Crochet Reindeer Baby Hat and Mittens Free Pattern
Crochet Reindeer Baby Hat and Mittens Free Pattern
Introduction
This cozy Scandinavian-inspired set is made for the tiniest winter adventurers, sized to fit newborns through about 3 months. It pairs a warm burgundy beanie topped with two little gold reindeer antlers with matching striped mittens, so baby stays snug from head to fingertips. The hat works up as a simple rounded dome with a slightly denser single crochet brim, while the mittens are soft little tubes with narrow gold stripes near the cuff. Made in worsted weight acrylic, the whole set feels soft, light, and easy to wash, which is exactly what new parents need.
Materials Needed
- Yarn: Worsted weight (4) acrylic yarn, approximately 100 yards burgundy and 50 yards gold.
- Hook: 5 mm (H/8) crochet hook.
- Notions: Stitch marker, yarn needle, scissors, measuring tape.
- Gauge: 15 sts and 9 rows = 4 inches in double crochet.
- Finished size: Hat: 14 inch circumference, 6.5 inches tall. Mittens: 5 inches long, 4 inch circumference. Fits newborn to 3 months.
Abbreviations
- ch – chain
- sl st – slip stitch
- sc – single crochet
- dc – double crochet
- inc – increase (work 2 dc in the same stitch)
- sc2tog – single crochet 2 stitches together (a decrease)
- MR – magic ring
- st(s) – stitch(es)
- sp – space
Gauge
Work a small swatch in double crochet and check that 15 stitches and 9 rows measure 4 inches square; adjust your hook size if needed to match.
Tips Before You Start
- Use a stitch marker in the first stitch of each round, since the hat and mittens are worked in continuous rounds without joining.
- Keep your tension relaxed on the magic ring so the crown stays flat and doesn't pucker.
- When changing colors on the mittens, change on the last stitch of the previous round so the stripes stay crisp.
- Sew the antlers on with the long tails and check they sit symmetrically about 1 inch apart before weaving in the ends.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Hat (burgundy)
Rnd 1: MR, 6 dc into the ring (6 sts).
Rnd 2: inc in each st around (12 sts).
Rnd 3: [dc, inc] x6 (18 sts).
Rnd 4: [2 dc, inc] x6 (24 sts).
Rnd 5: [3 dc, inc] x6 (30 sts).
Rnd 6: [4 dc, inc] x6 (36 sts).
Rnd 7: [5 dc, inc] x6 (42 sts).
Rnd 8: [6 dc, inc] x6 (48 sts).
Rnds 9-16: dc in each st around (48 sts).
Rnd 17: sc in each st around (48 sts). Fasten off.
Antlers (gold, make 2)
Row 1: Ch 6, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across (5 sts).
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in first 2 sts, ch 3, skip 1 st, sc in last 2 sts (4 sc, 1 ch-3 sp).
Row 3: Ch 1, turn, sc in first 2 sts, 3 sc in ch-3 sp, sc in last 2 sts (7 sts).
Row 4: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across (7 sts). Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Mittens (make 2)
Cuff (burgundy): Ch 12, join with sl st to form a ring.
Rnds 1-3: Ch 1, sc in each st around (12 sts).
Rnd 4 (gold): Ch 1, sc in each st around (12 sts).
Rnd 5 (burgundy): Ch 1, sc in each st around (12 sts).
Rnd 6 (gold): Ch 1, sc in each st around (12 sts).
Rnds 7-12 (burgundy): Ch 1, sc in each st around (12 sts).
Rnd 13: sc2tog x6 (6 sts). Fasten off, weave the tail through the remaining sts and pull tight.
Assembly and Finishing
Sew the antlers to the front of the hat, positioning them symmetrically about 1 inch apart at the base, using the long tails. Weave in all ends securely on the inside of the hat and mittens. Lightly steam or wet block the hat and mittens to smooth the stitches and even out the stripes, then let them dry completely before use.
Pro Tips and Variations
- Swap the gold antlers for cream or tan for a softer, more neutral look.
- Add a small pom-pom to the top of the hat for extra winter charm.
- Make the mittens in a larger hook size for a slightly roomier fit as baby grows.
