Crocheting a baby turban and a puff flower is a fun and rewarding project! Below are step-by-step instructions for both.
Baby Turban Crochet Pattern (0-6 months)
Materials Needed:
- Worsted weight yarn (Size 4)
- 4.5mm or 5mm crochet hook
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
Abbreviations (US Terms):
- Ch = Chain
- Sc = Single crochet
- Hdc = Half double crochet
- Dc = Double crochet
- Sl st = Slip stitch
- St(s) = Stitch(es)
- Rep = Repeat
Instructions:
1. Start the Base (Crown of the Hat)
- Magic Ring, ch 2 (counts as first hdc).
- Make 9 hdc into the ring, sl st to join. (10 hdc)
- Ch 2, 2 hdc in each st around. Sl st to join. (20 hdc)
- Ch 2, 1 hdc in next st, 2 hdc in next st, repeat around. Sl st to join. (30 hdc)
- Ch 2, 1 hdc in next 2 sts, 2 hdc in next st, repeat around. Sl st to join. (40 hdc)
- Continue increasing until you reach about 50-60 stitches around, depending on the size you want.
2. Body of the Turban
- Ch 2, work hdc in each stitch around. Sl st to join. (Repeat this for about 10-12 rounds or until the hat measures around 5-6 inches in height.)
3. Create the Turban Gather
- Fasten off, leaving a long yarn tail.
- Use a yarn needle to weave through the last row of stitches and pull tightly to cinch the front of the turban.
- Secure by wrapping the yarn multiple times around the gathered section, knot, and weave in the ends.
Puff Flower Crochet Pattern
Materials Needed:
- Worsted or DK weight yarn
- 4mm or 4.5mm crochet hook
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
Instructions:
1. Make the Center of the Flower
- Start with a magic ring.
- Ch 1, make 10 sc in the ring. Sl st to join.
2. Create the Petals
- (Yarn over, insert hook into stitch, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through two loops) 3 times in the same stitch (you should have 4 loops on the hook).
- Yarn over and pull through all loops. Ch 1 to close the petal.
- Repeat for all 10 stitches around.
- Sl st to join and fasten off, leaving a long tail.
3. Attach the Flower to the Turban
- Sew the flower onto the gathered part of the turban using a yarn needle.
Final Touches:
- You can add a button or pearl at the center of the flower for extra detail.
- Use different yarn colors for a unique look.
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Video tutorial : Very easy crochet baby turban & puff flower
