Learn how to crochet Baby's First Crochet Hat Pattern. Available in 3 - 4 lbs preemie sizes up to 3 months.
Diva Dan and I have generated crochet diagrams. In filming this years ago and with increased technology today, people assumed the counts were wrong. However, it's the idea that hats, as they increase in size, have a mathematical formula.
You will notice that all four sizes are unique to get to the right size. The diagrams help show you exactly where the stitches go.
Yarn
Caron® Simply Soft® (6 oz/170.1 g; 315 yds/288 m)
Sizes Preemie 3-4 lbs, Preemie 5-6 lbs, Newborn 7-9 lbs and Up to 3 Months 10-12 lbs.
Soft Pink. Each ball will make approx 12 preemie, 10 preemie, 7 newborn and 5 up to 3 months hats.
Abbreviations
Approx = Approximately
Beg = Begin(ning)
Ch = Chain(s)
Dc = Double crochet
Hdc = Half double crochet
Rep = Repeat
Rnd(s) = Round(s)
Sc = Single crochet
Sl st = Slip stitch
Sp = Space
St(s) = Stitch(es)
SIZES
Preemie 3-4 lbs (Preemie 5-6 lbs – Newborn 7-9 lbs -3 months 10-12 lbs). To fit head circumference: 81/2 (11-121/2 -14)" [21.5 (28-32-35.5) cm].
Gauge 14 sc and 15 rows = 4” [10 cm].
Hook 4.5 mm / US 7
INSTRUCTIONS
The instructions are written for smallest size. If changes are necessary for larger sizes the instructions will be written thus ( ). When only one number is given, it applies to all
sizes. For ease in working, circle all numbers pertaining to your size.
Beginning (Beg) at crown, chain (ch) 3.
1st round (rnd): 8 half double crochet (hdc) in 3rd ch from hook. Join with slip
stitch (sl st) to first hdc.
2nd rnd: Ch 3 [counts as double crochet (dc)]. 1 dc in same space (sp) as last sl st. *Ch 1. 2 dc in next hdc. Repeat (Rep) from around. Ch 1. Join with sl st to top of
ch 3. 8 groups of 2 dc.
Size 3-4 lbs only: 3rd rnd: Sl st in next sp between 2 dc. [Ch 3 (counts as dc). 1 dc]
in same sp. *(2 dc in next ch-1 sp) twice. 2 dc in sp between next 2 dc. Rep from *
once more. (2 dc in next ch-1 sp. 2 dc in sp between next 2 dc) 3 times. Join with sl st
to top of ch 3. 13 groups of 2 dc.
Size 5-6 lbs only: 3rd rnd: Sl st in next sp between 2 dc. [Ch 3 (counts as dc). 1 dc] in same sp. 2 dc in next ch-1 sp. *2 dc in next sp between 2 dc. (2 dc in next ch-1 sp) twice. Rep from * twice more. 2 dc in next sp between 2 dc. Join with sl st to top of ch 3. 12 groups of 2 dc.
4th rnd: Sl st in next sp between 2 dc. [Ch 3 (counts as dc). 1 dc] in same sp. (2 dc in next sp between 2 groups of 2 dc) twice. *2 dc in next sp between 2 dc. (2 dc in next sp between 2 groups of 2 dc) 3 times. Rep from * twice more. 2 dc in next sp between 2 dc. Join with sl st to top of ch 3. 16 groups of 2 dc.
Sizes 7-9 and 10-12 lbs only: 3rd rnd: Sl st in next sp between 2 dc. [Ch 3 (counts
as dc). 1 dc] in same sp. 2 dc in next ch-1 sp. *2 dc in next sp between 2 dc. 2 dc in
next ch-1 sp. Rep from * around. Join with sl st to top of ch 3. 16 groups of 2 dc.
Size 7-9 lbs only: 4th rnd: Sl st in next sp between 2 dc. [Ch 3 (counts as dc). 1 dc] in same sp. 2 dc in next sp between 2 groups of 2 dc. *2 dc in next sp between 2 dc. (2 dc in next sp between 2 groups of 2 dc) 5 times. Rep from * once more. 2 dc in next sp between 2 dc. (2 dc in next sp between 2 groups of 2 dc) 4 times. Join with sl st to top of ch 3. 19 groups of 2 dc.
Size 10-12 lbs only: 4th rnd: Sl st in next sp between 2 dc. [Ch 3 (counts as dc). 1 dc] in same sp. *(2 dc in next sp between 2 groups of 2 dc.) 3 times. 2 dc in next sp between 2 dc. Rep from * 4 times more. Join with sl st to top of ch 3. 21 groups of 2 dc.
All sizes: Next rnd: Sl st in next sp between 2 groups of 2 dc. [Ch 3 (counts as dc). 1 dc] in same sp. *2 dc in next sp between 2 groups of 2 dc. Rep from * around. Join with sl st to top of ch 3.
Rep last rnd until Hat measures approx 31/2 (4-41/2-5)" [9 (10-11.5-12.5) cm].
Next rnd: Ch 1. 1 single crochet (sc) in each dc around. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.
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Crochet Diagrams
3 - 4 lbs Preemie Size
You can click on any diagram to download or print. 
Baby's First Cluster Hat Crochet Diagram - PREEMIE - 3 to 4 lbs size.
5 - 6 lbs Preemie Size
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Average Newborn Size
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Up to 3 Months Size
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Video Tutorial
Stitch it Forward
Yarnspirations has released their latest Lookbook called Caron, Stitched with Love. The book of free patterns for both knitters and crocheters has one central theme, charity. It focuses on simple projects and some that require a bit of knowledge of crochet. Personally, I love how the Lookbook allows new crocheters to learn new skills but also for the ones who have some skills to go a step further. Not only is this book charity oriented, but it is also a great starting point for crocheters and knitters to do something more than practise with stitches. It will allow them to learn, grow and contribute to their own community with the projects they create.
The project above is from this Lookbook. This article is one specific pattern and I have a tutorial that matches it for those who need an extra helping hand with the instructions and skills needed to complete the project.
Mandi Spells says
I have ripped out and redone this hat a couple times, and if I follow the video exactly like you've done it, on round 4 I get 20 groups of cluster, not 19. and if I take out the last group and only do 4 instead of 5 I get a weird pucker in what would be the back of the hat. I left it at 20 and it seemed to smooth out nicely. And yes, my counts were on exactly, up until the end of round 4, and its only that last set of 5 clusters. Did I do something wrong?
Rona says
Why does Mikey do the video in double crochet when the pattern calls for half-double crochet? Very confusing
Jeanne - The Crochet Crowd says
Half-double is only done on the first round (which Mikey does), then the rest of the pattern called for double crochet, until the edging which is single crochet.
Linda says
I have gone all over your site...no where is it showing the pattern. What's the trick to get the "printable" pattern for the newborn hats you're showing?
Mikey, The Crochet Crowd says
You have to click the fuscia button that says GET PATTERN. 😀