Crochet the Preemie Baby Dinosaur Spikes Hat | Free Pattern

Crochet the Preemie Baby Dinosaur Spikes Hat using this free pattern. Premature babies and newborns that are struggling, need hats at a time they are fragile. Adding a bit of whimsy with these Baby Dinosaur Spikes can bring joy to the hurting parents, while they and their baby are going through a trial. Purchase the ad free pdf that includes charts for those cute baby dino spikes, at either ETSY or RAVELRY now.

This crocheted preemie hat is more than just a project – it’s a gesture of love and hope.

The cute baby dinosaur spikes are such an adorable touch, turning a simple hat into a fun accessory that brings smiles to both crafters and those receiving these tiny treasures.

Using this crochet pattern to make Baby Dinosaur hats for a NICU that is local to you, will bring joy to mother’s and father’s who are hurting for their tiny baby.

I learned first hand when my youngest grandson was born 30 weeks early. Putting a whimsical hat on my little grandson’s head made my daughter so happy and proud. It realy lifted the spirits of the nurses and doctors as well. It was also salve to my hurting heart, to do something small for my little grand baby.

I hope you will join me in making preemie hats for your local NICU.

I want my skills to benefit other’s who are hurting, and I am sure you feel the same way. Crochet can make a difference, one stitch at a time.

Crochet Pattern for the Preemie Baby Dinosaur Hat

Yarn used:
I Love This Yarn or Caron Simply Soft, or any other worsted weight yarn that is soft and will not be scratchy to the baby’s skin. This design falls into the “Scraps” category, but to be safe, here’s the approximate yarn amounts. MC=100-120 yds; CC=40-50 yds

Gauge:
G-6/4.00 mm – 4”x4” 12 rows high x 16 hdc across
H-8/5.00 mm  –  3”x3” 12 rows high x 12 hdc across

Crochet Hook:
Micro Preemie (2-3lbs) – G-6/4.00 mm
Preemie (3-4lbs) – H-8/5.00 mm
Newborn ( 4-5lbs) – H-8/5.00 mm

STITCH GUIDE:
MC = Main Color
CC = Contrasting Color
join w/ = join with
slp st = Slip Stitch
ch = Chain
sc = single Crochet
hdc = half double crochet
dc = double crochet
trb = treble crochet
ch2 picot = ch2 picot
Spikey spikes ch2 picot (ch2, slp st back under the top two loops of the last st that was made)
Rounded spikes ch2 picot (ch2, slp st in 1st ch)
bphdc = back post hdc
fphdc = front post hdc
sp = Space
nxt = Next
st = Stitch
*  * = Execute sequence between the stars, the number of times stated
x = Times; example Repeat 2 x or 2 times; 3 x or 3 times and so on.

Designer Notes:
1. Please check the gauge before making the hat. This hat does have a bit of stretch to it. Keep in mind that it is designed for a preemie.
2. The color changes during the sc rounds, right before the Ribbing, is optional.
3. Beginning chains do not count as a stitch.
4. Executing the baby Dino Spikes will happen around the posts of the stitches. You will fold the hat in half, and insert the hook from front to back around the posts of the stitches indicated in the pattern.

Micro Preemie Hat with Baby Dino Spikes (2-3lbs)

Using MC & G-6/4.00 mm; ch3 and join in a ring

Round 1: ch1; 9 hdc in ring; join w/slp st to beg. hdc (9hdc)

Round 2: ch1; 2hdc in joining st and in each st around; join w/slp st to beg. hdc (18 hdc)

Round 3: ch1; hdc in joining st, 2hdc in nxt st; *hdc in nxt st, 2hdc in nxt st;* 8x; join w/slp st to beg hdc; (27 hdc)

Round 4: ch1; hdc in joining st and in the nxt 7 st’s, 2 hdc in nxt st; *hdc in nxt 8 st’s; 2 hdc in nxt st;* 2x; join w/slp st to beg. hdc (30 hdc)

 Round 5: ch1; hdc in joining st and in the nxt 8 st’s, 2 hdc in nxt st; *hdc in nxt 9 st’s; 2 hdc in nxt st;* 2x; join w/slp st to beg. hdc (33 hdc)

 Round 6 & 7: ch1; hdc in joining st and in each st around; drop MC and pull up CC color at the join w/slp st to beg. hdc (33 hdc)

Round 8: ch1; sc in joining st and in each st around; drop CC and pull up MC color at the join w/slp st to beg. hdc (33 sc)

Round 9: ch1; sc in joining st and in each st around; drop MC and pull up CC color at the join w/slp st to beg. hdc (33 sc)

Round 10: ch1; sc in joining st and in each st around; drop & End off CC and pull up MC color at the join w/slp st to beg. hdc (33 sc)

Round 11: ch1; sc in joining st and in each st around; join w/slp st to beg. hdc (33 sc)

Round 12: ch1; *bphdc in nxt st, fphdc in nxt st;* 18x; join w/slp st to beg. bphdc (33 st’s)

Round 13: ch1; *bphdc in nxt st, fphdc in nxt st;* 18x; join w/slp st to beg. bphdc, end off and weave in all ends.  (33 st’s)

Drop down to the Baby Dino Spikes Pattern at the end of the pattern.


