Make Your Own Crochet Baby Pixie Bonnet

I love pixie bonnets, they're so whimsical!!!

I've just released a pattern so you can now make your own crochet baby pixie bonnet!  The main stitch is a crochet shell stitch which adds a sweet feminine texture.  The pattern uses a bulky weight yarn so this bonnet can be made up quick and easy for a fun evening project or a last minute gift.

The crochet pattern provides a materials list, directions and photos to guide you through making your own crochet baby pixie bonnet from sizes newborn to child.

It's written for an intermediate skill level; someone who is able to read patterns, and has a knowledge of basic stitches.  I've set up a Crochet Lessons Series to make it easier to practice those basic skills that you may need a little help with. And I've just added the Shell Stitch Lesson to help walk you through the main stitch of this new pattern with a a bonus Shell Stitch Blanket pattern, which means you could make a Pixie Bonnet and Crochet Baby Blanket matching set!!!

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If you end up making this hat, or the blanket, or just starting out with the basic lessons, I'd love to hear how your progress is going and see what you've been making! You can find me on Instagram @emily_bluecorduroy or shoot me an email at emily.bluecorduroy@gmail.com.

xo Emily

Blue Corduroy Crochet Lessons :: How to Crochet a Shell Stitch and Make a Simple Blanket too!

If you've been following along with my crochet lessons, then you know how to crochet a chain, single crochet and double crochet, you can give this fun shell stitch a try.  If you're just now joining and need some reminders or beginning instructions on how to get started with crochet, I suggest taking a look at my Crochet Lessons, which are easily arranged by stitch. This shell stitch has a pretty texture that makes it a fun alternative to row after row of just single or double crochet.

How to Crochet a Shell Stitch

The shell stitch begins with a row of chain stitches in a multiple of 3 plus 2. (i.e. 3 x 4 + 2 = 14).

 abbreviations used: ch=chain stitch, sc=single crochet, dc=double crochet

Row 1: SC in 2nd chain from hook, *ch2, skip next 2 ch, sc in next ch; repeat from * to end. turn.

Row 2: Ch3 (counts as dc), dc in first sc (right next to ch3), 3dc in each sc across row, ending with 2dc in last sc. turn.

Row 3: Ch1, sc in first dc, *ch2, skip next 2dc, sc in next dc; repeat from * across, ending with last sc in 3rd ch of turning ch, turn.

Rep Rows 2-3 for pattern.

Row 2 of how to Crochet a Shell Stich

How to Crochet a Simple Blanket with the Shell Stitch

For a chunky and cozy baby blanket or throw blanket, this pattern is a great way to try out your new shell stitch skills.

Use a bulky size 6 yarn and a size M 9.0 hook (see this lesson on how to read a yarn label)

Start with a slip knot.

For baby blanket measuring about 30" x 40" Ch 74 and follow the shell stitch pattern above for 58 rows.

For throw blanket measuring about 45" x 60" Ch 110 and follow the shell stitch pattern above for 84 rows.

Pull yarn through final loop and weave in yarn ends. Get cozy!

I hope you have fun with this cozy project! If you make a blanket or any other project with this stitch, I'd love to see it!!! You can tag me on Instagram @emily_bluecorduroy, or send me an email emily.bluecorduroy@gmail.com, I'd be thrilled!

For help with any of the basic stitches used in this pattern you can refer to the Blue Corduroy Crochet Lessons series.

Have you tried the Free Crochet Dishcloth Pattern yet? It shows how to crochet cotton dishcloths in three different patterns. So great for gift giving or just pampering yourself in the kitchen or bath!

xo Emily

Simple Crochet Baby Bonnet Pattern

Alysia and I have been so encouraged by the great response to our Heirloom Crochet Bonnet Kit, available at Magnolia and Oak Fibers on Etsy.  We're so thankful to everyone cheering us on with this new project!  And a few of you have asked if you could buy just the pattern. Well, now you CAN! The pattern for this sweet crochet bonnet is now available in my shop!

