Hello fellow makers!

I’ve been busy working on the Relaxing With Yarn store recently generating new collections and I wanted to share a free pattern with you. Let me present the premie baby size for the Crochet Baby Pixie Bonnet!

This is a fantastic quick to make project especially if you need to make a baby gift at short notice. As an average speed crocheted this usually takes no more than an hour or two to make up from start to finish.

For different sizes, or if you would prefer an add free version, please purchase from my Etsy store.

Skills Needed & Abbreviations:
• Basic stitches:
o Ch = chain stitch
o Sc = single crochet
o Dc = double crochet
• … = repeat stitches between *’s

Tools & Materials
• DK weight yarn: no more than 30-40g
• 4 mm crochet hook
• Measuring tape
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors

Pattern Instructions:
The bonnet is made-up in two parts: main bonnet, cords for securing under baby’s chin. The cords can be made longer or shorter depending on your style preferences or amounts of yarn you have.

For help on setting up the bonnet on the first couple of rows please see the video below.

Row 1: Start with ch19, Sc in the 2nd ch from hook, Dc, *Sc, Dc* until last stitch. Do not turn as we will now work in the other side of the stitch. Sc in same place as last Dc, Dc, Sc, Dc until end, ch1 and turn. (36 stitches)
Row 2: Sc, Dc until end, ch1 and turn
Row 3-18: repeat row 2 instructions
Row 19: Sc in each stitch, do not turn but continue along the sides adding an additional Sc when you reach corners to give nice round edge. Slip stitch to close.
Weave in ends.

Braids
Take 3 strands of yarn approximately 1 yard long and fold in half.
At the bottom left or right front corner of the bonnet insert your hook and pull through the loop made so that 2-3” are pulled through. Make a slip knot by putting the tails through the loop and fasten securely.
That the strands and braid leaving 1-2” of yarn and fasten off with a knot.
Repeat this process for the second braid.Your finished bonnet is now ready to go out into the world.
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