Simple Shell Stitch Pixie Bonnet
Age: 0 – 3 months
Hook: 3.5mm
Yarn: Worsted / 10 ply (for the chunky look)
ABBREVIATIONS
Ch: Chain
St: Stitch
Sc: Single Crochet
Dc: Double Crochet
Ch 50
R1: 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, * skip 2 ch, 5 dc in next ch, skip 2 ch, 1 sc in next ch **, repeat * to ** to end of row. Turn.
R2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), 2 dc in same st as ch-3 just made, * skip 2 dc, 1 sc in next dc (the center st of the 5-dc shell), skip 2 dc, 5 dc in next sc **, repeat * to ** to end of row, ending the last repeat with 3 dc in last sc, skip turning chain. Turn.
R3: Ch 1, 1 sc in first st, * skip 2 dc, 5 dc in next sc, skip 2 dc, 1 sc in next dc **, repeat from * to ** to end of row, ending last repeat with 1 sc in top of the ch-3 turning chain.
R4 – 12: Repeat rows 2 and 3 consecutively. Cast off and weave in ends
To finish bonnet simply fold in half along foundation chain and stitch together. This seam will be at the back of the bonnet.
TIES (make 2): Ch 40 and attach to corner of bonnet. I used a larger hook and 2 strands of yarn together for this.
Free pattern for booties can be found here.
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I LOVE this! I’m going to attempt to make one, but will need to make it a bigger size, so will see how I go 🙂
Let me know how it goes. I’d love to see a photo of the finished product if you take one 😀
Thank you for posting the pattern. It is so cute!
No worries 😀 . Thanks for stopping by.
Thank you for your gift. wish I had Grandchildren. Will give it to a friends. Thanks again
This is so cute. Thank you for this. I’m wondering if I use a slightly larger hook if it would fit my 7 mth. old grand daughter… I will have to find out. Now my 10 year grand daughter likes it too….
Oh my, if I ever have a girl I’m going to have to remember this pattern! So sweet.
what weight yarn does this use? Or what is the gauge?
It is so cute! I’ll be giving it a go very soon. And thanks for the link to the booties I’ll be making a matching set for the bonnet. Thank for making this pattern available!
J. G. Burdette
http://byhookorbypen.wordpress.com/
Also was wondering what weight yarn this uses please…it is adorable!
I’ll look it up and put it in the pattern 🙂
Thanks for these wonderful patterns – you are so generous with your coolness!!!
Thank you!
Hi there, these are adorable! I’ve just finished making the bonnet but it’s so so so tiny, that I think it might be better for a doll! Maybe I used to wrong wool… What was the finished size of your bonnet? Also what wool did you use?I made it again with a 5mm needle and it seemed better. So it must’ve been the wool I guess…
Hi Sophia. Yes the yarn was pretty chunky. It would probably be better with a 4mm or 5mm hook. Thanks for your comment, I’ll figure it out and change the pattern.
Thanks so much for the pattern!! I am going to make it in silky white as a Christening bonnet 🙂
The end result was very pretty and it was quick to make as well. I used a 3mm hook and a bambu-cotton mix yarn, but to make it a bit bigger I crocheted 17 rows and double crochet lining to bottom sides. Looks nice as it gives a nice finishing touch to it and is cool during summer! Thanks so much for posting the pattern – I will next try the booties and then make matching mittens as well. 🙂
If I wanted to make larger sizes, how many stitches would I add to my chain length at the beginning. Would it be 7 ??
Hi there! I’m pretty sure it’s 6 – Multiples of 6 + 2. But I’ll make sure that’s right and get back to you.
Love this bonnet. It’s very similar to one I’ve made called the Lace Pixie Bonnet, the pattern for which can be found on Ravelry. I also like your Apricot Bonnet. Happy crocheting!
Hi, thanks for your kind words! I’ll have a look at your version on Ravelry 🙂
P.S. I also love your photography!
Tried out the pattern and just LOVE it 🙂 So stinking cute.
Hi,
You have a simply beautiful blog, I’m glad I found you! Could I have permission to sell items made from your patterns?
thank you!
Is there a way to make this into a hood for a toddler? It looks so cute and I wanna make this for my niece who is turning three at the end of the month!! 🙂
I love this! Its adorable.
Hi there, beautiful pattern. I was just wondering, what are the finished measurements or guage for this pattern? I am using Caron simply soft.
Thanks
I was going to measure it then realised I gave the original one away. I will have to make another.
Thank you so much for the pattern. I just finished mine and it turned out perfect!
No worries! Glad you like it.
I love love love this pattern. My cat (who you’ve seen via Ravelry!) was not pleased to be wearing a bonnet, but she did look quite darling in it — and the baby for whom it was made looked even better! I’ve made two more since and will post them on Ravelry soon. Thank you – this is honestly one of my favorite things to make.
No worries, glad you like it 🙂
Adorable! I love bonnets and have made a few, I read through some of this pattern and I think I will try it when I get a chance lol Do you have a facebook page? Mine is Kehl Kreations
Thanks for stopping by. I have a FB page but I hardly ever use it, I’m SO busy I can’t keep up.
In order to make this for a 4-5 year old, would you just increase the amount of rows before making the edge?
I’m pretty sure that would do it!
It really is a nice quick simple pattern, but final measurements would be nice to have since we all use different yarn thickness… Thank you
Yes, that is a good suggestion. I’ll work on it.
Thanks so much for sharing this pattern. I just finished my first bonnet and I am going to attempt the pattern for the booties as well. I was wondering if it would be possible for me to sell my finished product in my etsy shop giving you credit for the pattern.
Thanks!
Sure thing.
Thanks, i am gonna try this and translate the tutorial to dutch, is it UK or US english?
It’s in US 🙂
Hi Crochetlatte! Love love this cute pattern. I would like to crochet one to fit a 12-month old. How many chains would I increase? I am having a hard time determining the correct number so the pattern also works out. Many thanks!
I’m not entirely sure, it’s been a LONG time since I’ve made this pattern.
Such an EASY pattern!!! Beautiful! Thank you so much!!!
Thank you
Hello! I love this pattern and want to make it for a newborn (to leave the hospital). Do you have any guidance on how to make it smaller? Such as a different number of starting chains? Thanks!
It’s actually very small. It should be perfect for a newborn.
could u correct the apricot bonnet pattern I and some others found a lot of serious mistakes that make the bonnet frustrating to make I love your pattern but could u please fix fit!:)
I fixed it a while ago. I didn’t know people were still having trouble with it. I’ll have a look. Thank you for letting me know.