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Hospital Set Crochet Pattern

Hospital Set Crochet Pattern
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5-7 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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Cozy Accent

A warm touch for your space that transforms ordinary corners into inviting nooks filled with handmade charm.

About This Hospital Set Crochet Pattern

This pattern creates a complete hospital set sized for Sweet Handfuls mini baby dolls, including a ribbed hat, tiny booties, a contoured diaper, a striped receiving blanket, hospital bracelet, and an optional pacifier. The instructions use 8/4 fingering cotton and small hooks to achieve neat, dense stitches and tiny details. Photo references and notes on Yarn Over vs Yarn Under are included to help you match the original look.

Hospital Set Crochet Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Each item includes full row-by-row or round-by-round instructions so you can follow along exactly. Helpful finishing tips, button placement guides, and swaddling steps are provided for a polished result.

Why You'll Love This Hospital Set Crochet Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it brings together small, sweet details that make mini dolls feel extra special. I enjoy the challenge of working at a tiny scale and the satisfaction of seeing neat ribbing and stripes come together. The set is versatile — you can create coordinating pink or blue versions or mix and match for a unique look. I also love how portable each piece is; you can finish a hat or pair of booties in one sitting and have a delightful handmade gift ready.

Hospital Set Crochet Pattern step 1 - construction progress Hospital Set Crochet Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Hospital Set Crochet Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Hospital Set Crochet Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to customize this set by changing colors; try pastel tones for a softer look or bold contrasting stripes for a modern twist.

I sometimes increase the hook by one size and use a slightly thicker cotton to make a larger, cuddle-friendly version for bigger dolls.

I often add embroidered details to the hat brim or tiny hearts on the diaper for a personalized touch.

Try swapping ribbon for thin satin cord in the booties to change the finish and add a little sheen to the bows.

For the pacifier, you can skip the wire and use a small button sewn to the center for a child-safe display version (not recommended for play with small children).

Make a monochrome version of the receiving blanket in cream or grey for a neutral, timeless set that suits any nursery.

I recommend experimenting with different button sizes and positions on the blanket to change how tightly the doll is swaddled.

Want a travel-friendly set? Use sport weight yarn and a 1.75mm hook to create a slightly sturdier, compact version for gifting.

I like to add a little loop on the blanket corner for hanging or to attach a tiny tag with the recipient's name for a special touch.

Finally, try mixing yarn textures—smooth cotton for the blanket and slightly fluffy cotton for booties—to add tactile contrast and visual interest.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping the stitch count when switching between Yarn Over and Yarn Under can change sizing; test a small swatch and adjust hook size to match the original gauge. ✗ Not keeping consistent tension when crocheting the receiving blanket leads to uneven edges; maintain even tension and count stitches at the end of each row to ensure 50 sc. ✗ Forgetting to count rows on the hat results in an incorrect brim height; mark row repeats and count to 36 rows (or 18 ridges) before joining. ✗ Pulling ribbon too tight through the bootie openings ch 8 makes them uncomfortable; thread and tie ribbon so it fits the doll's foot without constricting and secure with a dab of craft glue. ✗ Neglecting to wet block the blanket can leave it slightly distorted; pin and wet block the receiving blanket to shape and flatten edges for a neat finish.

Hospital Set Crochet Pattern

Create a charming hospital set for mini baby dolls with this detailed crochet pattern. You will make hats, booties, diapers, a cozy receiving blanket, a hospital bracelet, and an optional pacifier. The pattern includes clear step-by-step rows and rounds, helpful tips, and photo-guided assembly to make finishing easy. Perfect for gifting new parents or creating keepsake dolls.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Hospital Set Crochet Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    8/4 fingering (super fine) weight cotton yarn - White (small amount)
  • 02
    8/4 fingering (super fine) weight cotton yarn - Light Blue (small amount)
  • 03
    8/4 fingering (super fine) weight cotton yarn - Pink (small amount)
  • 04
    Suggested yarn used: Hobbii Rainbow Cotton 8/4 Candyfloss (093), Light Sky Blue (071), White (001)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 1.5mm
  • 02
    Crochet hook size 2.0mm (0.5mm larger for receiving blanket)
  • 03
    Stitch markers or paper clips
  • 04
    Tapestry needle
  • 05
    1/8" white ribbon
  • 06
    2 small buttons (6mm) for diaper
  • 07
    1 medium button (preferred color) for swaddling blanket
  • 08
    Craft glue
  • 09
    Small amount of 15-gauge aluminum wire for optional pacifier
  • 10
    Resin nail polish (pink and/or light blue), base coat and topcoat for coating wire tip or an alternative coating method
  • 11
    Scissors
  • 12
    Clear packing tape (for hospital bracelet)
  • 13
    Printer and printout for bracelet template

