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
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*