Crochet Basic Infant Hat

Create a simple baby hat using crochet techniques. This project is perfect for beginners who want to practice their skills and create a cute accessory for a little one. By following a basic pattern and using soft yarn, you can make a cozy hat that will keep a baby warm and stylish. Crocheting a baby hat is a rewarding and enjoyable experience that allows you to customize the colors and decorations to suit your preferences. Whether you are making it for your own child or as a gift for someone else, this project is sure to be a hit. Whether you are crocheting for a newborn or a toddler, this project is a great way to show off your skills and create something handmade with love. Enjoy the process of crocheting a basic infant hat and watch as your creation comes to life stitch by stitch.

Finished size: Small Preemie — Newborn

Materials: 1 ounce sport weight yarn (Bernat's Baby Coordinates White used for example), US size G hook, Tapestry needle for weaving in ends.

Gauge: Rounds 1-3 = 2 1/2 inches, 9 sts = 2 inches

*NOTE: The final «scallop» round may be substituted with a round of half double crochets for a boy's hat.

Small Preemie Size (2 lbs):

ch 4

Round 1: 11 dc in 4th ch from hook, join with sl st in top of beg ch 3. (12 dc)

Round 2: ch 3, dc in same st, 2 dc in each rem st around, join with sl st in top of beg ch 3. (24 dc)

Round 3: ch 3, dc in same st, dc in next st, (2 dc in next st, dc in next st) 11 times, join with sl st in top of beg ch 3. (36 dc)

Round 4: ch 3, dc in next st, dc in each remaining st around, join with sl st in top of beg ch 3.

Rounds 5 — 10: Rep round 4.

*Round 11: ch 1, (sc, ch 1, 2 dc) in same st, skip next 2 sts, [(sc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next st, skip next 2 sts] 11 times, join with sl st in beg sc, fasten off, weave in ends. (12 scallops)

Preemie Size (3-4 lbs):

ch 4

Round 1: 11 dc in 4th ch from hook, join with sl st in top of beg ch 3. (12 dc)

Round 2: ch 3, dc in same st, 2 dc in each rem st around, join with sl st in top of beg ch 3. (24 dc)

Round 3: ch 3, dc in same st, dc in next st, (2 dc in next st, dc in next st) 11 times, join with sl st in top of beg ch 3. (36 dc)

Round 4: ch 3, dc in same st, dc in each of next 5 sts, (2 dc in next st, dc in each of next 5 sts) 5 times, join with sl st in top of beg ch 3. (42 dc)

Round 5: ch 3, dc in next st, dc in each remaining st around, join with sl st in top of beg ch 3.

Rounds 6 — 11: Rep round 5.

*Round 12: ch 1, (sc, ch 1, 2 dc) in same st, skip next 2 sts, [(sc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next st, skip next 2 sts] 13 times, join with sl st in beg sc, fasten off, weave in ends. (14 scallops)

Large Preemie/Small Newborn Size (5-6 lbs):

ch 4

Round 1: 11 dc in 4th ch from hook, join with sl st in top of beg ch 3. (12 dc)

Round 2: ch 3, dc in same st, 2 dc in each rem st around, join with sl st in top of beg ch 3. (24 dc)

Round 3: ch 3, dc in same st, dc in next st, (2 dc in next st, dc in next st) 11 times, join with sl st in top of beg ch 3. (36 dc)

Round 4: ch 3, dc in same st, dc in each of next 2 sts, (2 dc in next st, dc in each of next 2 sts) 11 times, join with sl st in top of beg ch 3. (48 dc)

Round 5: ch 3, dc in next st, dc in each remaining st around, sl st in top of beg ch 3.

Rounds 6 — 12: Rep round 5.

*Round 13: ch 1, (sc, ch 1, 2 dc) in same st, skip next 2 sts, [(sc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next st, skip next 2 sts] 15 times, join with sl st in beg sc, fasten off, weave in ends. (16 scallops)

Newborn Size (7+ lbs):

ch 4

Round 1: 11 dc in 4th ch from hook, join with sl st in top of beg ch 3. (12 dc)

Round 2: ch 3, dc in same st, 2 dc in each rem st around, join with sl st in top of beg ch 3. (24 dc)

Round 3: ch 3, dc in same st, dc in next st, (2 dc in next st, dc in next st) 11 times, join with sl st in top of beg ch 3. (36 dc)

Round 4: ch 3, dc in same st, dc in each of next 2 sts, (2 dc in next st, dc in each of next 2 sts) 11 times, join with sl st in top of beg ch 3. (48 dc)

Round 5: ch 3, dc in same st, dc in each of next 7 sts, (2 dc in next st, dc in each of next 7 sts) 5 times, join with sl st in top of beg ch 3. (54 dc)

Round 6: ch 3, dc in next st, dc in each remaining st around, join with sl st in top of beg ch 3.

Rounds 7 — 15: Rep round 6.

*Round 16: ch 1, (sc, ch 1, 2 dc) in same st, skip next 2 sts, [(sc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next st, skip next 2 sts] 17 times, join with sl st in beg sc, fasten off, weave in ends. (18 scallops)