A handmade crochet baby bonnet is the perfect gift for the new little one in your life, and this simple beginner-friendly pattern is really quick to make. You can follow the free pattern here, or if you’d rather, grab the ad-free, printable PDF from our shop.
UPDATED: MARCH 21, 2025 BY BRITTANY
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Skill Level | Easy
Available Sizes | Preemie, 0-3 Months, 3-6 Months
A lace crochet baby bonnet is a sweet, timeless project that’s perfect for special occasions or everyday charm. It’s a fun way to create something delicate and handmade for a little one!
This pattern pairs lightweight, super fine yarn with a larger hook to create just the right amount of lace. Plus, it uses simple stitches, making it quick and easy for all skill levels.
In this easy-to-follow guide, I’ll walk you through each step to make this adorable crochet baby bonnet.
About this Lace Crochet Baby Bonnet Pattern
This pattern includes three sizes—preemie, 0-3 months, and 3-6 months—so you can make the perfect fit for any little one. Whether it’s for a tiny newborn or a growing baby, you’ll have a beautiful bonnet ready for those precious moments. The delicate lace design adds a timeless touch, making it just right for photos, special occasions, or everyday sweetness. Plus, with simple stitches and a quick finish, you might just want to make one in every size!
If you’re curious about the project, have questions, or need more details, keep reading. But if you’re ready to get started, scroll down to the free pattern. Happy crocheting!
Pattern Overview:
- Supplies
- Buy the ad-free, printable pattern
- Abbreviations
- Yardage Per Bonnet
- Pattern Notes
- Gauge & Finished Size
- Lace Crochet Baby Bonnet Pattern Instructions
- More Crochet Projects for Babies + Free Patterns
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Recommended Supplies
- Any super fine (#1) yarn; (Pictured: K+C Hand-dyed Cotton, Summer Smoothie)
- 5.5 mm Crochet Hook
- Yarn Needle
- Scissors
I love using cotton yarn for this baby bonnet pattern—it makes it soft, breathable, and comfortable on the skin while giving it the perfect drape. If you’re unsure whether your yarn is fine weight, check out this yarn weight guide to be sure. Using a thicker yarn, even just the next weight up (fine weight #2), will likely affect your gauge, meaning you’ll need to adjust hook sizes. While it’s possible to make it work, sticking with a super fine weight yarn will give you the best results!
I’ve used a few different yarns for this bonnet. The one pictured is Hand-Dyed Cotton by K+C, but I’ve also made it with Lion Brand Ombre Life, which has since been discontinued.
Choose the yarn you love best, and don’t be afraid to experiment with color! You won’t need much yarn for each bonnet. Here’s the breakdown by size:
Yardage Per Crochet Baby Bonnet
- Preemie About 56 yds
- 0-3 mos About 70 yds
- 3-6 mos About 82 yds
These yardages include the tassels as written in the pattern, but you can always adjust their length to use slightly more or less yarn.
Abbreviations
This pattern is written using standard US crochet terminology.
- Ch Chain
- Dc Double Crochet
- Hk Hook
- Rep Repeat
- Sc Single Crochet
- Sk Skip
- Slst Slip Stitch
- St(s) Stitch(es)
Lace Crochet Baby Bonnet Notes
This bonnet is crocheted in two main sections: the crown, and the bonnet body. You’ll first crochet the crown in rounds,
then transition to rows to crochet the bonnet body. Be sure to check your gauge, and if it’s off, adjust your hook size to match. You can use any super fine weight (#1) yarn you like. Just remember to check your gauge and adjust hook sizes if needed.
This project starts the first round with a magic ring. If you’re not familiar with this technique, or you need more help, check out my step-by-step tutorial here.
This pattern includes three sizes: preemie, 0-3 months, and 3-6 months. You’ll see them written in the pattern like this:
Preemie (0-3 months, 3-6 months)
Gauge: First 4 rounds = 3.5″ diamter
Sizing Guide
- Preemie: Fits 9”-12” head circumference
- 0-3 Months: Fits 13”-15” head circumference
- 3-6 Months: Fits 15”-16” head circumference
Lace Crochet Baby Bonnet Pattern Instructions
Bonnet Crown (All Sizes)
Round 1: Make a magic ring with 10 Dc. Slst to the first st to join the round. (10 sts)
Round 2: Ch 3 (counts as a dc). Make 1 dc in the same st the ch is coming from. Make 2 dc in each rem st. Slst to the third ch to join the round. (20 sts)
Round 3: Ch 3 (counts as a dc). *Make 2 dc in the next st. Make 1 dc in the st after that. Rep from * to the last st. Make 2 dc in the last st. Slst to the third ch to join the round. (30 sts)
Round 4: Ch 3 (counts as a dc). Make 1 dc in the next st. *Make 2 dc in the next st. Make 1 dc in the next 2 sts. Rep from * to the last st. Make 2 dc in the last st. Slst to the third ch to join the round. (40 sts)
Round 5: Ch 3 (counts as a dc). Make 1 dc in the next 2 sts. *Make 2 dc in the next st. Make 1 dc in the next 3 sts. Rep from * to the last st. Make 2 dc in the last st. Slst to the third ch to join the round. (50 sts)
Preemie Size Only: Proceed to the bonnet body section.
Round 6: Ch 3 (counts as a dc). Make 1 dc in the next 3 sts. *Make 2 dc in the next st. Make 1 dc in the next 4 sts. Rep from * to the last st. Make 2 dc in the last st. Slst to the third ch to join the round. (60 sts)
0-3 Month Size Only: Proceed to the bonnet body section.
Round 7: Ch 3 (counts as a dc). Make 1 dc in the next 4 sts. *Make 2 dc in the next st. Make 1 dc in the next 5 sts. Rep from * to the last st. Make 2 dc in the last st. Slst to the third ch to join the round. (70 sts)
3-6 Month Size Only: Proceed to the bonnet body section.
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Bonnet Body (All Sizes)
Row 1: Ch 1 (doesn’t count as a st), and make 1 sc in the same st as the ch. [Skip 2 sts. Then make 5 dc in the next st. Sk 2 sts. Then make 1 sc in the next st] 7(8, 9) times. Ch 3 (counts as a dc) and turn. (shells made = 7(8, 9)
Row 2: Make 2 dc in the same st as the ch. [Sk 2 sts. Then make 1 sc in the next st. Sk 2 sts. 5 dc in next st] 6(7, 8) times. Then sk 2 sts, and make 3 dc in the last st. Ch 1 (doesn’t count as st), and turn. (Full shells made = 6(7, 8) and 2 half shells made each size)
Repeat: Rep rows 1 and 2, for the bonnet body. Repeat two more times for the preemie size, then crochet row 1, once more. Repeat three more times for the 0-3 months size. Repeat three more times for the 3-6 month size, then crochet row 1, once more. (Total number of bonnet body rows = 7(8, 9)
Finishing
Step 1: Fasten off, and weave in the ends.
Step 2: Make 10(15, 20) cuts of yarn that measure about 12″(14″, 16″) long, and set them aside for the first long tassel. Then repeat this step for a second group of yarn cuts for the second long tassel.
Step 3: On the last row of the shell pattern, insert your hook in the space between the first and second stitch, from the wrong side out to the right side.
Step 4: Fold each group of yarn cuts in half, and place on the crochet hook. Then pull it through the space, and pull up a bit so you can grab the loop with your fingers. Then with your fingers, pull both ends through the loop and tighten. Do this for the other tassel as well.
Step 5: Trim the tassels to an even length.
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