Craft Cute Crochet Hats for Newborn Babies

Discover the art of crafting adorable crochet hats for newborn babies! Delve into the world of crochet and create a unique and charming accessory for the little ones. With just a hook and some soft yarn, you can bring warmth and style to a newborn's delicate head. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or a beginner, this project offers a wonderful opportunity to showcase your skills and create a heartfelt gift for a newborn.

Materials Needed

• Crochet Hook 4.5 mm
• Red Heart, Soft (4) – 100% acrylic yarn
• Yarn needle

Crochet Newborn Baby Hat Size

Baby’s head circumference: 36 – 41 cm. The size can be easily adjusted by ribbing length.

Baby’s age: 0-3 months

Hat’s height: 14 cm

Gauge: 17 sts – 4 inches (10 cm)

Common Abbreviations of Crochet Stitches

• ch – chain
• fpdc – front post double crochet
• bpdc – back post double crochet
• sl st – slip stitch
• BLO – back loop only
• sc – single crochet
• dc – double crochet
• st(s) – stitch(es)

Newborn Baby Crochet Hat Pattern

Crochet Brim of a Newborn Baby Hat

Row 1: Ch 7, sc in 2^nd ch from hook and across, turn (6).

Row 2: ch1, sc in BLO in each st across, turn (6).

Repeat Row 2 until ribbing reaches 34-35 cm. Join the last and the first rows in a way so that the seam is on the right side. (There should be no seams on the wrong side for newborn clothes and accessories)

Crochet Body of a Newborn Baby Hat

Round 1: Ch3 (count as first dc), dc evenly around the brim. One stitch per one row of the brim, join with sl st to top of starting chain.

Round 2: ch3, [fpdc, bpdc] – repeat till the end, fpdc, join with sl st to top of starting chain.

Repeat Round 2 until the beanie reaches 13 cm.

Crochet Crown of a Newborn Baby Hat

Round 1: sl st underneath first fpdc, ch 3, skip 1 st (bpdc of the previous round), [fpdc, skip next stitch] – repeat till the end, fpdc, join with sl st to top of starting chain.

Round 2: sl st underneath both first and second fpdc, ch 3, yarn over, [fpdc underneath next two fpdc] – repeat till the end, join with sl st to top of starting chain.

Round 3: ch 1, sc in each stitch around.

Cut the yarn leaving 15 cm tail. Sew that tiny hole on the crown. Attach yarn pom pom. Weave in ends.