This fun crochet pattern for the Aviator Hat by Sarah Zimmerman will make an excellent clothing accessory for every little pilot. It features cute flyer goggles and two cozy ear flaps that give it extra flair and a beautiful vintage look. This crochet beanie will keep your baby warm during playtime or stroller rides in chilly weather. If you are looking for a fun, handmade birthday present idea, you should certainly consider making this one.
What Yarn and Hook Should I Use for This Crochet Hat?
To get the best effect, prepare yarn in two different weights. Worsted yarn is used to crochet the beanie’s body and the base of the aviator goggles, while the bulky weight yarn is required for the edging and contrasting accents.
The designer recommends choosing Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice in brown and grey and Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick in cream color to create this crochet baby earflap hat.
What Crochet Stitches Do I Need To Know?
The Aviator Hat crochet pattern will make an easy project for those with basic crochet practice.
You work this one in the round using simple shaping and popular crochet stitches like single crochet, half double crochet, and double crochet. The flier goggles are made as a separate piece and need to be sewn onto the front of the hat.
How Can I Make This Crochet Baby Hat Bigger Or Smaller?
This crochet baby hat pattern is available in multiple sizes, including 0-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-9 months,9-12 months, toddler, child, teens, and even adults. This means you can make this cute crochet beanie for every aircraft fan in your family. Follow Sarah’s instructions to make a hat in the given size.
You can also adjust the size of your hat yourself by adding or reducing the number of worked rounds or sizing up or down your hook.
Also, be sure to check out our Sizing Chart for Crochet Hats.
