Crochet Baby Bonnets – 26 Free Patterns
Gorgeous and free crochet baby bonnet patterns for babies and toddlers – the cutest way to keep your little one warm.
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Autumn Spice Crochet Baby Bonnet from Sweet Softies
This sweet vintage-style crochet bonnet pattern uses simple stitches to create beautiful, textured detail.
SIZE: 12-24 months
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 6 mm (J-10) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: scissors, tapestry needle.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: uses basic stitches only.
Classic Crochet Baby Bonnet from Kirsten Holloway Designs
This free crochet bonnet pattern is so beautiful; the classic vintage styling and stunning stitch detail make it the perfect heirloom baby gift.
SIZE: newborn (4.5″ x 4.5″), 0-3 months (5.5″ x 5.5″), 6 months (6.25″ x 6.25″), 12-24 months (7″ x 7″).
YARN WEIGHT: #1 / Super Fine / Sock / Fingering
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 200-250 yards.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2.50 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: scissors, yarn needle.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: front post single crochet, front post treble two together, post stitches, puff stitches, cross stitches, half double crochet in the third loop.
Sunny Days Bonnet from Jaded Crafts and Creations
A free crochet pattern for a cute summer bonnet, crocheted in cotton yarn, it features a wide brim to protect your little one from the sun.
SIZE: 0-6 months, 6-12 months, and 12-24 months.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, e.g., Cotton Cakes from Caron.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4.5 mm (7) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: stitch markers, scissors, tapestry needle
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: single crochet back loop only, half double crochet back loop only, less bulky half double crochet/half double crochet back loop only decrease, and loose slip stitch.
PomPoms and Puffs Crochet Bonnet from Crochetlatte
A beautiful pixie-style bonnet to keep your little one warm in winter.
SIZE: 3-6 months, Toddler.
YARN WEIGHT: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted, the pattern uses two strands crocheted together.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: approximately 250 yards.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4.5 mm (7) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: yarn needle, scissors.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: puff stitch (detailed instructions included in the pattern).
Mia Crochet Baby Bonnet from Alonya She Designs
This gorgeous crochet baby bonnet pattern with frilled edging is available as a free Ravelry download. The instructions are very detailed, with step-by-step instructions.
SIZE: newborn to fit head circumference of 14-14 1/2″ )36-37 cm), 1-3 months to fit head circumference of 15-15 2/3″ (28-40 cm), 3-6 months to fit head circumference 16-17″ (41-44cm), 6-12 months to fit head circumference of 17 1/2-18″ (45-46 cm), 12-24 months to fit head circumference 19-19 1/2″ (24-36 months), 3-5 years to fit head circumference 20-21 1/2″ (51-54 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #2 / Fine / Sport weight yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: tapestry needle, scissors.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: front post single crochet, puff stitch, back loop slip stitch (details included in the pattern instructions.
Primrose Pixie Bonnet from Hobbii
This free crochet baby bonnet pattern is a simple rectangular design that is folded in half and sewn together.
SIZE: Preemie, newborn, 0-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-12 months, 1-2 years, 3-4 years.
YARN WEIGHT: #2 / Fine / Sport weight yarn, e.g., Rainbow Bamboo from Hobbii.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: one 100 g skein.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: scissors and a yarn needle.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Primrose Stitch.
Alpine Sunflower Bonnet from Hobbii
The Alpine Sunflower Bonnet is a free crochet baby bonnet pattern made from two granny squares stitched together. The bonnet features the alpine stitch and ribbed edging, and the instructions are to suit sizes from newborns up to 2 years.
SIZE: 0-6 months, 6-12 months, and 1-2 years.
YARN WEIGHT: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight, cotton acrylic yarn, e.g., Acacia from Hobbii.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: you’ll need four skeins of yarn, one in each colour.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3 mm and 4 mm (G-6) crochet hooks.
NOTIONS: scissors and a yarn needle.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Puff Stitch, Front Post Double Crochet, and Back Loop Only Crochet.
Edith Baby Bonnet from Filcolana
This lovely vintage-inspired crochet baby bonnet pattern by Sidsel Sangild is available free from the Filcolana website.
SIZE: 3 months to fit head circumference 15-15 3/4″ (38-40 cm); 6 months to fit head circumference 15 3/4-17″ (40-43 cm); 9 months to fit head circumference 17-18″ (43-46 cm); 12 months to fit head circumference 18-19 1/2″ (46-50 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #1 / Super Fine / Sock / Fingering, e.g., Anina from Filcolana.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: one 50 g skein.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2.50 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: stitch marker, scissors, yarn needle.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: uses basic stitches only.
