Free Patterns
Free crochet baby bonnet patterns — delicate, heirloom-style bonnets with ribbon ties. Perfect for baby showers and newborn photography.
There's something timeless about a handmade baby bonnet. Delicate, heirloom-quality, and utterly sweet — a crochet baby bonnet is one of those gifts that gets kept long after the baby has grown out of it. Our free crochet baby bonnet patterns are designed to be beginner-friendly while still looking like something you'd find in a boutique.
Our signature pattern is the Rosebud Baby Bonnet — a newborn-to-3-month bonnet with a pretty scallop edge, ribbon ties, and a classic shape that works beautifully for newborn photography. It's worked flat in rows (no working in the round required) in DK yarn, and most makers finish it in 2–3 hours.
Baby bonnets are an ideal first crochet project. The shaping is minimal, the stitch count stays consistent throughout, and you'll end up with something genuinely beautiful. They also make the perfect handmade baby shower gift — small to ship, easy to wrap, and always appreciated.
For yarn, we recommend a soft DK weight cotton or bamboo-cotton blend. These fibres are gentle against newborn skin, breathable, and easy to hand wash. Avoid itchy wools for newborn items — stick to plant-based fibres or certified-soft acrylics.
Each bonnet pattern includes a full written pattern, stitch counts, sizing notes, and a free printable PDF. All patterns are completely free — no email required.
