Easy Crochet Knit-Look Baby Beanie
Looking for a quick and easy crochet project for the tiniest little heads? This knit-look baby beanie is the perfect beginner-friendly pattern, designed in preemie and newborn sizes. The simple stitches give it the classic look of knit while keeping it fast and fun to make with crochet. Whether you’re making a thoughtful gift for a baby shower, donating preemie hats to the NICU, or just practicing your crochet skills, this free baby beanie pattern is a cozy and practical choice. With step-by-step instructions and a video tutorial, even brand-new crocheters can follow along and create a soft, handmade hat in no time.
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Video Tutorial
Difficulty
This is an EASY level pattern. A simple stitch pattern is used.
Finished Measurements
Centimeters given as: Preemie (Newborn) 3-6 months (6-12 months) Toddler
Beanie circumference: 22.5 (30) 37.5 (45) 52.5
Beanie height: 12 (13) 14 (15) 16
Inches given as: Preemie (Newborn) 3-6 months (6-12 months) Toddler
Beanie circumference: 9 (12) 14.5 (17.5) 20,5
Beanie height: 4.5 (5) 5.5 (6) 6.5
Mitten circumference (one size): 15 cm (6")
Mitten height (one size): 8 cm (3")
Yarn
For the beanie you will need the following amount of yarn give as Preemie (Newborn) 3-6 months (6-12 months) Toddler:
50 (76) 100 (130) 160 meters
55 (85) 110 (140) 175 yards
For both mittens you will need 35 meters (37 yards) of a worsted weight (4) yarn.
Sample was made using Lion Brand Heartland yarn in the color “Rocky Mountains.” Heartland yarn is a 100% acrylic, worsted weight (4) yarn that contains 230 meters (251 yards) per 142 grams (5 oz).
These are a few yarns that would also work for the easy baby beanie:
1. Knit Picks Brava Worsted
100% acrylic, soft, durable, machine washable, budget-friendly, wide range of colors. Great for baby items.
Budget: $3–$4 per skein
2. Knit Picks Swish Worsted
100% superwash merino wool, soft and smooth texture, machine washable, slightly luxurious feel.
Mid-range: $6–$7 per skein
3. Malabrigo Rios
100% superwash merino wool, hand-dyed, soft, vibrant colors, ideal for special projects.
Splurge: $16–$18 per skein
Hook Size and Notions
Pattern Abbreviations
ch(s) – chain(s)
ch-3 - chain three
dc - double crochet
fpdc - front post double crochet
rep – repeat
rnd – round
sl st – slip stitch
st(s) – stitch(s)
yo - yarn over
( ) - work instructions within parentheses all in the same stitch or space
* * – repeat instructions between asterisks as many times as directed
(These are US crochet terms from the Craft Yarn Council)
Special Stitches & Techniques
Invisible Join
1. Cut the working end of your yarn and pull it up and through the last stitch that was worked.
2. Thread the tail of yarn through a tapestry needle.
3. Skip the first stitch, insert your tapestry needle into the second stitch from front to back through both loops of the stitch, pull yarn through.
4. Insert your tapestry needle from front to back into the back loop only of the stitch the yarn is originating from, pull yarn through.
5. Securely weave in your ends.
I have full video tutorial and blog post on how to create an invisible join.
How to Make a Magic Cirlce
The magic circle is an essential crochet technique that helps eliminate holes in projects worked in the round. If you’re not familiar with it yet, I have a full blog post and a step-by-step video tutorial to guide you through the process.
Notes
Chain 3 at the beginning of a round counts as a double crochet stitch.
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