The baby bonnet pattern is designed for beginners ready to take their crochet skills to the next level, and an equally fun and rewarding project for a crocheter with more advanced skills. 

You'll find the perfect mini-skeins of hand-dyed fine alpaca yarn at Magnolia and Oak Fibers in the prettiest pastels, they're the perfect amount of yarn to make one of these bonnets.

This bonnet works up pretty quickly, using a magic circle, single crochet, double crochet and a front/back post double crochet stitch that is fully explained in the pattern.  The pattern gives you a list of materials needed, step by step instructions to make a bonnet for sizes newborn to 24 months and photos to help show the process. 

Grab your Heirloom Bonnet Crochet Pattern Here!

Brush up on your crochet skills with my Crochet Lessons Series.

And practice your skills with this Free Crochet Dishcloth Pattern!

xo Emily

Heirloom Crochet Baby Bonnet Kit

I am so excited about this project Alysia of Magnolia and Oak Fibers and I have been working on over the past few months. A crochet baby bonnet kit where you can make your very own heirloom worthy baby bonnet! The timeless design of this bonnet paired with the luxury of this yarn makes it something that you would truly want to put on your little one.

This crochet bonnet kit includes everything you'll need to make this simple and sweet bonnet in sizes newborn to 24 mos.  Your choice of four colors of Alysia's hand dyed baby alpaca yarn, a birchwood crochet hook, a pattern designed by myself with beginning crocheters in mind and links to handy crochet tutorials, and a muslin drawstring project bag.  

The kit is available in four different color options.  The softest baby alpaca yarn hand dyed with natural dyes by Magnolia and Oak Fibers. You can pick from Camellia, Manzanita, Larkspur, and Goldenrod.  

The pattern uses simple crochet stitches like a chain stitch, single crochet, double crochet and the magic circle.  A front and back post double crochet stitch is used for the ribbing effect at the brim of the bonnet, which is fully explained in the pattern.

Emily of Blue Corduroy and Alysia of Magnolia and Oak Fibers, in our happy place, hand crafting at the beach!

These crochet baby bonnet kits are available now in Magnolia and Oak Fibers etsy shop.  Let us know if you grab one, we'd love to see your finished project!  

You can find Alysia on Instagram @magnolia.and.oak and Emily @emily_bluecorduroy, come follow us and see what new projects we're working on!

Free Beginner's Crochet Dishcloth Pattern :: and Learning to Read a Pattern

If you've been following along with my Blue Corduroy Crochet Lessons series, you now should know how to make a slip knot, do a chain stitch, and single crochet.  

Ready to make a cotton dishcloth and practice your new skills?

This Free Crochet Dishcloth Pattern is the perfect way for you to put your new skill into action creating a useful item.  There are three variations on the single crochet stitch to help you improve your skills and keep you interested.  One is the basic single crochet, the second helps you get in the rhythm of skipping stitches and doubling up on stitches, and the third is a combination pattern including chain stitches and single crochet stitches. 

Reading a Crochet Pattern

Learning how to read a crochet pattern can take a bit of practice.  The key is understanding the abbreviations used.  It can feel a bit like cryptic code solving.  Because we're starting off with a basic pattern, there are only 2 abbreviations you need to crack this code!

CH = chain stitch.  The pattern will tell you when to chain stitch and how many to do.  

SC= single crochet. The pattern tells you when and where to make each single crochet.

The other thing I find useful when following a pattern is to not get overwhelmed with trying to understand the whole pattern all at once.  If I just take it one direction, one stitch at a time, then I usually find it much easier to comprehend.

The pattern will also suggest what yarn to choose and which crochet hook to use.  So you don't have to wander around the yarn shop getting distracted by all the beautiful options!

Enjoy making your cotton crochet dishcloths, I'd love to see yours when you're done!

Enjoy making your cotton dishcloths, I'd love to see yours when you're done!

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