Crochet Adorable Retro Sports Cap Free Pattern

Materials Needed:

• Worsted weight yarn in the following colors: 1 skein in brown, 1 skein in cream, and 1 skein in blue.
• Size H (5.0mm) crochet hook.
• Yarn needle.
• Scissors.
• Measuring tape.

Gauge:

10 double crochets = 4 inches (10 cm) in double crochet stitch.

Sizes:

This cap fits children aged 2-4 years.

Stitch Abbreviations:

• ch = chain
• dc = double crochet
• sl st = slip stitch
• st = stitch
• sc = single crochet

Cap Pattern:

Base of the Cap:

1. With brown yarn, make a magic ring.
2. Round 1: Ch 2, 10 dc in the ring. Join with sl st to the top of the beginning ch 2. (10 dc)
3. Round 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st around. Join. (20 dc)
4. Round 3: Ch 2, *dc in next st, 2 dc in next st; repeat from * around. Join. (30 dc)
5. Round 4: Ch 2, *dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st; repeat from * around. Join. (40 dc)

Body of the Cap:

1. Rounds 5-10: Ch 2, dc in each st around. Join. (40 dc)

Brim of the Cap:

1. Change to cream yarn.
2. Round 11: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join.
3. Round 12: Ch 1, *sc in next 3 sts, sc2tog; repeat from * around. Join.
4. Round 13: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join.

Decorative Elements:

1. Using blue yarn, create a row of small bobbles along the brim by alternating between ch 2 and sc. Space them evenly.
2. For additional decoration, create a contrasting stripe using cream yarn around the base of the cap.

Finish:

Weave in all ends securely with a yarn needle. Block gently if needed. Enjoy this adorable retro sports cap for your child!