The Rudy Bonnet from The Moule Hole
The Rudy bonnet is a beginner-friendly, free crochet baby bonnet pattern with single crochet ribbed edging.
SIZE: 0-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-12 months, 1-2 years, and 3-5 years.
YARN WEIGHT: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight yarn, e.g., Rico Baby Classic DK.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: depending on the size you make, you will need between 30 g and 70 g of DK yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: measuring tape, scissors, and a yarn needle.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Back Loop Only and Crossed Double Crochet.
The Lennon – A Free Crochet Baby Bonnet Pattern from Lindsey Faye
This crochet baby bonnet pattern is available as a free Ravelry download. The pattern includes details on how to make it for any of the sizes listed below.
SIZE: newborn to teens.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran or #5 / Bulky / Chunky / Craft weight yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: depends on the size you are making (details included in the pattern).
NOTIONS: yarn needle, scissors, measuring tape.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: uses basic stitches only.
The Fleur Bonnet from The Moule Hole
The Fleur Bonnet is another adorable free crochet bonnet pattern from The Moule Hole. Featuring a floral berry stitch motif, the pattern instructions include sizes from newborn to 3-5 years.
SIZE: newborn. 0-6 months, 6-12 months, 1-2 years, and 3-5 years.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, e.g., Brava Worsted from We Crochet.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: approximately 50 g for the newborn size up to 90 g or the 3-5 years.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5 mm (H-8) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: a measuring tape, scissors, and a yarn needle.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Bobble Stitch.
Samira Crochet Baby Bonnet from Crochetlatte
This beautiful free crochet baby bonnet pattern has a stunning floral motif on the crown.
SIZE: newborn, 6 months.
YARN WEIGHT: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted for the newborn size and #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran for the 6 months size.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3.50 mm (E-4) for the newborn pattern, 4.50 mm (7) for the 6 months pattern.
NOTIONS: scissors, yarn needle.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: puff stitch (details are included in the pattern).
Sadie Bonnet – Crochet Pattern from Knit a Bit Crochet Away
This free crochet baby bonnet pattern is worked in one piece and then seamed together at the back.
SIZE: 3-6 months, 6-12 months, 12-24 months.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, e.g., I Love this Yarn! from Hobby Lobby.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 125 (150, 175) yards.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5.25 mm (I) crochet hook
NOTIONS: tapestry needle, scissors, pom-pom.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: you will need to crochet an I-cord (the link to instructions is in the pattern).
Bonnet Beanie from Delia Creates
The Bonnet Beanie is a free crochet beanie pattern with detailed step-by-step instructions and many pictures to guide you through.
SIZE: Baby, Toddler, and Child.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: about 250 yards for the largest size.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5.50 mm (I-9) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: a measuring tape, scissors, and a yarn needle.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Front Post Double Crochet and Back Post Double Crochet.
Granny Square Bonnet from Lullaby Lodge
The Granny Square Bonnet is a free crochet baby bonnet pattern in a sweet pixie style.
SIZE: 0-6 months, 6-12 months, 12-24 months, and 24+ months.
YARN WEIGHT: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight, cotton yarn, e.g., Cottonsoft Crush DK from King Cole.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: one ball of Cottonsoft Crush DK.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: darning needle and scissors.
An Easy Beginner Crochet Bonnet Pattern from Left in Knots
This free crochet bonnet pattern includes detailed instructions for six different sizes.
SIZE: newborn, baby, toddler, small child, large child, adult.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, e.g., Red Heart With Love Yarn.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 45-115 yards.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5.50 mm (I-9) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: scissors, yarn needle.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: uses basic stitches only.
Petit Fours Crochet Baby Bonnet Pattern from Kirsten Holloway Designs
The Petit Fours Bonnet is a free crochet baby bonnet pattern in four sizes to fit newborns to young toddlers. The pattern is suited to intermediate-level crocheters.
SIZE: newborn, 0-3 months, 3-6 months, and 12-18 months.
YARN WEIGHT: #1 / Super Fine / Sock / Fingering weight yarn.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 90-150 yards.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: measuring tape, yarn needle, scissors, and stitch markers.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Shell Stitch, Three Double Crochet Cluster Stitch, Back Post Single Crochet, Back Post Half Double Crochet, and working in the 3rd loop.
