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What you need
Small amount of worsted weight yarn
Size G crochet hook, or a hook suitable for your chosen yarn
1/8 inch wide picot satin ribbon, approximately 6 1/2 inches long
1 small floral applique
Aleene’s Tacky Fabric Glue or fabric-safe craft glue
Yarn needle
Scissors
Optional brooch pin back
Instructions
There is something so lovely about a simple knitted baby hat. It is quick enough to make in an afternoon, small enough to tuck into your knitting bag, and practical enough to be genuinely useful for a new baby. This quick and easy baby hat knitting pattern is worked flat in garter stitch, which makes it a great project for beginners who are ready to knit something a little more meaningful than a practice square.
The hat is knitted in one piece, shaped at the crown with simple decreases, and then sewn up the back seam. The brim can be rolled or folded up, depending on the look you prefer and how deep you want the hat to sit. It is a sweet pattern for baby shower gifts, hospital donations, charity knitting, or using up soft baby yarn from your stash.
Materials
- Baby weight yarn
- 3.75 mm / US 4 knitting needles
- Yarn needle for sewing the seam
- Scissors
Abbreviations
K – knit
K2tog – knit 2 stitches together
Inc – increase 1 stitch
St / sts – stitch / stitches
Garter stitch – knit every row
Crochet Ribbon Instructions
Row 1
Ch 35.
Hdc in the 5th ch from hook.
Ch 2, skip 2 ch, hdc in next ch.
Repeat from * to * across the row.
Row 2
Ch 3, turn.
Sl st in the hdc.
Ch 3, sl st in the next hdc.
Repeat from * to * until you reach the short end.
Ch 3, skip 2 chains, sl st in the next stitch.
Continue working along the remaining long edge:
Ch 3, skip 2, sl st in the next hdc.
Repeat from * to * across the remaining long edge, ending with ch 3.
Sl st into the first hdc from the first long row.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Adding The Satin Ribbon
Cut a length of picot satin ribbon long enough to weave through the centre spaces of the crochet ribbon.
Weave the satin ribbon lengthwise through the open spaces in the crochet.
Fold the ends of the ribbon into an awareness ribbon shape, crossing the left side over the right.
Tack the crossed section in place with a small stitch or a dab of fabric glue.
Finishing The Pin
Glue or stitch the floral applique over the crossed centre section of the ribbon. This hides the join and gives the pin a pretty finished look.
Allow the glue to dry fully before wearing or gifting the pin.
If you would like to wear it as a brooch, attach a small pin back to the wrong side using strong fabric glue or a few neat stitches.
Awareness Ribbon Color Ideas
You can make this crochet awareness ribbon pin in almost any color depending on the cause, charity, or event.
- Pink for breast cancer awareness
- Red for AIDS awareness or heart disease awareness
- Yellow for remembrance, support, or military family support
- Purple for domestic violence awareness or Alzheimer’s awareness
- Teal for ovarian cancer awareness
- Blue for child abuse prevention or colon cancer awareness
- White for lung cancer awareness or remembrance
- Green for mental health awareness
Awareness ribbon meanings can vary by organization and country, so it is always worth checking the correct color for your specific cause before making a batch.
Crafting Tips
If you are making these pins for a fundraiser, keep the yarn and ribbon colors consistent so they look polished on a display table.
For a softer look, use pastel yarn and a delicate applique. For a bolder charity event pin, use a brighter ribbon color and a stronger contrast applique.
You can also leave off the floral applique and add a small charm, button, bead cluster, tiny bow, or stitched heart instead.
These crochet awareness ribbon pins are quick, meaningful, and easy to personalize. They are small enough to make from leftover yarn, but thoughtful enough to give as part of a support campaign, charity event, or handmade remembrance gift.
Size G hook , or size appropriate for the yarn you intend to use.
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