Newborn and Premmie Crochet Baby Bonnet Pattern and simple Crochet Booties.
This free crochet pattern helps you to create a delightful Baby set. The easy free crochet pattern is especially good for beginners to be able to crochet this adorable baby Bonnet and Bootie set.
I also have an easy beginner-friendly Newborn baby crochet cardigan pattern that matches the bonnet and booties available FREE on my Blog here
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The front of the bonnet can be folded back to make it smaller if needed and helps to get a cozy fit. This little crochet bonnet and crochet booties set is so easy to make and takes no time at all. making this an ideal last-minute baby shower gift set, and making a beautiful crochet photo prop.
For making bigger than the stated, just add another round of increases, following the sequence.
I used a 4.50 uk (G6) steel hook ( I am an extremely loose crocheter, you may need to go up a hook size to achieve measurements)
US crochet terms used.
YARN : DK / Stylecraft Special
To Crochet a Preemie-sized Bonnet - PATTERN FURTHER DOWN THIS PAGE
TO crochet the Newborn BOnnet Head circumference 12"-13" Back of Head diameter across 4.75"
Newborn Crochet Baby Bonnet Pattern
- 4.50mm hook
- US crochet terms used.
- DK / Stylecraft special /mariners baby soft
Magic circle
Ch3, Make 14 DCS in the first chain on the hook, and slip to join.
Rnd 2: Ch2, 2 DCs in each stitch around; slip stitch to top of beginning CH 3 to join (24)
Rnd 3: ch3 *dc in next st, 2dc in next st* in each stitch around. repeat around, leaving the last 5 DCs unworked. Ch2, TURN (work at this point should measure 4.75 inches across widest parts)
Rnd 4: Ch3, Dc in each stitch, leaving the unworked stitches) TURN
Rnd 5: ch1 sc in each stitch, TURN
Rnd 6: Ch3, Dc in each stitch across
Rnd 7: ch1 sc in each stitch, TURN
Rnd 8: Ch3, Dc in each stitch across,
Rnd 9: ch1 sc in each stitch, TURN
Rnd 10: Ch3, Dc in each stitch across, TURN
Rnd 11: ch1 sc in each stitch, TURN
Rnd 12: Ch3, Dc in each stitch across, TURN
Rnd 13: ch1 sc in each stitch, TURN
Rnd 14: Ch3, Dc in each stitch across,
Bottom Of Bonnet (neckline)
Row 1: CH 1, turn to work along the bottom of bonnet around the neck — work SC evenly around the neckline in SC to end of row (including unworked DCs of Row 2 (at center back of bonnet).
Make sure this is an even number of stitches along the neck edge. Ch1, TURN
Row 2: Working back along the sc row just made. ch2, *skip 1 stitch, ch1, sc in next* repeat ** along the edge and finish off
Row 3: work 1 sc into each stitch and chain space. Ensure you are working on the RS for the front edging.
FRONT Edging
Ch2, slip stitch into next st, * ch1,sc in next st* repeat continue working in this manner until the last space.
Ch2, slip stitch to finish.
Fold Back front of the bonnet, the cord or ribbon will hold in place at the bottom ends or you can make a few stitches along the brim to secure, but I leave because the baby's head shape changes so quickly in the first few weeks.
You can thread a ribbon around the neckline or make a cord by
CH 75 or desired length for a tie, enough to thread through the ch 1 spaces and to loosely tie under the chin. Fasten off neatly
(Or if preferred you can skip this part and just thread through a ribbon to finish off )
Weave in all ends
Ribbon to finish off if you wish
Preemie BONNET SIZE: 4,00mm hook or hook to achieve 3.25 inches across the back of the bonnet)
Ch3, Make 12 dc in the first chain on the hook and slip to join.
Rnd 2: Ch2, 2 DCs in each stitch around; slip stitch to top of beginning CH 3 to join (24)
Rnd 3: ch2 *2dc, dc in next st* in each stitch around. repeat around, leaving the last 3 DCs unworked. Ch2, TURN (32)
Rnd 4: Ch2, Dc in each stitch, leaving the unworked stitches) TURN
Rnd 5: ch1 sc in each stitch, TURN
Rnd 6: Ch3, Dc in each stitch across
Rnd 7: ch1 sc in each stitch, TURN
Rnd 8: Ch3, Dc in each stitch across, (Finish here and continue to the bottom of the bonnet if you DO NOT WANT THE FOLD BACK BRIM
Rnd 9: ch1 sc in each stitch, TURN
Rnd 10: Ch3, Dc in each stitch across, (these last 2 rows can be folded back to make a snug fit if needed)
Bottom Of Bonnet (neckline)
Row 1: Slip stitch in the corner; CH 1, turn to work on the bottom of bonnet around the neck — work SC evenly around the neckline in SC to end of row (including unworked DCs of Row 2 (at center back of bonnet).Make sure this is an even number of stitches along the neck edge. Ch1, TURN (22 sc sts)
Row 2: Working back along the sc row just made. ch2, *skip 1 stitch, ch1, sc in next* repeat ** along the edge and finish off.
Join Yarn to the bottom corner on RS of work to work the front edging.
FRONT Edging
*Ch2, slip stitch into next st, ch1,sc in next st,
continue working in this manner until the last space. Ch2, slip stitch to finish.
EASY Simple Crochet Pattern for Baby Booties
Start with Ch26
ROW 1: HDC in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. (25 hdc) Ch 2 (counts as an HDC on next row), turn
ROW 2 - 3: HDC in each hdc across row (25 hdc). ch 2, turn.
ROW 4: DC in each hdc across row (25 dc) - do not chain 3 at the end, just turn
ROW 5 (top of bootie) : slip st in the first 5 dcs, ch 3. (counts as one dc) dc in the same st and then in each dc across leaving 4 sts unworked at the end.. Chain 3, turn
ROWS 6 and 7 : DC in each dc across the sts just worked being sure to DC into the very last stitch, ch 3 and turn
ROW 8:
Sc into 1st st near hook, ch 3, slip stitch in next st, repeat across to make a ruffle on the top.
Finish off. ~Fold piece in half and stitch up using yarn and big needle
(this is the wrong side of the bootie.)
Turn booties right side out and shape them with your hands.
Crochet another length of chain sts and thread through Row 6 and tie at front of Bootie.
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