Beginner Crochet Preemie Beanie Pattern

The Teeny Little Preemie Beanie was part of the 2023 Preemie Crochet Challenge, an annual blog hop of patterns that are great for preemie babies. They can be donated or gifted and made to support new parents with a preemie.

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Pattern Details

This simple crochet preemie beanie comes in four sizes, ranging from just 2-3lbs, to 6-8lbs. It is worked from the top down, in the round, using beginner friendly stitches.

The Yarn

The Teeny Little Preemie Beanie is made with worsted weight (#4) yarn. I chose to use WeCrochet Brava Worsted for my beanies. Brava Worsted is a 100% premium acrylic yarn that is very soft. It can be machine washed and dried, making it easy to use for gifts and donations. It also comes in a large variety of colorways.

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Teeny Little Preemie Beanie Crochet Pattern

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Yarn:

Brava Worsted (#4)

100% Premium Acrylic

100g/218yards

Hook:

H/8 (5.0mm) crochet hook or hook to obtain gauge

Other Materials:

Scissors

Measuring Tape

Yarn Needle

Gauge:

Round 3 = 2.5”

Pattern Difficulty:

Beginner

Stitches Needed & Abbreviations:

MC – magic circle

sc – single crochet

hdc – half double crochet

blo – back loop only

* – repeat from

Sizing:

Size	Head Circumference	Finished Circumference	Finished Length	Yardage
2-3lbs	10-11”	8.5-10”	3.5”	30
4-5lbs	11.5-12”	9-10”	4”	38
5-6lbs	12-13”	10-11”	4.5”	52
6-8lbs	13”	12-12.5”	5”	60

Pattern Notes:

Pattern is worked from the top down in the round.

Starting ch does not count as first stitch, unless stated otherwise within the pattern.

Adjust length of hat by adding rounds before final sc round.

Video tutorial: https://youtu.be/VmvY2wJwFKY

Pattern:

All Sizes

Create a MC

Round 1: work 10 hdc in MC, pull tight, join to 1^st st. (10)

Round 2: ch 1, 2hdc in each st around, join to 1^st st. (20)

Round 3: ch 1, 1 hdc in 1^st st, 2 hdc in next st, *1 hdc in next st, 2 hdc in next st; repeat from * around, join to 1^st st. (30)

At this point, move on to the size you are making.

2-3 pounds

Round 4: ch 1, 1 hdc in 1^st 5 sts, 2 hdc in next st, * 1 hdc in next 5 sts, 2 hdc in next st; repeat from * around, join to 1^st st. (35)

Round 5: ch 1, 1 hdc in each st around, join to 1^st st. (35)

Rounds 6-9: ch 1, 1 blo hdc in each st around, join to 1^st st. (35)

Round 10: ch 1, 1 sc in each st around, join to 1^st st. (35)

Fasten off. Weave in ends.

4-5 pounds

Round 4: ch 1, 1 hdc in 1^st 2 sts, 2 hdc in next st, *1 hdc in next 2 sts, 2 hdc in next st; repeat from * around, join to 1^st st. (40)

Round 5: ch 1, 1 hdc in each st around, join to 1^st st. (40)

Round 6-10: ch 1, 1 blo hdc in each st around, join to 1^st st. (40)

Round 11: ch 1, 1 sc in each st around, join to 1^st st. (40)

Fasten off. Weave in ends.

5-6 pounds

Round 4: ch 1, 1 hdc in 1^st 2 sts, 2 hdc in next st, *1 hdc in next 2 sts, 2 hdc in next st; repeat from * around, join to 1^st st. (40)

Round 5: ch 1, 1 hdc in 1^st 7 sts, 2 hdc in next st, *1 hdc in next 7 sts, 2 hdc in next st; repeat from * around, join to 1^st st. (45)

Round 6: ch 1, 1 hdc in each st around, join to 1^st st. (45)

Rounds 7-11: ch 1, 1 blo hdc in each st around, join to 1^st st. (45)

Round 12: ch 1, 1 sc in each st around, join to 1^st st. (45)

Fasten off. Weave in ends.

6-8 pounds

Round 4: ch 1, 1 hdc in 1^st 2 sts, 2 hdc in next st, *1 hdc in next 2 sts, 2 hdc in next st; repeat from * around, join to 1^st st. (40)

Round 5: ch 1, 1 hdc in 1^st 3 sts, 2 hdc in next st, *1 hdc in next 3 sts, 2 hdc in next st; repeat from * around, join to 1^st st. (50)

Round 6: ch 1, 1 hdc in each st around, join to 1^st st. (50)

Rounds 7-12: ch 1, 1 blo hdc in each st around, join to 1^st st. (50)

Round 13: ch 1, 1 sc in each st around, join to 1^st st. (50)

Fasten off. Weave in ends.

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