Basic Preemie V-neck Cardigan Free Crochet Patterns

Learn how to make crochet preemie hats to donate to your local NICU. These are fast to make and are one of the kindest gifts a mother can receive who's baby is in the NICU. A true handmade treasure!

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This free preemie crochet baby hat pattern is quick and easy to make. It's perfect to donate to your favorite preemie charity.

Free Preemie hat and boots crochet pattern premature baby — Baby Crochet Designs

This collection of free crochet hat patterns for newborns will help inspire you to find a project to make for a newborn- whether it's for charity donations, or a baby shower gift. #5 is just SO cute!

A simple yet versatile beanie that anyone can crochet! When I first began crocheting for the NICU, this was my go-to pattern! Made with half double crochet stitches, these little beanies will keep tiny heads warm, and the best part is that they can be worked up in about 15 minutes! They can be left plain and simple, or embellished with a ribbed or shell edging, flowers, bows or poms to spice it up. You can even play with the color scheme to create striped hats in your favorite colors :) Stay…

Everything you need to know about crocheting and knitting for preemie babies like what kind of yarn and/or colors to use or not to use as well as things like can you donate from a pet friendly home? You'll also find some great organizations inside!

There are so many things that you can do with your scrap yarn! Check out these 10 awesome scrap yarn ideas compiled by The Lavender Chair!

Crochet hats for preemies using any one of these free patterns then donate some to your local NICU or a nonprofit.