Free Crochet Cupcake Hat and Apron Pattern

I had so much fun making this little Crochet Cupcake Hat from Repeat Crafter Me’s Pattern. I did do several modifications though and added more sizes. I decided to use my hat pattern for the top of the hat and changed the bottom to make it easier... for me as least. :) I've also added this adorable apron pattern!

UPDATE: This Big Head Doll pattern is no longer available. Please check out my Maddy Doll or Emily Doll patterns to use with this hat and apron pattern. :)

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What You'll need:

 * Size H and G hooks
 * I love this yarn in brown and pink
 * Crochet needle for sewing in ends

Gauge: with H hook, 6dc and 4 rows= 2”x 2”

Abbreviations:
 *MC- Magic Circle
 *ch- chain
 *slst- slip stitch
 *sc- single crochet
 *scdec- single crochet decrease

 *bpsc- back post single crochet
 *DC- double crochet
 *CSDC- chainless starting double crochet
 *FPDC- front post double crochet
 *BPDC- back post double crochet

Note: I’ve omitted the chains at the begging of the rounds to get rid of the seam. I’ve added the chainless starting double crochet instead. The CSDC of each round will act like your chain and will be hidden in your work and not crocheted into. Make sure you place your last dc in the same stitch you placed your CSDC, and slst to the 1st dc of the round. You’ll be skipping over the CSDC when you slst to join.  (See pics below)

Place your last dc in the same stitch as your CSDC

Slst to 1st dc to join

Hat Size 0-3 (with white, pink, and an H hook)
*3-6: add 1 more row of white
*6-9: add 2 more rows of white
Starting  with White

Round 1: MC, ch1 and place 10sc in the ring, slst to join. (10)

Round 2: CSDC, dc in same stitch, 2dc in each stitch around ending with a dc in the same stitch as you did your CSDC, slst to 1st dc to join. (skip CSDC when you join) (20)

Round 3: CSDC, dc in same stitch, (*dc in next stitch, 2dc in next stitch) repeat * around ending with a dc in the same stitch as you did your CSDC, slst to 1st dc to join. (30)

Round 4: CSDC, dc in same stitch, (*dc in next 2 stitches, 2dc in next stitch) repeat * around ending with a dc in the same stitch as you did your CSDC, slst to 1st dc to join. (40)

Round 5: CSDC, dc in same stitch, (*dc in next 3 stitches, 2dc in next stitch) repeat * around ending with a dc in the same stitch as you did your CSDC, slst to 1st dc to join. (50)

Round 6-8: CSDC, dc in next stitch and each stitch around ending with a dc in the same stitch you did your CSDC, slst to 1st dc to join. (50) Continue on to shell edge.

Round 9: At this point I followed the directions for Round 10 of RCM’s hat to make the shell edging, but I didn’t tie off.
*I had a hard time crocheting into the top of the previous round, and my pink yarn kept showing. So, I decided to ch2 and bpsc around the dcs in round 8 with white yarn. Then I tied off, attached pink to the first bpsc, and did a dc in each bpsc around.
Switch to Pink
Round 10: I followed Rounds 12-14 of RCM’s pattern.

Earflaps in Pink
I did 8 sc instead of 10, so it would be the same as following Row 3-9 of RCM’s pattern. Then I ch18 for the tails of the earflaps for 0-3 size, and added braids like RCM's pattern for the bigger sizes.

Cherry in Red
I used a G hook and followed her instructions with an added round of scdec to close it off better. I also lightly stuffed the cherry.

