This easy newborn baby beanie crochet pattern is a perfect quick crochet project for beginners, or for those who want to donate hats to charity or their local NICU.
I called my local NICU last week to see if they needed any baby hats. They told me they could use a lot of newborn/0-3 month sizes, so I got right to work! The Cranberries and Cream newborn beanie pattern is pretty basic, and easy to make, plus it doesn’t use a large amount of yarn so it’s perfect for using up those left-over scraps! Using up scrap yarn and donating the results to a good cause is something I think many of us can get excited about!
Feel free to change the colors of this beanie up as you see fit. Since this crochet pattern is so basic it can be made for either boys or girls. Some NICU’s are choosey about the kind of yarn they want the hats made out of. Call ahead to the hospital to find out if that is the case in your area.
Let’s begin, shall we?
The pattern on this page is only for the cranberries and cream hat. You can find a different multi-colored stripe newborn hat over here!
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Difficulty:
Beginner
Materials Needed:
5mm (H) Hook, or hook needed to obtain gauge
Approximately 50-75 yds of worsted weight yarn in 2 colors. I used Red Heart Soft in “Wine” and “Off-white” <–Click here to order.
yarn needle
scissors
Stitches used:
ch = chain
sl st = slip stitch
sc = single crochet
hdc = half double crochet
FPhdc = front post half double crochet
BPhdc = back post half double crochet
Gauge:
circle measures 4 1/2″ across after round 6.
Measurements:
Newborn: 6 1/2″ wide by 4 1/2″ tall
Additional Notes:
-ch 1 does not count as a stitch.
-yarn is carried down the inside of the hat to avoid having to weave in lots of loose ends.
Cranberries and Cream Newborn Beanie (US Terms):
With color A
Round 1: 8 hdc in magic circle, join with sl st to first hdc. (8 hdc)
Round 2: ch 1, 2 hdc in each stitch around, join with slip stitch to 1st hdc. (16 hdc)
Round 3: ch 1, 2 hdc in first stitch 1 hdc in next. *2 hdc in next stitch, 1 hdc in the next; repeat from * around, join with sl st to 1st hdc. (24 hdc)
Round 4: ch 1, 2 hdc in first stitch, 1 hdc in next 2 stitches. *2 hdc in next stitch, 1 hdc in the next 2 stitches; Repeat from * around, join with sl st to 1st hdc. (32 hdc)
Round 5: ch 1, 2 hdc in first stitch, 1 hdc in next 3 stitches. *2 hdc in next stitch, 1 hdc in the next 3 stitches; Repeat from * around, join with sl st to 1st hdc. (40 hdc)
Round 6: ch 1, 2 hdc in first stitch, 1 hdc in next 4 stitches. *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in the next 4 sts; Repeat from * around, join with sl st to 1st hdc. (48 hdc)
Join Color B to last st of round 6 and join with sl st to first st of round.
Watch this video from Moogly to see how to seamlessly join the two colors. Once you join the new color you will join to the 1st stitch of that row with a slip stitch.
Round 7: ch 1, 1 sc in next st and each st around. (48 sc)
Join Color A to last st of round 7 and join with sl st to first st of round.
Round 8: ch 1, 1 hdc in next st and each st around. (48 hdc)
Join Color B to last st of round 8 and join with sl st to first st of round.
Round 9: ch 1, 1 sc in next st and each st around. (48 sc)
Join Color A to last st of round 9 and join with sl st to first st of round
Round 10: ch 1, 1 hdc in next st and each st around, join with sl st to first hdc. (48 hdc)
Round 11: ch 1, 1 sc in next st and each st around. (48 sc)
Join Color B to last st of round 11 and join with sl st to first st of round.
Round 12: ch 1, 1 sc in next st and each st around. (48 sc)
Join Color A to last st of round 12 and join with sl st to first st of round.
Round 13: ch 1, 1 hdc in each st around. (48 hdc)
Join Color B to last st of round 13, join with sl st to first st of round.
Round 14: ch 1, 1 sc in next st and each st around. (48 sc)
Join Color A to last st of round 14, join with sl st to first st of round.
Round 15: ch 1, 1 sc in next st and each st around, join with sl st to 1st sc. (48 sc)
Round 16: ch 1 FPhdc around first st, BPhdc around next stitch, *FPhdc around next st, BPhdc around next st; repeat from * around, join with slip stitch to first FPhdc. (48)
Watch this video from Moogly to see how to seamlessly join the last round.
Cut yarn, and weave in ends.
Cranberries and Cream Hat, 0-3 mos (US Terms):
With color A
Round 1: 8 hdc in magic circle, join with sl st to first hdc. (8 hdc)
Round 2: ch 1, 2 hdc in each stitch around, join with slip stitch to 1st hdc. (16 hdc)
Round 3: ch 1, 2 hdc in first stitch, 1 hdc in next. *2 hdc in next stitch, 1 hdc in the next; repeat from * around, join with sl st to 1st hdc. (24 hdc)
Round 4: ch 1, 2 hdc in first stitch, 1 hdc in next 2 stitches. *2 hdc in next stitch, 1 hdc in the next 2 stitches; Repeat from * around, join with sl st to 1st hdc. (32 hdc)
Round 5: ch 1, 2 hdc in first stitch, 1 hdc in next 3 stitches. *2 hdc in next stitch, 1 hdc in the next 3 stitches; Repeat from * around, join with sl st to 1st hdc. (40 hdc)
Round 6: ch 1, 2 hdc in first stitch, 1 hdc in next 4 stitches. *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in the next 4 sts; Repeat from * around; join with sl st to 1st hdc. (48 hdc)
Round 7: ch 1, 2 hdc in first stitch, 1 hdc in next 5 stitches. *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in the next 4 sts; Repeat from * around; join with sl st to 1st hdc. (56 hdc)
Join Color B to last st of round 7.
Round 8: ch 1, 1 sc in next st and each st around. (56 sc)
Join Color A to last st of round 7 and join with sl st to first st of round.
Round 9: ch 1, 1 hdc in next st and each st around. (56 hdc)
Join Color B to last st of roundN9 and join with sl st to first st of round.
Round 10: ch 1, 1 sc in next st and each st around. (56 sc)
Join Color A to last st of round 10 and join with sl st to first st of round.
Rounds 11-12: ch 1, 1 hdc in next st and each st around, join with sl st to first hdc. (56 hdc)
Join Color B to last st of round 12 and join with sl st to first st of round.
Round 13: ch 1, 1 sc in next st and each st around. (56 sc)
Join Color A to last st of round 13 and join with sl st to first st of round.
Round 14: ch 1, 1 hdc in each st around. (56 hdc)
Join Color B to last st of round 14, join with sl st to first st of round.
Round 15: ch 1, 1 sc in next st and each st around. (56 sc)
Join Color A to last st of round 15, join with sl st to first st of round.
Round 16: ch 1, 1 sc in next st and each st around, join with sl st to 1st sc. (56 sc)
Round 17: ch 1 FPhdc around first st, BPhdc around next stitch, *FPhdc around next st, BPhdc around next st; repeat from * around, join with slip stitch to first FPhdc (56)
Want another beanie hat pattern for babies?
Multi-Stripe Newborn Beanie
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This is a really cute hat. I think I will make it bigger for a Teen or Adult. Thanks for the great pattern.
Sounds good! Have fun!
Thank you so much for this cute pattern! I am making them for a local hospital. Love the little beanie! So easy too 😊 Thank you again
You’re welcome! I’m sure the hospital will be very thankful for your gift!