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— Hat :

Info :

Using Yarn Over (v-stitch). 1.5mm hook. Start with Ch 21

Row 1 :

Starting in 2nd ch from hook, 16 sc, 4 slst, ch 1, turn (20)

Row 2 :

BLO - (4 slst, 16 sc), ch 1, turn (20)

Row 3 :

BLO - (16 sc, 4 slst), ch 1, turn (20)

Rows 4-35 :

Repeat (Row 2, Row 3) x16 (32 rows)

Row 36 :

Repeat Row 2

Info :

(Note: You will have a total of 36 rows, or you can count 18 ridges.)

Row 37 :

Fold piece over, and slst through beginning chain and both loops of Row 36. (20 slst)

Info :

You will continue across the top of the hat with surface slsts (10-12 slst), keeping them tight and a little below the top edge.

Info :

Turn the hat right side out and fold up the brim. Place on your doll!

— Booties (make 2) :

Info :

Using Yarn Under or Yarn Over – your preference. 1.5mm hook. Starting with Ch 5

Rnd 1 :

Starting in 2nd ch from hook, 3 sc, 3 sc in next ch (across end of row of chains), (now working opposite side) 2 sc, INC (10)

Rnd 2 :

INC, 2 sc, (INC) x3, 2 sc, (INC) x2 (Fig. 1) (16)

Rnd 3 :

1 sc, INC, 3 sc, (INC, 1 sc) x2, INC, 3 sc, INC, 1 sc, INC (22)

Rnd 4-5 :

22 sc (2 rounds) (22)

Rnd 6 :

6 sc, (inv DEC) x4, 6 sc, inv DEC (17)

Rnd 7 :

5 sc, (inv DEC) x3, 6 sc (Fig. 2) (14)

Rnd 8 :

ch 4, (sk next sc, 1 dc, ch 1) x6, join to 3rd ch with slst (Fig. 3) (7 spaces)

Rnd 9 :

(in each space) (1 sc, 2 dc, 1 sc) x7 (28)

Info :

Finish off, sew in ends, and weave 1/8” white ribbon through openings in Rnd 8. Use hook if necessary to help pull ribbon in and out of the spaces. The two ends should come through together in the middle opening at the front of the bootie. Tie ribbon, making sure it fits on baby’s foot, and not too tight. Put a dot of craft glue on the knot of the bow to make sure it stays put and trim the ends. Booties should slip on and off quite easily!

— Diaper :

Info :

Using Yarn Under or Yarn Over – your preference. 1.5mm hook. Note: Turning chain not included in stitch count. Starting with Ch 23

Row 1 :

starting 2nd ch from hook, 22 sc, ch 1, turn (22)

Row 2 :

5 slst, 12 sc, (sk last 5 sc), ch 1, turn (17)

Row 3 :

DEC, 8 sc, DEC, ch 1, turn (10)

Row 4 :

10 sc, ch 1, turn (10)

Row 5 :

DEC, 6 sc, DEC, ch 1, turn (8)

Row 6 :

8 sc, ch 1, turn (8)

Row 7 :

DEC, 4 sc, DEC, ch 1, turn (6)

Row 8 :

DEC, 2 sc, DEC, ch 1, turn (4)

Row 9-12 :

4 sc, ch 1, turn (4 rows) (4)

Row 13 :

INC, 2 sc, INC, ch 1, turn (6)

Row 14 :

INC, 4 sc, INC, ch 1, turn (8)

Row 15 :

INC, 6 sc, INC, ch 1, turn (10)

Row 16 :

INC, 8 sc, INC, ch 1 (do not turn) (Fig. 4) (12)

Info :

(Border around Diaper) 20 sc across row ends and skipped sts (Fig. 5), ch 3 (or number of chains needed for the size of button you are using), 22 sc across original chains, ch 3 (or number of chains needed for the size of button you are using) (Fig. 6), 20 sc across slsts and row ends, INC (in corner – first stitch of Row 16), 10 sc across Row 16, INC (in corner – last stitch of Row 16.)

