How to Crochet a Simple Preemie Infant Hat for Charity

If you love to crochet and have extra yarn left over, make these cute little hats to donate to your favorite charity or neo-natal hospital! There's always a need, and are welcome all over the world!

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Basic Crochet Skills
• Crochet Hook, Size F or G
• Yarn 3-Ply Baby Yarn
• Scissors
• Generosity

1. Chain 26. Turn,
   
   SC in back loop of each chain across. Ch 1 , turn.

2. Continue for about 32 or 34 rows or until piece would make a tube the size needed when seamed together. Count each ridge as 2 rows.
   
   Slip stitch edges to form tube or whip stitch with yarn and yarn needle.

3. Run a double length of yarn through stitches about ½ inch down from top of tube.
   
   Pull securely to close off top and tie bow with double knot. Trim ends of yarn.
   
   Fold up Brim.
   
   
   You’re done!!!!!

Tips & Warnings

• Different weights of yarn make different sizes and that’s fine because there are lots of different size Preemies!
• Size F (34 rows)
• Size G (32 rows)

Resources

• Moomettesgram's Musings
• Family Budget Guide eBook
• Stop Bedwetting Guide eBook
• Find the Time Mama
• Kids Health and Fun

[pgardapee]

on 8/16/2008 I no a lady in Minnesota that does this for the preemies in the hospital up there. My granddaughter got a Packer knit hat when she was born. She was not a preemie, but it fit for the picture. Her dad however is a Lion's fan.

[Felicity]

on 6/12/2008 Easy done and if you do have the time, it does help to make a few and donate to your local children's ward! Thanks for sharing this here.