When I wrote the pattern for the baby blanket using the shell pattern, I quickly made up a pretty baby bonnet to match, I promised I would write out the free crochet pattern for the Baby Bonnet. And I am pleased I have finally gotten it finished.
Soft Shells Baby Bonnet
Baby Shell Bonnet Free Crochet
Pattern
I have made this baby’s bonnet using
a Double Knit Kiddies Supersoft approx. 50 grms.
Terminology used = US.
3.00mm hook = new-born- 3 months 14
inches round
4.00mm hook = 3-6 months (17 inches
around)
Tapestry needle for finishing off and
coloured ribbon of choice
Ch= chain
Sc=single crochet
Dc=Double Crochet
Sk= Skip
Slst= slip stitch
1 Shell=5 double crochet in 1 stitch
Tip: Always TURN your work before
chain to start next rows, this gives a lovely neat finish along the edges of the
back of bonnet
To start the bonnet beginning at the
bottom of bonnet at neck area
Ch 20.
Row1: skip first
2ch, 5 dc in next, *skip next 2 ch, sc, skip 2, 5dc in next* (repeat **ending
with a shell in very last ch) (4 shells made)
Row 2: Turn
work. Ch 3. (Counts as 1st dc) 2dc into the base of the chain3 (1/2
shell made),
*skip 2, sc, skip 2, 5dc in next {1 shell
made)*, repeat ** finishing with, skip 2, sc, skip 2, 3 dc in last stitch available.
(3
shells and 2 Half shells made= 4 shells total)
Repeat Row 1 and 2 for 15 rows OR
until back of bonnet work measures 5 inches
TURN
Row 16 - Slst along 6 stitches to middle of 1st
whole shell, work 3 FULL shells. TURN
Row 17 - slip stitches, work 2 middle shells , TURN,
Row 17 - slip stitches, work 2 middle shells , TURN,
Row 18- slip stitches, work 1 middle shell slip stitches. finish off.
1 2
Working the Sides and Top of Bonnet
Working evenly around the sides and
top of bonnet working in the pattern
Join yarn.
NOTE: Start with a ch 3, 2dc in base
of ch3, *sk2, sc, sk2, 5dc* continue working like this ** when reach the first
corner make sure you have a sc the corners, and carry on with the sk 2,sc,sk,
5dc along the top, sc in corner, and working in pattern down the sides.
You should have 10 FULL shells and 2
half shells around)
Row 2: Turn
work. Ch 3. (Counts as 1st dc) 2dc into the base of the chain3 (1/2
shell made),
*skip 2, sc, 5dc in next {1 shell
made)*, repeat ** finishing with, skip 2, sc, skip 2, 3 dc in last stitch available.
(3
shells and 2 half shells made)
Row 3: skip first 2ch, 5 dc in next, *skip next
2 ch, sc, and skip 2, 5dc in next* (repeat **ending with a shell in very last
ch) (4 shells made)
Continue working 2 & 3 alternate for 8 rows or Finish on RS
I like to finish off the bonnet by working 4 extra dc in the
half shell at ends (this is where the ties and ribbons will go for tying) .
Keep working around the bonnets bottom edge by neatly Single
Crochet
Around the neck edge. Finishing with the 4 extra dc corner.
Fasten off securely.
Thread all loose ends and make easy tie chords for your
bonnet. Make sure all are secured properly
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