Preemie Newborn Zebra Hat Crochet Pattern

An adorable Zebra Hat for the NICU this year!

Skill Level

Easy

Sizes Included

1-3 lb: 8.5-9″ circumference, 3.5-4″ length

3-5 lb: 11-11.5″ circumference, 4-5″ length

6-8 lb: 12-12.5″ circumference, 5-6″ length

9-11 lb (Newborn): 13-14″ circumference, 6-6.5″ length

*These are our finished sizes. If yours doesn't fit within these measurements, please check your gauge.

Materials

Extra soft worsted weight yarn

We recommend Lion Brand, Vanna's Choice.

Black
White

1-3 lb: ~ 17 yards of yarn for hat only, not for add-ons
3-5 lb: ~34 yards of yarn for hat only, not for add-ons
6-8 lb: ~43 yards of yarn for hat only, not for add-ons
9-11 lb (Newborn): ~51 yards of yarn for hat only, not for add-ons

Bulky-5 yarn

White fur yarn

G-6 (4.00mm) crochet hook

2 small black buttons for eyes

Small pom pom maker

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

Start in the same stitch as chain.
In the amount of stitches you should have at the end of the row, (ex. 11 sts). The count does include the chain.

Abbreviations/Stitches Used

st(s)-stitch(es)

ch-chain

sc-single crochet

dc-double crochet

fpdc-front post double crochet

bpdc-back post double crochet

*This pattern is written in American Crochet Terms.

1-3 lb Preemie Hat

Starting with black yarn,

ch 3

Row 1: 11 dc in 3rd ch from hook, join in top of first dc (12 sts)

Cut yarn and change to white yarn.

Row 2: ch 2, 2 dc in each st around, join in top of first dc (23 sts)

Cut yarn and change to black yarn.

Row 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 dc in next st, join in top of first dc (30 sts)

Cut yarn and change to white yarn.

Row 4: ch 2, dc in each st around, join in top of first dc (30 sts)

Cut yarn and change to black yarn.

Row 5: ch 2, dc in each st around, join in top of first dc (30 sts)

Cut yarn and change to white yarn.

Row 6: ch 2, dc in each st around, join in top of first dc (30 sts)

Cut yarn and change to black yarn.

Row 7: ch 2, fpdc in first st, bpdc in next st, *fpdc in next st, bpdc in next st* repeat * to * around, fpdc in next st, join in top of first fpdc, cut yarn, fasten off, weave ends (30 sts)

3-5 lb Preemie Hat

Starting with black yarn.

ch 3

Row 1: 11 dc in 3rd ch from hook, join in top of first dc (12 sts)

Cut yarn and change to white yarn.

Row 2: ch 2, 2 dc in each st around, join in top of first dc (23 sts)

Cut yarn and change to black yarn.

Row 3: 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 top of first dc (34 sts)

Cut yarn and change to white yarn.

Row 4: 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, dc in next st, join in top of first dc (38 sts)

Cut yarn and change to black yarn.

Row 5: ch 2, dc in each st around, join in top of first dc (38 sts)

Cut yarn and change to white yarn.

Row 6: ch 2, dc in each st around, join in top of first dc (38 sts)

Cut yarn and change to black yarn.

Row 7: ch 2, dc in each st around, join in top of first dc (38 sts)

Cut yarn and change to white yarn.

Row 8: ch 2, dc in each st around, join in top of first dc (38 sts)

Cut yarn and change to black yarn.

Row 9: ch 2, fpdc in first st, bpdc in next st, *fpdc in next st, bpdc in next st* repeat * to * around, fpdc in next st, join in top of first fpdc, cut yarn, fasten off, weave ends (38 sts)

6-8 lb Preemie Hat

Starting with black yarn,

ch 3

Row 1: 11 dc in 3rd ch from hook, join in top of first dc (12 sts)

Cut yarn and change to white yarn.

Row 2: ch 2, 2 dc in each st around, join in top of first dc (23 sts)

Cut yarn and change to black yarn.

Row 3: 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 top of first dc (34 sts)

Cut yarn and change to white yarn.

Row 4: ch 2, 2 dc in first st, dc in next 4 sts, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 4 sts* repeat * to * 4 more times around, 2 dc in next st, dc in next 2 sts, join in top of first dc (41 sts)

Cut yarn and change to black yarn.

Row 5: ch 2, dc in each st around, join in top of first dc (41 sts)

Cut yarn and change to white yarn.

Row 6: ch 2, dc in each st around, join in top of first dc (41 sts)

Cut yarn and change to black yarn.

Row 7: ch 2, dc in each st around, join in top of first dc (41 sts)

Cut yarn and change to white yarn.

Row 8: ch 2, dc in each st around, join in top of first dc (41 sts)

Cut yarn and change to black yarn.

Row 9: ch 2, dc in each st around, join in top of first dc (41 sts)

Cut yarn and change to white yarn.

Row 10: ch 2, fpdc in first st, bpdc in next st, *fpdc in next st, bpdc in next st* repeat * to * around, join in top of first fpdc, cut yarn, fasten off, weave ends (41 sts)

9-11 lb Newborn Hat

Starting with black yarn,

ch 3

Row 1: 11 dc in 3rd ch from hook, join in top of first dc (12 sts)

Cut yarn and change to white yarn.

Row 2: ch 2, 2 dc in each st around, join in top of first dc (23 sts)

Cut yarn and change to black yarn.

Row 3: 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 top of first dc (34 sts)

Cut yarn and change to white yarn.

Row 4: 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 top of first dc (45 sts)

Cut yarn and change to black yarn.

Row 5: ch 2, dc in each st around, join in top of first dc (45 sts)

Cut yarn and change to white yarn.

Row 6: ch 2, dc in each st around, join in top of first dc (45 sts)

Cut yarn and change to black yarn.

Row 7: ch 2, dc in each st around, join in top of first dc (45 sts)

Cut yarn and change to white yarn.

Row 8: ch 2, dc in each st around, join in top of first dc (45 sts)

Cut yarn and change to black yarn.

Row 9: ch 2, dc in each st around, join in top of first dc (45 sts)

Cut yarn and change to white yarn.

Row 10: ch 2, dc in each st around, join in top of first dc (45 sts)

Cut yarn and change to black yarn.

Row 11: ch 2, dc in each st around, join in top of first dc (45 sts)

Cut yarn and change to white yarn.

Row 12: ch 2, fpdc in first st, bpdc in next st, *fpdc in next st, bpdc in next st* repeat * to * around, join in top of first fpdc, cut yarn, fasten off, weave ends (45 sts)

Nose

With black yarn,

ch 7

Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in remaining sts, turn (7 sts)

Rows 2-3: ch 1, sc in each st across, turn (7 sts)

Edging: ch 1, sc in each st around, 2 sc in each corner st, join in first st of round, cut yarn, fasten off, weave ends (7 sts)

with white yarn and a yarn needle
make “x” in each upper corners, cut yarn, tie ends, weave ends
with black yarn and a yarn needle
attach the nose a little above the ribbing of the hat

Ears/Pom Poms (Make 2)

with black yarn and pom pom maker
make 2 black pom poms
attach pom poms to top, sides of hat

Bows

Using this bow pattern with white worsted weight yarn and G hook
attach the bow with a yarn needle just below each ear/pom pom

Fur Hair

with white fur yarn and a pom pom maker
make a loose pom pom
attach pom pom between the 2 black pom poms

Eyes

with white yarn, a yarn needle, and 2 small black buttons
attach the buttons as eyes just above the nose