Abbreviations
Pc:Â Chain stitch.
Pb:Â Low point.
Pa:Â High point.
Pr:Â Slip stitch/Slip stitch.
Point(s):Â Point(s).
Mpa:Â Half double crochet.
Materials _ _
Color of your choice, from 50 g to 200 g depending on the size.
Hook size K 6.5 mm.
Thread needle.
Scissors.
Pom pom maker (optional).
Measurements
![](https://staging.crochetisimo.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/gorros-para-bebe-en-crochet1.jpg)
Calibre
9 Rows with 12 mp:Â 4 square inches.
![Cap](https://staging.crochetisimo.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/PATRON-GRATIS-Gorro-de-Monstro-para-Bebe-en-Crochet-3.jpg)
Newborn size:
Size 0 to 6 months:
PHASE WITH INCREASES (we grow with each round until we reach the diameter of our size)
1st round:  Slipped knot – 2 ch. – 9 dc in the central ring – close with slip stitch.
3rd round:  2 ch. – Intersperse *1 increase – 1 dc* – close with slipped stitch
4th round:  2 ch. – Intersperse *1 increase – 2 dc* – close with slipped stitch
5th round:  2 ch. – Intersperse *1 increase – 3 dc* – close with slipped stitch
PHASE WITHOUT INCREASES
6th row onwards:  2 ch. – 1 dc for each available stitch – close with slip stitch
Continue working rows without increases until you reach the desired hat height for this size: 13-14 cm
EDGE
Knit one last round in another type of stitch to give a nice finish to your hat.
Size 6 to 12 months:
PHASE WITH INCREASES (we grow with each round until we reach the diameter of our size)
1st round:  Slipped knot – 2 ch. – 9 dc in the central ring – close with slipped stitch
2nd round:  2 ch. – 2 dc (increase) in each dc – close with slipped stitch
3rd round:  2 ch. – Intersperse *1 increase – 1 dc* – close with slipped stitch
4th round:  2 ch. – Intersperse *1 increase – 2 dc* – close with slipped stitch
5th round:  2 ch. – Intersperse *1 increase – 3 dc* – close with slipped stitch
6th round:  2 ch. – Interleave *1 increase – 8 dc* – close with slip stitch
NO INCREASE PHASE
7th round onwards:  2 ch. – 1 dc for each available stitch – close with slip stitch
Continue working rows without increases until you reach the desired hat height for this size:Â Â 17-18 cm
EDGE
Knit one last round in another type of stitch to give a nice finish to your hat.
Size 1 to 2 years:
PHASE WITH INCREASES (we grow with each round until we reach the diameter of our size)
1st round:  Slipped knot – 2 ch. – 9 dc in the central ring – close with slipped stitch
2nd round:  2 ch. – 2 dc (increase) in each dc – close with slipped stitch
3rd round:  2 ch. – Intersperse *1 increase – 1 dc* – close with slipped stitch
4th round:  2 ch. – Intersperse *1 increase – 2 dc* – close with slipped stitch
5th round:  2 ch. – Intersperse *1 increase – 3 dc* – close with slipped stitch
6th round:  2 ch. – Interleave *1 increase – 4 dc* – close with slipped stitch
NO INCREASE PHASE
7th round onwards:  2 ch. – 1 dc for each available stitch – close with slip stitch
Continue working rows without increases until you reach the desired hat height  for this size:  20 cm
EDGE
Knit one last round in another type of stitch to give a nice finish to your hat.
Children’s size (3 to 10 years):
![Cap](https://staging.crochetisimo.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/PATRON-GRATIS-Gorro-de-Monstro-para-Bebe-en-Crochet-5.jpg)
1st round:  Slipped knot – 2 ch. – 9 dc in the central ring – close with slipped stitch
2nd round:  2 ch. – 2 dc (increase) in each dc – close with slipped stitch
3rd round:  2 ch. – Intersperse *1 increase – 1 dc* – close with slipped stitch
4th round:  2 ch. – Intersperse *1 increase – 2 dc* – close with slipped stitch
5th round:  2 ch. – Intersperse *1 increase – 3 dc* – close with slipped stitch
6th round:  2 ch. – Intersperse *1 increase – 4 dc* – close with slipped stitch
7th round:  2 ch. – 1 dc for each available stitch (no increase) – close with slipped stitch
8th round:  2 ch. – Interleave *1 increase – 8 dc* – close with slip stitch
NO INCREASE PHASE
9th round onwards:  2 ch. – 1 dc for each available stitch – close with slip stitch
Continue working rows without increases until you reach the desired hat height  for this size:  22 cm
EDGE
Knit one last round in another type of stitch to give a nice finish to your hat.
Adolescent size and small-headed adults:
PHASE WITH INCREASES (we grow with each round until we reach the diameter of our size)
1st round:  Slipped knot – 2 ch. – 9 dc in the central ring – close with slipped stitch
2nd round:  2 ch. – 2 dc (increase) in each dc – close with slipped stitch
3rd round:  2 ch. – Intersperse *1 increase – 1 dc* – close with slipped stitch
4th round:  2 ch. – Intersperse *1 increase – 2 dc* – close with slipped stitch
5th round:  2 ch. – Intersperse *1 increase – 3 dc* – close with slipped stitch
6th round:  2 ch. – Intersperse *1 increase – 4 dc* – close with slipped stitch
7th round:  2 ch. – 1 dc for each available stitch (no increase) – close with slipped stitch
8th round:  2 ch. – Intersperse *1 increase – 8 dc* – close with slipped stitch
9th round:  2 ch. – Interleave *1 increase – 29 dc* – close with slipped stitch
PHASE WITHOUT INCREASES
10th round onwards:  2 ch. – 1 dc for each available stitch – close with slip stitch
Continue working rows without increases until you reach the desired hat height  for this size:  25 cm
Should
Knit one last round in another type of stitch to give a nice finish to your hat.
Adult size:
PHASE WITH INCREASES (we grow with each round until we reach the diameter of our size)
1st round:  Slipped knot – 2 ch. – 9 dc in the central ring – close with slipped stitch
2nd round:  2 ch. – 2 dc (increase) in each dc – close with slipped stitch
3rd round:  2 ch. – Intersperse *1 increase – 1 dc* – close with slipped stitch
4th round:  2 ch. – Intersperse *1 increase – 2 dc* – close with slipped stitch
5th round:  2 ch. – Intersperse *1 increase – 3 dc* – close with slipped stitch
6th round:  2 ch. – Intersperse *1 increase – 4 dc* – close with slipped stitch
7th round:  2 ch. – 1 dc for each available stitch (no increase) – close with slipped stitch
8th round:  2 ch. – Intersperse *1 increase – 8 dc* – close with slipped stitch
9th round:  2 ch. – Interleave *1 increase – 9 dc* – close with slip stitch
NO INCREASE PHASE
10th round onwards:  2 ch. – 1 dc for each available stitch – close with slip stitch
Continue working rows without increases until you reach the desired hat height  for this size:  28 cm for women / 30 cm for men
EDGE
Knit one last round in another type of stitch to give a nice finish to your hat.