Crochet Bee Hat Pattern

Enjoy this Bee Hat Pattern for All Sizes. Thought this would be so cute to make for anyone that loves the Spring and Bees!

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Newborn Bulky Hat, instead of a D hook, Use a J hook with this pattern: http://www.amyscrochetpatterns.com/2015/01/crochet-baby-0-3-months-football-hat.html, when the increase stops, then continue the pattern as written in this pattern with the J hook. 

Supplies:
Black and Yellow Red Heart yarn
G Hook
Yarn needle

Abbreviations:

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

How to Crochet a Double Crochet Hat Video:

Instructions: I made this for My Toddler with a G hook.

(for the color change, switch your yarn before you sl st on the top chain of each ending row.)

G hook, Black and yellow yarn for the stripes. Start with black yarn,

Two ways to start this Hat with a Magic Circle or Do Rnd 1:

rnd 1: Start with Black yarn, Work 11 dc in a Magic Circle, sl st on top of the chain 3. -11 dc

Crochet a Magic Circle with Double Crochet Video:

rnd 2. Now Sl St with Yellow Yarn, ch 3, dc in same st. as joining, 2dc in each st. around. join with sl st on top of chain 2. -22 sts.

rnd 3. Sl St with Black yarn, ch 3 counts as the first stitch, *2dc in next st., dc in the next stitch, repeat from *around, join with sl st. -33 sts.

rnd 4. Sl St with Yellow Yarn, ch 3, dc in the next st., 2dc in the next st., *dc in the next two stitches, 2dc in the next stitch, repeat from *around, join with sl st. -44 sts.

rnd 5. Sl St with Black yarn, ch 3,(Counts as first Dc), dc in the 2 next two sts., 2dc in the next stitch; *dc in the next 3 stitches, 2dc in the next stitch.  repeat from * around, join -55 sts

rnds 6-14. Sl St with Yellow Yarn, *ch 3, dc in each st

 around, join sl st., *repeat. continue until the hat reaches 7 inches, sl st. fasten off. *Repeat back and forth with Yellow and Black yarn for the stripes, (if this is a smaller size the length will be shorter, look above for sizes and what hook to use.)

Antenas: Make 2, Black yarn

Create a 5 sc in the Magic Circle, sl st

Rnds 2-9: sc in each sc around, work in continual rounds. Fasten off after 9 round