When I saw Crochet Today was featuring a baseball hat pattern in their March/April issue, I decided to give it a go. Only problem was, I don’t actually subscribe to Crochet Today (yet!). But no problem, I have a wonderful pattern for a crocheted brimmed hat from Posh Patterns. I really liked how the brim has deep stitches, making it sturdier. I have made several brimmed hats from this pattern and its very to quick to work up and doesn’t take a lot of concentration. So all I really needed to do was make my brimmed hat in white and red and then make the baseball stitches. The hat was easy, the stitches were impossible! Maybe I am too much of a perfectionist, but I was seriously struggling to get those red baseball stitches even and going in the right direction. I re-did them at least 15 times and I’m still not happy with the way they look. If anyone has suggestions on how to make them line up correctly please leave a comment!
Here are some links to FREE crochet brimmed hat patterns that could be made into a baseball cap:
Vallieskids “Brim for BABY” – see how my version of this hat turned out HERE
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Crochet Santa Pixel Square
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That is the cutest idea I have EVER seen. Thanks for sharing.
Oh how cute is that!
Cute.. Cute…Cute! I think it turn out perfect!
Shari
I made this hat too! To line up the stitches I took a scrap piece of yarn, and threaded it loosely through the hat in the curve that I intended. As long as I kept the bottom of the V on the yarn curve, and the sides the same length, it came out pretty good. Here is a picture I snapped of it, but it isn't very good quality, I apologize: AJ's Baseball Cap.
I realized I forgot to add that I pulled out the "template" yarn after the permanent stitches were done. 🙂
Thanks so much for the great suggestion! Ironically, I suddenly had the idea of using a piece of template yarn late last night. It worked well! Your hat came out sooo much better than mine. Thanks for sharing!
Nice! I love crochet and love baseball…cute combo 🙂
Such a cute little hat. I have a little brimmed hat pattern that I think I am going to try this with! Thanks for the inspiration. Also thanks for sharing with us at Link It Up Thursday.
Awww … I love this! So cute! Thanks for sharing at my party! Have a great week 🙂
I happened to make a "baseball cap" for my grandson about two weeks ago. Tried everything to get the stitching to look somewhat realistic and in the right shape on the hat. My DH suggested I crochet a white applique in an hourglass-ish, figure 8-ish shape. Pinned it right to the hat and stitched it on, which gave it a more realistic "seam." Yep, the stitching itself is the tough part. Not really a "V", not really straight across the seam…the important part is taking your time and making them super-even like you did. I'm sure I spent as much time on the stitches as I did crocheting the entire hat.
Baby Baseball Cap by Mara Callahan – this link doesn't work.
I googled the author's name and I found the FREE pattern on the ravelry.com site. It is available as a free .PDF download. Excited to try this pattern!
Who is the author?
Can't wait to try this out. Have a friend who is having a little boy in the fall and has a baseball theme.
Does anyone have the actual pattern from the magazine? I really want to give it a try.
Love all of your patterns! This hat is such a wonderful gift for a new baby 🙂
Ok….I think I figured out an easier way to do the stitching…..flip the hat inside out and draw with a fabric marker where you want the stitches to run. Then, use the line as the bottom of the "V" stitch….and as long as you veer away from the mid-point the same distance and at the same angle it will turn out perfect every time. It worked for me anyway….hopefully this helps 🙂
Can you tell me it this hat is double crochet or single?
Like this hat alot. Couldnot wait to make one for my son.
I was going to give you my hint for the stitches but I see you and AJ had already thought of it too. Great minds think alike?
Instead of using template yarn, I use sewing thread. It is so easy to remove and doesn't leave any fuzzies. I used a small bowl to shape where to put my stitches and to keep it even.
Do you have the pattern for this baseball cap? I cant find one anywhere
I can not for the life of me get the stitches right! Its driving me crazy!!!!
What hook size and yarn did you use? That looks really tiny. I made the original hat and it was so cute.
Do you do Video Tutorials? I am very new and I can follow along VERY well.. I really want to make this and I am not sure of some of the rows joins etc.. I know I know it's crazy to ya'll.. But I have made a few with the brim but for adults. I followed along. But I can't seem to find any for infants. I would LOVE to make this for my sister that's having her 1st baby. Her room is in the baseball theme..
Thanks for any and all help
Click on.crochet today in the beginning of this blog.post. Near the bottom of.that page is a place to.click to.download the pattern in a PDF.
BTW – you have a wonderful blog!
I also struggled with getting the baseball stitches embroidered just right to suit me, but with a little patience and pulling out more stitches than i put in, i finally got it. Next time i will use a dressmakers colored pencil, and draw them on, then embroider over them
I also struggled with getting the baseball stitches embroidered just right to suit me, but with a little patience and pulling out more stitches than i put in, i finally got it. Next time i will use a dressmakers colored pencil, and draw them on, then embroider over them
I also struggled with getting the baseball stitches embroidered just right to suit me, but with a little patience and pulling out more stitches than i put in, i finally got it. Next time i will use a dressmakers colored pencil, and draw them on, then embroider over them
I also struggled with getting the baseball stitches embroidered just right to suit me, but with a little patience and pulling out more stitches than i put in, i finally got it. Next time i will use a dressmakers colored pencil, and draw them on, then embroider over them
I also struggled with getting the baseball stitches embroidered just right to suit me, but with a little patience and pulling out more stitches than i put in, i finally got it. Next time i will use a dressmakers colored pencil, and draw them on, then embroider over them
I use a saucer and pencil to trace the arch on the cap. My embroidery usually covers my markings. Also I pray for patience during the process. I have made several of these. Everyone loves them!!
HELP where can I find instructions on how to do the baseball stitching????
Would you post the directions for the brim?