Easy Crochet Pattern for a Newborn Baby Beanie

Baby Hat Crochet Pattern

Skill Level

Level 1 – Beginner

Please Note: This pattern is written in US Terms

Materials Needed to Crochet a Newborn Hat

• 1 Skein Yarn (I prefer a soft medium-weight yarn, but you can use any kind that you want)
• Size H crochet hook
• A tapestry needle
• Scissors

Abbreviations

• sl st – slip stitch
• ch – chain
• BLO – back loop only
• st/sts – stitch/stitches

The Crochet Beanie Pattern

Instructions

Row 1: ch 30 sts (or until it measures approximately 6.5 inches wide for 0-3 months)

Row 2: turn, sl st in the BLO of the 1st st from the hook, and in each ch st across the row.

Row 3: turn, sl st in the BLO of the 1st sl st in the previous row, and in each ch st across.

Repeat row 3 until your hat measures your desired size.

Finishing the Newborn Crochet Hat

When you have the crocheted rectangle made to your desired size, it is now time to shape it into a cute little beanie for your newborn baby.

Step 1: Finish Off

The first thing you will want to do, is cut the yarn, leaving a long yarn tail for sewing. I like to leave at least 8 inches so that I have plenty of yarn. You can leave even more if you want.

Pull the long tail through your last loop to tie it tight. Then thread a large yarn needle with your yarn tail.

Step 2: Sew the Side

Fold your crochet project, so that the two short ends are together. Sew the ends together so that they hold securely. Now to finish the top of the hat.

Step 3: Cinch the Top of the Beanie

To close the top of your beanie, weave your needle through the top of your project so that it goes in and out every couple of stitches. Once you have gone all the way around the top of the hat, pull the yarn tight so that it cinches together.

Now, pinch the top of the beanie together, and sew through the sides to hold it closed at the top, finish off by tying a knot. Turn your hat right side out.

Finishing Round

If you wish, I added a round of single crochet stitches on the side of the hat. This helps to give it a nice finished look, especially if the ends of your rows don’t end up being super-even.

To do this, you will simply make a slip stitch in the bottom part of your hat. Chain one stitch, then make a single crochet stitch in each stitch around.

Adding a Pom Pom

If you want, it is a fun idea to add a pom pom to the top of these newborn crochet beanies. You can easily do this by making your own yarn pom pom or buying one at your local craft store.

To make your own yarn pom pom, I like to use a large dinner fork, or serving fork, and wrap the yarn around it several times. Then tie a piece of yarn securely around the center. Once it is securely tied in place, take your scissors and cut each of the yarn ends that are wrapped around the fork.

Sew this yarn pom pom to the top of your newborn crochet beanie.

Crochet Baby Hat Sizes

When you are making a newborn crochet beanie, there are several different sizes you can make. You can either measure the baby’s head, to use the exact measurements, or slightly larger, to fit the new arrival, or you can use the estimated sizing chart below that I have provided for your quick reference to make this cute hat.

Size Estimations

Here are a few estimations of sizes you can make the crochet beanies in for this pattern. Feel free to adjust the stitch count as needed based on your stitching gauge, and the size you wish to make.

Free Crochet Baby Hat Pattern, 0-3 Months

• 6 ½ inches wide
• 13 inches long
• Approximately 30 chain stitches

Free Crochet Baby Hat Pattern, 3-6 Months

• 7 inches wide
• 14 inches long
• Approximately 40 chain stitches

Free Crochet Baby Hat Pattern, 6-12 Months

• 8 inches wide
• 15 inches long
• Approximately 50 chain stitches