Hat size 9-12 (whith white, pink, and an H hook)

*Toddler: add 1 more row of white
*Child: add 2 more rows of white

Starting with White

Round 1: MC, ch1 and place 10sc in the ring, slst to join. (10)

Round 2: CSDC, dc in same stitch, 2dc in each stitch around ending with a dc in the same stitch as you did your CSDC, slst to 1st dc to join. (skip CSDC when you join) (20)

Round 3: CSDC, dc in same stitch, (*dc in next stitch, 2dc in next stitch) repeat * around ending with a dc in the same stitch as you did your CSDC, slst to 1st dc to join. (30)

Round 4: CSDC, dc in same stitch, (*dc in next 2 stitches, 2dc in next stitch) repeat * around ending with a dc in the same stitch as you did your CSDC, slst to 1st dc to join. (40)

Round 5: CSDC, dc in same stitch, (*dc in next 3 stitches, 2dc in next stitch) repeat * around ending with a dc in the same stitch as you did your CSDC, slst to 1st dc to join. (50)

Round 6: CSDC, dc in same stitch, (*dc in next 4 stitches, 2dc in next stitch) repeat * around ending with a dc in the same stitch as you did your CSDC, slst to 1st dc to join. (60)

Round 7-10: CSDC, dc in next stitch and each stitch around ending with a dc in the same stitch you did your CSDC, slst to 1st dc to join. (60) Continue on to shell edge.

Round 11: At this point I followed the directions for Round 10 of RCM’s hat to make the shell edging, but I didn’t tie off.
*I had a hard time crocheting into the top of the previous round, and my pink yarn kept showing. So, I decided to ch2 and bpsc around the dcs in round 10 with white yarn. Then I tied off, attached pink to the first bpsc, and did a dc in each bpsc around.
Switch to Pink
Round 12: I followed Rounds 12-14 of RCM’s pattern.

Earflap 1 in Pink

Row 1: ch1, hdc in same stitch and next 11 stitches (12)

Row 2: ch1 and turn, hdc across (12)

Row 3: ch1 and turn, hdcdec, hdc next 8 stitches, hdcdec (10)

Row 4: ch1 and turn, hdc across (10)

Row 5: ch1 and turn, hdcdec, hdc next 6 stitches, hdcdec (8)

Row 6: ch1 and turn, hdc across (8) 

Row 7: ch1 and turn, hdcdec, hdc next 4 stitches, hdcdec (6) 

Row 8: ch1 and turn, hdc across (6) 

Row 9: ch1 and turn, hdcdec, hdc next 2 stitches, hdcdec (4)

Row 10: ch1 and turn, hdcdec, hdcdec (2)

Row 11: ch1 and turn, hdcdec (1) tie off leaving a long tail for one of your braid pieces 

Earflap 2 in pink

Turn hat facing forward, and reattach yarn 19 stitches from the other side. (Make sure you're looking at your hat upside down when you reattach so your stitches will be facing the right way) Repeat Rows 1-11 of Earflap I. Attach hot pink yarn and sc around both earflaps and the front and back of the hat, tie off and weave in ends.

Braids in Pink

Cut 21 pieces of pink yarn about 3ft in length. (you should already have 1 of pink on each side of your hat) divide the pieces out into two sections, fold one section over and attach to earflap. Braid and tie a knot at the bottom. Repeat for other side.  

Cherry in Red
I used a G hook and followed her instructions with an added round of scdec to close it off better. I also lightly stuffed the cherry.

Apron With a G hook and color of choice (I used Lilly sugar and cream cotton yarn)

Row 1: Ch9 and turn.
Row 2: sc in each ch across. Ch1 and turn.
Row 3: 2sc in the first stitch, sc in each stitch across placing 2sc in the last stitch. Ch1 and turn.
Row 4: sc in each stitch across. Ch1 and turn.
Row 5: 2sc in the first stitch, sc in each stitch across placing 2sc in the last stitch. Ch1 and turn.
Row 6: sc in each stitch across. Ch1 and turn.
Row 7: 2sc in the first stitch, sc in each stitch across placing 2sc in the last stitch. Ch1 and turn.
Row 8-11: sc in each stitch across. Ch1 and turn.
Row 12: Ch3 place 3 dc in same stitch, skip one stitch, sc in next stitch, skip one stitch, 4dc in next stitch, skip one stitch, sc in next stitch, continue across ending with 4dc in last stitch. Tie off and weave in ends.

Top Straps
Attach yarn to each top corner and ch15 on either side. Tie off and weave in ends.

Middle Straps
Attach yarn to the seventh row of either side and ch20. Tie off and weave in ends.