How to make a baby bonnet – Kate Baby Bonnet
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Looking for an alternative to a beanie or a hat for a baby? The Kate Baby Bonnet, a super cute alternative to a hat, is just what you need. Read on to find out more about the pattern and how to make yours.
I am super excited to share the next pattern with you. It’s cute and comes from a friend, Helen at Sunflower Cottage Crochet. I met Helen through a business mentorship programme and we have worked together on a few different projects, Friendship Blanket, Harmony Bag Mini CAL and most recently the Prairie Fields Afghan featured in the 12 Weeks of Christmas Crochet Gifts event, so please read on and find out bout the baby bonnet pattern that she has graciously shared with us.
Kate Baby Bonnet pattern inspiration
The Kate baby bonnet was actually a happy accident! I was trying out some different weight yarns in my scrap bucket to come up with the Kate basket design. The baby bonnet and basket are part of the Kate Collection and uses similar stitch combinations in each pattern. It has been named after one of my sisters. This collection has a feminine feel to it (which is funny because Kate really is not feminine). The stitch combination is beautiful and warm!
After I had completed a few rows of the basket sides, I had a thought that it would make a great baby bonnet. That thought niggled and niggled at me. I just couldn’t move on. Ten minutes later I put the basket idea aside and started on the bonnet. It was prototyped and ready for testers in no time.
To make the Kate Baby Bonnet I used some DK yarn that was in my scrap bucket, so I could not tell you what brand it was. This pattern will work great with any DK weight yarn such as Stylecraft Special, Paintbox simply DK and Sirdar baby yarns as a few options. Being in the UK I am not as familiar with US yarns, but yarnsub.com can help you find a suitable alternative to Stylecraft Special DK.
This is a great pattern to use some of your scraps with as it uses less than 1 skein of yarn. For the newborn bonnet I used just under half a skein. Even if you don’t know anyone expecting or recently having had a baby girl, this pattern is great for your donation box or to make a hat for a little girl’s doll!
The pdf version of this bonnet has sizes preemie – 12 months. It also has the matching baby blanket included. It is a great set for newborn baby girls!
Kate Baby Bonnet – FREE Pattern (Newborn Size)
Materials:
- Each hat takes less than 1 skein of DK (#3 weight) yarn
- 4mm hook
- Stitch markers to mark first and last stitches (optional)
- Scissors
Gauge:
For the bonnet using a swatch of sc1’’. 1’’ is 6 sts by 7 rows
Pattern notes:
- Written in US terms
- Chain 1, Ch2 and Ch3 does count as a stitch unless specifically stated.
- I have noted how big in diameter your work should measure for the back part of the hat before moving onto the next section. If you are off and are a confident crocheter, you can simply add or remove rows until your work measures correctly and this pattern will still work!
Abbreviations:
- MR – magic ring
- Ch(s)–chain(s)
- St(s)–stitch(es)
- Sp – space
- sk—skip
- sc–single crochet
- dc – double crochet
- BLO – back loop only
- FPDC – front post double crochet
- BPDC – Back post double crochet
Round 1 In a MR ch1 and make 5sc. Ss to join (6)
Round 2 Ch1, 1sc in the same st, 2sc in each remaining st. (12)
Round 3 Ch1, sc in the same st, sc in next 2 sts, *2sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts* Rep from * to * around. Ss to join (18)
Round 4 Ch1, sc in the next st, *2sc in the next st, sc in the next 2 sts* Rep from * to * around. Ss to join (24)
Round 5 Ch1, sc in the next st, *2sc in the next st, sc in the next 3 sts* Rep from * to * around. Ss to join (30)
Round 6 Ch1, sc in the next st, *2sc in the next st, sc in the next 4 sts* Rep from * to * around. Ss to join (36)
Round 7 Ch1, sc in the next st, *2sc in the next st, sc in the next 5 sts* Rep from * to * around. Ss to join (42)
Round 8 Ch1, sc in the next st, *2sc in the next st, sc in the next 6 sts* Rep from * to * around. Ss to join (48)
Round 9 Ch1, sc in the next st, *2sc in the next st, sc in the next 7 sts* Rep from * to * around. Ss to join (54)
Round 10 Ch1, sc in the next st, *2sc in the next st, sc in the next 8 sts* Rep from * to * around. Ss to join (60)
Round 11 Ch1, sc in the next st, *2sc in the next st, sc in the next 9 sts* Rep from * to * around. Ss to join (66)
Round 12 Ch1, sc in the next st, *2sc in the next st, sc in the next 10 sts* Rep from * to * around. Ss to join (72)
Round 13 Ch1, sc in the next st, *2sc in the next st, sc in the next 11 sts* Rep from * to * around. Ss to join (78)
Round 14 Ch1, sc in the next st, *2sc in the next st, sc in the next 12 sts* Rep from * to * around. Ss to join (84)
Round 15 Ch1, sc in the next st, *2sc in the next st, sc in the next 13 sts* Rep from * to * around. Ss to join (90)
Round 16 Ch1, sc in the next st, *2sc in the next st, sc in the next 14 sts* Rep from * to * around. Ss to join (96)
Round 17 Ch1, sc BLO around. SS to join.
Round 18 Ch2, hdc in each stitch around until you reach the final st, 2hdc in last st. Do not join!
We will now start to work in rows.
Row 1 Turn, ch3, *sk2, [2dc, ch1, 2dc] in next st, sk2, bpdc in next st * Rep from * to * until you have 3 sts left (you will have just worked the last [2dc,ch1, 2dc] of the row), dc in the last st.
Row 2 Turn, ch3, *sk2, [2dc, ch1, 2dc] in next st, sk2, fpdc in next st * Rep from * to * until you have 3 sts left (you will have just worked the last [2dc,ch1, 2dc] of the row), dc in the last st.
Rows 3-10 Repeat rows 1 and 2
Edging:
Row 1 Turn, ch1, sc in each dc and ch1 sp around making sure in each fpdc or bpdc from the previous row to work a hdc.
Row 2 Turn, ch1, sc in each st around. Do not FO.
At the end of the row ch1 and turn your work. Sc evenly along the neck opening.
Row 3 Turn, ch1, sc in each stitch along to the end.
FO and weave in ends
Straps: Make 2
Ch 36 (or whatever you think will be appropriate), sc in second ch from hook and each ch across (35).
Fasten to either side of the neck opening.
Weave in ends
And there you have it! A cute baby bonnet.
The pdf version of this pattern is written for sizes preemie, newborn, 0-3 mths, 3-6 mths, 6-9 mths and 9-12 mths.
Meet the Designer, Helen from Sunflower Cottage Crochet
I am Helen, one half of Sunflower Cottage Crochet. I am thrilled that Bernadine asked me to guest post on her blog!! I had so many ideas for the Mum and Baby theme that I didn’t know where to start. I am a mum to one sassy 10 year old girl and consider my pets to be my babies. My other hobbies (most of us like to do more than crochet, right?) are quilting, sewing and reading. I have been crocheting for 27 years and designing for about 3 years. At Sunflower Cottage Crochet we like to create patterns that are for you, your family and your home. Recently we have been focusing on making sure we have patterns for him.
To find out more about Helen and Sunflower Cottage Crochet you can find her via the links below
Blog www.sunflowercottagecrochet.com
Facebook Group Sunflower Cottage Crochet Community
