Whether you are a new mom with a new baby, photographer or making something special for a baby shower this free crochet baby bonnet pattern just might be exactly what you are looking for!
I’ve included three sizes in this pattern: 0-3 months, 3-6 months, and 6-12 months. Babies grow so fast, and I wanted to make sure you can create a newborn baby crochet baby hat that fits just right at every stage. Whether you’re making it for your own little one or as a gift for baby showers, these sizes should cover all the bases.
If you have never made a crochet bonnet before you may think it looks confusing – it is so simple! Starting just like a regular hat you will work increase rounds the difference being what is usually the top of the hat- is actually the back of the bonnet once the increase rounds are done you stop joining and start working in rows. The end of each row being the bottom of the bonnet. It’s that simple you will have an adorable baby bonnet made before you know it!
If you’ve got some beautiful variegated worsted weight yarn in your stash, this is the perfect project to use it on. That being said the simple combination of double crochet stitches and chain stitches looking stunning in a solid yarn as well.
Let’s talk gauge for a moment. I know it can be tempting to skip this step (I’ve done it myself more times than I care to admit!), but getting the right gauge is crucial for sizing. For this crochet baby hat, you’ll want to work up a small swatch in the basic stitches to make sure your gauge matches the one in the written pattern. If your stitches are too tight, the bonnet might come out too small, and if they’re too loose, it could be too big. A little time spent on gauge now will save you frustration later.
I know that some of us are visual learners, so if you prefer seeing things in action, I’ve got a video tutorial that shows you how to make this special stitch used this easy crochet baby bonnet.
Skill Level
Easy
Abbreviations
- ch – chain
- dc – double crochet
- hdc – half double crochet rnd – round
- sc – single crochet
- sk – skip
- sp – space
- st – stitch
- sts – stitches
- sl st – slip stitch
Gauge
I/5.50 mm and worsted weight yarn
Dc in 1st skipped st under ch space, ch 1, skip next st, dc in skipped st under ch space, ch 1 skip next st = 1”
Finished Measurements
0-3 Months 11.5” x 5”
3-6 Months 12.5” x 6”
6-12 Months 13.5” x 6”
Materials Needed
- I/5.50 mm crochet hook
- Tapestry Needle
- Stitch Markers
- Buttons
- 50 g – 100 g worsted weight yarn
- I used Loops and Threads Rainbow in Midnight shown in pictures
Crochet Rose
I/5.50 mm hook
Row 1: Ch 21, 1 dc in 5th chain from hook, *Ch 1, sk 1 ch, (dc, ch1, dc) in next st* rpt from *to* till end of row, ch 2 turn
Row 2: *(hdc, 4 dc, hdc) 1st ch1 sp, sl st in next ch1 sp* rpt from *to* till end of row
Roll rose into shape very loosely so that rose stays large and flat. Use tapestry need and yarn to sew rose into place and attach to bonnet.
Crochet Ties
Cut 6 pieces of yarn 24 inches or longer.
Working in bottom front corner of bonnet, fold three strands of yarn in half. Hold hat with wrong side facing you and use hook to draw the folded ends through the stitch from right to wrong side. Repeat for next two stitches.
Pull the loose ends through the folded section and draw the knot up firmly. Repeat for other side.
Braid and knot at end.
Newborn 0 – 3 Months
Work first 3 rounds continuously.
Using I/5.50 mm hook ch 2
Rnd 1: Work 5 sc in 2nd st from hook (5)
Rnd 2: 2 Sc in 1st and each st, around (10)
Rnd 3: 2 Sc in 1st and each st around. Join with sl st to 1st sc. Ch 3 turn (20)
Rnd 4: Chain 3 of previous rnd counts as first (dc, ch1). Skip 1st st, *dc in next, ch 1 and skip next st* rpt from *to* till end of rnd. Join with sl st to the ch 3. Ch 1 turn (20)
Rnd 5: Working in 1st ch 1 space (sc, dc in skipped st under ch space, sc) repeat () in each ch 1 space around. Join with sl st, ch 3 turn. (30)
Rnd 6: Chain 3 of previous rnd counts as first (dc, ch1). Skip 1st st, *dc in next, ch 1 and skip next st* rpt from *to* till end of rnd. Join with sl st to the ch 3. Ch 1 turn (30)
Rnd 7: Working in 1st ch 1 space (sc, dc in skipped st under ch space, sc) repeat () in each ch 1 space around. Place one extra sc in last st. Join with sl st, ch 3 turn. (46)
Rnd 8: Chain 3 of previous rnd counts as first (dc, ch1). Skip 1st st, *dc in next, ch 1 and skip next st* rpt from *to* till end of rnd. Join with sl st to the ch 3. Ch 1 turn (46)
After rnd 8 stop joining. The remainder of the bonnet will be worked in rows.