Info :

Finish off the border, sew in ends. Placing diaper on doll, determine where to best place the buttons for a firm fit, then sew on buttons.

— Receiving Blanket (for swaddling baby) :

Info :

Using Yarn Over (v-stitch). 2.0mm hook (0.5mm larger than the hook used for the doll). Note: All ends can be hidden as you crochet so you don’t have to sew them in!! (Fig. 7). Using white yarn, start with ch 51. (Start Row 1 in 2nd ch from hook)

Row 1-3 :

50 sc, ch 1, turn (3 rows: white)

Change Yarn :

Change to light blue yarn

Row 4-5 :

50 sc, ch 1, turn (2 rows: light blue)

Change Yarn :

Change to white yarn

Row 6 :

50 sc, ch 1, turn (1 row: white)

Change Yarn :

Change to pink yarn

Row 7 :

50 sc, ch 1, turn (1 row: pink)

Change Yarn :

Change to white yarn

Row 8 :

50 sc, ch 1, turn (1 row: white)

Change Yarn :

Change to light blue yarn

Row 9-11 :

50 sc, ch 1, turn (3 rows: light blue)

Change Yarn :

Change to white yarn

Row 12 :

50 sc, ch 1, turn (1 row: white)

Change Yarn :

Change to pink yarn

Row 13 :

50 sc, ch 1, turn (1 row: pink)

Change Yarn :

Change to white yarn

Row 14 :

50 sc, ch 1, turn (1 row: white)

Change Yarn :

Change to light blue yarn

Row 15-16 :

50 sc, ch 1, turn (2 rows: light blue)

Change Yarn :

Change to white yarn

Row 17-35 :

50 sc, ch 1, turn (19 rows: white)

Change Yarn :

Change to light blue yarn

Row 36-37 :

50 sc, ch 1, turn (2 rows: light blue)

Change Yarn :

Change to white yarn

Row 38 :

50 sc, ch 1, turn (1 row: white)

Change Yarn :

Change to pink yarn

Row 39 :

50 sc, ch 1, turn (1 row: pink)

Change Yarn :

Change to white yarn

Row 40 :

50 sc, ch 1, turn (1 row: white)

Change Yarn :

Change to light blue yarn

Row 41-43 :

50 sc, ch 1, turn (3 rows: light blue)

Change Yarn :

Change to white yarn

Row 44 :

50 sc, ch 1, turn (1 row: white)

Change Yarn :

Change to pink yarn

Row 45 :

50 sc, ch 1, turn (1 row: pink)

Change Yarn :

Change to white yarn

Row 46 :

50 sc, ch 1, turn (1 row: white)

Change Yarn :

Change to light blue yarn

Row 47-48 :

50 sc, ch 1, turn (2 rows: light blue)

Change Yarn :

Change to white yarn

Row 49-51 :

50 sc, ch 1, do not turn (3 rows: white) (border)

Info :

50 sc across row ends, 3 sc in corner, 48 sc across beginning chains, 3 sc in corner, 50 sc across row ends, 3 sc in corner, 48 sc across Row 51, ch 7 (or amount needed for the size of button you are using), 2 sc in corner, join with invisible join. (Fig. 8 and 9) Use guide below to swaddle your doll and determine where to sew the button, (or use Fig. 8 as a guide.)

— How to Swaddle Your Doll :

Step 1 :

Blanket lying diagonally, button underneath

Step 2 :

Doll lying with head in top corner

Step 3 :

Fold over left corner, (wrap tightly around doll)

Step 4 :

Fold up bottom corner, lining up diagonally with left corner

Step 5 :

Fold over right corner

Step 6 :

Secure button

— Hospital Bracelet :

Step 1 :

Cut bracelet from printout

Step 2 :

Put clear packing tape or similar on both sides

Step 3 :

Trim packing tape

Step 4 :

Measure length to baby’s wrist

Step 5 :

Trim ends if needed

Step 6 :

Tape bracelet together

Step 7 :

Put hospital bracelet on baby’s wrist!

