Newborn Hat Crochet Pattern - A Free Crochet Pattern
Skill Level: Easy
Materials:
- Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice yarn in pink or any other medium weight (4) yarn
- Crochet hook size J 6.00 mm
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
- Measuring tape
Crochet Stitches:
- Double crochet (dc)
- Bobble (bo)
- Slip stitch (sl st)
- Chain (ch)
Gauge: Gauge is 9 double crochets for every 4 inches.
Sizing:
Finished size fits a preemie/newborn which is approximately a 12″ circumference and 5″ length. More information on hat sizing can be found here.
The Pattern Steps:
(see crochet stitches section above for links about explanations of each stitch)
Round 1:
Chain 3, double crochet in 3rd chain from hook, double crochet 9 more times in 3rd chain from the hook for a total of 10 double crochets. Slip stitch to top of first double crochet.
Round 2:
Chain 2, 2 double crochets in every chain around for a total of 20 double crochets, slip stitch to top of first double crochet.
Round 3:
Chain 2, * 1 double crochet in next st, 2 double crochets in next st, repeat from * around for a total of 30 double crochets, slip stitch to top of first double crochet.
Round 4-7:
Chain 2, double crochet in every st around for a total of 30 double crochets, slip stitch to top of first double crochet.
Round 8:
Chain 1, single crochet in every st around, slip stitch to the top of the first single crochet.
Finishing:
Fasten off and weave in loose ends with the yarn needle.
Flower Pattern
Round 1:
Chain 3, double crochet in 3rd chain from hook, double crochet 9 more times in 3rd chain from the hook for a total of 10 double crochets. Slip stitch to top of first double crochet.
Round 2:
Chain 2, * bobble in next chain, 2 slip stitches in next chain, repeat from * around for a total of 5 bobbles (petals), end with a slip stitch in the first slip stitch of the previous round.
Finishing:
Fasten off and weave in the loose ends of yarn with a yarn needle. Attach flower to hat securely with a yarn needle and then you are done with your hat!
