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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
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Teeny Little Preemie Beanie Crochet Pattern
Copyright © 2025 Michelle Ferguson – Two Brothers Blankets
All rights reserved. No part of this pattern may be reproduced, sold, or tampered with, in any form or by any means, without permission from the publisher.
Items produced from these patterns may be sold, but the patterns themselves may not be sold, shared, or altered in any way.
Yarn:
Brava Worsted (#4)
100% Premium Acrylic
100g/218yards
Hook:
H/8 (5.0mm) crochet hook or hook to obtain gauge
Other Materials:
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 1st st. (10)
Round 2: ch 1, 2hdc in each st around, join to 1st st. (20)
Round 3: ch 1, 1 hdc in 1st st, 2 hdc in next st, *1 hdc in next st, 2 hdc in next st; repeat from * around, join to 1st st. (30)
At this point, move on to the size you are making.
2-3 pounds
Round 4: ch 1, 1 hdc in 1st 5 sts, 2 hdc in next st, * 1 hdc in next 5 sts, 2 hdc in next st; repeat from * around, join to 1st st. (35)
Round 5: ch 1, 1 hdc in each st around, join to 1st st. (35)
Rounds 6-9: ch 1, 1 blo hdc in each st around, join to 1st st. (35)
Round 10: ch 1, 1 sc in each st around, join to 1st st. (35)
Fasten off. Weave in ends.
4-5 pounds
Round 4: ch 1, 1 hdc in 1st 2 sts, 2 hdc in next st, *1 hdc in next 2 sts, 2 hdc in next st; repeat from * around, join to 1st st. (40)
Round 5: ch 1, 1 hdc in each st around, join to 1st st. (40)
Round 6-10: ch 1, 1 blo hdc in each st around, join to 1st st. (40)
Round 11: ch 1, 1 sc in each st around, join to 1st st. (40)
Fasten off. Weave in ends.
5-6 pounds
Round 4: ch 1, 1 hdc in 1st 2 sts, 2 hdc in next st, *1 hdc in next 2 sts, 2 hdc in next st; repeat from * around, join to 1st st. (40)
Round 5: ch 1, 1 hdc in 1st 7 sts, 2 hdc in next st, *1 hdc in next 7 sts, 2 hdc in next st; repeat from * around, join to 1st st. (45)
Round 6: ch 1, 1 hdc in each st around, join to 1st st. (45)
Rounds 7-11: ch 1, 1 blo hdc in each st around, join to 1st st. (45)
Round 12: ch 1, 1 sc in each st around, join to 1st st. (45)
Fasten off. Weave in ends.
6-8 pounds
Round 4: ch 1, 1 hdc in 1st 2 sts, 2 hdc in next st, *1 hdc in next 2 sts, 2 hdc in next st; repeat from * around, join to 1st st. (40)
Round 5: ch 1, 1 hdc in 1st 3 sts, 2 hdc in next st, *1 hdc in next 3 sts, 2 hdc in next st; repeat from * around, join to 1st st. (50)
Round 6: ch 1, 1 hdc in each st around, join to 1st st. (50)
Rounds 7-12: ch 1, 1 blo hdc in each st around, join to 1st st. (50)
Round 13: ch 1, 1 sc in each st around, join to 1st st. (50)
Fasten off. Weave in ends.
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Preemie Crochet Challenge
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