I’m sharing a collection of 12+ free crochet preemie hat patterns in today’s roundup. Find your next project in this crochet preemie hat pattern collection including bucket hats, animal hats, beanies, and more!
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12+ Free Crochet Preemie Hat Patterns
As the weather gets warmer, I start to look for smaller, portable projects to crochet on the go. Preemie hats work up very quickly and they are great for using up your very softest stash yarn scraps. If you like to crochet for charity, you may enjoy crocheting preemie hats, too. If you’re looking for ideas about where to donate preemie hats, check out the Ultimate Guide to Crocheting for Charity for Beginners. This collection includes 12 free crochet preemie hat patterns, along with dozens more ideas linked up below!
- Marinera Bucket Hat by Underground Crafter: This striped bucket hat pattern is available in 6 sizes from preemie through adult large.
- Sweet Baby Hat by Raffamusa Designs: This pattern is available in 2 preemie sizes.
- Misty Mornings Hat by Oombawka Design Crochet: This pattern is available in 11 sizes from preemie through adult large. There’s also the matching Misty Mornings Cowl pattern.
- Lemon Peel Preemie Hat by MBT Creates: This adorable hat pattern includes a video tutorial.
- Granny Stitch Hat by HanJan Crochet: This pattern is available in 9 sizes from preemie through adult large.
- Radley Tunisian Hat by Exquisite Crochet UK: This Tunisian crochet pattern is available in 7 sizes from preemie through adult large.
- Lorena Rolled Brim Beanie by Underground Crafter: This simple, textured hat is available in 5 sizes from preemie through adult large.
- Cat Ears Baby Hat from Lovable Loops Crochet: This cute animal ears hat is available in 4 sizes from newborn through 6-12 months.
- Amberly Preemie Hat by Simply Melanie Jane: This pattern coordinates with the Amberly Preemie Blanket.
- Citrus Hat Trio by MBT Creates: This cute pattern is available in 3 preemie sizes and includes a video.
- Baby’s Breath Beanie by Kirsten Holloway Designs: This feminine beanie is available in 3 preemie sizes.
- Little Dots Preemie Baby Hat by Sunflower Cottage Crochet: This pattern is available in 4 preemie sizes and is part of the Little Dots Collection including a baby blanket, a bib, a bonding square, and a cocoon.
Still looking for more preemie crochet inspiration?
- Check out my free crochet preemie blanket patterns, the Día Soleado (Sunny Day) Preemie Blanket, made with self-striping yarn for easy colorwork; the Intensive Love Blanket, a preemie blanket made with squares; the Lucila Preemie Blanket in 2 preemie sizes and using a circle in a square design; the Lullabies Blanket in 3 sizes; the Pepita Blanket, a sampler blanket; and Teeny Ripples, a striped knit-look blanket.
Find more preemie hats in these collections: