Little Dottie Newborn & Premature Baby Hats

 

Little Dottie Baby Hats - Newborn and Premature 

A very sweet design for a new baby !  

 

Little Dottie ~ Newborn and Premature Baby Hats               

 

Small  Premature Baby –  7 ʺ circumference,  3½ ʺ high        

 

Using 4mm needles & DK yarn, cast on 37sts

1^st Row:         S1, knit to end of row

Repeat this row 3 times more

5^th Row:        S1, knit to end of row

6^th Row:        S1, p2, * k1, p3, repeat from * to last 2sts, k2

7^th Row:        S1, knit to end of row

8^th Row:        S1, k1, * p3, k1, repeat from * to last 3sts, p2, k1

Repeat the last 4 rows three times more

21^st Row:       S1, knit to end of row

22^nd Row:      S1, purl to last 2sts, k2tog                                (36sts)

 

Shape Top ~

Next Row:      *K3, k2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1               (29sts)

Next Row:      S1, purl to last st, k1

Next Row:      *K2, k2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1               (22sts)

Next Row:      S1, purl to last st, k1

Next Row:      *K1, k2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1               (15sts)

Next Row:      S1, * p2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1              (8sts)                    

 

Cut the yarn leaving a ‘tail’.

With a yarn needle, pull the yarn through all the remaining loops and secure

Sew up side seam and weave in ends.

 

 

 

Medium Premature Baby –  8½ʺ circumference, 4ʺ high    

 

Using 4mm needles & DK yarn, cast on 45sts

1^st Row:         S1, knit to end of row

Repeat this row 3 times more

5^th Row:        S1, knit to end of row

6^th Row:        S1, p2, * k1, p3, repeat from * to last 2sts, k2

7^th Row:        S1, knit to end of row

8^th Row:        S1, k1, * p3, k1, repeat from * to last 3sts, p2, k1

Repeat the last 4 rows four times more

25^th Row:       S1, knit to end

26^th Row:       Kfb, purl to last st, k1                                       (46sts)

 

Shape Top ~

Next Row:      *K3, k2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1               (37sts)

Next Row:      S1, purl to last st, k1

Next Row:      *K2, k2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1               (28sts)

Next Row:      S1, purl to last st, k1

Next Row:      *K1, k2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1               (19sts)

Next Row:      S1, * p2tog, repeat from * to end                       (10sts)                                                                               

Cut the yarn leaving a ‘tail’.

With a yarn needle, pull the yarn through all the remaining loops and secure

Sew up side seam and weave in ends.

 

         

 

Large  Premature Baby –  10½ʺ circumference, 5¼ʺ high      

 

Using 4mm needles & DK yarn, cast on 53sts

1^st Row:         S1, knit to end of row

Repeat this row 3 times more

5^th Row:        S1, knit to end of row

6^th Row:        S1, p2, * k1, p3, repeat from * to last 2sts, k2

7^th Row:        S1, knit to end of row

8^th Row:        S1, k1, * p3, k1, repeat from * to last 3sts, p2, k1

Repeat the last 4 rows five times more

29^th Row:       S1, knit to end of row

30^th Row:       K2tog, purl to last 2sts, k2tog                            (51sts)

 

Shape Top ~

Next Row:      *K3, k2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1               (41sts)

Next Row:      S1, purl to last st, k1

Next Row:      *K2, k2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1               (31sts)

Next Row:      S1, purl to last st, k1

Next Row:      *K1, k2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1               (21sts)

Next Row:      S1, knit to end of row

Next Row:      S1, * k2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1              (11sts)         

Next Row:      S1, purl to last st, k1         

                   

Cut the yarn leaving a ‘tail’.

With a yarn needle, pull the yarn through all the remaining loops and secure

Sew up side seam and weave in ends.

 

 

Newborn Baby –  11½ʺ circumference, 5¾ʺ high

 

Using 4mm needles & DK yarn, cast on 61sts

1^st Row:         S1, knit to end of row

Repeat this row 5 times more

7^th Row:        S1, knit to end of row

8^th Row:        S1, p2, * k1, p3, repeat from * to last 2sts, k2

9^th Row:        S1, knit to end of row

10^th Row:       S1, k1, * p3, k1, repeat from * to last 3sts, p2, k1

Repeat the last 4 rows five times more

31^st Row:       S1, knit to end of row

32^nd Row:      S1, purl to last st, k1

33^rd Row:       S1, knit to end of row

34^th Row:       S1, purl to last st, k1

 

Shape Top ~

Next Row:      *K4, k2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1               (51sts)

Next Row:      S1, purl to last st, k1

Next Row:      *K3, k2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1               (41sts)

Next Row:      S1, purl to last st, k1

Next Row:      *K2, k2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1               (31sts)

Next Row:      S1, purl to last st, k1

Next Row:      *K1, k2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1               (21sts)

Next Row:      S1, purl to last st, k1

Next Row:      S1, * k2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1              (11sts)         

Next Row:      S1, purl to last st, k1                             

 

Cut the yarn leaving a ‘tail’.