Preemie Baby Dino Spikes Hat (3-4lbs)

Using MC & H-8/5.00 mm; ch3 and join in a ring

Round 1: ch1; 10 hdc in ring; join w/slp st to beg. hdc (10hdc)

Round 2: ch1; 2hdc in joining st and in each st around; join w/slp st to beg. hdc (20 hdc)

Round 3: ch1; hdc in joining st, 2hdc in nxt st; *hdc in nxt st, 2hdc in nxt st;* 9x; join w/slp st to beg hdc; (30 hdc)

Round 4: ch1; hdc in joining st and in the nxt 8 st’s, 2 hdc in nxt st; *hdc in nxt 9 st’s; 2 hdc in nxt st;* 2x; join w/slp st to beg. hdc (33 hdc) 

Round 5-7: ch1; hdc in joining st and in each st around; drop MC and pull up CC color at the join w/slp st to beg. hdc (33 hdc)

Round 8: ch1; sc in joining st and in each st around; drop CC and pull up MC color at the join w/slp st to beg. hdc (33 sc)

Round 9: ch1; sc in joining st and in each st around; drop MC and pull up CC color at the join w/slp st to beg. hdc (33 sc)

Round 10: ch1; sc in joining st and in each st around; drop & End off CC and pull up MC color at the join w/slp st to beg. hdc (33 sc)

Round 11: ch1; sc in joining st and in each st around; join w/slp st to beg. hdc (33 sc)

Round 12: ch1; *bphdc in nxt st, fphdc in nxt st;* 18x; join w/slp st to beg. bphdc (33 st’s)

Round 13: ch1; *bphdc in nxt st, fphdc in nxt st;* 18x; join w/slp st to beg. bphdc, end off and weave in all ends.  (33 st’s)

Newborn  Baby Dino Spikes Hat (5-6lbs)

Using MC & H-8/5.00 mm; ch3 and join in a ring

Round 1: ch1; 10 hdc in ring; join w/slp st to beg. hdc (10hdc)

Round 2: ch1; 2hdc in joining st and in each st around; join w/slp st to beg. hdc (20 hdc)

Round 3: ch1; hdc in joining st, 2hdc in nxt st; *hdc in nxt st, 2hdc in nxt st;* 9x; join w/slp st to beg hdc; (30 hdc)

 Round 4: ch1; hdc in joining st and in the nxt 3 st’s, 2 hdc in nxt st; *hdc in nxt 4 st’s; 2 hdc in nxt st;* 5x; join w/slp st to beg. hdc (36 hdc)

 Round 5-8: ch1; hdc in joining st and in each st around; drop MC and pull up CC color at the join w/slp st to beg. hdc (36 hdc)

Round 9: ch1; sc in joining st and in each st around; drop CC and pull up MC color at the join w/slp st to beg. hdc (36 sc)

Round 10: ch1; sc in joining st and in each st around; drop MC and pull up CC color at the join w/slp st to beg. hdc (36 sc)

Round 11: ch1; sc in joining st and in each st around; drop & End off CC and pull up MC color at the join w/slp st to beg. hdc (36 sc)

Round 12: ch1; sc in joining st and in each st around; join w/slp st to beg. hdc (36 sc)

Round 13: ch1; *bphdc in nxt st, fphdc in nxt st;* 18x; join w/slp st to beg. bphdc (36 st’s)

Round 14-15: ch1; *bphdc in nxt st, fphdc in nxt st;* 18x; join w/slp st to beg. bphdc, end off at the end of Round 15 and weave in all ends.  (36 st’s)

Baby Dino Spikes

 Fold the hat in half, making sure that the joining seam is at the side of the hat.

Baby Spike 1: Attach yarn around the post of a hdc that is on the fold, at Round 3 (insert hook from the front to the back and draw up a loop. You will be executing the stitches around the post at the Round inicated) proceed to, ch1, sc, hdc, ch2 picot & hdc; then proceed to Baby Spike 2.

Baby Spike 2: insert hook around the post of the hdc that is on the fold of Round 2; proceed to sc, hdc, dc, ch2 picot, dc & hdc; proceed to Baby Spike 3.

Baby Spike 3: You are at the crown of the hat. You will be using Round 1 and the ch3 ring. You will crochet the last three stitches of this spike across the ring, inserting your hook from front to back. Just as if you are going around the post, but you will be inserting the hook under the ring, from front to back at the fold.

Insert hook around the post of round 1 on the front sc, hdc, dc; under the ring execute trb, ch2 picot, trb & dc;
You are now going down the back side of the hat.

Baby Spike 4: repeat baby spike 2, going around the post of the st that is on the fold @ Round 2, 

Baby Spike 5: going around the post of the st that is on the fold @ Round 3; sc, hdc, ch2 picot, hdc & slp st 

Baby Spike 6: going around the post of the st that is on the fold @ Round 4; sc, 2hdc, & slp st around the post of Round 4; end off and weave in all ends.

Baby Spike 7: going around the post of the stitch that is on the fold @ Round 5; 3sc, slp st; drop down to the next round slp st, end off and weave in all ends.

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This pattern is protected by copyright© Krissys Over The Mountain Crochet 2023. Do not sell, alter or redistribute this pattern in any way or form. You have my permission to sell your finished product, but you are responsible for the finished product. No Mass Production.