Cozy Cotton Baby Beanie & Socks Set

Size: 3 months

Skill Level: Intermediate

Finished Measurements

• Hat: Circumference 16" (40.5 cm); Height 6.5" (16.5 cm) including ribbed band
• Socks: Foot length 4" (10 cm); Cuff height 2.5" (6.5 cm); Fits foot circumference ~4.5" (11.5 cm)

Yarn Worsted weight cotton yarn (approx. CYC 4)

• Hat: 80 yd (73 m)
• Socks (pair): 100 yd (91 m)
• Total: approx. 180 yd (165 m) Suggested: 100% cotton worsted (e.g., 21st Century Cotton or similar)

Hook US G/6 (4.0 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge US F/5 (3.75 mm) for ribbing (optional, firmer band)

Notions

• Stitch marker
• Yarn needle
• Scissors

Gauge 16 sc and 18 rows = 4" (10 cm) with larger hook in sc blo Take time to check gauge. Cotton has low stretch; accurate gauge is essential for fit.

Abbreviations (US terms)

• BLO: back loop only
• ch: chain
• dc: double crochet
• hdc: half double crochet
• inc: increase (2 sc in same st)
• MR: magic ring
• rep: repeat
• rnd(s): round(s)
• sc: single crochet
• sc2tog: single crochet 2 together (decrease)
• sl st: slip stitch
• st(s): stitch(es)
• yo: yarn over

Notes

• Hat worked top-down in continuous spirals unless noted; mark first st of each rnd.
• Socks worked toe-up in continuous spirals; make 2 alike.
• Join rounds with sl st only where specified (ribbing).
• Cotton yarn: weave ends securely; fabric has minimal give.
• Inline counts confirmed at each stage.

BABY BEANIE

Crown (Increases)

With larger hook and MR: Rnd 1: 8 sc in MR. Pull tight. (8 sts) Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. (16 sts) — 8 inc → 8 + 8 = 16 ✓ Rnd 3: *Sc 1, inc; rep from * around. (24 sts) — 8 inc → 16 + 8 = 24 ✓ Rnd 4: *Sc 2, inc; rep from * around. (32 sts) — 8 inc → 24 + 8 = 32 ✓ Rnd 5: *Sc 3, inc; rep from * around. (40 sts) — 8 inc → 32 + 8 = 40 ✓ Rnd 6: *Sc 4, inc; rep from * around. (48 sts) — 8 inc → 40 + 8 = 48 ✓ Rnd 7: *Sc 5, inc; rep from * around. (56 sts) — 8 inc → 48 + 8 = 56 ✓ Rnd 8: *Sc 6, inc; rep from * around. (64 sts) — 8 inc → 56 + 8 = 64 ✓ Diameter now approx. 5" (12.5 cm); circumference 16" (40.5 cm) at gauge ✓

Sides (Work Even)

Rnds 9–20: Sc in each st around. (64 sts) Work until piece measures 5.5" (14 cm) from crown center. (Approx. 12 rnds total even; adjust if needed for gauge.)

Ribbed Band (Optional but Recommended)

Change to smaller hook if desired. Rnd 21: *Sc BLO, hdc BLO; rep from * around. (64 sts) Rnds 22–24: Rep Rnd 21. Band height approx. 1" (2.5 cm). Total hat height 6.5" (16.5 cm) ✓

Finishing (Hat): Fasten off. Weave in all ends securely on WS. Block lightly if desired (cotton benefits from gentle steam).

BABY SOCKS (Make 2)

Toe

With larger hook and MR: Rnd 1: 8 sc in MR. Pull tight. (8 sts) Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. (16 sts) — 8 inc → 8 + 8 = 16 ✓ Rnd 3: *Sc 1, inc; rep from * around. (24 sts) — 8 inc → 16 + 8 = 24 ✓ Toe diameter approx. 1.5" (4 cm). Place marker for beg of rnd (center bottom of foot).

Foot

Rnds 4–14: Sc in each st around. (24 sts) Work until foot measures 3.5" (9 cm) from toe tip. (Approx. 11 rnds; cotton has little stretch—measure against baby foot or standard 4" finished length.)

Short-Row Heel

Heel worked over 12 sts (half of 24). Row 1 (RS): Sc 12, turn. Leave rem 12 sts unworked. (12 sts) Row 2: Ch 1, sc 11, turn. (leave 1 st unworked) Row 3: Ch 1, sc 10, turn. Row 4: Ch 1, sc 9, turn. Row 5: Ch 1, sc 8, turn. Row 6: Ch 1, sc 7, turn. Row 7: Ch 1, sc 6, turn. (6 sts at center) Row 8 (turn back): Ch 1, sc 6, sc in next unworked st (from Row 6), turn. (7 sts) Row 9: Ch 1, sc 7, sc in next unworked st, turn. (8 sts) Row 10: Ch 1, sc 8, sc in next unworked st, turn. (9 sts) Row 11: Ch 1, sc 9, sc in next unworked st, turn. (10 sts) Row 12: Ch 1, sc 10, sc in next unworked st, turn. (11 sts) Row 13: Ch 1, sc 11, sc in next unworked st, turn. (12 sts) Row 14: Ch 1, sc 12. Do not turn. Heel complete. (12 sts restored) Now resume in rnd over all sts. Next rnd: Sc in each of next 12 heel sts, sc in each of next 12 instep sts. (24 sts) ✓

Cuff

Rnds 1–3: Sc in each st around. (24 sts) Change to smaller hook for ribbing. Rnd 4: *Sc BLO, hdc BLO; rep from * around. (24 sts) Rnds 5–8: Rep Rnd 4. Cuff height approx. 2.5" (6.5 cm). Total sock length from toe ~6.5" including cuff.

Finishing (Socks): Fasten off after last rnd. Weave in all ends securely on WS. Make second sock identical. Lightly block if needed.

Care Instructions

Machine wash cold gentle cycle, lay flat to dry. Cotton softens with washing. Do not tumble dry on high heat.

Designer Notes for Intermediate Crocheters

• Magic ring alternative: Ch 2, work Rnd 1 sts into 2nd ch from hook.
• Short-row heel: Keep tension even on turning ch-1 to avoid gaps; a small gap at heel corners can be closed with yarn needle when weaving ends.
• Fit check: Hat should sit snugly above ears; socks should reach ankle without binding.
• Customization: For slightly larger newborn-6 mo range add 1 even rnd to hat sides and 2 rnds to sock foot.

Enjoy your handmade set! Perfect soft cotton gift for a 3-month-old.