Free Crochet Pattern: Newborn Baby Hat
By Rachel – 76 Comments| Here is another hat/beanie that is great to make and donate to charities, hospitals or someone in need. It is designed to fit an average newborn head, and although baby heads may vary in size, there is extra length at the bottom of this hat to fold up and should stretch depending on the yarn you use. Feel free to change colors and get creative with this basic hat! |  |
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Finished Size: 5 1/2″ (14 cm) tall, 6″ (15 cm) wide when flat
Note: hat is meant to stretch
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Materials: Medium Weight Yarn (small amount) Crochet Hook I (5.50 mm) |
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Gauge: Rounds 1 – 3 in pattern creates a circle that is 3 3/4″ in diameter
Crochet Pattern: Newborn Baby Hat
Round 1: ch 4, 12 dc in forth ch from hook, sl st in top of beg ch: 12 dc
Round 2: ch 3, 2 dc in each dc around, sl st in top of beg ch-3: 24 dc
Round 3: ch 3, (2 dc in next dc, dc in next dc) around, sl st in top of beg ch-3: 36 dc
Round 4 – 10: ch 3, dc in each dc around, sl st in top of beg ch-3: 36 dc
Finish off.
| You may also like to check out the Crochet Pattern: Family Beanie Set – 6 sizes. This pattern set has various beanies for you to crochet!
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Rachel,
Thank you so much for a simple easy pattern! I am anxiously waiting the arrival of another niece and a niece/nephew later this year, so have added this hat to my list of things I need to make. Since we know one is a girl, I’m going to add a little crocheted flower to the side of the hat to dress it up. Just thought I’d share this idea while saying thanks!!
VERY EASY! I finished one in 20 minutes, thank you for posting! This hat is for a baby that is about 4-5lbs. The “average” newborn has a head circumference of 13-14inches and this beanie is 12. “Newborn” is a wide range and most people would just make this assuming it would fit on any newborn. This hat is perfect for preemies or small newborns. Thanks again for posting!!
Great pattern! I’m using this pattern to teach to a church youth group. We are making these hats to give to the hospital. Will also teach them to make pom poms to dress it up a little. Thanks so much!