Easy Crochet Baby Beanie Pattern –Stretchy Newborn Hat
This simple newborn baby hat crochet pattern creates a beautifully soft and stretchy design that looks just like it’s been knitted!
Despite being made with crochet, the stitches mimic the classic knit look, making it a perfect choice for those who love the knitted aesthetic but prefer crocheting.
This quick and easy pattern is great for baby gifts, charity projects
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This is a very simple way to crochet a knit-look crochet baby hat. Instructions are included on how you can crochet this hat to fit any head circumference!
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The clever knit look crochet stitches not only provide warmth and coziness for a newborn baby, but it is also a great gift to crochet for an infant, because it is stretchy too.
I originally crocheted this little hat as a custom order for a good friends first grandchild. friend’s
You could add on a gorgeous Pom Pom. (I love these POM POM MAKERS ) or make the curly spirals (pattern below)
This hat would be another good one to add to the baby hats to donate to hospitals. ( as always check actual hospital guidelines for what types it kinds of hats they are currently accepting)
How to Crochet a Knit look Stitch
Along with the basic crochet stitches you must have an understanding the Half Double Crochet (HDC) Variation which we use in this hat pattern.
The Half Double Crochet stitch worked into the 3rd loop, which we’ll refer to as HDC-3rd loop.
This technique creates a knit-like ribbed texture on both sides of your work.
You should be familiar with the basic Half Double Crochet (HDC) stitch. however we are going to work into the Diagonal 3rd hidden loop of the HDC st
- What is working into the 3rd Loop: This involves working into the “3rd loop” of the HDC.
- This loop is a diagonal strand located at the front of your work. (often called the camel stitch)
- Identifying the 3rd Loop: While it may seem daunting at first, identifying this loop becomes easy with practice. Always ensure the diagonal stitch is facing you.
- Ideal crochet stitch for Brims: The consistent texture on both sides makes it perfect for hat brims and other projects where a reversible knit-like look is desired.
For further assistance, please refer to the provided video tutorial.
The Ridged baby hat is crocheted in ROWS, side to side,which means there is a lot more stretch in the hat, than some of the hats crocheted in the round.
Yes you can crochet the hat in any size
You will need the HEIGHT measurement (With turnup added) will be your starting chain length.
HAT Circumference measurement is how many ROWS you need to crochet until the measurement is reached.
YOu can use this handy size chart below for sizes These are the sizes I use for donating to hospitals. 
Using the Size chart above you will make the STARTING chain the LENGTH of the HAT
If you want to size up the baby hat, for example, 0-3 months = then chain a length of 8.75 inches
3-6 months, then chain a length of 9 inches to start!
If you want to size down to preemie size, you would chain 5.5 inches to START the baby hat
NOTES: I am an extremely loose crocheter you may need to go up a hook size or adjust your tension and stitch count to reach desired measurements
Materials Required to Crochet The Baby Hat
I have included what materials i used to crochet the baby hat in the different pictures! You CAN use any hook and yarn weight as long as you follow the measurements for the size you are making, so i have not included a gauge.
I DO however prefer to crochet baby hats using either a medium weight yarn or a worsted weight yarn depending on the baby
- Crochet Hook – 4.00mm
- Yarn – Double knit Yarn
- tapestry needle /yarn needle
- tape measure
- scissors
Abbreviations Used (US Terms)
- HDC-3rd Loop – As above
- BL-sl st – Back loop slip stitch
- Ch – Chain
- sc – Single Crochet
Baby Hat Pattern Starts HERE
Ch30 +1 (or chain until length measures HAt Height = 6 inches For a baby hat with turn-up)
Row 1: starting in the 2nd chain from hook Bl-slst into the first 4 sts, HDC into each remaining chain sts, Ch2 TURN,
Row 2 : Work HDC- 3rd Loop in the next 25sts stitches across, until last 4 stitches, slip stitch into each of the last 4 sts, ch 1 TURN
Row 3: slst into the first 4 sts, Work HDC- 3rd Loop in the next 25sts stitches across, Ch2 TURN
Repeat Rows 2 and 3 Continue repeating rows 2 and rows 3 until work measures 13 inches or required WIDTH
To finish Fold the hat side to side and sew the seam together.
Using your yarn needle pick up loops around the top at the slip stitches and pull tight to join
You can add a pompom or like I have done here some easy crochet spirals
Easy Crochet Curly Spirals:
I made 5 crochet spirals by
Ch 20, working 3sc into each stitch of the chain.
Fasten off and weave in end leaning 1 length to attach to the hat at the very Center of where you pulled tight to finish
I just love how this little crochet hat and booties turned out. It was a special order for someone so I’m always nervous of a new pattern but it turned out everything the customer wanted and more.
The crochet ribbed baby booties is a free crochet pattern on our sister website over at LisaAuch.com
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