Instructions
Free crochet preemie hat pattern Basics
0/0Notes
- •This Free crochet preemie hat pattern includes organized steps, materials, and helpful resources for crocheters.
- •There is one hat design, with instructions given for two sizes, Small and Large preemie sizes.
- •The hats can be made in a single-color or in two-colors. The instructions indicate when to change color for a two-color hat. To make a single-color hat, work entire hat using the same color; do not change color when instructed.
- •To change color, work last st of old color to last yarn over. Yarn over with new color and draw through all loops on hook to complete stitch. Proceed with new color. Old color may be fastened off or carried up wrong side of hat until next needed, as preferred.
- •Note: 1 ball is sufficient to make a single-color hat.
- •Helpful resources: patterns catalog, crochet patterns for adults, Craft Yarn Council, Ravelry.
Large Hat
0/14With A, ch 4; slip st in first ch to form a ring. Round 1 (Right Side): Ch 2 (counts as first hdc), work 11 hdc in ring; join with slip st in top of beginning ch, change to B in last st—12 hdc.
Round 2: With B, ch 4 (counts as dc, ch 1 here and throughout), *dc in next hdc, ch 1; repeat from * around; join with slip st in 3rd ch of beginning ch; change to A in last st—12 dc and 12 ch-1 spaces.
Round 3: With A, ch 4, dc in same st as join, (dc, ch 1, dc) in each dc around; join with slip st in 3rd ch of beginning ch; change to B in last st—24 dc and 12 ch-1 spaces.
Round 4: With B, slip st in first ch-1 space, ch 4, dc in space between next 2 dc, ch 1, *dc in next ch-1 space, ch 1, dc in space between next 2 dc, ch 1; repeat from * around; join with slip st in 3rd ch of beginning ch, change to A in last st—24 dc and 24 ch-1 spaces.
Round 5: Repeat Round 3—48 dc and 24 ch-1 spaces.
Round 6: With B, slip st in first ch-1 space, ch 4, dc in space between next 2 dc, ch 1, *[dc in next ch-1 space, ch1] twice, dc in space between next 2 dc, ch1; repeat from * around to last ch-1 space, dc in last ch-1 space, ch1; join with slip st in 3rd ch of beginning ch, change to A in last st—36 dc and 36 ch-1 spaces.
Round 7: Repeat Round 3—72 dc and 36 ch-1 spaces.
Round 8: With B, slip st in first ch-1 space, ch 4, *dc in next ch-1 space, ch1; repeat from * around; join with slip st in 3rd ch of beginning ch, change to A in last st—36 dc and 36 ch-1 spaces.
Round 9: Repeat Round 7.
Round 10: Repeat Round 8.
Round 11: Repeat Round 7.
Round 12: Repeat Round 8.
Round 13: With A, ch 1, sc in each dc and ch-1 space around; join with slip st in first sc—72 sc.
Round 14: With A, ch 1, sc in each sc around; join with slip st in first sc. Fasten off.
Small Hat
0/5With A, ch 4; slip st in first ch to form a ring.
Rounds 1–5: Work Rounds 1–5 of Large Hat (see Large Hat section)—48 dc and 24 ch-1 spaces.
Rounds 6–8: Work Rounds 8–10 of Large Hat (see Large Hat section)—24 dc and 24 ch-1 spaces.
Rounds 9 and 10: Work Rounds 13 and 14 of Large Hat (see Large Hat section)—48 sc.
Fasten off.
Finishing
0/1Weave in ends.
FAQ
Questions about this pattern
Is Free Crochet Preemie Hat Pattern good for beginners?+
Yes. Free Crochet Preemie Hat Pattern is marked easy and includes step-by-step instructions, materials, gauge notes, and progress checkboxes.
What yarn weight do I need for Free Crochet Preemie Hat Pattern?+
This pattern lists Lace (0). If you substitute yarn, make a gauge swatch before starting so the finished size stays close to the pattern notes.
How long does Free Crochet Preemie Hat Pattern take to crochet?+
The estimated time is shown in the pattern summary. Your pace may change depending on yarn choice, stitch familiarity, and how much finishing the project needs.
Do I need to check gauge for this crochet pattern?+
Yes. The pattern gauge is 23 sts = 4”; 12 rows = 4” in pattern st. CHECK YOUR GAUGE.. Use the listed hook size, 2.25mm (US B-1), unless your swatch tells you to adjust. Checking gauge helps avoid a finished project that is too small, too large, or too stiff.
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