This crochet Preemie Hat is the final hat pattern from my series of crochet donations sent to the Valley Children’s NICU. In case you missed the others, Preemie Hat 1 is similar to this pattern, but incorporates a chain stitch with each half double crochet, to add more stretch. Preemie Hat 2 is worked in rows instead of a round, and is a fun hat to make!
I enjoyed making this hat, and I thought it would be nice to “do the math” for everyone on this one. I have patterns three preemie sizes.
If you aren’t sure about the size you need, you can always print out my Hat and Headband Size Chart, to keep on hand. It includes preemie sizes.
These preemie hats work up quickly, and they make a beautiful donation gift!
Preemie Crochet Hat 3 Three Sizes
Supplies:
Size H crochet hook
Worsted weight cotton yarn
Pattern:
Preemie Large:
Round 1: With color A: ch 3, dc 8 in 3rd ch from hook. Join to first dc with slip stitch. (8)
Round 2: ch 2, (working between dc stitches) [2 dc between next 2 sts] repeat around. Join with slip stitch to first dc. (16)
Round 3: ch 2, [dc between next 2 sts, 2 dc between next 2 sts] repeat around. Join with slip stitch to first dc. (24)
Round 4: ch 2, [(hdc, ch 1) between next 2 sts] repeat around. Join to first hdc with slip stitch. (24)
Round 5: ch 2, [(hdc, ch 1) in next ch 1 space] repeat around. Join with slip stitch to first hdc. (24)
Rounds 6-9: Repeat round 5.
Switch to color B
Rounds 10-11: repeat round 5.
Switch to color A
Round 12: repeat round 5.
Round 13: ch 1, [sc, ch 1] in each ch 1 space. Join with slip stitch to first sc.
Finish off and weave in ends.
Preemie Medium:
Round 1: With color A: ch 3, dc 10 in 3rd ch from hook. Join to first dc with slip stitch. ( 10)
Round 2: ch 2, (working between dc stitches) [2 dc between next 2 sts] repeat around. Join with slip stitch to first dc. (20)
Round 3: ch 2, [(hdc, ch 1) between next 2 sts] repeat around. Join to first hdc with slip stitch. (20)
Round 4: ch 2, [(hdc, ch 1) in next ch 1 space] repeat around. Join with slip stitch to first hdc. (20)
Rounds 5-9: repeat round 4.
Switch to color B
Round 10: repeat round 4.
Round 11: ch 1, [sc, ch 1] in each ch 1 space. Join with slip stitch to first sc.
Finish off and weave in ends.
Preemie Small:
Round 1: With color A: ch 3, dc 8 in 3rd ch from hook. Join to first dc with slip stitch. (8)
Round 2: ch 2, (working between dc stitches) [2 dc between next 2 sts] repeat around. Join with slip stitch to first dc. (16)
Round 3: ch 2, [(hdc, ch 1) between next 2 sts] repeat around. Join to first hdc with slip stitch. (16)
Round 4: ch 2, [(hdc, ch 1) in next ch 1 space] repeat around. Join with slip stitch to first hdc. (20)
Rounds 5-7: repeat round 4.
Switch to color B
Round 8: repeat round 4.
Round 9: ch 1, [sc, ch 1] in each ch 1 space. Join with slip stitch to first sc.
Finish off and weave in ends.
Note: All patterns are written in American terms.