Rows 9 – 17: Dc in 1st skipped st under ch space, ch 1, skip next st, *dc in skipped st under ch space, ch 1 skip next st* rpt from *to* till end of row. Turn (46)
Row 18: Sc in 1st ch space, dc in skipped stitch under ch space, (sc, dc in skipped st under ch space) rpt () in each ch 1 space till end of row. Ch 1, turn (46)
Row 19: Sc in 1st and each st across. Ch, 1 turn (46)
Row 20: Sl st in 1st st, ch 3, skip st, sl st in next, sc in next *sl st in next st, ch 3, sl st in next, sc in next* rpt to end of row.
Fasten off and weave in ends. Tie instructions above.
Baby 3 – 6 Months
Work first 3 rounds continuously.
Using I/5.50 mm hook Ch 3
Rnd 1: Work 10 hdc in 1st st from hook (10)
Rnd 2: 2 hdc in 1st and each st, around (20)
Rnd 3: 2 hdc in 1st and each st around, join with sl st to 1st hdc, ch 3 turn (40)
Rnd 4: Chain 3 of previous rnd counts as first (dc, ch1). Skip 1st st. *Dc in next, ch 1 and skip next st* rpt from *to* till end of rnd. Join with sl st to the ch 3, ch 1 turn (40)
Rnd 5: Working in 1st ch 1 space (sc, dc in skipped st under ch space, sc) *in next ch 1 space (sc, dc in skipped st under ch space (no sc)) in next ch 1 space (sc, dc in skipped st of rnd below, sc)* rpt from *to* in all ch 1 spaces. Join with sl st, to ch 1. Ch 3 turn (50)
Rnd 6: Chain 3 of previous rnd counts as first (dc, ch1). Skip 1st st, *dc in next, ch 1 and skip next st* rpt from *to* till end of rnd. Join with sl st to the ch 3. Ch 1 turn (50)
Rnds 7-9: Dc in 1st skipped st under ch space, ch 1, skip next st, *dc in skipped st under ch space, ch 1 skip next st* rpt from *to* till end of rnd. Join with sl st to ch 1. Ch 1, turn (50)
After rnd 9 stop joining. The remainder of the bonnet will be worked in rows.
Rows 10- 19: Dc in 1st skipped st under ch space, ch 1, skip next st, *dc in skipped st under ch space, ch 1 skip next st* rpt from *to* till end of rnd. Turn (50)
Row 20: Sc in 1st ch space, dc in skipped stitch under ch space, (sc, dc in skipped st under ch space) rpt () in each ch 1 space till end of rnd. Turn (50)
Row 21: Sc in 1st and each st across, ch 1 turn (50)
Row 22: Sl st in 1st st, ch 3, skip st, sl st in next, sc in next *sl st in next st, ch 3, sl st in next, sc in next* rpt to end of row.
Fasten off and weave in ends. Tie instructions above.
Baby 6 – 12 Months
Work first 3 rounds continuously.
Using I/5.50 mm ch 2
Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in 2nd st from hook (6)
Rnd 2: 2 Sc in 1st and each st, around (12)
Rnd 3: 2 Sc in 1st and each st around, join with sl st to 1st sc. Ch 3 turn (24)
Rnd 4: Chain 3 of previous rnd counts as first (dc, ch1) Skip 1st st, *dc in next, ch 1 and skip next st* rpt from *to* till end of rnd. Join with sl st to the ch 3. Ch 1 turn (24)
Rnd 5: Working in 1st ch 1 space (sc, dc in skipped st under ch space, sc) repeat () in each ch 1 space around. Join with sl st, ch 3 turn. (36)
Rnd 6: Chain 3 of previous rnd counts as first (dc, ch1) Skip 1st st, *dc in next, ch 1 and skip next st* rpt from *to* till end of rnd. Join with sl st to the ch 3. Ch 1 turn (36)
Rnd 7: Working in 1st ch 1 space (sc, dc in skipped st under ch space, sc) repeat () in each ch 1 space around. Place one extra sc in last st. Join with sl st, ch 3 turn. (54)
Rnd 8: Chain 3 of previous rnd counts as first (dc, ch1) Skip 1st st, *dc in next, ch 1 and skip next st* rpt from *to* till end of rnd. Join with sl st to the ch 3. Ch 1 turn (54)
Rnds 9 & 10: Dc in 1st skipped st under ch space, ch 1, skip next st, *dc in skipped st under ch space, ch 1 skip next st* rpt from *to* till end of rnd join with sl st to ch 1. Ch 1 turn (54)
After rnd 10 stop joining.
The remainder of the bonnet will be worked in rows.
Rows 11 – 20: Dc in 1st skipped st under ch space, ch 1, skip next st, *dc in skipped st under ch space, ch 1 skip next st* rpt from *to* till end of row. Ch 1 turn (54)
Row 21: Sc in 1st ch space, dc in skipped stitch under ch space, (sc, dc in skipped st under ch space) rpt () in each ch 1 space till end of row. Turn (54)
Row 22: Sc in 1st and each st across, ch 1 turn (54)
Row 23: Sl st in 1st st, ch 3, skip st, sl st in next, sc in next *sl st in next st, ch 3, sl st in next, sc in next* rpt to end of row.
Fasten off and weave in ends.