Make this simple Over The Moon Hat newborn crochet pattern. It's a perfect gender neutral crochet baby hat that will be cherished for years to come.
Welcoming a new baby is one of the most exciting times for parents. Their registry is full of practical items like car seats, blankets, and onesies. I’m all for practical gifts, but a memorable heirloom gift will be kept forever.
The sweet story of how Nana crocheted them this baby hat will be retold over and over.
Although appreciated, I’m sure my mom doesn’t remember who gifted her that box of diapers. But the handmade dress with her babies name embroidered on the collar is still hanging in my closet.
Each time I shuffle through those clothes I remember the sweet “grandma” from our small town church that took the time to sew me something special.
More Crochet Patterns That Will Be Great Baby Gifts
I designed the Over The Moon Newborn Crochet Pattern a few years ago and thought I’d share it with you. The newborn crochet pattern is really simple and the tiny size makes it another quick project.
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What You Need
• #5 Bulky Weight Yarn (80 yds): Yarn Bee First Love in the color Misty. (143 yds/ 5oz per skein)
• Yellow Worsted Weight Yarn: (50 yds)
• 6.50mm Crochet Hook
• Tapestry Needle
Helpful Tips
• At the end of each round, slip stitch to join in the first stitch of the round, not the chain.
• The chain does NOT count as a stitch.
• The hat is worked from the top pointy end of the hat down to the brim.
Gauge
8 dc’s and 4 rows = 3” square
Abbreviations (US Crochet Terms)
ch(s) = chain(s)
dc = double crochet
st(s) = stitch(es)
sl st = slip stitch
sc = single crochet
hdc = half double crochet
tr = treble crochet
Newborn Crochet Pattern For The Over The Moon Hat
Make a magic circle.
round 1: ch 2, work 4 dc in the magic circle, join (4sts)
round 2: ch 2, dc in each st around, join (4sts)
rounds 3-8: ch 2, 2 dc in the first st, 1 dc in each st around, join (5-10sts)
round 9: ch 2, 2 dc in the first st, 1 dc in each of the next 4 sts, 2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 4 sts, join (12sts)
round 10: ch 2, 2 dc in the first st, 1 dc in each of the next 5 sts, 2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 5 sts, join (14sts)
round 11: ch 2, 2 dc in the first st, 1 dc in each of the next 6 sts, 2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 6 sts, join (16sts)
round 12: ch 2, 2 dc in the first st, 1 dc in each of the next 7 sts, 2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 7 sts, join (18sts)
round 13: ch 2, 2 dc in the first st, 1 dc in each of the next 8 sts, 2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 8 sts, join (20sts)
round 14: ch 2, 2 dc in the first st, 1 dc in each of the next 9 sts, 2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 9 sts, join (22sts)
round 15: ch 2, 2 dc in the first st, 1 dc in each of the next 10 sts, 2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 10 sts, join (24sts)
round 16: ch 2, 2 dc in the first st, 1 dc in each of the next 11 sts, 2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 11 sts, join (26sts)
round 17: ch 2, 2 dc in the first st, 1 dc in each of the next 12 sts, 2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 12 sts, join (28sts)
round 18: ch 2, 2 dc in the first st, 1 dc in each of the next 13 sts, 2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 13 sts, join (30sts)
rounds 19-21: ch 2, 1 dc in each st around, join (30sts)
Cut the yarn and weave in the ends.
Crescent Moon Crochet Pattern
Use the yellow yarn.
ch 15
row 1: 1 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, 1 hdc in each of the next 2 chs, 2 dc in each of the next 3 chs, 2 tr in the next ch, 2 dc in each of the next 3 chs, 1 hdc in each of the next 2 chs, 1 sc in the next ch, sl st in the last ch, turn. (20sts)
row 2: sl st in each of the next 4 sts, 1 sc in each of the next 4 sts, 1 hdc in each of the next 4 sts, 1 sc in each of the next 4 sts, sl st in each of the next 4 sts (20sts)
Cut the yarn leaving a long tail for sewing onto the hat. Smooth out the shape of the moon and sew onto the hat.
Star Crochet Pattern
Use the yellow yarn.
ch 4, sl st to the first ch to form a loop.
round 1: ch 2, work 15 dc’s in the loop, sl st to join in the first dc (15sts)
round 2: [ch 5, sl st in the 2nd ch from the hook, 1 sc in the next ch, 1 hdc in the next ch, 1 dc in the next ch, skip the next 2 dc’s (from round 1), sl st into the next dc] work 5 times, you will have 5 points.
Cut the yarn and sew the star on to the point of the hat.
The crocheted baby hat will be the perfect heirloom gift. Add this sweet bedtime storybook and this crochet diaper cover pattern to make a complete “Over The Moon” gift set.
Crochet designer//Wanna be knitter// heart of an 80 year old//
When I'm not crocheting you can find me in the kitchen baking with my little ones, drinking iced coffee or watching Gilmore Girls.
Sorry to keep bothering you. But im having a problem with beginning round 2. You say 2dc then 1 and repeat and in parentheses 5-10. I dont know what im doing wrong but its not working out and i know how to crochet. I usually dont have this problem
Good morning. If I was to use 4ply yarn what size crochet hook would i use.I love this pattern and thank you.
Good morning. If I was to use 4ply yarn what size crochet hook would i use.
Thank u for this patter, I just finished one for my son due in only a few days and am in love with it.
So exciting Angela! I’m sure your newest one will be darling in it 🙂
Thank you, I knew my star just didn’t look like, well, enough ..
Thanks so much for this pattern! I just made it for my third grand baby due to arrive in September. I did use a lighter weigh yarn and just added rows to make it longer. I also used a smaller hook – 5 mm. This nana loves the way it looks!
Oh Denise! What a sweet gift. Congratulations on grandbaby #3. I’m glad you loved the pattern and thanks for sharing your modifications.
Stay Cozy,
Sierra
Thank you for the pattern!! So cute!! Are you making 2 stars and stitching them together? My one star looks sooooo big.
Hi Alana!
I did make 2 stars and sewed them together. It just made the star more sturdy. The finished star is about 4 inches. I hope this helps!
Stay Cozy,
Sierra
Im not getting a long enough tall when i try this pattern where do i add stitches to make it longer??
Also, what do you mean by “make a magic circle”?
Hi Brenda!
The magic circle is a way to start crocheting in the round. Here’s a good video tutorial that explains the different ways to begin.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vqy3gn0Cfw
I hope this helps!
Sierra
Love the idea of the Over the Moon baby hat..think my dtr will love it too. Problem is she lives in L.A..and Im wondering how practical the chunky yarn would be for that weather. Do you think I could do this hat with a lighter yarn? If so what would you recommend without distorting your pattern?
Thank you.
Brenda Gilmore
New Orleans
I think this hat will work with a lighter weight yarn, I just haven’t tried it! I would try starting with 6 or 8 double crochets in round 1 and then follow the pattern, knowing your stitch count will be different at the end of each round.
Let me know how it goes!
Sierra