Simple Crocheted Striped Baby Hat Pattern

Using an F or G hook, and sport weight yarn, or the yarn and hook size of your choice.
Main Color – color A
Contrast Color – color B
Second Contrast Color - color C

With Color A
Start with a magic loop, or crochet a ring of 4 and join with a slip stitch
Rnd 1: ch 2, 7 hdc in loop (8 hdc)

Rnd 2: 2 hdc each st, join w/ slip stitch to complete row – (16 hdc)
Rnd 3: ch 2, 1 hdc in same stitch, (1 hdc, 2 hdc next ) around, join w/ slip stitch – (24 hdc )

Rnd 4: ch 2, 1 hdc in same stitch, (1 hdc in next 2 stitches, 2 hdc in next stitch), join w/ slip stitch – (32 hdc)

Rnd 5: ch 2, 1 hdc in same stitch, (1 hdc in next 3 stitches, 2 hdc in next stitch) around – (40 hdc)

Rnd 6: ch 2, 1 hdc in same stitch, (1 hdc in next 4 stitches, 2 hdc in next stitch) around, join with slip stitch and change to color B

Rnd 7: (Using color B) ch 1, sc around, join w/ slip stitch and change to color A (let color B dangle)
When joining start your slip stitch as normal, but when you pull up your loop, pull up color A instead. Do not cut color B – let the yarn hang loose inside your cap.
Rnd 8: (Using color A) ch 2, hdc around, join w/ slip stitch and change to color B (let color A dangle inside work)
Rnd 9: Repeat row 7 (let Color B dangle, don't cut off yarn)
Rnd 10: Repeat row 8 (let Color A dangle, don't cut off yarn)
Rnd 11: Repeat row 7, cut off color B at end of row, pick up color A
Rnd 12-15: Repeat row 8, using color A. At end of rnd 15, join Color B.
Rnd 16-18: Repeat row 8, using Color B, join with a slip stitch and change to color C
Rnd 19: Complete hat with one row of hdc in color C. Tie off and weave in ends.

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