Crochet baby bonnet: Free pattern
Crochet baby bonnet – one of my favorite makes for babies as it works up pretty quickly! If you are looking for a last-minute gift item, either for a baby shower or for any other reason, I strongly recommend making this quick crochet baby bonnet.
Crocheting items for babies are so beautiful to make, this does not exclude this crochet baby bonnet. Not only does this crochet baby bonnet work up quickly, but it also keeps your little ones warm and cozy.
This might be because of their tiny frame, their makes are so straightforward and work up pretty quickly.
Crochet baby booties are so cute and can be made within a few minutes to just a day for the fast crocheters. The crochet baby bonnet would make a great pair with any of the booties!
The Crochet baby cardigan is not left out. This cute cardigan is perfect for an absolute beginner and would make a good pair with this crochet baby bonnet.
How long does it take to crochet a baby bonnet?
Crocheting a baby bonnet usually takes 1 hour to one day. This depends largely on so many variables which range from the experience of the crocheter to the type of pattern (the ease and the type of stitches used) to the size (weight) of yarn.
Largely, a crochet baby bonnet can easily be made at a sitting.
About the yarn used for this baby bonnet pattern
My friends at Furls sent me some beautiful, luxurious yarn and I could not resist designing this bonnet with the yarn. This yarn, called Wander Acrylic Yarn, is their first acrylic yarn and unlike most other 100% Acrylic yarn that I have used, this one is the best so far.
The yarn composition
Wander Acrylic Yarn is a #4, a Worsted Weight (Aran weight)
100% Acrylic
120 yards/109 m and it comes in 3 oz/100g Ball
It also comes in multiple colors and would be a good selection for a multicolored project. The colors are so vibrant and attractive.
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Materials needed to make this crochet baby bonnet
YARN
Wander Acrylic Yarn, #4 Worsted Weight, (100% Acrylic, 120 yards/109 m per 3 oz/100g Ball)
The prototype made in Laguna
ESTIMATED YARDAGE
80 (90, 100, 110) yards
HOOK AND OTHER MATERIALS
US size H (5 mm) Crochet Hook
Poms (Optional)
GAUGE
Rounds 1 – 4 = 3” Diameter
Adjust hook size if necessary, to obtain gauge.
DIFFICULTY LEVEL – Easy
TERMS – US Terminology
ADJUSTMENTS
- Increase the number of rounds if you are unable to meet the required diameter for the size you are making.
- In as much as head measurements vary from individual, make sure you size your hat as you crochet. To do so, once you are in Round 3 of the body, check the fitting of your hat to make sure it’s a good fit.
Too small? Go up a size
Too Big? Go down a size
CROCHET BABY BONNET PATTERN NOTES
- Please kindly read through the pattern before starting.
- Any #4 weight of yarns can be substituted
- Chains at the beginning of Rounds do not count as a stitch. But counts as a stitch at the beginning of the rows.
STITCHES ABBREVIATIONS
Chain(s) – ch(s)
Slip Stitch – sl st
Single Crochet – sc
Half double crochet – hdc
Double Crochet – dc
SPECIAL STITCH
V stitch = dc, ch 1, dc in indicated stitch
FINISHED MEASUREMENT FOR THIS EASY BABY BONNET PATTERN
Size(s) = 0 – 3 (3 – 6, 6 – 12,12 – 24) months
| Size | Head Circumference | Hat Length |
| 0 – 3 months | 14 | 6” |
| 3 – 6 months | 15” | 7” |
| 6 – 12 Months | 16” | 7.2” |
| 12 – 24 Months | 17” | 7.5” |
How to crochet baby bonnet
Round 1: In a Magic ring, ch 2 (does not count as a stitch), 12 hdc in magic ring, join with a sl st to ch 2. 12 hdc.
Round 2: Ch 2, 2 hdc in each around, join with a sl st to ch 2. 24 hdc.
Round 3: Ch 2, hdc in each st around, join with a sl st to ch 2. 24 hdc
Round 4: Ch 2, *hdc in next, 2 hdc in next, repeat from * around, join with a
sl st to ch 2. 36 hdc.
The diameter should be about 3”
0 – 3 months – skip to body
Round 5: Ch 2, *hdc in next 2 sts, 2 hdc in Next, repeat from * around, join with a sl st to ch 2. 48 hdc.
The diameter should be about 4”
3 – 6 months – skip to body
Round 6: Ch 2, *hdc in next 3 sts, 2 hdc in next, repeat from * around, join with a sl st to ch 2. 60 hdc
The diameter should be about 5”
6 – 12 months – skip to body
Round 7: Ch 2, *hdc in next 4 sts, 2 hdc in next; repeat from * around, join with a sl st to ch 2. 72 hdc
The diameter should be about 5.5”
Do not Fasten off, continue to Body for all sizes.
For all sizes
Section 2: Body
Round 1: Ch 2, hdc in each st around, join with a sl st to ch 2. 36 (48, 60, 72) hdc
Working in rows from here.
Row 1: Ch 3, *V st in next st, skip next 2 sts, rep from * to last 2 sts, skip next st, dc in last st, turn. 12 (16, 20, 24) V sts, 2 dc
Row 2: Ch 3, 3 dc in each ch 1 across, dc in last st, turn. 38 (50, 62, 74) dc
Row 3: Ch 3, skip next 2 sts, *V st in next st, skip next 2 sts, rep from * to end, dc in last st, turn. 12 (16, 20, 24) V sts, 2 dc
Rows 4 – 6 (8, 8, 10, 10): Rep Rows 1 – 2
Section 3: Brim
Row 1: Ch 2, hdc in each st across, turn. 38 (50, 62, 74) dc
Row 2: Ch 2, in 1st loop only, hdc in each st across, turn. 38 (50, 62, 74) dc
Row 3: ch 1, sl st in each st across, turn.
Finishing
Crocheting across the back opening of the bonnet.
{RS}Row 1: Turn, ch 2, 2 hdc in each ch 3/dc across, turn.
{WS}Row 2: Ch 1, in 1st loop only, sc in each st across.
Do not fasten off.
Rope
Chain 31(39, 39, 43, 43), turn, sc in 2nd ch and in each ch across, join with a sl st to the body.
Continue crocheting across the back opening of the body, sl st in each st across.
Make the second rope
Chain 31(39, 39, 43), turn, sc in 2nd ch and in each ch across, join with a sl st to the body.
Join yarn with a sl st to the opposite edge, and repeat as with the first rope.
Fasten off.
Sew in ends.
Make 2 poms
Sew the pom on either end of the rope.
Optional – sew the poms on either side of the rope.
I hope to see your own version of this easy crochet baby bonnet pattern, when you make yours, do tag me with your beautiful versions.
