Crochet Little Caps for Micro Preemies with this free pattern.
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Micro Preemie Crochet Caps
Supplies
- Yarn: Red Heart Soft, 100% Acrylic , Medium (4), (5 oz/141 g; 256 yds/234 m).
- Hook: 5.5 mm (I) {Furls Hollywood}
- Scissors, Yarn Needle, Stitch Marker (optional)
Difficulty Level
BEGINNER
Finished Size
sizes listed below
Gauge
approximately 11 dc in 4 inches and 6.86 rounds in 4 inches
Abbreviations
US Terminology used
ch – chain
dc – double crochet
MR – magic ring
R – row/round
rem – remaining
rep – repeat
sk – skip
sl st – slip stitch
st/sts – stitch/stitches
* – Repeat the instructions between the asterisks the number of times indicated. This repeat will contain of multiple instructions.
() – Repeat the instructions between the parentheses the number of times indicated.
[] – at the end of the row – the total number of stitches
Helpful Tutorials
Notes
- Do not count the initial ch 3 as a stitch in the row-end counts
- Do not count the sl st as a stitch in the row-end counts
- Please note all age and size comparisons are approximate and have been calculated by comparing data from multiple size charts available online
Micro Preemie Crochet Caps
Pattern Instructions
26-28 weeks gestation
(2-3 pounds)
The finished hat measures: 3.5 inches tall and 4.5 inches wide (when on a flat surface). Finished circumference is 9 inches. This hat will fit head size of 10 inches.
R1: MR: ch 3, 12 dc, sl st to the first dc to join [12]
R2: Ch 3, 2 dc in each st around, sl st to the first dc to join [24]
R3: Ch 3, 1 dc in each st around, sl st to the first dc to join [24]
R4-R6: Rep R3, finish off with an invisible join and weave in ends.
22-25 weeks gestation
(1-2 pounds)
The finished hat measures: 3.5 inches tall and 3.75 inches wide (when on a flat surface). Finished circumference is 7.5 inches. This hat will fit head size of 8.5 inches.
R1: MR: ch 3, 12 dc, sl st to the first dc to join [12]
R2: Ch 3, 2 dc in each of the next 8 sts, 1 dc in each of the next 4 sts, sl st to the first dc to join [20]
R3: Ch 3, 1 dc in each st around, sl st to the first dc to join [20]
R4-R6: Rep R3, finish off with an invisible join and weave in ends.
20-22 weeks gestation
(10-15 ounces)
The finished hat measures: 3 inches tall and 3.25 inches wide (when on a flat surface). Finished circumference is 6.5 inches. This hat will fit head size of 7.5 inches.
R1: MR: ch 3, 12 dc, sl st to the first dc to join [12]
R2: Ch 3, (2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st) 5 times, 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, sl st to the first dc to join [17]
R3: Ch 3, 1 dc in each st around, sl st to first dc to join [17]
R4-R5: Rep R3
R6: 1 sc in each st around, finish off with an invisible join and weave in ends. [17]
16-20 weeks gestation
(4-10 ounces)
The finished hat measures: 3 inches tall and 2.5 inches wide (when on a flat surface). Finished circumference is 5 inches. This hat will fit head size of 6 inches.
R1: MR: ch 3, 10 dc, sl st to the first dc to join [10]
R2: Ch 3, (2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts) 3 times. 2 dc in the last st, sl st to the first dc to join [14]
R3: Ch 3, 1 dc in each st around, sl st to the first dc to join [14]
R4-R5: Rep R3
R6: ch 1, 1 sc in each st around, finish off with an invisible join and weave in ends. [14]
Would you prefer a pattern in half double crochet? Please visit:
Angel Baby Crochet Hats
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Hi Michelle, the free pattern for the micro preemies hats is in the post 🙂 You can print it using the printer button at the top of the post. Hope this helps, R
If any was I can be sent the directions for the premi hats and the micro premi hats, the blankets, and the wings I am good at, but need help with the hats so I can start providing to my local hospitals, under their lil cuddles group. I have had 3 grandchildren born and each time they had to stay, the baby’s each got a blanket and cap to match from their cuddlier, please and thank you in advance
Michelle Grandma of 5
I love to make preemie, micro preemie and smaller without directions. I sent a note asking if the little ones were too small. I’m eager to make your smallest angel baby.
My daughter had a very early miscarriage, second pregnancy. They didn’t know how to refer to the baby. I suggested angel baby without knowledge of use of that term.
She went on to have 2 more boys for a total of 3.