Preemie hat patterns

This post appeared in an old site of mine focused on knitting hats for preemies. I’m putting it here so it’s still available.

The following links go-to patterns that have been designed for premature and newborn infants.   Ravelry patterns require free registration

KNIT patterns

Light fingering weight

• Circle of love beanie *Ravelry link*  (This pattern makes a very small hat)

Fingering weight/sock yarn

• Preemie baby beanies  *Ravelry link*
• Swirl hat *Ravelry link*
• Easy Peasy Newborn sock hat

Sport weight and Double knit (DK) yarn

• Eenie, Meenie, Minie, Moe
• Tea Cozy Hat (knit flat) *Please leave off pom-pom*
• Preemie hats for charity
• Basic Baby Hat

Worsted weight yarn

• Basic Newborn hat 
• Greenleaf baby hat (paid pattern $1) *Ravelry link*

CROCHET patterns

Any weight

• Bev’s roundie hat

Fingering weight/sock weight

• Flower child preemie hat *Ravelry link*
• Preemie snuggle cap *Ravelry link*
• Preemie rainbow beanies (Can be made for Micro Preemies)
• Newborn rainbow beanies

Sport and DK weight

• Basic infant hat (4 sizes)
• Little bitty noggins

Worsted weight yarn

• Teresa’s 10 minute preemie hat
• Rib-look baby hat  (use sport or fingering for preemie sizes)
• Lickety Split crochet baby hat
• Shell stitch Preemie hat *Ravelry link*