Newborn Nightcap Hat Crochet Pattern

Newborn Nightcap Hat Crochet Pattern

This sweet little nightcap crochet hat pattern is perfect for a newborn to wear in a photoshoot. 

The simple triangular shape is easy to stitch, and the moon and star embellishments add to the cuteness. 

Wouldn’t this be adorable in photos on a sleeping newborn’s head? Or use it for an adorable celestial pregnancy announcement or birth announcement. 

This crochet hat project uses single, half double, and double crochet stitches but is pretty easy for a newer crocheter.

Skill Level

Intermediate

Size Included

Newborn

Finished Size

13″ circumference (yarn should stretch)

7 1/2″ long from top of the hat to bottom

*These are our finished measurements. If yours don't fit within this measurement, please check your gauge.

Materials

Worsted weight yarn (4-medium)

1. Light blue
2. Yellow

I-9 (5.50mm) crochet hook

Fabric scissors

Yarn needle, to weave ends

Gauge

3 dc stitches x 2 rows is 1″

*Change the hook size to obtain the gauge.

Notes

• (11 sts) means how many stitches you should have at the end of the row. That count does include the chain.

Abbreviations/Stitches Used

st(s)-stitch(es)

ch-chain

slst-slip stitch

sc-single crochet

hdc-half double crochet

dc-double crochet

*This pattern is written in American Crochet Terms. Looking for more great crochet stitches to try in other projects. Click here to see the Ultimate Crochet Stitch Library.

Hat

Starting with light blue yarn,

Round 1: ch 3, 8 dc in 3rd ch from hook, join in first dc of round (8 sts)

Round 2: ch 2, 2 dc in first st, dc in next st, *2 dc in next st, dc in next st* repeat * to * around, join in first dc of round (12 sts)

Round 3: ch 2, 2 dc in first st, dc in next 2 sts, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 2 sts* repeat * to * around, join in first dc of round (16 sts)

Round 4: ch 2, 2 dc in first st, dc in next 3 sts, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 3 sts* repeat * to * around, join in first dc of round (20 sts)

Round 5: ch 2, 2 dc in first st, dc in next 4 sts, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 4 sts* repeat * to * around, join in first dc of round (24 sts)

Round 6: ch 2, 2 dc in first st, dc in next 5 sts, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 5 sts* repeat * to * around, join in first dc of round (28 sts)

Round 7: ch 2, 2 dc in first st, dc in next 6 sts, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 6 sts* repeat * to * around, join in first dc of round (32 sts)

Round 8: ch 2, 2 dc in first st, dc in next 7 sts, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 7 sts* repeat * to * around, join in first dc of round (36 sts)

Round 9: ch 2, 2 dc in first st, dc in next 8 sts, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 8 sts* repeat * to * around, join in first dc of round (40 sts)

Rounds 10-13: ch 2, dc in each st around, join in first dc of round (40 sts)

Cut yarn and change to yellow yarn.

Round 14: ch 2, dc in each st around, join in first dc of round (40 sts)

Round 15: ch 2, fpdc in first st, bpdc in next st, *fpdc in next st, bpdc in next st* repeat * to * around, join in first fpdc of round, cut yarn, fasten off, weave ends (40 sts)

Crochet Moon

With yellow yarn,

Row 1: ch 10, sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next st, 2 dc in next 5 sts, hdc in next st, sc in next st, turn (14 sts)

Row 2: ch 1, sc in next 4 sts, dc in next st, 2 dc in next 3 sts, dc in next 2 sts, sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, sc in next st, slst in next st, cut yarn, fasten off, weave ends (18 sts)

1. with yellow yarn and a yarn needle
2. attach the moon to the front, left side of the hat

Braid

1. using 3 strands of light blue yarn that is 2′ long
2. take all three strands of yarn together and through the top of hat so 1′ of yarn is on each side
3. knot the strands of yarn together toward the top of the hat
4. braid the yarn all the way down, and knot the bottom of braid

Crochet Star (Make 2)

1. We used this star pattern with yellow yarn
2. Using yellow yarn, and a yarn needle
3. Put both stars together and hand sew together with the braid in between the stars

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If you enjoyed this pattern, check out a few more of my crochet patterns below:

• Kid’s Star Stitch Hat Crochet Pattern
• Market Tote Bag Crochet Pattern
• Summer Shawl Crochet Pattern

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