With a yarn needle, pull the yarn through all the remaining loops and secure

Sew up side seam and weave in ends.

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4" Crochet Heart

 

Crochet Heart

4ʺ Crochet Hearts

 

Requirements:

DK yarn

3.25mm or 3.5mm hook

 

Stitches used:  UK terminology

Chain, single crochet, half treble crochet, treble crochet, double treble crochet, slip stitch

Instructions:

Chain 4, and join into a circle with a slip stitch

 

Round 1:      Chain 3, 1 treble crochet, 3 double treble crochet, 7 treble crochet, 3 double treble crochet, 1 treble crochet, chain 3, slip stitch into ring

 

Round 2:       Chain 3, slip stitch into first gap, chain 3, 2 treble crochet in next 4 stitches, 1 treble crochet in next 3 stitches, 3 double treble crochet in next stitch, 1 treble crochet in next 3 stitches, 2 treble crochet  in next 4 stitches, 1 treble crochet in next stitch, ch3, join into base of previous treble stitch with a slip stitch

 

Round 3:       slip stitch into first gap of previous round to join

Chain 3, 1 treble crochet in next 2 stitches, 1 double treble crochet in next 2 stitches, 2 treble crochet in next 2 stitches, 1 treble crochet in next 7 stitches, 3 double treble crochet in next stitch, 1 treble crochet in next 7 stitches, 2 treble crochet  in next 2 stitches, 1 double treble crochet in next 2 stitches, 1 treble crochet in next 2 stitches, chain 3, slip stitch into next stitch to join, slip stitch into top of previous round

 

Round 4:   work 3 single crochet into the chain stitch gap, chain 1, I treble crochet in next 2 stitches, 2 treble crochet in next 2 stitches, 1 treble crochet in next 2 stitches, 1 half treble crochet in next 8 stitches, 3 treble crochet in next stitch, 1 half treble crochet in next 9 stitches, 1 treble crochet in next 2 stitches,  2 treble crochet in next 2 stitches, 1 treble crochet in next 2 stitches, chain 1, work 3 single crochet into chain stitch gap, slip stitch to join, fasten off

 

Tighten up the centre by putting the start ‘tail’ onto a sewing needle and weave it through the stitches of the first round, pull up tightly

 

If you want to make stuffed hearts ~

     make 2 pieces the same,

     join them by sewing almost all around, or crochet them together,

     add a little polyester stuffing,

     finish the joining and secure,

     make a little hanging loop if desired,

     fasten off and darn away ends.

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In addition:  You can gift or sell any finished items you make from my patterns.  

However, please do not copy my patterns

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Freddie Cabled Baby Blanket

Freddie Cabled Baby Blanket

Cables are timeless - and this sweet baby blanket is pretty and practical.

Requirements:

DK yarn – the amount will vary depending on the yarn you choose (less than 100g of acrylic DK for the smallest size, less than 400g for the 28” size)     

4mm and 4.5mm needles

 

Tension:

24sts = 4” (10cm)

 

How to cable:

Cable 4 = put the next 2sts onto a cable needle and hold to the front of the work, knit next 2sts, then the 2sts from the cable needle

 

Sizes:

Width ~

For a doll / very small preemie baby blanket of around 12”   Cast on 76sts

For a small preemie baby blanket of 16”                               Cast on 100sts

For a preemie baby blanket of 20”                                         Cast on 124sts

For a newborn baby blanket of 24”                                        Cast on 148sts

For a baby blanket of around 28”                                          Cast on 172sts

 

Length ~ Make your blanket square, or a little longer than it’s width.

 

If you want a different size –

You can change the size of your blanket by adding or reducing in multiples of 6 stitches

(100 +/- multiples of 6)

 

Instructions:

Using 4mm needles, cast on 124sts (or the number advised above for the size you wish to knit)

Knit 6 rows

 

Change to 4.5mm needles ~

7^th Row:           S1, k3, * p2, k4, repeat from * to end

8^th Row:           S1, k5, * p4, k2, repeat from * to last 4sts, k4

9^th Row:           S1, k3, * p2, k4, repeat from * to end

10^th Row:         S1, k5, * p4, k2, repeat from * to last 4sts, k4

11^th Row:         S1, k3, * p2, cable 4, repeat from * to last 6 sts, p2, k4

12^th Row:         S1, k5, * p4, k2, repeat from * to last 4sts, k4

Repeat the 7^th to 12^th rows until you are happy with the length of your blanket, ending after working a 12^th row

 

Change to 4mm needles ~

Finish with a garter stitch border – knit 7 rows

Cast off knit wise

 

Darn away ends

Freddie Baby Blanket 

I am happy for you to use my patterns for your own use or for charity donations.  

In addition:  You can gift or sell any finished items you make from my patterns.  

However, please do not copy my patterns

Copyright © 2026      ‘made by marianna’       All Rights Reserved

This pattern (the information and photos) may not be copied, shared, reproduced

or republished on any webpage or website