Crochet Newborn Hat Pattern
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Looking for a quick and easy crochet project? Look no further than this Crochet Newborn Hat pattern!
This pattern is perfect for beginners as it uses only basic crochet stitches and comes in four baby sizes. Plus, it’s completely free!
Whether you’re looking to make a gift for a new parent or simply looking for a fun project, this newborn crochet hat pattern is sure to be a hit. Grab your hooks and let’s get started!
Skill Level
Beginner. Basic stitches in basic form, simple repeats in rows or rounds.
Materials
Gauge
Gauge is very important for this pattern.
To check your gauge, make a swatch by crocheting the first five rounds of the 0-3 months size hat. Your swatch should measure 4.25 inches across the middle.
If your swatch is larger than 4.25 inches, your gauge is looser than mine. Try using a smaller crochet hook.
If your swatch is smaller than 4.25 inches, your gauge is tighter than mine. Try using a larger crochet hook.
Newborn Hat Size Chart
| Size | Crown | Circumference | Height |
| Premature Baby | 3.5 | 12-13 | 4 |
| 0-3 Months | 4.25 | 13-14 | 5 |
| 3-6 Months | 5 | 14-15 | 6 |
| 6-12 Months | 5.5 | 15-17 inches | 6.25 |
Pattern Notes
- This pattern starts with a magic circle (also known as a magic circle or adjustable ring). If you are a beginner crocheter, check out my magic circle tutorial.
- Leave a long tail for weaving in when you make your magic ring.
- Pattern is worked from the top of the hat down.
- The beginning of each round starts with a chain. This chain does not count as your first stitch.
- At the end of each round, you’ll join your yarn with a slip stitch (sl st) to the top of the first stitch made in that round.
- Repeat instructions between asterisks (*) for the remainder of the round.
- Use stitch markers to mark the first stitch of each round and to mark when increases are made.
Crochet Abbreviations
US Terms
- dc = double crochet
- inc = increase
- st = stitch
- sts = stitches
- sl st = slip stitch
- ch = chain
- chs = chains
- rnd = round
- rnds = rounds
Crochet Stitches
Double Crochet (dc)
- Yarn over & insert hook in next stitch.
- Yarn over and pull up a loop. You will have 3 loops on your hook.
- Yarn over and pull through 2 loops. You will have 2 loops on your hook.
- Yarn over and pull through remaining 2 loops on your hook.
Double Crochet Increase (dc inc)
- Yarn over & insert hook in next stitch.
- Yarn over and pull up a loop. You will have 3 loops on your hook.
- Yarn over and pull through 2 loops. You will have 2 loops on your hook.
- Yarn over and pull through remaining 2 loops on your hook.
- Repeat steps 1-4 in same stitch.
Slip Stitch (sl st)
- Insert hook into next stitch.
- Yarn over and pull through the stitch and through the loop on your hook.
Preemie Size Crochet Hat Pattern
Rnd 1: Magic circle, 11 dc, join with sl st (11 sts)
Rnd 2: Ch 2, dc inc in each stitch, join (22 sts)
Rnd 3: Ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next stitch *, join (33 sts)
Rnd 4: Ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next 2 sts*, join (44 sts)
Rnd 5: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (44 sts)
Rnds 6-11: repeat row 5 (44 sets)
Fasten off and weave in your ends with a yarn needle.
0-3 Months Size Crochet Hat Pattern
Rnd 1: Magic circle, 11 dc, join with sl st (11 sts)
Rnd 2: Ch 2, dc inc in each stitch, join (22 sts)
Rnd 3: Ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next stitch *, join (33 sts)
Rnd 4: Ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next 2 sts*, join (44 sts)
Rnd 5: Ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next 10 sts*, join (48 sts)
Rnd 6: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (48 sts)
Rnds 7-13: repeat row 6 (48 sts)
Fasten off and weave in your ends with a yarn needle.
3-6 Months Size Crochet Hat Pattern
Rnd 1: Magic circle, 11 dc, join with sl st (11 sts)
Rnd 2: Ch 2, dc inc in each stitch, join (22 sts)
Rnd 3: Ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next stitch *, join (33 sts)
Rnd 4: Ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next 2 sts*, join (44 sts)
Rnd 5: Ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next 10 sts*, join (48 sts)
Rnd 6: Ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next 11 sts*, join (52 sts)
Rnd 7: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (52 sts)
Rnds 8-15: repeat row 7 (52 sts)
Fasten off and weave in your ends with a yarn needle.
6-12 Months Size Crochet Hat Pattern
Rnd 1: Magic circle, 11 dc, join with sl st (11 sts)
Rnd 2: Ch 2, dc inc in each stitch, join (22 sts)
Rnd 3: Ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next stitch *, join (33 sts)
Rnd 4: Ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next 2 sts*, join (44 sts)
Rnd 5: Ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next 10 sts*, join (48 sts)
Rnd 6: Ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next 11 sts*, join (52 sts)
Rnd 7: Ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next 12 sts*, join (56 sts)
Rnd 8: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (56 sts)
Rnds 9-16: repeat row 7 (56 sts)
Fasten off and weave in your ends with a yarn needle.
What size should a newborn hat be?
A newborn crochet hat typically measures 12-14 inches in circumference and 4-5 inches in height. It should fit snugly, covering the baby’s ears without being too tight. Using a soft, stretchy yarn can help ensure a comfortable fit.
How many stitches do you need to crochet a newborn hat?
48 double crochet stitches. The 1st round of your hat will have 11 stitches. Increase to 22 in the 2nd round. 33 in the 3rd round. 44 in the 4th round. Lastly, increase to 48 in the 5th round. The crown will now fit a newborn baby. Now, crochet in rounds without increases until you reach the desired hat height.
