Basic Baby Bonnet Crochet Pattern

Looking for a sweet and simple baby bonnet pattern? This Basic Baby Bonnet Crochet Pattern is the perfect project for beginners or anyone who wants a fast, classic baby gift. Using only basic stitches, it works up quickly and creates a timeless look that’s both practical and adorable.

A Simple and Sweet Crochet Baby Bonnet

This baby bonnet is made with just a few beginner-friendly stitches—mostly double crochet and single crochet—with minimal shaping. It’s from the top down, in joined rounds. Then in turned rows for the front for the charming vintage bonnet shape. A gentle edging and ties finish it off for a snug and cozy fit.

Sizing and Fit

The pattern includes instructions for newborn to 6 months, but it can easily be adjusted by changing the hook size or yarn size. It’s a flexible, forgiving pattern that you can tailor to your needs.

This hat is the 7th pattern in the Crochet Along for a Cause. We are making 1 hat per week to donate to a cancer center, school, or homeless shelter for 12 weeks. There’s always time to join! You can find all the details and hat patterns HERE.

Customize Your Bonnet

• Add a scalloped edge for a feminine touch.
• Change up the yarn color to match baby’s outfit.
• Use a velvet or cotton yarn tie instead of crocheting it.

Yarn + Materials

You can use any soft worsted or DK weight yarn for this bonnet. Here are some suggestions:

• Yarn Used: WeCrochet Brava
• Substitutions:
  • Hobby Lobby I Love This Yarn (affordable and washable)
  • Paintbox Yarns Simply DK (tons of colors and super soft)
  • Bernat Softee Baby (classic baby yarn)

You’ll also need:

• Crochet hook in appropriate size for your yarn (usually 4.0mm–5.0mm)
• Yarn needle
• Scissors

Stitches Used

All you need to know are the basics! This pattern uses:

• Chain (ch)
• Single Crochet (sc)
• Double Crochet (dc)
• Slip Stitch (sl st)

If you’re just starting out, this is a perfect beginner pattern to practice your tension and stitch consistency.

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Materials
50g/109yds worsted weight yarn (I used WeCrochet Brava in Cotton Candy)
4.5 mm hook
yarn needle
scissors

Level
easy

Pattern notes & Stitches to Know
magic circle
ch – chain
sl st – slip stitch
dc – double crochet
sc – single crochet

· Written in US terms

· ch 2 does not count as dc

· ch 1 does not count as sc

· This beanie is made from the top down in joined rounds.

· To change the pattern size, go up or down a hook size.

Approx Finished size (newborn-6mo) – 14” x 6”

BASIC BABY BONNET CROCHET PATTERN

make a magic circle

Round 1: ch 2, 12 dc in circle, pull circle closed tight, join to first dc with sl st (12 dc)

Round 2: ch 2, 2 dc in each stitch around, join to first dc with sl st (24 dc)

Round 3: ch 2, *dc in 1 stitch, 2 dc in next* repeat from * to * around, join to first dc with sl st (36 dc)

Round 4: ch 2, *dc in 2 stitches, 2 dc in next* repeat from * to * around, join to first dc with sl st (48 dc)

Round 5 – 8: ch 2, dc in each stitch around, join to first dc with sl st (48 dc)

Round 9: ch 2, dc in 45 stitches (45 dc)

Round 10 – 13: ch 2, turn, dc in each stitch across (45 dc)

Do not fasten off.

Ch 26

Starting in 2nd ch from the hook, sc in each ch across.

Sc around the bottom opening of the bonnet. Working 2 sc in the end of each dc row. Then around to the other side of the opening.

Once on the opposite corner, ch 26. Starting in 2nd ch from the hook, sc in each ch across. Sl st to the last sc on the bonnet.

Fasten off. Weave in the ends.

And that’s it! See you next week for the eighth CAL for a Cause pattern!

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