This week I have been working on creating a new free crochet pattern on Heart Hook Home. One for preemie babies that is both a customizable and a quick project (work one up in just 15 minutes!) that I can crank out for donations to our local NICU.
My boys were both born at term, but I personally know several parents of preemie babies, including my very own cousin. Her oldest boy was born at just 27 weeks gestation, and weighed in at less than 2 lbs. He was teeny tiny, and now is whole and hearty, playing football on his home team. ♥
I can tell you that from my experience with our oldest son Caden, who has a rare heart defect, that in the three months that we were in the PICU after his two open heart surgeries in 2007, the handmade items we received felt like tangible prayers. Those gifts or items were there because other members of our family couldn’t be.
Because I have felt the very real effect of such items, I am pouring all of my prayers and well wishes into each and every one of these hats.
These littlest of preemie babies are fighters, and if you’d care to join me in creating tiny hats for donations, I’d love to have your help! Send them to your own local NICU, and offer a warmth and love that only handmade items can provide.
Thank you for joining me!
Beanie Hat for Preemie Babies Free Crochet Pattern
Materials:
I use the softest yarn I can find, which is this Berroco Comfort in a variety of colors. I want these hats to be as soft and pliable as possible, and this is the softest yarn I have ever worked with. You’ll love it, and so will the babies! A single skein can produce about 8-10 hats, depending on the hook size used and on how tightly you crochet. Look at all of these beautiful colors!
I have made some of these hats with a D hook, some with a G hook, some with an H hook and then with an I hook. The smaller the hook, the smaller the hat will be. I like to do a few in each size since these babies will vary greatly in size. You never know which they will need.
Same pattern, same number of rows, just a different size hook:
Pattern:
Round 1: Make a magic circle. Ch-1, 10hdc in ring, join to first with sl st. (10)
*tighten circle*
Round 2: Ch-1, 2hdc in each st around. Join with sl st. (20)
Round 3: Ch-1, *1hdc in first st, 2hdc in next* Join with sl st. (30)
Rounds 4 – 12: Ch-1, hdc in each around (30)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
These hats are noticeably longer than they need to be. I did this because we want to be able to roll them up, and then roll them down as needed – as the baby grows.
Thank you for sharing!
Be sure to check out our other free crochet patterns before you go:
Dishcloth or Washcloth FREE Crochet Pattern
Hair Towel with a Twist {FREE Crochet Pattern}
Scentsy Travel Tin Air Freshener Holder for Car {FREE Crochet Pattern}
Aldi Quarter Keeper {FREE Crochet Pattern}
Pencil Wall Hanging for Teacher’s Classroom – FREE Crochet Pattern
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