Crochet Newborn Hat Pattern

ByMelissa

Welcome the newest member of your family with warmth and style! My Crochet Newborn Hat Pattern is the perfect way to keep your little one cozy and cute.

Plus, it’s super easy to make! The free pattern is below.

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PATTERN INFORMATION

Crochet newborn hat displayed in four different sizes

Skill Level

Beginner. This free newborn crochet hat uses basic crochet stitches in basic form and simple repeats in rounds.

Project Materials

To check your gauge, crochet the first five rounds of the 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 Crochet Hat Size Chart

SizeCrownCircumferenceHeight
Premature Baby3.5″12-13″4″
0-3 Months4.25″13-14″5″
3-6 Months5″14-15″6″
6-12 Months5.5″15-17″6.25″
Newborn Hat Size Chart in Inches
  • This baby hat crochet pattern starts with a magic circle.
  • Work this free crochet pattern 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. 
  • After each round, join your yarn to the first double crochet stitch with a slip stitch.
  • Repeat instructions between asterisks (*) for the remainder of the round.
  • Mark the first stitch of each round with a stitch marker.

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This pattern is also available as an ad-free PDF pattern in my Etsy Shop.

Related Patterns

You may also like my 5 Sizes Baby Booties and Baby Dress patterns.

  • dc = double crochet stitches
  • sc = single crochet stitches
  • inc = increase
  • st = stitch
  • sts = stitches
  • sl st = slip stitch
  • ch = chain
  • chs = chains
  • rnd = round
  • rnds = rounds

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Crochet newborn hat displayed in four different sizes

PATTERN INSTRUCTIONS

Rnd 1: Magic circle, 11 dc, join with sl st (11 sts)

Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each stitch, join (22 sts)

Rnd 3: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next stitch *, join (33 sts)

Rnd 4: Ch 2, *2 dc, 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.

crochet hat in a baby size
Preemie Size

Rnd 1: Magic circle, 11 dc, join with sl st (11 sts)

Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each stitch, join (22 sts)

Rnd 3: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next stitch *, join (33 sts)

Rnd 4: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 2 sts*, join (44 sts)

Rnd 5: Ch 2, *2 dc, 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.

crochet hat in a baby size
0-3 Months Size

Rnd 1: Magic circle, 11 dc, join with sl st (11 sts)

Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each stitch, join (22 sts)

Rnd 3: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next stitch *, join (33 sts)

Rnd 4: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 2 sts*, join (44 sts)

Rnd 5: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 10 sts*, join (48 sts)

Rnd 6: Ch 2, *2 dc, 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.

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3-6 Months Size

Rnd 1: Magic circle, 11 dc, join with sl st (11 sts)

Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each stitch, join (22 sts)

Rnd 3: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next stitch *, join (33 sts)

Rnd 4: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 2 sts*, join (44 sts)

Rnd 5: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 10 sts*, join (48 sts)

Rnd 6: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 11 sts*, join (52 sts)

Rnd 7: Ch 2, *2 dc, 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.

crochet hat in a baby size
6-12 Months Size

What size should a newborn hat be?

A crochet newborn hat usually 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?

The crown of a newborn hat should be about 48 double crochet stitches. The 1st round of your hat will have 11 stitches.

Increase to 22 in the 2nd round. Increase to 33 in the 3rd round. Increase to 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.

Creator of Lovable Loops
Melissa Hassler is a renowned crochet designer featured in Crochet World Magazine & known for her crochet designs for Lion Brand Yarn. Expert in C2C crochet, Melissa transforms creativity into timeless crochet designs.

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