We just know your baby's going to turn some heads with this adorable hat on her! Not only that, the softness of the yarn will keep her comfortable while keeping her warm. Give the pattern below a try or get the ad-free printable PDF pattern here.
Preemie Newborn Lacy Butterfly Hat Crochet Pattern
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This Lacy Butterfly crochet hat pattern has the adorable lacy effect while keeping it simple and easy. This hat that looks hard to make simply uses the basic stitches.
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Skill Level: Easy
Materials:
Yarn:
20 [40, 50, 60] yds Extra soft, worsted weight yarn
Hook:
US size G/6 (4.00mm) crochet hook or size needed to match gauge
Notions:
Scissors
Yarn needle
Gauge: 12 dc x 8 rows = 4”
Sizes:
1-3 [3-5, 6-8, 9-11] lbs
To fit head circumference: 8.5-9 [11-11.5, 12-12.5, 13-14]”
Height: 4 [5, 6, 6.5]”
Pattern uses US crochet terms.
| ABBREVIATIONS | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| bpdc | Back post double crochet |
| ch | Chain |
| dc | Double crochet |
| fpdc | Front post double crochet |
| rnd | Round |
| st(s) | Stitch(es) |
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Note: Join rounds where indicated with a sl st in the first st of the rnd.
1-3 lb Preemie Hat
Ch 3.
Rnd 1: 11 dc in 3rd ch from hook, join. (11 dc)
Rnd 2: Ch 2 (does not count as a st throughout), 2 dc in each st around, join. (22 dc)
Rnd 3: Ch 2, 2 dc in first st, dc in each of next 2 sts, [2 dc in next st, dc in each of next 2 sts] around to last st, dc in last st, join. (29 dc)
Rnd 4: Ch 2, dc in each st around, join.
Rnds 5-7: Ch 2, dc in each of first 10 sts, ch 4, sk next 4 sts, dc in each of next 14 sts, join. (25 sts, 1 ch-4 sp)
Fasten off.
3-5 lb Preemie Hat
Ch 3.
Rnd 1: 11 dc in 3rd ch from hook, join. (11 dc)
Rnd 2: Ch 2 (does not count as a st throughout), 2 dc in each st around, join. (22 dc)
Rnd 3: Ch 2, 2 dc in first st, dc in next st, [2 dc in next st, dc in next st] around, join. (33 dc)
Rnd 4: Ch 2, 2 dc in first st, dc in each of next 7 sts, [2 dc in next st, dc in each of next 7 sts] around to last st, dc in last st, join. (37 dc)
Rnds 5-6: Ch 2, dc in each st around, join.
Rnds 7-9: Ch 2, dc in each of first 13 sts, ch 6, sk next 6 sts, dc in each of next 18 sts, join. (31 sts, 1 ch-6 sp)
Fasten off.
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6-8 lb Preemie Hat
Ch 3.
Rnd 1: 11 dc in 3rd ch from hook, join. (11 dc)
Rnd 2: Ch 2 (does not count as a st throughout), 2 dc in each st around, join. (22 dc)
Rnd 3: Ch 2, 2 dc in first st, dc in next st, [2 dc in next st, dc in next st] around, join. (33 dc)
Rnd 4: Ch 2, 2 dc in first st, dc in each of next 4 sts, [2 dc in next st, dc in each of next 4 sts] 5 times, 2 dc in next st, dc in each of next 2 sts, join. (40 dc sts)
Rnds 5-7: Ch 2, dc in each st around, join.
Rnds 8-10: Ch 2, dc in each of first 12 sts, ch 6, sk next 6 sts, dc in each of next 22 sts, join. (34 sts, 1 ch-6 sp)
Fasten off.
9-11 lb Newborn Hat
Ch 3.
Rnd 1: 11 dc in 3rd ch from hook, join. (11 dc)
Rnd 2: Ch 2 (does not count as a st throughout), 2 dc in each st around, join. (22 dc)
Rnd 3: Ch 2, 2 dc in first st, dc in next st, [2 dc in next st, dc in next st] around, join. (33 dc)
Rnd 4: Ch 2, 2 dc in first st, dc in each of next 2 sts, [2 dc in next st, dc in each of next 2 sts] around, join. (44 dc)
Rnds 5-8: Ch 2, dc in each st around, join.
Rnds 9-12: Ch 2, dc in each of first 16 sts, ch 7, sk next 7 sts, dc in each of next 21 sts, join. (38 sts, 1 ch-7 sp)
Fasten off.
Finishing (All Sizes)
Weave in ends.
Butterfly: Tie a 12-inch piece of yarn around the loose chains and cinch them tightly together at the center. Wrap the yarn around the center to secure it, and then weave in the ends.
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I love this pattern. it is quick and easy. I crochet several pieces for my granddaughter but now she is here nothing fits so I needed a quick hat. Thanks for sharing.
Is there a printable pattern?
Do you have a tutorial?
Do you have a printable pattern and a tutorisl?
Just a small correction: for materials needed, the yarn needed is ounces, not pounds.
Hello! Thank you very much for this lovely pattern! I just came across a little mistake in the pattern for the 6-8 lb preemie hat : round 4, you say to repeat *2 dc in next st, dc in next 4 sts*. I had to repeat it 5 times to reach the right amount of sts at the end and especially to finish the round.
Thanks again!
Véronique
Love this. Quick, easy and adorable
Is there a print friendly version?
I absolutely love this pattern! So easy to follow and it turns out just darling!
This is a darling hat. My niece is having a baby and I will probably make her her one of these. Thank you so much.
I haven’t crochet in years and was always a better knitter… I need a very easy pattern!
You’re welcome! 🙂
Thank you for the patterns. I crochet for hospitals and charity. I love using you patterns.
I just finished making the Lacy Butterfly hat. It is beautiful. I made one slight adjustment on it (I hope you don’t mind) Instead of tying off on the last row and tying the three sc lines together. In the last row I dc in the fist 12 stitches then I chained 3 and grabbed the 2 sc lines in the middle and did a sc around them then ch 3 and finished w/dc. It turned out pretty good. I thought that made it easier. Thanks for the pattern.