Primrose Newborn Baby Bonnet ~ Pattern

This little hat was all trial and error using the primrose stitch :o) I had an image of a little bonnet that I wanted to use as a photography prop, I think I've managed to recreate what was in my head! I really hope you enjoy this one, it's sooooo adorable! Just a note though, while I'm fine with other photographers making this hat for their own use, this hat may not be made and sold in any way or the pattern copied/reproduced/sold in part or in whole. Also, if you do make this and use it for your photography, I'd love to see it! Email a photo to thequirkycraftingshmooglebean@gmail.com!

Size 5mm  (H) hook and a size 6mm (J) for trim
For hat: 8ply worsted weight yarn For trim: use ribbon, fluffy yarn, specialty yarn, sequin thread anything really! Just depends on what you're using your hat for, I honestly think this particular pattern has so many creative options to make it that little bit more unique and to suit your needs :o)

Stitches used:
sc = single crochet
hdc =half double crochet
dc =double crochet

Working in rounds so be sure to use a stitch marker! (or scrap bit of yarn)

Round 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 10 dc into ring

Round 2: 2 dc in each stitch around

Round 3: *1 dc in next dc, 2 dc in next st* around

Round 4: *2 dc over next 2 dcs, 2 dc in next st* around

Round 5: Ch 1, turn. Over the next 32 sts: in first dc work 1 sc, ch 2, 1 sc, skip two stitches; in next dc work *1 sc, ch 2, 1 sc. Skip next 2 sts* leave the last 9 sts unworked.

Round 6: Ch3, turn. In the first ch 2 space work 3 dc and in each ch 2 space around. In the last ch 3 space, work one hdc (to give you a straight edge when completed)

Round 7: Ch 2, turn. Work a sc, ch 2, sc into third chain from hook (middle of the shell) In the second dc of each shell around work *sc, ch2, sc* In the last ch 3 space, work 1 hdc.

Round 8: Ch3, turn. *In the first ch 2 space work 3 dc and in each ch 2 space* around. In the last ch 3 space, work one hdc

Round 9: Ch 2, turn. Work a sc, ch 2, sc into third chain from hook (middle of the shell) In the second dc of each shell around work *sc, ch2, sc* In the last ch 3 space, work 1 hdc.

Round 10: Ch3, turn. *In the first ch 2 space work 3 dc and in each ch 2 space* around. In the last ch 3 space, work one hdc

Round 11: Ch 2, turn. Work a sc, ch 2, sc into third chain from hook (middle of the shell) In the second dc of each shell around work *sc, ch2, sc* In the last ch 3 space, work 1 hdc.

Round 12: Ch3, turn. *In the first ch 2 space work 3 dc and in each ch 2 space* around. In the last ch 3 space, work one hdc.

Finish off

Using second colour of yarn or trim and a 6.00mm hook join with a sc to last st made. Sc in each st around entire hat

Weave in ends

Cut 6 strands of trim about 50cm long and divide them into 3. Fold one set of 3 in half over your finger; push your crochet hook through one bottom corner of your bonnet from underneath and pull all 3 strands in the loop through.. grab the tails through the loop and pull them through, tightening the knot firmly.

Poke your hook from underneath one corner of the bonnet

Fold the yarn strands in half over your finger and grab the loop with the hook

Pull the loop a little way through the other side

Grab the strands and pull down through the loop forming a knot...tighten gently but firmly to secure

Lastly and this is optional, take two lengths of satin ribbon and tie a bow on either side of the bonnet :o)