Sunshine and Hugs Preemie Beanie – Free Crochet Pattern

I recently received this gorgeous new Baby Hugs Yarn from Red Heart and I couldn’t wait to make something exciting! Baby Hugs comes in a variety of vibrant colors and two different yarn weights, light and medium. Best of all, Baby Hugs is certified safe according to Oeko-Tex Standard 100 Class I which means it has been tested to be free from harmful levels of over 300 substances. It soft, snuggly, and safe for baby! This makes it the perfect yarn for blankets, hats and other baby items! Today I am going to share my free pattern for the Sunshine and Hugs preemie-sized Beanie using Baby Hugs medium weight yarn. This preemie hat pattern is great for donating to hospitals and other charities that are in need of hats. I will be working up the pattern for other sizes as well (which are also great for charity 😉 ) so make sure to stay tuned for that! I hope you enjoy the pattern and Happy Crocheting!

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Sunshine and Hugs Preemie Beanie

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Materials:

• Approximately 51 yds of Baby Hugs Medium Yarn in the Sunny colorway*
• Size J (6mm) Crochet Hook*
• Yarn Needle* for weaving ends
• Scissors*

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Skill Level:

Easy

Abbreviations:

ch – chain
dc – double crochet
hdc – half double crochet
sc – single crochet
sk – skip
st(s) – stitch(es)
() – indicates stitch counts
* – indicates instructions to be repeated

Gauge:

3 stitches & 3 rows = 1″

Finished Size:

• Preemie – Fits 12″ head size

Notes:

• This pattern is written in US terms.
• Sizing will vary depending on how tightly or loosely you crochet. If you would like to keep the sizing the same, please check your gauge before starting this project.

Tutorials:

 

• Magic Circle by Moogly
• Invisible Join by Lookatwhatimade

Instructions:

Magic Circle, ch 1
Round 1: Work 6 hdc into the Magic Circle, join in beginning hdc. (6)
Round 2: Ch 1, work 2 hdc into each st around, join in beginning hdc. (12)
Round 3: Ch 1, 1 hdc into the first st, 2 hdc into the next st *1 hdc into the next st, 2 hdc into the next st** Repeat from * to ** around, join in beginning hdc. (18)
Round 4: Ch 1, 1 hdc into the first st, 1 hdc into the next st, 2 hdc into the next st *1 hdc into each of the next 2 sts, 2 hdc into the next st** Repeat from * to ** around, join in beginning hdc. (24)
Round 5: Ch 1, 1 hdc into the first st, 1 hdc into each of the next 2 sts, 2 hdc into the next st *1 hdc into each of the next 3 sts, 2 hdc into the next st** Repeat from * to ** around, join in beginning hdc, turn. [Note: If you do not turn the work, the texture of the next few rounds will be on the inside instead of on the outside] (30)
Round 6: Ch 1, 1 sc into the first st, 1 dc into the next st, *1 sc into the next st, 1 dc into the next st** Repeat from * to ** around, join in beginning sc. (30)
Round 7: Ch 3 (count as dc), 1 sc into the next st, *1 dc into the next st, 1 sc into the next st** Repeat from * to ** around, join in beginning sc. (30)
Round 8-11: Repeat Rounds 6-7
Round 12: Ch 1, 1 sc into each st around, join in beginning sc with an invisible join. (30)

Finish:

Fasten off, weave all ends.