3 sts, 2 hdc in the next st. Repeat from to around (50 hdc). Join with a sl st to the top of the starting ch-2.
- Round 11–13: Ch 2 (counts as hdc). Work 1 hdc in each st around (50 hdc). Join with a sl st to the top of the starting ch-2.
- Finishing: Fasten off the yarn, leaving a long tail to sew the top of the hat closed. Use a finishing needle to weave in ends.
Dermal Plates (Dinosaur Spikes on the Hat):
- Starting: With size F hook, chain 7.
- Row 1: Dc in the 3rd ch from the hook, dc in the next ch, fphdc in the next ch, bphdc in the next ch, dc in the next ch, turn.
- Row 2: Ch 1, hdc in each st across (5 sts). Turn.
- Row 3: Ch 1, hdc dec, hdc in the next st, hdc dec. Turn.
- Row 4: Ch 1, hdc dec across. Fasten off.
- Assembly: Sew 3-4 of these dermal plates along the top edge of the hat, positioning them to form spikes.
Diaper Cover:
- Foundation Chain: Start by chaining 31.
- Row 1: Sc in the 2nd ch from the hook and across (30 sc). Turn.
- Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each st across (30 sc). Turn.
- Row 3: Ch 1, sc in the next 12 sts. Ch 7, sk 7 sts. Sc in the remaining 11 sts. Turn.
- Row 4: Ch 1, sc across, including the ch-7 space (30 sc). Turn.
- Row 5–8: Ch 1, sc in each st across (30 sc). Turn.
- Row 9: Ch 1, sc in the next 12 sts, sc2tog, sc in the next 12 sts, sc2tog. Turn.
- Row 10–12: Ch 1, sc in each st across (30 sc). Turn.
- Finishing the Diaper Cover: Fold the diaper cover into shape and sew the sides together. Attach a button at the top of the cover for closure, making sure the button aligns with the chain space.
Final Assembly:
- Attach the dermal plates to the top of the hat, ensuring they are evenly spaced.
- Place the diaper cover on the baby and adjust the button for a snug fit.
This pattern combines simple crochet techniques to create a fun and functional dinosaur-themed hat and diaper cover set perfect for a newborn!
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