Free Patterns with Video Tutorials
Rose Bonnet – Free Crochet Pattern & Video Tutorial from Sweet Softies
A lovely, vintage-style free crochet baby bonnet pattern.
SIZE: 6-12 months.
YARN WEIGHT: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted, e.g., LB Collection Cotton Bamboo Yarn from Lion Brand.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5 mm (H-8) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: scissors, yarn needle.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: uses basic stitches only.
Hadlee Bonnet Crochet Pattern from Teal and Finch
The Teal and Finch website seems to have gone offline recently but this beautiful free crochet baby bonnet pattern is accessible through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive and the YouTube tutorial is still up.
SIZE: newborn (to suit head circumference up to 14″), baby (to suit head circumference up to 16″), toddler (to suit head circumference up to 18″), child ( to suit head circumference up to 20″)YARN WEIGHT: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted, e.g., LB Collection Superwash Merino Yarn from Lion Brand.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 75 (102, 134, 168 ) yds.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5 mm (H-8) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: scissors and a yarn needle.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: uses basic stitches only.
Seashell Crochet Baby Bonnet – Free Pattern from Croby Patterns
This free crochet pattern promises to be super easy; just follow the step-by-step instructions.
SIZE: 0-6 months, 9″ (15 cm) by 9″ (15 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran, e.g., Epic from Yarn and Colors.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: one 50 g skein.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: scissors, stitch markers, yarn needle.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: back post double crochet, front post double crochet, cluster stitch (details included in the pattern).
Back to Basics Crochet Bonnet Pattern from Croby Patterns
A beginner-friendly crochet baby bonnet pattern that includes a detailed YouTube tutorial.
SIZE: 0-6 months.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran, e.g., Epic from Yarn and Colors.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: one 50 g skein.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: stitch markers, tapestry needle, scissors.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: uses basic stitches only.
Crochet Bobble Bonnet from Humble Hus
Follow along with this video tutorial to learn how to make a crochet baby bonnet to suit a newborn baby.
SIZE: to suit newborn baby.
YARN WEIGHT: #5 / Bulky / Chunky / Craft weight yarn, e.g., Scarfie from Lion Brand.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 6.50 mm (K-10 ½) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: a measuring tape or ruler, stitch markers, scissors, and a yarn needle.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Puff Stitch.
Pink Cupcake Bonnet from Humble Hus
This free crochet bonnet pattern is an easy-to-make project, suitable for beginners. The video tutorial will take you through the instructions step-by-step.
SIZE: any size from newborn to adult.
YARN WEIGHT: #1 / Super Fine / Sock / Fingering weight yarn, e.g., Woolike from Loops & Threads.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: one 100 g skein.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3.25 mm (D-3) to 3.75 mm (F-5) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: a measuring tape or ruler, scissors, stitch markers, and a yarn needle.
Pixie Bonnet from KT and the Squid
The Pixie Bonnet is a free crochet baby bonnet pattern that works up quickly in medium-weight yarn and makes a great baby shower gift. The bonnet is crocheted in one piece with no seaming required.
SIZE: newborn, 3-6 months, ad 6-12 months.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5 mm (H-8) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: a measuring tape, scissors, and a yarn needle for weaving in ends.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: uses basic crochet stitches only.
Pixie Puff Baby Bonnet from Yarnutopia
The free written pattern for this lacy crochet baby bonnet is for sizes 3-6 months. There is also a YouTube tutorial for this pattern based on measurements that will show you how to adjust the sizing as required.
SIZE: 3-6 months.
YARN WEIGHT: #2 / Fine / Sport weight yarn.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: approximately 130 yards.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5.50 mm (I-9) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: scissors and a yarn needle.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: puff stitch (details included in the pattern).
Crochet Baby Alpine Bonnet from Toyslab Creations
This vintage-look, free crochet baby bonnet pattern has a pretty shell stitch edging. There is both a written pattern and a video tutorial.
SIZE: 0-6 months.
YARN WEIGHT: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight yarn.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: one 100 g ball of yarn, and a small amount of contrasting yarn for the edging if you choose to do two colours.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5.50 mm (I-9) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: stitch markers, scissors, and a yarn needle.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Front Post Double Crochet, Alpine Stitch, and Shell Stitch.
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