This adorable Dr.Seuss' The Cat in the Hat inspired crochet creation is one of 

my favorites! 

 Itty Bitty Newborn + This Set = CUTENESS OVERLOAD!

You will need: 
Size I 5.50 Crochet Hook
Worstened Weight Red & White yarn (I used Red Heart yarn colors: Red and White)
Tapestry Needle
White Button

To begin the Hat:

Using RED yarn: Chain 3, Slip Stitch in first chain to form a circle.

Row 1: 10 HDC in circle
Row 2: 2 HDC in each stitch around
Row 3: 2HDC in first stitch, 1HDC in next two stitches* , repeat * around
Row 4-5: Working in back loops only, 1HDC in each stitch around
Row 6-7: Switch to WHITE yarn, 1HDC in each stitch around
Row 8-9: Switch to RED yarn, 1HDC in each stitch around
Row 10-11: Switch to WHITE yarn, 1HDC in each stitch around
Row 12-13: Switch to RED yarn, 1HDC in each stitch around
Row 14: Switch to WHITE yarn, working in back loops only, 2HDC in first stitch, 1HDC in                      next*, repeat from * around
Row 15: 1HDC in each stitch around

To begin the Bowtie: 

1. Chain 14, 1HDC in 2nd chain
2. 1HDC across, repeat for a total of 4 rows
3. Fold rectangle in half, tie off with yarn forming bowtie shape, set aside
4. Chain 35, DC in each stitch across
5. Attach rectangle to middle of DC 35 chain strand
6. Add button

Use tapestry needle to weave in ends of Hat and Bowtie to finish.