BABY BLANKET & HAT

Materials needed:

Worsted weight yarn
Crochet hook appropriate for the yarn weight
Yarn needle
Instructions:

Start by making a foundation chain with the desired width of your blanket. A standard baby blanket size is typically around 36 inches by 36 inches (91 cm by 91 cm). You can adjust the size according to your preference.

Once you have your foundation chain, work in the stitch pattern of your choice. A simple stitch like single crochet (SC) or half double crochet (HDC) works well for a baby blanket. Continue working in rows until the blanket reaches the desired length.

To finish the blanket, fasten off the yarn and weave in any loose ends using a yarn needle.

Crochet Baby Hat:
Materials needed:

Worsted weight yarn
Crochet hook appropriate for the yarn weight
Yarn needle
Optional: Ribbon or decorative buttons for embellishment
Instructions:

Begin by creating a magic ring or chain 3 and join to form a ring.

Round 1: Work 10 single crochet stitches (SC) into the magic ring or chain 3 ring. Join with a slip stitch to the first SC.

Round 2: Chain 1, work 2 SC in each stitch around (20 stitches). Join with a slip stitch to the first SC.

Round 3: Chain 1, work 1 SC in the next stitch, 2 SC in the next stitch; repeat from * to * around (30 stitches). Join with a slip stitch to the first SC.

Rounds 4-9: Chain 1, work 1 SC in each stitch around (30 stitches). Join with a slip stitch to the first SC.

Round 10: Chain 1, work 1 SC in the next 3 stitches, 2 SC in the next stitch; repeat from * to * around (36 stitches). Join with a slip stitch to the first SC.

Rounds 11-14: Chain 1, work 1 SC in each stitch around (36 stitches). Join with a slip stitch to the first SC.

Round 15: Chain 1, work 1 SC in the next 4 stitches, 2 SC in the next stitch; repeat from * to * around (42 stitches). Join with a slip stitch to the first SC.

Rounds 16-18: Chain 1, work 1 SC in each stitch around (42 stitches). Join with a slip stitch to the first SC.

Fasten off the yarn, leaving a long tail. Thread the yarn tail through the yarn needle, weave it through the stitches of the last round, and pull tight to close the top of the hat. Weave in any remaining loose ends.

If desired, you can add a decorative ribbon or sew on some cute buttons to embellish the hat.