A small shell stitch adds a delicate touch to this newborn beanie. This pattern meets donation requirements for CLICK for Babies, a campaign against infant abuse.

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Skills Used
Basic crochet stitches: chain, double crochet, single crochet, slip stitch
Crocheting in the round
Skipping stitches, increasing

Skill Level
Easy

Finished Size
Newborn: 15” (38 cm) circumference x 5.25” (13.5 cm) height.

Materials
Lion Brand Heartland yarn (100% acrylic, 5 oz/142 g/251 yd/230 m) – 1 skein in 147 Hot Springs, or approximately 60 yd (55 m) in any medium weight yarn.
US Size H-8/5 mm crochet hook, or size needed to obtain gauge.
Yarn needle.

Gauge
Through Rnd 3 = 3.75” (9.5 cm) diameter in pattern. For best fit, always check your gauge.