As the cold months roll in and the warmth of summer fades, ice cream might not be the first thing on your mind. However, there’s a delightful way to keep those sweet memories close, even in winter. The Ice Cream Swirl Crochet Hat Pattern is a charming project that captures the essence of your favorite treat in a cozy form. Designed with little ones in mind, this hat combines simple techniques with stunning results. A mix of half double crochet stitches, designed in both the front and back posts, creates a delightful ribbed texture resembling ice cream’s soft swirls. It’s a beautiful balance of color and pattern, ensuring your baby stays warm while bringing summer joy to colder days. The hat pattern below provides step-by-step size adjustments for three different versions, ensuring a perfect fit for any baby.
Materials
- Caron® Simply Soft® (Solids: 6 oz/170.1 g; 315 yds/288 m; Stripes and Paints: 5 oz/141 g; 250 yds/228 m)
- Size 6-12 18-24 mos
- Version 1
- Contrast A Bone (9703) 1 1 ball
- Contrast B Times Square (19006) 1 1 ball
- Version 2
- Contrast A Bone (9703) 1 1 ball
- Contrast B Off White (9702) 1 1 ball
- Contrast C Rainbow Bright (21009) 1 1 ball
- Note: Small amount of rainbow bright for sprinkles.
- Version 3
- Contrast A Bone (9703) 1 1 ball
- Contrast B Baby Brights (21015) 1 1 ball
- Contrast C Red (9729) 1 1 ball
- Size U.S. H/8 (5 mm) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge.
Abbreviations
- Beg = Begin(ning)
- Ch = Chain(s)
- Dc= Double crochet
- Dcbp = Yoh and draw up a loop around post of next stitch at back of work, inserting hook from right to left. (Yoh and draw through 2 loops on hook) twice
- Dcfp = Yoh and draw up a loop around post of next stitch at front of work, inserting hook from right to left. (Yoh and draw through 2 loops on hook) twice
- Hdc = Half double crochet
- Hdcbp = Yoh and draw up a loop around post of next stitch at back of work, inserting hook from right to left. Yoh and draw through 3 loops on hook
- Hdcfp = Yoh and draw up a loop around post of next stitch at front of work, inserting hook from right to left. Yoh and draw through 3 loops on hook
- Rem = Remain(ing)(s)
- Rep = Repeat
- Rnd(s) = Round(s)
- Sc= Single crochet
- Sl st = Slip stitch
- St(s) = Stitch(es)
- Yoh = Yarn over hook
SIZES
- To fit head circumference 6-12 mos 17″ [43 cm] 18-24 mos 18″ [45.5 cm]
GAUGE
- 13 sc and 14 rows = 4″ [10 cm].
INSTRUCTIONS
- The instructions are written for smaller size. If changes are necessary for larger size the instructions will be written thus ( ).
- Numbers for each size are shown in the same color throughout the pattern. When only one number is given in black, it applies to both sizes.
Note: Ch 2 at beg of rnds does not count as st.
Cone
- With A, ch 52 (60). Join with sl st to first ch, taking care not to twist ch.
- 1st rnd: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each ch around. Join with sl st to first hdc. 52 (60) hdc.
- 2nd to 5th rnds: Ch 2. 1 hdcfp around first st. *1 hdcbp around next st. 1 hdcfp around next st. Rep from * around to last st. 1 hdcbp around last st. Join with sl st to first hdcfp.
- 6th rnd: Ch 1. Working in front loops only, 1 sc in each st around. Join with sl st to first sc.
- 7th and 8th rnds: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each st around. Join with sl st to first hdc.
- 9th rnd: Ch 1. Working from left to right instead of from right to left as usual, work 1 reverse sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.Reverse Sc Diagram
Ice Cream
- Join B with sl st to first st of 5th rnd through back loop only.
- 6th rnd: Ch 2. Working in back loops only, 1 hdc in each st around. Join with Sl st; to the first hdc. 52 (60) hdc.
- 7th rnds: Ch 2. 1 dcfp around each of first 2 sts. *1 dcbp around each of the next 2 sts. 1 dcfp around each of the next 2 sts. Rep from * to last 2 sts. 1 dcbp around each of last 2 sts. Join with sl st to first st.
- 8th rnd: Ch 2. 1 dcfp around first st. 1 dcbp around each of next 2 sts. *1 dcfp around each of next 2 sts. 1 dcbp in each of next 2 sts. Rep from * to last st. 1 dcfp around last st. Join with sl st to first st.
- 9th rnd: Ch 2. 1 dcbp around each of first 2 sts. *1 dcfp aroundeach of next 2 sts. 1 dcbp around each of next 2 sts. Rep from * to last 2 sts. 1 dcfp around each of last 2 sts. Join with sl st to first st.
- 10th rnd: Ch 2. 1 dcbp around first st. 1 dcfp around each of next 2 sts. *1 dcbp around each of next 2 sts. 1 dcfp around each of next 2 sts. Rep from * to last st. 1 dcbp around last st. Join with sl st to first st.
- 11th and 12th rnds: As 7th and 8th rnds.
- 13th rnd: Ch 2. Skip first st. *1 dcbp around next st. 1 dcfp around each of next 2 sts. Skip next st. Rep from * to last 3 sts. 1 dcbp around next st. 1 dcfp around each of next 2 sts. Join with sl st to first st. 39 (45) sts.
- 14th rnd: Ch 2. Skip first st. *1 dcbp around next st. 1 dcfp around next st. Skip next st. Rep from * to last 2 sts. 1 dcbp around next st. 1 dcfp around next st. Join with sl st to first st. 26 (30) sts.
- 15th rnd: Ch 2. 1 dcfp around first st. *1 dcbp around next st. 1 dcfp around next st. Rep from * to last st. 1 dcbp around last st. Join with sl st to first st.
- 16th rnd: Ch 2. 1 dcbp around first st. *1 dcfp around next st. 1 dcbp around next st. Rep from * to last st. 1 dcfp around last st. Join with sl st to first st.
- 17th rnd: Ch 2. Skip first st. *1 dcfp around next st. Skip next st. 1 dcbp around next st. Skip next st. Rep from * to last st. 1 dcfp around last st. Join with sl st to first st. 13 (15) sts.
- 18th rnd: Ch 2. 1 dcbp around first st. *1 dcfp around next st. 1 dcbp around next st. Rep from * around. Join with sl st to first st.
- 19th rnd: Ch 2. 1 dcfp around first st. *1 dcbp around next st. 1 dcfp around next st. Rep from * around. Join with sl st to first st. Fasten off leaving a long end. Draw end tightly through rem sts and fasten securely.
Version 2 only: With C, embroider Sprinkles onto Ice Cream as shown in the picture.
Version 3 only: With C, wind yarn around 3 fingers approx 40 times. Remove from fingers and tie tightly in center with length of yarn approx 12″ [30.5 cm] long. Cut through each side of loops. Trim to a smooth, round shape. Attach pompom Cherry to the top of the Hat.