Softee Baby - Warrior Baby Helmets (crochet)

MEASUREMENTS
To fit Preemie 1/3 lbs (Preemie 4/6 lbs-Newborn-3/6 mos- 12 mos)
MATERIALS
Bernat® Softee Baby (140 g/5 oz; 361 m/395 yds)
Horned Version
Sizes 1/3 lbs 4/6 lbs Newborn 3/6 mos 12 mos
Main Color (MC)
(30201 Aqua) 1 1 1 1 1 ball
Contrast A
(30008 Antique White) 1 1 1 1 1 ball
Wing Version
Sizes 1/3 lbs 4/6 lbs Newborn 3/6 mos 12 mos
Main Color (MC)
(30424 Soft Red) 1 1 1 1 1 ball
Contrast A
(30008 Antique White) 1 1 1 1 1 ball

Sizes 3.75 mm (U.S. F or 5) and 4 mm (U.S. G or 6) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge. Horned Version: Stuffing.

GAUGE
18.5 sc and 24 rows = 4 ins [10 cm] with larger hook.

ABBREVIATIONS: www.bernat.com/abbreviations
MB (Make Bobble) = (Yoh and draw up a loop. Yoh and draw through 2 loops on hook) 5 times in next st. Yoh and draw through all 6 loops on hook – Bobble made.

INSTRUCTIONS
The instructions are written for smallest size. If changes are necessary for largest size, the instructions will be written thus ( ). Numbers for each size are shown in the same color throughout the pattern. When only one number is given in black it applies for both sizes.

Helmet
Note: Helmet is worked back and forth in rnds. At end of each rnd, join with sl st to first st. Turn before beg next rnd.
With larger hook and MC, ch 36 (42-48-60-72). Join in rnd with sl st to first ch, taking care do not twist ch.
1st rnd: (RS). Ch 1. 1 sc in each ch around. Join with sl st to first sc. Turn.
2nd rnd: Ch 1. Working in front loops only, 1 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc. Turn.
3rd rnd: Ch 1. Working in back loops only, 1 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc. Turn.
4th rnd: As 2nd rnd.
5th and 6th rnds: Ch 1. Working in both loops, 1 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc. Turn.
7th rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in each of next 18 (21-24-30-36) sc. MB in next sc. Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc. Turn.
8th to 10th rnds: Ch 1. 1 sc in each st around. Join with sl st to first sc.Turn.
11th rnd: As 7th rnd. Turn.
Rep last 4 rnds 2 (2-3-3-4) times more.
Shape top: 1st rnd: Ch 1. *1 sc in each of next 4 (5-6-8-10) sc. Draw up a loop in each of next 2 sc. Yoh and draw through all loops on hook – sc2tog made. Rep from * around. Join with sl st to first sc. Turn. 30 (36-42-54-66) sc.
2nd rnd: Ch 1. *1 sc in each of next 3 (4-5-7-9) sc. Sc2tog. Rep from * around. Join with sl st to first sc. Turn. 24 (30-36-48-60) sc.
3rd rnd: Ch 1. *1 sc in each of next 2 (3-4-6-8) sc. Sc2tog. Rep from * around. Join with sl st to first sc. Turn. 18 (24-30-42-54) sc.
4th rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in each of next 9 (12-15-21-27) sc. MB in next sc. Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc. Turn.
5th rnd: Ch 1. *1 sc in each of next 1 (2-3-5-7) sc. Sc2tog. Rep from * around. Join with sl st to first sc. Turn. 12 (18-24-36-48) sc.

Sizes Preemie 4/6 lbs, Newborn, 3/6 mos and 12 mos only:
Next rnd: Ch 1. *1 sc in each of next 1 (2-4-6) sc. Sc2tog. Rep from * around. Join with sl st to first sc. Turn. 12 (18-30-42) sc.

Sizes Newborn, 3/6 mos and 12 mos only: Next rnd: Ch 1. *1 sc in each of next 1 (3-5) sc. Sc2tog. Rep from * around. Join with sl st to first sc. Turn. 12 (24-36) sc.

Sizes 3/6 mos and 12 mos only: Next rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in each of next 12 (18) sc. MB in next sc. Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around.
Join with sl st to first sc. Turn.
Next rnd: Ch 1. *1 sc in each of next 2 (4) sc. Sc2tog. Rep from * around. Join with sl st to first sc. Turn. 18 (30) sc.
Next rnd: Ch 1. *1 sc in each of next 1 (3) sc. Sc2tog. Rep from * around. Join with sl st to first sc. Turn. 12 (24) sc.

Size 12 mos only: Next rnd: Ch 1. *1 sc in each of next 2 sc. Sc2tog. Rep from * around. Join with sl st to first sc. Turn. 18 sc.
Next rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in each of next 9 sc. MB in next sc. Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc. Turn.
Next rnd: Ch 1. *1 sc in next sc. Sc2tog. Rep from * around. Join with sl st to first sc. Turn. 12 sc.
All sizes: Next rnd: Ch 1. (Sc2tog) 6 times. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off. Thread tail through rem 6 sts and fasten securely.

Horns (make 2).
With smaller hook and MC, ch 14 (14-16-16-18). Join in rnd with sl st to first ch, taking care do not twist ch.
1st rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc.
2nd rnd: Ch 1. Working in back loops only, 1 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc.
Rep last rnd 0 (0-1-1-2) time(s) more.
Next rnd: Ch 1. Working in back loops only, *1 sc in each of next 2 sc. Sc2tog. 1 sc in each of next 1 (1-2-2-3) sc. Sc2tog. Rep from * once more. Join A with sl st to first sc. 10 (10-12-12-14) sc.
Next rnd: Ch 1. Working in back loops only, 1 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc.
Next rnd: Ch 1. Working in both loops, 1 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc.
Rep last rnd until A section measures approx 2 (2-2½-2½-3) ins [5 (5-6-6-7.5) cm].
Next rnd: Ch 1. *1 sc in each of next 3 (3-4-4-5) sc. Sc2tog. Rep from * once more. Join with sl st to first sc. 8 (8-10-10-12) sc.
Next rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc.
Next rnd: Ch 1. *Sc2tog. Rep from * around. Join with sl st to first sc.
Fasten off, leaving a long end.
Thread yarn through rem sts. Pull tightly. Stuff horns. Thread yarn down side of Horn. Pull slightly to create bend. Secure yarn.

Wings (make 2).
With smaller hook and A, ch 13 (13-15-17-19).
1st row: (RS). Ch 1. 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each ch to end of ch. 12 (12-14-16-18) sc.
2nd row: Ch 1. Sc2tog. 1 sc in each sc to last sc. 2 sc in last sc. Turn.
3rd row: Ch 1. 2 sc in first sc. 1 sc in each sc to last 2 sc. Sc2tog. Turn.
Rep last 2 rows 1 (1-1-2-2) time(s) more.
Next 2 rows: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Turn.
Next row: Ch 1. Sc2tog. 1 sc in each sc to last 2 sc. Sctog. Turn.
Rep last row 3 (3-3-4-5) times more. 4 (4-6-6-6) sc.
Fasten off.

Right Wing edging: With RS facing, join A to rem loop of last ch of foundation ch.
**1st rnd: Ch 1. Work 1 row of sc evenly around entire edge of Wing. Join with sl st to first sc.
Next row: *Ch 3. Sl st in next sc. Rep from * across bottom 12 (12-14-16-18) sc. Fasten off.**

Left Wing edging: With WS facing, join A to rem loop of first ch of foundation ch.
Work from ** to ** as given for Right Wing edging.

Finishing
Sew Horns or Wings to sides of Helmet as shown in picture.