Pretty baby bonnet pattern, this gorgeous little bonnet is an addition to my baby cardigan and Beanie, Jumpsuit and blanket patterns in this collection.
Crocheted in a simple V and shell stitch design, it would make a love baby shower gift.
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The pattern has been written for 4 sizes by using different hooks, I have used stylecraft special a lightweight DK #3 yarn in a variegated and solid colour for the pretty baby bonnet pattern.
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Pretty Baby Bonnet Pattern UK
Pattern Number CNC554
Skill Level: Intermediate
Abbreviations UK
RS. Right Side
ch. Chain
dc. Double Crochet
tr. Treble Crochet
rpt. Repeat
ss. Slip Stitch
Inc. Increase
DNT. Do Not Turn
Shell. (2tr, 1ch, 2tr) into same space or stitch
vst. (1tr, 1ch, 1tr) into same space or stitch
Base of ch. Work into first stitch
3ch counts as first tr
Size to fit approx:
Newborn baby use a 3.50mm hook
0-3 month use a 4.00mm hook
3-6 month use a 4.50mm hook
6-12 month use a 5.00mm hook
Materials
For great results it is always best to use the recommended yarn, I have used approximately:-
25 grams of Stylecraft Baby DK in colour 1
Small amount of Stylecraft Baby DK colour 2
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Scroll down the page for the USA format
UK INSTRUCTIONS:
Worked in rounds without turning until the end of the 6th Row
With colour 1 make 6ch, join with a ss to form a ring, (RS) 3ch, work 13tr into ring, join with ss to top of 3ch on beginning of row. (13tr + 3ch)
2nd Row – (Inc row) 3ch, 1tr into base of 3ch, 2tr into each tr to end, ss to top of 3ch on beginning of row. (27tr + 3ch)
3rd Row – (Inc row) 3ch, 1tr into base of 3ch, 1tr into next tr, * 2tr into next tr, 1tr into next tr, * rpt from * to * to end, ss to top of 3ch on beginning of row. (41tr + 3ch)
4th Row – (Inc row) 3ch, 1tr into base of 3ch, 1tr into each of next 2tr, * 2tr in next tr, 1tr in each of next 2tr, * rpt from * to * to end, ss to top of 3ch on beginning of row. (55tr + 3ch)
5th Row – 3ch, 1tr into each of tr to end, ss to top of 3ch on beginning of row.
6th Row – 3ch, 1tr into each tr to end, do not ss. Turn.
7th Row – 3ch, * shell (see abbrev) into next tr, miss 2tr, vst (see abbrev) into next tr, miss 2tr, * rpt from * to * to end, 1tr into top of 3ch. Turn. (9 shells, 9 vst, 1tr + 3ch)
First Pattern Row – 3ch, * work vst into the 1ch space on vst, shell into the 1ch space of next shell, * rpt from * to * to end, 1tr into the top of the 3ch. Turn.
Second Pattern Row – 3ch, * work shell into the 1ch space of the next shell, vst into the 1ch space on the vst, * rpt from * to * to end, 1tr into the top of the 3ch. Turn.
Rpt First & Second Pattern Rows until 7 shell & vst rows have been worked in all. Fasten off. Turn.
Brim – Join colour 2 to front edge (where you fastened off colour 1), make 1ch, 1dc into base of 1ch, missing all 1ch spaces, work 1dc into each tr to end, 1dc into top of 3ch. Turn. (56dc)
Starting with 1ch, 1dc into base of 1ch, work 2 more rows of 1dc into each dc to end. DNT.
Attach Ties Row – Make 61ch, work ss into 2nd ch from hook, ss into each ch to end, with RS of the bonnet facing you, work 39dc evenly into row ends along the neck edge, (this joins first tie to the bonnet) make 61ch, work ss into 2nd ch from hook, ss into each ch to end, work a ss into the bonnet (this joins second tie to the bonnet). Fasten off.
Finishing – Weave in and trim off any loose ends of yarn.
USA format below:-
Pretty Baby Bonnet Pattern USA
Pattern Number CNC554
Skill Level: Intermediate
Abbreviations USA
RS. Right Side
ch. Chain
sc. Single Crochet
dc. Double Crochet
rpt. Repeat
sl st. Slip Stitch
Inc. Increase
DNT. Do Not Turn
Shell. (2dc, ch1, 2dc) in same space or stitch
vst. (1dc, ch1, 1dc) in same space or stitch
Base of ch. Work in first stitch
ch3 counts as first dc
Size to fit approx:
Newborn baby use a 3.50mm hook
0-3 month use a 4.00mm hook
3-6 month use a 4.50mm hook
6-12 month use a 5.00mm hook
Materials
For great results it is always best to use the recommended yarn, I have used approximately:-
50 grams of Stylecraft Baby DK in color 1
Small amount of Stylecraft Baby DK color 2
An equivalent yarn would be a light worsted #3
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USA INSTRUCTIONS:
Worked in rounds without turning until the end of the 6th Row
With color 1 ch6, join with a sl st to form a ring, (RS) ch3, work 13dc in ring, join with sl st to top of ch3 on beginning of row. (13dc + ch3)
2nd Row – (Inc row) ch3, 1dc in the stitch at the base of the ch3, 2dc in each dc to end, sl st to top of ch3 on beginning of row. (27dc + ch3)
3rd Row – (Inc row) ch3, 1dc in the stitch at the base of the ch3, 1dc in next dc, * 2dc in next dc, 1dc in next dc, * rpt from * to * to end, sl st to top of ch3 on beginning of row. (41dc + ch3)
4th Row – (Inc row) ch3, 1dc in the stitch at the base of the ch3, 1dc in each of next 2dc, * 2dc in next dc, 1dc in each of next 2dc, * rpt from * to * to end, sl st to top of ch3 on beginning of row. (55dc + ch3)
5th Row – ch3, 1dc in each of dc to end, sl st to top of ch3 on beginning of row.
6th Row – ch3, 1dc in each dc to end, do not sl st. Turn.
7th Row – ch3, * shell (see abbrev) in next dc, skip 2dc, vst (see abbrev) in next dc, skip 2dc, * rpt from * to * to end, 1dc in top of ch3. Turn. (9 shells, 9 vst, 1dc + ch3)
First Pattern Row – ch3, * work vst in the ch1 space on vst, shell in the ch1 space of next shell, * rpt from * to * to end, 1dc in the top of the ch3. Turn.
Second Pattern Row – ch3, * work shell in the ch1 space of the next shell, vst in the ch1 space on the vst, * rpt from * to * to end, 1dc in the top of the ch3. Turn.
Rpt First & Second Pattern Rows until 7 shell & vst rows have been worked in all. Fasten off. Turn.
Brim – Join color 2 to front edge (where you fastened off color 1), ch1, 1sc in the stitch at the base of the ch1, skipping all ch1 spaces, work 1sc in each dc to end, 1sc in top of ch3. Turn. (56sc)
Starting with ch1, 1sc in the stitch at the base of the ch1, work 2 more rows of 1sc in each sc to end. DNT.
Attach Ties Row – ch61, work sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sl st in each ch to end, with RS of the bonnet facing you, work 39sc evenly in row ends along the neck edge, (this joins first tie to the bonnet) ch61, work sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sl st in each ch to end, work a sl st in the bonnet (this joins second tie to the bonnet). Fasten off.
Finishing – Weave in and trim off any loose ends of yarn.
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