— Pacifier (optional) :

Info :

The pacifier is a sweet decoration for your doll, but not a sturdy toy for small children!! It is NOT recommended for young children.

Step 1 :

Cut a small piece of (15-guage or similar) aluminum wire (1.5 – 2 inches long)

Step 2 :

Coat one end tip of the wire with 1 base coat, 2 or more color coats, and 1 topcoat of resin nail polish, and cure under UV/LED light for each layer (or find some way to coat the tip of one end, so that it will not tear the yarn when pushed into a hole in the crochet stitches in the mouth area of the doll.)

Step 3 :

With pink or light blue yarn, and leaving a long starting tail - 6 sc in mr, then (INC) x6 (12)

Step 4 :

Finish off with an invisible join and sew in the finishing tail.

Step 5 :

Gently poke the covered tip of wire through the center hole in the crocheted circle, from back side to front (the back side will show when the pacifier is in the baby’s mouth, cupping the circle toward the baby.)

Step 6 :

Form the wire into a circle shape (the handle) and trim the end if necessary to make it the right length. Don’t close the circle completely though – keep it open.

Step 7 :

Apply a small amount of craft glue along the edge of the wire circle.

Step 8 :

Wrap the long starting tail carefully from the top of the wire around the circle until you reach the end of the wire.

Step 9 :

Bend the circle closed, and using a small tapestry needle, thread the leftover yarn through the pacifier. Pass it back and forth a couple times, securing the wire, and finish off.

Step 10 :

Loosen one of the holes where the baby’s mouth would be, using a thick tapestry needle or a crochet hook. Carefully push the coated tip of the pacifier into the hole!

Assembly Instructions

  • Place the hat on the doll after turning it right side out and folding up the brim; adjust the brim to sit neatly around the head.
  • Weave 1/8" white ribbon through the openings in Rnd 8 of each bootie and tie a small bow at the front; secure the knot with a dab of craft glue so it fits the doll’s foot without being too tight.
  • Sew the two small diaper buttons (6mm) onto the diaper after trying it on the doll to determine the firmest button placement for a snug fit.
  • Swaddle the doll using the receiving blanket following the six swaddling steps: place button under corner, position doll head in top corner, fold left corner over, fold up bottom corner, fold right corner, then secure with the button.
  • Make the hospital bracelet by cutting the template, laminating with clear packing tape on both sides, trimming to fit the doll’s wrist, and taping the ends to finish.
  • Assemble the optional pacifier by coating a short wire tip, crocheting the pacifier circle (6 sc in mr then INC x6), threading the coated wire through the crocheted circle, forming the handle, securing with glue and wrapping yarn, then insert carefully into a loosened stitch at the doll's mouth.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use the same size yarn and the recommended hook sizes for both the Mini Baby Doll and the Hospital Set so the proportions match and items fit correctly.
  • 💡When making the receiving blanket, wet blocking can help shape and flatten the piece; pin to a flat surface and allow to dry thoroughly.
  • 💡Decide whether to use Yarn Over (v-stitch) or Yarn Under (x-stitch) before starting clothing or blankets, as changing techniques affects tension and final sizing.
  • 💡All ends on the receiving blanket can be hidden as you crochet so you do not have to sew them in later; this keeps the finishing quick and neat.

This Hospital Set pattern gives you everything needed to dress a Sweet Handfuls mini baby doll in cozy, hospital-ready accessories. The set includes a ribbed hat, booties, a contoured diaper, a striped receiving blanket, a tiny hospital bracelet, and an optional pacifier for display. Make matching pink or blue sets or mix colors for a unique gift idea. 🧶🤱

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FAQs

What size will the finished pieces be?

The finished items are sized for Sweet Handfuls mini baby dolls; the receiving blanket measures approximately the size shown when using 8/4 cotton and a 2.0mm hook, while the hat and booties fit the mini doll proportions.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, but changing yarn weight will alter the final scale; choose an appropriate hook and expect the doll accessories to be larger or smaller and adjust stitch counts as needed.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate, so basic knowledge of single crochet, increases, decreases, chain stitches, and working in BLO is recommended for best results.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete the full hospital set in about 5-7 hours, though time will vary depending on experience level and how many items you make.