FREE Crochet Baby Hat Patterns Preemie 1 lb to 8 lb Sizes

These easy preemie baby hat crochet patterns are specially designed to fit the tiniest babies – from 1–2 lb micro preemies right up to 6–8 lb full-term newborns.

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Each preemie baby hat is crocheted in the round using simple stitches and soft DK (light worsted) baby yarn, making them ideal for NICU donations, baby showers, or any early arrival.

Whether you’re crocheting for gifting, or making the baby hats to give to the maternity hospitals, these hats are quick to make and only use a small amount of yarn — perfect for scrap yarn projects and using up your leftover scraps.

The patterns for the preemie crochet baby hats are beginner-friendly and clearly written out for each individual size

Each size includes a smooth double crochet body with a soft single crochet brim.

You could add a round of front post double crochet(fpdc) and back post double crochet (bpdc) to add a ribbed brim but these tiny hats are designed to stretch gently and stay snug without pressure on delicate little heads.

These preemie beanie baby hats are based on the popular Crochet baby hat pattern single crochet band to finish.

Sizes: 1–2 lb, 2–3 lb, 3–5 lb, 6–8 lb

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What you will need for making the Crochet Preemie Hat Pattern

• Yarn: Soft weight,  Baby DK (Double Knit) = Light / Light Worsted = #3 (Light)
• Crochet Hook Size: 4.00 mm

Gauge: Gauge – 21–24 stitches in 4″ using 4mm needles/hooks

Skill Level: Beginner, knows how to join rounds with a sls-st, and work in rounds in double crochet 

Abbreviations and Stitches Used (US Terms):

• ch = chain
• sl st = slip stitch
• dc = double crochet
• sc = single crochet

Notes:

• Hat is NOT started with a magic circle
• Hat is worked in the round from the top down.
• Do not turn at the end of rounds.
• ch2 does not count as st, work the first sts of round into the base of ch2,
• You can use any soft DK yarn – great for leftover scraps.

Size: 1–2 lb Preemie Baby Hat Crochet Pattern

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Round 1:Ch3,( does not count as st) and work 9dc into the first chain. Join with a sl st to top of ch-2. (9 dc)
Round 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each stitch around. Join with sl st. (18 dc)
Round 3: Ch 2, *2dc in next st, dc in next st; repeat from * around. Join with sl st. (27 dc)
Round 4: Ch 2, dc in same st, dc in each st around. Join with sl st. (27 dc)
Rounds 5–6: Repeat Round 4. (27 dc)
Round 7: Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in each stitch around. Join with sl st. (27 sc)
Rounds 8–9: Repeat Round 7.
Fasten off and weave in ends.

Size: 2–3 lb Preemie Baby Hat Crochet Pattern

his size is ideal for slightly larger micro preemies in the 2–3 lb range, offering a snug but soft fit for NICU use.

The pattern uses DK (light worsted) yarn and a 4 mm hook, with a gauge of 21–24 stitches per 4 inches.

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Round 1: Ch 3, work 10 dc into the first chain.Join with sl st. (10 dc)
Round 2: Ch 2, 2dc in each st around, slst to Join. (20 dc)
Round 3: Ch 2, *2dc in same st, dc in next st*, repeat from * around. Join. (30 dc)
Round 4: Ch 2, dc in same st and in each st around. Join. (30 dc)
Rounds 5–7: Repeat Round 4.
Round 8: Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in each st around. Join. (30 sc)
Rounds 9–10: Repeat Round 8. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Size: 3–5 lb Preemie Baby Hat Crochet Pattern

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Round 1: Ch 3, work 11 dc into the first chain.Join with sl st (11 dc)
Round 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st around. Join. (22 dc)
Round 3: Ch 2, * 2 dc in next st, dc in next st*; repeat from * around. Join. (33 dc)
Round 4: Ch 2 (does not count), dc in the same st and in each st around. Join. (33 dc)
Rounds 5–8: Repeat Round 4.
Round 9: Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in each st around. Join. (33 sc)
Rounds 10–11: Repeat Round 9.
Fasten off and weave in the end.

Size: 6–8 lb Preemie Baby Hat Crochet Pattern

This size is perfect for full-term newborns or larger preemies in the 6–8 lb range. It offers a soft, stretchy fit that stays snug without pressure, ideal for hospital donations or baby shower gifts.

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Round 1: Ch 3, work 12 dc into the first chain.Join with sl st (12 dc)
Round 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st around. Join. (24 dc)
Round 3: Ch 2, *2dc in next st, dc in next st; repeat from * around. Join. (36 dc)
Round 4: Ch 2, dc in the same st and in each st around. Join. (36 dc)
Rounds 5–9: Repeat Round 4.
Round 10: Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in each st around. Join. (36 sc)
Rounds 11–12: Repeat Round 10.
Fasten off and weave in ends.

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Size range: Preemie to newborn

Construction: Worked flat in panels and seamed

Stitch style: Basic double crochet with clean edging

Skill level: Beginner (requires knowledge of DC and joining panels)

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